Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model. He made his debut in 2005 with the short film Sympathy.
The young man, who trained at SM Entertainment, also performed for three months as a rapper for a music group called Real, but soon realized that music was not for him, although he dances and sings well.
The young man has many film projects in dramas, he is a fairly famous and sought-after actor in Korea, worthy of the honorary title of VIP.
Actor biography
The young man was born: September 14, 1989, at the moment he is 30 years old, but outwardly he looks much younger. As a child, Lee Chong always dreamed of conquering the big stage by dancing or becoming famous as a famous actor.
Sometimes dreams come true, but not without effort.
Just eight years ago, the young man was not such a charming handsome man; the famous Korean actor more than once resorted to plastic surgery.
Lee Jong Suk before and after plastic surgery
Today, his face can easily be called ideal; it is not the fruit of enormous labor, but the result of expensive operations. Lee Chong resorted to rhinoplasty, correcting the shape of his nose, enlarged his eyes, and also tightened his facial skin, but the actor himself is reluctant to talk about external improvements.
In an interview, Jong Suk said that he is his own harsh critic when it comes to his appearance and acting abilities.
With that attitude, it's fair to conclude that he has at least considered visiting a cosmetic surgeon to improve his appearance.
Early life
Lee Jong Suk, born on September 14, 1989 in Suwon, was the only son of his poor parents . When the future actor was three years old, his father was in a car accident from which he never recovered. This trauma also greatly affected the artist’s mother. Thus, it can be said that Lee did not have a particularly happy childhood.
Lee was very shy, spoke little and had little interaction with people until he graduated from high school. He was encouraged to try his hand at modeling because he was good looking and tall (186 cm), so when he entered the competition, he got the opportunity to be a runway model at the 2005 Seoul Fashion Week, becoming the most its youngest participant - the actor was only 15 years old.
Lee was supported by those around him because he was a good guy who was naturally modest and always took his work seriously. After graduating from school, the actor was busy modeling, preparing to debut as a member of the boy band Red, and even signed a contract. However, he left after the agency reneged on its promise to debut him as an actor.
Lee then turned his attention to his studies and received a bachelor's degree in professional filmmaking from Konkuk University in South Korea. After training, already in Seoul, he tried to get a job on local television channels and, having experience in the field of modeling, looked for similar vacancies. He then became a trainee at one of the country's three largest entertainment companies, SM Entertainment.
Afterwards, Lee participated in the SBS TV acting competition and, to his surprise, won it.
Starring Lee Jong Suk
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In 2020, the young man received the “Best Actor” award for the drama “ While You Were Sleeping ,” and the loving couple of the hero and his colleagues on the set earned the SBS Drama Awards 2020 award as “Best Couple.”
The young man starred in the film Pinocchio and was awarded the Korean Drama Award in 2020.
Lee Jong Suk in the drama “Pinocchio”
School ” and “ I Hear Your Voice released in 2013 , where Lee Chong got the main roles.
Carier start
Jong Suk made his debut as an actor in the drama “Charming Prosecutor,” aired on SBS in 2010. A little later he appeared in the horror film "Ghost". Later that year, Lee played the role of a musical genius in the television drama The Secret Garden. The show was a huge hit in South Korea and the actor began to gain attention from viewers.
The artist's popularity grew over the next two years. In addition to working in the modeling business, he appeared in several other films:
- "Unstoppable Kick" (2011).
- "Return to Base" (2012).
- “As One” (2012).
The real path to success for Lee was his role in the drama series School 2013, where he starred with his future best friend Kim Woo Bin. For his work in this drama, the actor received the "Best New Actor" award at the 2012 KBS Awards. He was also ranked fifth in the "Actors Who Lit Up 2013" survey conducted by Gallup Korea.
The following year, Lee landed his first leading role in the hit drama series I Can Hear You. He played Park Soo Ha, an intelligent young man with supernatural powers. Originally planned for 16 episodes, the drama was extended by two more episodes due to successful ratings. As a result of his work, the actor received the Outstanding Achievement Award in the male category at the Korea Drama Awards.
Lee then starred in the feature-length sports drama "Not Breathing" and played a supporting role in the Korean box office hit "Face Reader."
Dramas and films starring the actor
Filmography:
- “ High-Ranking Person ” (2017) – Kim Gwang-Il.
- “ Hot Young Bloods ” | Pikkeulneun Chungchoon (2014) – Jung Gil.
- “ No breath ” | Nobureshing (2013) – Wu-Sang.
- “ Face Reader ” | Gwangsang (2013) – Jin Hyun (son of Nae Kyung).
- “ Soar in the sun ” | R2B: Riteontu Beyiseu (2012) – Ji Seok-Hyun.
- “ As one ” | Korea (2012) – Choi Kyung-Sub.
- “ Be with me ” | Gwi (2010) – Hyun-Wook.
- “ Romance – Bonus Book ” | Romansenyun Byulchekborok (2019) – Cha Eun-Ho.
- “ While you were sleeping ” | Dangshini Jamdeun Saie (2017) - Jung Jae Chan.
- “ Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo ” | Yeokdoyojung Kimbokjoo (2016-2017) – Chicken restaurant customer.
- “ Gog, Starry Night ” | Gohoui Byuli Bitnaneun Bame (2016) – Song Dae-Ki.
- “ W: two worlds apart ” | (2016) – Kang Chul.
- “ Pinocchio ” (2014-2015) – Ki Ha-Myung / Choi Dal-Po.
- “ Doctor Stranger ” | Dacteo Ibangin (2014) - Park Hong.
- “ Potato Star 2013 ” | Kamjabyeol 2013QR3 (2013-2014) – Jong-Suk (ep.15).
- “ I hear your voice ” | Neoui Moksoriga Deulleo (2013) – Su-Ha Park.
- “ School 2013 ” | Hakgyo 5 (2012-2013) – Ko Nam-Sun (student).
- “ High Kick – 3 ” | Haikik 3 (2011-2012) – Ahn Jung Sook.
- “ Secret Garden ” (2010-2011) – Han Tae San.
- “ Princess Prosecutor ” | Geomsa Peurinseseu (2010) – Lee Woo Hyun.
- “ Hymn of Death ” | Saui Chanmi (2018) - Kim Woo-jin.
- “ My most beautiful moments ” | Naega Gajang Yebbeotseulddae (2012) – Yoon Jung-Hyuk.
Episode from the film “I Hear Your Voice”
Personal life of the actor
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On March 8, 2020, the young man was required to begin serving in the army; army life for Lee Chong will end only on January 2, 2021.
The actor gets used to everyday life in the army, everything here is new and unusual, but the army is a school of life, so everyone must visit here.
The young man often sends army photos to his family and shares them with fans on social media. networks.
Lee Jong Suk in the army
Lee Chong categorically does not like to show off his personal life, but the press does not cease to closely monitor him.
Recently, photos from the birthday party of the famous actor Yoon Sang Hyun’s daughter were leaked on the Internet, where Lee Chong is depicted next to the girl, the yellow press immediately began vying with each other about the appearance of an illegitimate daughter for the hero of TV series and dramas.
Journalists caught the cute young man many times with different pretty girls, it even went as far as kissing, private photo sessions were published in the press many times.
The young man is lonely, despite the fact that there are many beautiful girls around him, he prefers to marry an intelligent woman, without a ton of makeup on her face, but the famous actor has not yet met his life partner.
Childhood and youth
Lee Chong was born in September 1989, in the city of Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. He is the eldest son in the family, he has a younger brother and sister. The children grew up as a friendly and cheerful family; the only circumstance that brought sadness to the father was the shyness of his eldest son. As a child, the boy was so timid that sometimes it seemed that he was simply afraid to show his feelings.
Lee Jong Suk as a child
Due to his timid nature, Lee suffered greatly; firstly, his father treated him much more strictly than his younger children. Secondly, his younger brother and sister often made fun of him, and Jong Suk took it very seriously. The childhood fear of his father carried over into adulthood. As the artist admitted in one of his interviews, when he comes to visit his parents, he feels very constrained when his father is nearby. To the great joy of the guy, his father began to show less dissatisfaction with age, so they practically do not conflict.
During my school years I was fond of drawing and loved tactical games such as chess. A special passion in his childhood life was his love of music, and he played the piano excellently. Only music helped the boy to distract himself from pressing problems. When he was 7 years old, his father decided that his son needed more active activities and enrolled him in a taekwondo sports section.
He had to give up music, and sports activities did not bring any pleasure to the teenager, but, as always, he did not want to upset his father, and as a result he received a black belt, a knee injury and several nervous breakdowns. It is not known how old the guy was when he was in a serious accident, all that is known is that he miraculously survived. The rehabilitation process took a long time; I did not leave the house at all for almost six months.
During these difficult times, the only entertainment was television. Then the premiere of the drama “Full House” with the famous Korean actor Rain was on TV, the guy simply fell in love with his idol and wanted to imitate him in everything. During this period, he realizes that he not only wants, but dreams of becoming an actor.
When Jong Suk was in high school, he and his friends decided to participate in a casting held by SBS. Tall, average weight, beautiful model appearance, the guy had everything necessary for a successful future career.
Lee Jong Suk and his friend Kim Woo Bin
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Seeing photos of Lee Jong Suk and Kim Woo Bin together, many fans doubted the boys’ orientation. Kim wears her hair long, so from a distance the men looked like a couple in love.
Colleagues went on vacation to Hawaii together in 2020, thereby giving another reason for numerous gossip.
Lee Jong Suk and Kim Woo Bin
The most important bad habit in the young man’s life is smoking. Many colleagues are trying to stop the actor’s bad habit, but this is not so easy, even when he sleeps, he is ready to take a cigarette with him to bed, which is very life-threatening.
Lee Jong Suk loves to make temporary tattoos, thereby surprising fans with how quickly the images on the young man’s body change.
The actor loves to look at the stars, lying on the terrace, bare-chested, wearing only shorts.
Before and after plastic surgery
The popular actor, model and simply handsome young man does not hide the fact that his attractive appearance played a big role in both his modeling and acting careers. However, fans quickly brought their idol to light. Look at the changes Jung Suk's appearance has undergone, and what a significant difference in appearance there is between the old and new photo.
The changes are noticeable in the shape of the eyes; they were quite enlarged. By the way, in Korea this is a very popular surgical procedure called sangapuri, many actors and famous singers resort to it. According to fans' guesses, the celebrity resorted to blepharoplasty.
The next plastic surgery is rhinoplasty. Only a blind person could fail to notice how graceful the shape of the nose had become. The width was removed, and the tip was made a little shorter. In 2020, fans noticed how sexy and plump Chon’s lips became, which means he had lip correction using fillers. The latest news about the celebrity regarding changes in his appearance only adds charm to his sophisticated look.
Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye
The characters met on the set of the drama "Pinocchio", their communication did not end on the set, the girl was often seen in Lee Chong's car, and the young people kissed on the lips outside the filming process.
Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye
As the yellow press assures, there is a relationship between young people, and they often go out into society together.
However, the actors themselves denied rumors about their romance, assuring that there were only friendly relations between them. It's a pity, they could have made a great couple.
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The arrival of popularity
In 2014, Lee starred in the romantic comedy Hot Blood of Youth and then starred in the medical drama Doctor Stranger, portraying a North Korean defector who works as a doctor in South Korea. The series was very successful in China, receiving 400 million views through streaming services.
The same year, Pinocchio was released, a drama starring Lee Jong Suk , where he starred alongside actress Park Shin Hye and played a reporter at a television company who fights for justice. The series also became a hit in China, generating revenue of 6.2 billion won (for annual broadcast rights).
Lee's performance in these films earned him well-deserved awards, including Best Male Performer at the Eighth Korean Drama Awards. He also became the youngest actor to win the Best Actor award at the 27th Grimae Awards.
Lee then went on a tour to numerous cities in Asia to meet his fans. Later, the artist released a photo book called Asia Tour Story 2014−2015, including photographs he took during the nine-month trip.
While in Shanghai, the actor made a cameo appearance in his first Chinese drama, Jade Lovers, alongside actress Zheng Shuang. Due to Li's success in China, a wax figure of him was displayed in the Hong Kong branch of Madame Tussauds.
In December 2020, the artist left his previous agency Wellmade Yedang and signed an exclusive contract with YG Entertainment on May 10, 2020.
In July 2020, the fantasy thriller “W: Between Two Worlds” was released on Korean television, where Lee Jong Suk and the daughter of a comic book author, played by Han Hyo Joo, interact with each other through different universes. The drama reached the top position on the charts and enabled the actor to win several awards at the MBC Drama Awards:
- The Grand Prix.
- "Best Actor"
- "Best couple".
The same year, the artist starred in the Internet advertising series “The First Seven Kisses” for Lotte Duty Free.
In 2020, Lee starred in the full-length thriller VI P, marking his first role as an antagonist, and a little later the supernatural procedural drama While You Sleep was released. In July of the same year, the Korea National Tourism Organization appointed the actor as a goodwill ambassador. He also produced promotional videos called "8 Episodes of Korea", featuring tourist spots in ten different regions, including Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Jeju and Gyeongju.
In 2020, Lee starred in the two-part drama Hymn of Death and signed a contract with new management agency YNK Entertainment, but terminated the contract after five months. The actor’s latest work is the BTS comedy series “Romance Supplement,” which was released in January 2019.
In addition to his extensive filmography, the artist also appeared in numerous reality shows and took part in video clips of popular Korean groups and performers:
- Love is - Davichi (2016).
- My Valentine - Jung Yup (2015).
- Lost - Nicole Jung (2012).
- Don't Play Around - Chi Chi (2011).
- I Don't Care - 2NE1 (2009).
As part of the While You Sleep series, Lee recorded two songs: Come To Me and Will You Know. The actor also opened his own cafe in the Garuso-Gil area of Seoul. Several Instagram posts even showed him cleaning and working around his establishment, despite his celebrity status.
