Profile
- Name: 이준기 / Lee Joon Gi (Lee Jun Ki)
- Profession: Actor, model and singer
- Birthdate: 1982-Apr-17
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- Height: 178cm
- Weight: 66kg
- Star sign: Aries
- Blood type: B
- Family: Younger sister
- Talent agency: JG Company Inc.
About Lee Joon Ki
Lee Jun Ki started out as a model and held minor roles in Korean dramas. In 2001, he first appeared in the television commercial for the So Basic fashion label. He first debuted in the movie 'The Hotel Venus' (Japanese Production). And his first drama appearance was in 'Star's Echo', a two part mini drama series by MBC and Fuji TV in 2004. After this he appeared in 'Nonstop 4', 'Drama City: What Should I Do?' and the movie 'Flying Boys'.
In 2005, his first major acting role came in the movie 'The King and the Clown' as the role of Gong Gil. Lee's acting skills had shone through his ability to present the characteristics of a homosexual clown, which pushed him to stardom and popularity throughout Asia, where he received many awards. His next role was to play the supporting character, Seo Jung Woo, in the 2005 hit drama 'My Girl'. It was from this drama that he had changed his image, from a homosexual clown to a wealthy play boy. Due to these roles, Lee's popularity sparked, allowing him to become not only well-known in Korea but also throughout Asia and overseas. Other movies and dramas he has completed are 'Virgin Snow', 'May 18', 'Time Between Dog and Wolf' and his successful drama 'Iljimae', in 2008.
Some unexpected events had occurred for actor Lee Jun Ki in 2009. On April 18th Lee held his second fan meeting Episode II 'Mask' and released his second album entitled 'J Style' April 21, 2009. The album consists of eight songs; his three previous songs from his Episode I fan meeting plus his 5 new songs. One of the songs, 'Selfless Dedicated Trees' was written by him for his fans. It was said that the Episode II fan meeting will be touring around Asia. Recently on May 28th the Shanghai Episode II fan meet concert was held following the Hangzhou Fan Meet concert in May 29. Lee is also set to play the role of a modern hero in a new drama called 'Hero' late November 2009.
TV Shows
- Faith (SBS, 2010)
- Hero as Jin Do Hyuk (MBC, 2009)
- Iljimae as Ryung/Geom (SBS, 2008)
- Time Between Dog and Wolf as Lee Soo Hyun/Kay (MBC, 2007)
- 101st Proposal (SBS, 2006, cameo)
- My Girl as Seo Jung Woo (SBS, 2005)
- Drama City as Seong Ho (KBS, 2004, ep234)
- Star's Echo as Chan Gyu (MBC/Fuji TV, 2004)
- Nonstop 4 (MBC, 2003, cameo)
Movies
- Virgin Snow - Kim Min (2007)
- May 18 / Splendid Holiday - Jin Woo (2007)
- Fly Daddy Fly - Go Seung Suk (2006)
- The King and the Clown - Gong Gil (2005)
- Flying Boys - Dong Wan (2004)
- The Hotel Venus - Boy (2004 - Japan production)
Endorsements
- VOV (Men's Cosmetics)
- Longliqi Shampoo
- Pepsi
- Spris
- Giordano
- Samsung Anycall
- Vonin (Men's Cosmetics)
- Pomegranate
- Lacvert Cosmetics
- I-Audio
- KFC Go-go
- Su An Su (수앤수)
- Kleenex
- Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
- So-Basic
Recognitions
- 2009 MBC Drama Awards: Popular Actor Award (Hero)
- 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Male Top Excellence Award (Iljimae)
- 2008 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Highest Popularity Award (Iljimae)
- 2007 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Acting Award for Time Between Dog and Wolf
- 2007 China Fashion Awards: South Korean Artist of the Year
- 27th Hawaii International Film Festival: Rising Star Award (2007)
- 10th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival: Overseas Star Award (2007)
- 2007 Andre Kim's New and Superior Star Award
- 43rd Baeksang Art Awards: Popularity Award (2007)
- 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best On-Screen Couple Award (with Gam Woo Seong) for "The King and the Clown" (2006)
- 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popularity Award (with Kang Sung Yeon) for "The King and the Clown" (2006)
- 2006 MNET MKMF Awards: Music Video Award ("Grace Lee Soo Young")
- 5th Korea Film Awards Best New Actor Award for The King and the Clown (2006)
- 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Most Popular Actor Overseas (2006)
- 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Most Popular Actor (2006)
- 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Best New Actor (2006)
- 42nd Baeksang Art Awards: Best Male Newcomer (2006)
- 42nd Baeksang Art Awards: Popularity Award (2006)
- 42nd Baeksang Art Awards: 'In style' Fashion Award (2006)
- 2006 Netizen's Choice Awards: Best Male Newcomer
- 2006 Max Movie: Best Actor for "The King and the Clown"
Trivia
- Education: Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
- Hobbies: Martial arts (Tae Kwon Do 3rd degree, Hapkido 1st degree and Taekkyeon 1st degree)
- Languages: Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English
- Debut: Model for clothing brand "So Basic" (2001)
