Debut (modelling): 2001
Debut (acting): 2003
Debut (singing): 2006
Agency: Namoo Actors
Profession: actor, model, and singer
Years Active: 2001 - present
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Lee Joon Gi
Nicknames: Flower Boy
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: April 17, 1982
Height: 178 cm (5'10")
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Siblings: younger sister
Nationality: Korean
Languages: Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and English
Education: Seoul Institute of the Arts - acting major
Hobbies: martial arts
Ideal Type: a warm-hearted person who is more mature than he is
Fun Facts:
- became interested in the performing arts in high school after he watched a play of Hamlet
- his performance in My Girl made him one of the most popular actors in Asia at that time
- his film The King and The Clown became the highest grossing film of its time and sold more than 12.3 million tickets
- went to the military in 2010 to complete his two year mandatory military obligation
- dated his Gunman in Joseon co-star Jeon Hye Bin for two years
- known as the ultimate Kkonminam (pretty boy / flower boy) in Asia
- third degree in Taekwondo and first degree in Hapkido and Taekkyeon
- enjoyed sports and computers while growing up
- former agencies include Mentor Entertainment and JG Company
- lost 33 pounds for his role in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
- considered to be the original flower boy
- does almost all of his own stunts
- Han Jung Soo almost broke his nose while filming on the set of Arang and the Magistrate
- he and Park Ha Sun battled for their fake daughter's affection on the set of Two Weeks
- originally intended for the lead in Faith but could not complete filming because of his mandatory military service so Lee Min Ho took played the role
- practices kissing scenes when he's at home alone
- won his first big role because the producer saw him doing handstands (The King and the Clown)
- likes wrinkles (won't get Botox)
- he says that he has become a much more relaxed (chill) person since his time in the military
- workaholic
- loves fantasy dramas
Ambassadorship
Honorary Ambassador for Seoul Hallyu Festival (2008)
Honorary Legal System Officer (2008)
Honorary Tourism Ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization (2009)
Promotional ambassador of Ritz-Carlton Seoul
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Filmography
Movies
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016 - international)
Never Said Goodbye (2016 - Chinese)
May 18 (2007 - Korean and Japanese co-production)
Virgin Snow (2007)
Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)
The King and the Clown (2005)
Flying Boys (2004)
The Hotel Venus (2004 - Japanese)
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