Lee Jong-suk
🔥 TrendingLee Jong-suk (Korean: 이종석, born September 14, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model. He debuted in 2005 as a runway model, becoming the youngest male model ever to participate in Seoul Fashion Week. Lee's breakthrough role was in School 2013 (2012). He is also well known for his roles in I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Doctor Stranger (2014), Pinocchio (2014), W (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), The Hymn of Death (2018) and Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019).
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Facts about Lee Jong-suk
Did you know that Lee Jong-suk, despite his successful acting career, has admitted to having a fear of attention and often feels nervous in public?
- He initially trained for three months as an idol group member before deciding to pursue acting.
- He owns a popular cafe called "89Mansion" in Garosu-gil, Seoul, which he personally designed.
- Despite his confident on-screen presence, he is known among peers for being quite shy and introverted.
- He served his mandatory military service as a public service worker due to a ruptured ACL from a past car accident.
- He is close friends with fellow actor Kim Woo-bin, whom he met during their early modeling careers.
His role in the 2013 hit drama "I Can Hear Your Voice" is often considered his defining career moment. It showcased his versatility and emotional depth, transforming him from a promising actor into a bona fide leading man and securing his place in the Hallyu wave.
Lee Jong-suk has left a significant mark on the Korean entertainment industry through his compelling performances and consistent ability to choose critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects. He is recognized for his unique acting style and contributions to spreading K-drama globally.