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- Birthday: 1989-09-14
- Born Place: Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Also Known As:
이종석, Jong-Suk Lee, Lee JongSuk , Lee Jong-seok, 李鐘奭, 李钟硕, 李鍾碩, لی جونگ سوک, Lee Jongsuk
Lee Jong-suk
Lee Jong-suk, born on September 14, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea, is a globally renowned South Korean actor, singer, and model, considered one of the leading figures of the Hallyu wave. He began his career as a runway model in 2005, making history as the youngest male model to debut at Seoul Fashion Week. Although he initially trained to debut as an idol group member, he eventually pursued acting, making his official debut in the 2010 TV series "Prosecutor Princess."His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed teen drama "School 2013" (2012), which earned him his first acting award. He further cemented his leading man status with a string of highly successful dramas such as "I Can Hear Your Voice" (2013), where he played a mind-reading character; "Doctor Stranger" (2014); "Pinocchio" (2014), which garnered him significant recognition and multiple awards; and the fantasy romance "W" (2016), for which he won the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the MBC Drama Awards. He continued his successful run with "While You Were Sleeping" (2017) and "Romance Is a Bonus Book" (2019). After completing his mandatory military service, he made a triumphant return to television with the popular drama "Big Mouth" (2022), earning him another Grand Prize at the MBC Drama Awards.Beyond television, Lee Jong-suk has also made notable appearances in films, including "R2B: Return to Base" (2012), "The Face Reader" (2013), "Hot Young Bloods" (2014), and his first villainous lead role in "V.I.P." (2017). He made a special appearance in "The Witch: Part 2. The Other One" (2022) and was also seen in "Decibel" (2022) and "The Plot" (2024).Known for his striking visuals, versatile acting range, and ability to convey complex emotions, Lee Jong-suk consistently delivers compelling performances. He maintains a strong global fanbase and is actively engaged in philanthropy through his PROMIZ initiative. As of July 2025, he has returned to the small screen with the legal slice-of-life K-drama "Law and the City," which premiered on tvN and Disney+ on July 5, 2025, playing a logical yet conflicted lawyer. He is also slated to appear in the TV series "When the Stars Gossip" (2025).
