Lee Joon-Gi
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- Name: Lee Joon-Gi / Lee Jun-Ki
- Hangul: 이준기
- Birthdate: April 17th, 1982
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- University: Seoul Institute of the Arts
- Height: 178cm
- Blood Type: B
- Twitter: @JGshock
- Talent Agency: J-Square, Mentor Entertainment
Biography
Lee Joon-Gi was born on April 17th, 1982 in Busan, South Korea. His immediate family consists of his parents and one younger brother. While growing up, Joon-Gi was a fairly normal kid who enjoyed sports & computers. He first became interested in the performing arts as a high school student after watching a play of “Hamlet.”[1] Lee Joon-Gi initially failed to get into college and, because of this, he moved to Seoul with almost nothing, but a dream to work in the entertainment field. For the next couple of years, Joon-Gi worked at various part time jobs, before gaining acceptance into the Seoul Institute of the Arts.
In 2001, Lee Joon-Gi made his debut as a model for fashion brand So Basic, appearing alongside actress Hee-seon Kim.[2] He would go on to appear in many more CF's and music videos. Joon-Gi continued to audition for various acting roles, but not did not find immediate success. In 2004, Joon-Gi landed his first substantive acting role in the TV drama "Star's Echo" - co-produced by MBC & Fuji TV. Joon-Gi would also make his acting debut on the big screen in the same year. Competing alongside 2000 other participants, Joon-Gi landed a role in the Japanese film "The Hotel Venus." During his time working on the set of "The Hotel Venus," Lee Joon-Gi found himself less than pleased with his management company & having to work part time jobs to support himself. "The Hotel Venus" would go on to become moderately successful in Japan selling 2.8 million tickets. Lee Joon-Gi would also start work on his first Korean film "Flying Boys" in 2004.
One year later, Lee Joon-Gi would land the role of "Gong-gil" in the 2005 film "The King and the Clown." The film was an unusual historical drama centered around the relationship between two male clown actors - one having traditional masculine traits and the other (played by Lee Joon-Gi) having highly effeminate traits. To land the role of Gong-gil, Joon-Gi endured four separate auditions. While filming "The King and the Clown," Joon-Gi spoke in a higher pitched voice and acted effeminate even when not in front of the camera to stay in the character of Gong-gil. The movie with little expectations upon its release, would then go on to become the highest grossing film of its time, selling 12.3 million tickets. Lee Joon-Gi also appeared concurrently on the small screen in the SBS drama series "My Girl," further boosting his popularity & making him one of the most popular actors in Asia.
After "The King and the Clown," Joon-Gi has usually taken on more masculine roles to avoid typecasting. He starred in two successful television series, "Time Between Dog And Wolf" & "Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief," while appearing on the big screen in "Fly, Daddy, Fly," "Virgin Snow" (his second Japanese film), & the box office hit "May 18."
In 2009, Lee Joon-Gi worked primarily on his musical career, holding fan concerts in South Korea, China, and Japan, while releasing several digital download singles. Lee Joon-Gi was also appointed an ambassador for Korea tourism by the Korea Tourism Organization.[3] He is now set to star in the upcoming MBC drama "Hero" this November.
Notes
- Lee Joon-Gi began his two year mandatory military obligation starting on May 3rd, 2010. He tried to postpone his military requirements to finish filming the movie "Grand Prix" and SBS drama series "Faith," but was unable to get an extension. Because of this Lee Joon-Gi dropped out of both projects.
- Lee Joon-Gi was discharged from the military on February 16, 2012.
- Lee Joon-Gi will hold a comeback fan meeting tour titled "Coming Back" in Japan. The fan meetings will be held on March 16 in Nagoya, March 18 in Yokohama and March 19 in Osaka. During the tour Lee Joon-Gi will also promote songs from his new single "Deucer".
- Due to positive reception of his single "Deucer," released on March 16, Lee Joon-Gi will release a 9 track album titled "Deucer" on April 25, 2012.
Filmography
Movies
- May 18 | Hwaryeohan Hyooga (2007) - Kang Jin-Woo
- Virgin Snow (2007) - Kim Min
- Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006) - Go Seung Suk
- The King and the Clown (2005) - Gong Gil
- Flying Boys (2004) - Dong Wan
- The Hotel Venus (2004) - Boy
TV Dramas
- Two Weeks | Toowickseu (MBC / 2013) - Jang Tae-San
- Arang and the Magistrate | Alangsattojeon (MBC / 2012) - Eun-Oh
- Hero (MBC / 2009)
- Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief | Iljimae (SBS / 2008) - Il Ji-Mae / Yong-Yi
- Time Between Dog And Wolf | Gaewa Neukdaeui Shigan (MBC / 2007) - Lee Soo-Hyun
- The 101st Proposal (cameo) (SBS / 2006)
- My Girl (SBS / 2006) - Seo Jung-Woo
- Star's Echo (MBC / 2004)
- Nonstop 4 | Nonsteutop 4 (MBC / 2003) - guest
Awards
- Best Couple Award (Arang and the Magistrate") - 2012 MBC Drama Awards - December 30, 2012
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References
- 이준기, "이효리 주선으로 보아와 소개팅", News Chosun, April 30, 2009.
- 이준기 “이젠 배우로 인정받았어요”, Cine21, January 2, 2006.
- Lee Becomes Tourism Ambassador, The Korea Times, August 5, 2009.
PaToi Says:
May 05 2013 12:15 pm
I recently knew him from Arang and the Magistrate. Very much impressed with his acting skill as Satto. Now I have watched all of his past dramas. Love him in every one of them especially Time Between Dog and Wolf and Iljimae. I am now his big fan and will wait for his next drama and movie.
v Says:
Apr 27 2013 9:10 pm
One of the most brilliant ,talented and beautiful actors in S.Korea.He has great,loveable personality and his acting skills are amazing.Rookie actors should learn from him !He's the best.
Bonnie Lynn Katzell Muench Says:
Mar 27 2013 2:19 pm
Lee Jun ki is great I have seen him in several now just got done watching Iljamae and now watching time between dog and wolf.. wishing to see more of him in the future...
onnagaby Says:
Mar 25 2013 8:23 am
i like this guy a lot. his acting performance impressed me and believe me am not that easily impressed. i was not surprised when he won Excellence Acting Award for Time Between Dog and Wolf in MBC 2007 Drama Awards. i say keep doing good drama oppa and i for one will definitely buy. cheers
Akinnayajojumoke Says:
Mar 14 2013 6:03 am
lee joon gi i love your movies, infact you are the best, i wish to see you for real but i'm in nigeria, but i know i will see you one day for sure, i likes you alots keep it up
pari Says:
Mar 08 2013 12:33 pm
i like that he does martial arts and also he went to the melitary.u know like the attitude more than the look!
hannah Says:
Feb 23 2013 12:18 am
we look forward that someday lee joon ki and yoon eun hye will have a project together... and we hope that our request will come true..
kuro Says:
Feb 18 2013 6:38 am
long hair!!!!!!!!!!
Dianne Says:
Feb 04 2013 12:46 pm
Amazing actor! I wanted to watch Il Ji-Mae because I've been trying to watch all of Park Si-Hoo's movies/dramas; but what I found was Lee Joon-Gi in the lead role. Then, I realized that he had changed the spelling of his name to Lee Jun-Ki, who I had already seen in "Virgin Snow". I've said all of that to say that "amazing" doesn't begin to describe the actor that he is in these two movie/drama. I will be watching for more of him now that his army service is completed! Change the pictures of him on this page -- they don't even resemble the actor/person. Maybe he thinks it looks "cool", but natural hair makes your whole face light up with softness. The "cool" style makes you look hard and harsh... sorry, just my opinion from the State of Alabama in the USA!!! Best wishes in all you do in the future!!!
crescent Says:
Jan 28 2013 6:59 am
i 1st seen him in the film virgin snow, and i was captivated with his smile, since then i started liking him.. i even search more about him, films, drama, songs, and even his background.. Lol! i am a li'l bit disappointed when i've learned that he dropped out two projects coz of his mandatory military service.. (sighs deeply)
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God bless you more Lee jun ki.. aja! aja!
rohmah Says:
Dec 30 2012 10:57 am
DAEBAK!!!! I love almost all your drama, especially ILJIMAE
Lee Joon Ki Oppa... Will you marry me? hahahaha
ZanaLuvKoreA Says:
Dec 13 2012 12:55 am
And Lee Jun Ki, welcome back!! Great to see you started acting again..
ZanaLuvKoreA Says:
Dec 13 2012 12:53 am
Korean dramas is just too prefect!! Romantic and everything about korea is so cool>_< Love korean dramas!! I will support korean dramas forever!! Saranghae!! Arang And Magistrate is excellent!!
e Says:
Sep 09 2012 7:18 am
clever boy (lyublyu_tebya)
vienn Says:
Sep 06 2012 7:53 pm
love you lee jun ki! :D you seem really friendly and cheerful but you're seriously good at acting the sad moments! made me cry, especially in iljimae.
منا Says:
Sep 06 2012 5:12 am
wow....lee jun ki!ur new drama is exellent & I love it!but why the raiting is this much less???oh,It's disappointing!!
junki is love Says:
Sep 03 2012 12:17 am
i love you junki you are the best actor in the world your new drama is very intresting and beutiful love you oppa junki
miley Says:
Aug 06 2012 2:59 am
pls come oori junki..oori oppa..and oori Eun oh...i L.O.V.E u oppa ...
miley Says:
Aug 06 2012 2:56 am
jun ki oppa fighting
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Sango Says:
Jun 18 2012 4:13 am
Ehm... he doesn't have a younger brother, but a younger sister^^
Anyway, he's just the best^^
lee Says:
May 19 2012 5:12 am
lee joon gi fighting...
maia Says:
Mar 26 2012 2:06 am
didn't have anything to do yesterday so scanned tv channels & pause for a while at cinema 1 only to find out that it was a korean movie they're showing..don't know the title but eventually captivated by this gorgeous clown..a man who acts feminine..from that point ive searched everywhere for him in youtube & google..at last found lee jun ki..and he was only discharged from military service last feb. 16, 2012...can't wait to see him on korean soaps.
NewKDramaAddict Says:
Feb 07 2012 7:08 pm
Yes, we can now count the days!!!!! I've been watching Time Between Dog and Wolf over and over and over again!
mary Says:
Feb 05 2012 12:29 pm
to maria: he hasnt been in anything recently because he is in the army, I think his service is almost over now!
Maria Says:
Jan 31 2012 9:27 pm
I was just wondering why the last thig he was in is so long ago. I really hope that when he comes back he will be many many more films and shows :D
werra Says:
Jan 13 2012 12:37 pm
Nice guy ... but still ...Gloss on his lips???? bleaaah ... :P
sabrina Says:
Jan 07 2012 7:32 am
l love you lee jun ki so much.men seni cooooooooooooox sevirem .Sizi AZERBAYCANA gozleyirik.
Carol1646 Says:
Jan 02 2012 5:11 am
Happy new year, oppa!! ^^
Few more months for your military service to end..
Please please please amaze us with your acting skills and that cute smile of yours again!! ^^
Fighting!!! ^^
SisterB Says:
Nov 07 2011 10:38 am
Great actor! I've bought my first whole series because of him! Can't wait until new works after military service!
Atina Says:
Oct 03 2011 2:41 am
he came to Jakarta with his military uniform,,so cool!!he looks so different...but i hope you can come again to Jakarta as Hallyu star..amin!!!
wolfox Says:
Aug 24 2011 1:42 am
좋은 눈처럼 찔렀다-- 폭스 먹이를 찾고 있습니다. . 나는 저었습니다.
mosha Says:
Jul 17 2011 8:29 pm
i want you get out hurry & see more of ur dramas & ur movies agaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain ...luv ya LEE JUN KI
oppa 나도보고 싶었어 ♥♪ :) :) we all missed yooooooooooooooooooooooooooou ..come on we want see you again brother
valentina Says:
Jul 02 2011 1:01 pm
God! There cannot be actors who don't sing, for God's sake ! :))
I've seen Iljimae. It was a nice series.
Carol1646 Says:
Jun 04 2011 9:40 am
Junki oppa, i missed you!
Just want to say that I've been in love with you for 4 years already, since I saw you as a model in my friends Japanese magazine, and then when I see you act in The King and the Clown... I <3 U!^^
You will forever be in my heart....!!^^
i cant wait for year 2012 to come, and hoping to see more of your work in the future...!^^
rajes Says:
May 30 2011 12:36 pm
The King and the Clown is a very nice movie!!!! you rock!!!! KEEP ROCKING!!!!!!
HebeDara Says:
Apr 09 2011 4:30 pm
he is the mossttttt hottest korean man ever!!!
love hiss smileeeeeeeee
syahirah Says:
Mar 12 2011 9:42 am
lee jun ki,you are the handsome!!!!fighting!!!
nina Says:
Nov 05 2010 4:17 am
lee joongi i love u.................
utay Says:
Sep 30 2010 4:31 pm
woah...he's got cat eyes!
Thu Thu Swe Says:
Sep 26 2010 1:53 am
jun ki oppa ! စစ္မွဳ ထမ္းရတာ ကို ဂုဏ္ျပဳပါတယ္ အရမ္းပင္ပန္းေနလား ? i miss you so much.....
dimple ashton Says:
Jul 09 2010 9:13 pm
is this really his site? I'm just curious if he really receive all comments here!!! Cause i 'am also a fan of him,,
Michi Says:
Jul 06 2010 7:44 pm
Don't change, Jun Ki~! ;A; Hope you come back safe.. and still sexy and sweet looking as ever! D':
Thu Thu Swe Says:
Jun 22 2010 3:31 am
Jun Ki Oppa ....i waiting for 16.2.2012...i miss you.
Thu Thu Swe Says:
Jun 18 2010 5:19 am
Jun Ki Oppa ...Fighting!! Fighting!! .... much be careful .
queensemra Says:
May 24 2010 1:48 pm
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
OMG i love him so much <3<3<3<33<3<3
he looks sooooooooooooooooooooo good OMG
he is a very good actor
Thu Thu Swe Says:
Apr 17 2010 9:29 pm
sein yi chu ka han ni da..sein yi chu ka han ni da..sarang hae jun ki oppa...sein yi chu ka han ni da...
Ai-yamapii Says:
Apr 17 2010 5:49 am
Hi! Happy 28 th Birtday lee jun ki.... Funny with Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief | Iljimae a the most and the world. I like it
jstyle700 Says:
Apr 05 2010 1:15 am
Jun Ki Oppa! Please! Do not smoke, I worry for you.
Yuling Says:
Mar 07 2010 6:30 am
...U rowks babe ! ;D Ur so hamsome...just wish so that i could meet u in person...(: Ur sure so hamsome. Can't stop looking at ur pics...><
jstyle700 Says:
Feb 25 2010 4:14 am
Jun Ki Oppa! Fighting! Fighting! I very like J-style song.
jstyle700 Says:
Feb 25 2010 3:54 am
I love Jun Ki oppa so much. I want to his girlfriend.I am forever fan of Lee Jun Ki.
dorothy,who loves JK Says:
Dec 20 2009 2:44 am
Hi Jun ki oppa, you are the best in all fields such as singing, dancing, especially in acting, so cute and handsome. You are my favourite. May God Bless You. Love you so much.
KpopYO! Says:
Dec 16 2009 7:34 pm
oh wth o.o this guy is super duper hot...i thought hero jaejoong was the hottest but...*melt*
NightLizard Says:
Aug 29 2009 6:55 am
^___^ He was soooo cute in "Virgin Snow" and I was voting for him in "My Girl"! :))))
25warner99 Says:
Jul 15 2009 9:54 pm
I think Lee Jun Ki is the best, cutest and attractive K actor.
When he smiles, my heart melt and really fall in love with him.
When he cries, my heart break and cry together with him.
When I watched the drama "My Girl", I am really angry with the female lead. Why did she make my pretty boy to cry?
Lee Jun Ki also looks good when he cries.
Lee Jun Ki, plz don't drink alcohol so much.
Tshering Tshomo Says:
Jul 10 2009 2:17 am
Lee Joon Gi!!!! I am like sooo in love with you..... I love his songs, movies and dramas.... man! I think you are the best man plus the most beautiful guy in the world. And My one and only aim is to see you in person...... I love you, Lee Joon Gi!!!!!
evilive Says:
May 07 2009 2:08 pm
he looks like a vampire
loooovvveeeeee him.
he is hoot.
the first time i saw him was his movie Fly Daddy Fly.
he is cute.
he has dans- and fighting skils.
he has everyting.
he looks good too with long hair in the drama Iljimae.
he has now short hair (sob).
i read at wikipedia that he is in the army.
and when he comes back he wil make a movie cald Unseen WAR
Emine Says:
Apr 16 2009 6:41 pm
Happy Brthday Lee Joon Ki!U're a great actor…Wish u a great 27th Birthday..
Rin Says:
Apr 05 2009 2:41 am
His new album isn't out yet. But when it is there are many fan sites u can check to download it.
Maggie Liem Says:
Feb 14 2009 8:31 am
owh..lovely junki...
i hope he would come to indonesia...and meet me...^^
ze Says:
Nov 23 2008 4:46 am
I wish I could act like him...I envy him...
lee ll Says:
Nov 02 2008 11:01 pm
yea, i agree, so talented and so friendly, wish i cud meet him!!!
Emine Says:
Sep 28 2008 5:41 pm
Hey!!I think his song are beautiful.The most beautiful guy in The World.Lee Jun Ki are so cute & Sweet.Its so nice.