Lee Jong-suk: profile, age, net worth, height, wife, dramas, movies, tv shows, instagram
Lee Jong-suk (born September 14, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model. He debuted as a runway model in 2005. Lee gained popularity after his role in in School 2013 (2012). He gained public attention for his roles in I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Pinocchio (2014), W (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), and Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019).
Basic Information
| Name: | Lee Jong-suk |
| Hangul: | 이종석 |
| Date Of Birth: | September 14, 1989 (age 32) |
| Age: | 32 Years Old |
| Place Of Birth: | Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea |
| Nationality: | Korean |
| Zodiac Sign: | Virgo |
| Blood Type: | A |
| Occupation: | Actor, Model |
| Years Active: | 2005 – Present |
| Agent: | A-Man Project |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 (186 cm) |
| Weight: | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Education: | Konkuk University |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Ideal Type: | Lee Na Young |
| Instagram: | @jongsuk0206 |
| Net Worth: | $70 Million |
Early Life and Education
Lee Jong-suk was born in September 14, 1989, in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea. He has a younger brother who is 2 years young than him and a young sister who is 4 years young than him.
Lee majoured in Lee majored in Professional Motion Pictures and Art at Konkuk University and he graduated in 2016.
Lee Jong Suk was the youngest male model of the Seoul Collection program.
Career
Lee Jong-suk gained recognition after starring in a hit drama Secret Garden as a talented young composer. He was cast in High Kick Season 3 in 2011. Lee appeared in the film R2B: Return to Base in 2012.
Lee Jong-suk made his breakthrough when casted in a drama School 2013. He starred in a drama serie I Can Hear Your Voice alongside Lee Bo-young. Lee appeared in the sports film No Breathing and also cast in The Face Reader. In 2014, Lee appeared in Hot Young Bloods. Later he starred in medical drama Doctor Stranger.
Lee Jong-suk starred in Pinocchio opposite actress Park Shin-hye. He released a photobook titled 2014-2015 Asia Tour Story ~With~. Lee also appeared in Chinese drama “Jade Lovers alongside actress Zheng Shuang. Lee later left his agency Wellmade Yedang and signed an exclusive contract with YG Entertainment on 10 May 2016.
Lee Jong-suk was cast in W alongside Han Hyo-joo. He later appeared in First Seven Kisses for Lotte Duty Free. Lee starred in the crime film VIP in 2017. He also starred in a drama While You Were Sleeping alongside Bae Suzy in September.
Lee Jong-suk starred in drama The Hymn of Death. He signed with new management agency YNK Entertainment, his contract with YG Entertainment ended on 31 March 2018, but terminated his contract five months later and established his own agency “A-man Project”.
Lee Jong-suk starred in Romance Is a Bonus Book alongside Lee Na-young in 2019. He was cast in The Witch : Part 2. The Other One after his military services in 2021. Lee later appeared in Decibel alongside Kim Rae-won, Lee Sang-hee, and Cha Eun-woo.
Lee confirmed to cast in Big Mouse with Im Yoon-ah in 2022.
Military enlistment
Lee Jong-suk enlisted in the military on March 8, 2019. He worked as a public service officer. Lee was discharged on 2 January 2021.
Ambassadorship
Lee Jong-suk was to be the Goodwill Ambassador for Korean tourism by the Korea Tourism Organization. They also released promotional videos featuring the Lee Jong-suk, titled “8 Episodes of Korea”, which focused on tourist spots in 10 different regions including Seoul, Gangwon, Jeju , Gyeongju, and Gyeonggi.
Personal Life
Lee Jong Suk has been good friends with SNSD‘s Yoona and Hyoyeon since pre-debut. Lee is also best friends with fellow model-actor and School 2013 co-star Kim Woo-bin, whom he has known since their modeling days.
He is the owner of the dining cafe, 89Mansion.
Donations
Lee Jong-suk donated 100 million won to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon in March 7, 2022
Movies
- 2021 – Decibel / as navy captain
- 2017 – V.I.P. / as Kim Gwang-Il
- 2014 – Hot Young Bloods / as Joong-Gil
- 2013 – The Face Reader / as Jin-Hyeong (Nae-Kyung’s son)
- 2013 – No Breathing / as Woo-Sang
- 2012 – As One / as Choi Kyung-Sub
- 2012 – Soar Into The Sun / as Ji Seok-Hyun
- 2010 – Gost / as Baek Hyun-wook
- 2010 – Be With Me / as Hyun-Wook (segment “Tarot 3. The Unseen”)
- 2005 – Sympathy / as Lee Han-so
K- drama Series
- 2022 – Big Mouse | tvN / as Park Chang-Ho
- 2019 – Romance is a Bonus Book | tvN / as Cha Eun-Ho
- 2018 – The Hymn of Death / as Kim Woo-jin
- 2017 – While You Were Sleeping | SBS / as Jung Jae-Chan
- 2016 – Gogh, The Starry Night | SBS / as Song Dae-Ki (cameo)
- 2016 – Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo | MBC / as chicken restaurant customer (ep.2)
- 2016 – W: Two Worlds Apart | W (MBC / 2016) – Kang Chul
- 2014-2015 – Pinocchio | SBS / as Ki Ha-Myeong / Choi Dal-Po
- 2014 – Doctor Stranger | SBS / as Park Hoon
- 2013-2014 – Potato Star 2013QR3 | tvN / as Jong-Suk (ep.15)
- 2013 – I Can Hear Your Voice | SBS / as Park Soo-Ha
- 2012 – School 2013 | | KBS2 / as Ko Nam-Soon (student)
- 2011-2012 – High Kick! 3 | MBC / as Ahn Jong-Suk
- 2010-2011 – Secret Garden | SBS / as Han Tae Sun
- 2010 – Princess Prosecutor | SBS / as Lee Woo-Hyun
Web Series
- 2016 – 7 First Kisses / as Lee Jong-suk Episode 6–7
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Inkigayo | MC | August 26 – December 2, 2012 |
| 2012 | Inkigayo | MC | June 3 – August 19, 2012 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | “Love is” | Davichi |
| 2015 | “My Valentine” | Jung Yup |
| 2012 | “Lost” | Nicole Jung |
| 2011 | “Don’t Play Around” | CHI CHI |
| 2009 | “I Don’t Care” | 2NE1 |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Work | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | APAN Star Awards | K-Star Award | While You Were Sleeping | Nominated |
| 2018 | APAN Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | While You Were Sleeping | Nominated |
| 2017 | SBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | While You Were Sleeping | Nominated |
| 2017 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Bae Suzy (While You Were Sleeping) | Won |
| 2017 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in Wednesday-Thursday Drama | While You Were Sleeping | Won |
| 2016 | MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | W | Won |
| 2016 | APAN Star Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Han Hyo-joo (W) | Nominated |
| 2016 | MBC Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | W | Won |
| 2016 | APAN Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | W | Nominated |
| 2016 | MBC Drama Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Han Hyo-joo (W) | Won |
| 2015 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Top Excellence Award (Actor) | Pinocchio | Won |
| 2015 | Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award (Actor) | Pinocchio | Won |
| 2015 | Korea Brand Stars | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Jong-suk | Won |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars | Pinocchio, Doctor Stranger | Won |
| 2014 | Asia Model Festival Awards | Model Star Award | Lee Jong-suk | Won |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | Netizen Popularity Award | Pinocchio, Doctor Stranger | Nominated |
| 2014 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor (Television) | I Can Hear Your Voice | Nominated |
| 2014 | Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award (Actor) | Doctor Stranger | Nominated |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Park Shin-hye (Pinocchio) | Won |
| 2014 | Style Icon Awards | Top 10 Style Icons | Lee Jong-suk | Nominated |
| 2014 | Grand Bell Awards | Most Popular Actor | Hot Young Blood | Nominated |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | SBS Special Award | Pinocchio, Doctor Stranger | Won |
| 2014 | Grimae Awards | Best Actor | Pinocchio | Won |
| 2014 | SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special | Pinocchio | Nominated |
| 2014 | Seoul International Drama Awards | People’s Choice Actor | I Can Hear Your Voice | Nominated |
| 2013 | Korea Drama Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Lee Bo-young (I Can Hear Your Voice) | Won |
| 2013 | SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars | I Can Hear Your Voice | Won |
| 2013 | Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Hallyu Grand Award | I Can Hear Your Voice | Won |
| 2013 | SBS Drama Awards | Netizen Popularity Award | I Can Hear Your Voice | Nominated |
| 2013 | APAN Star Awards | Excellence Award, Actor | I Can Hear Your Voice | Nominated |
| 2013 | Style Icon Awards | The 21st Century Gentleman | I Can Hear Your Voice | Won |
| 2013 | Korea Drama Awards | Excellence Award (Actor) | I Can Hear Your Voice | Won |
| 2013 | SBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Lee Bo-young (I Can Hear Your Voice) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | I Can Hear Your Voice | Won |
| 2013 | SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | I Can Hear Your Voice | Won |
| 2013 | APAN Star Awards | Best Couple Award | Lee Jong-suk with Lee Bo-young (I Can Hear Your Voice) | Won |
| 2012 | Mnet 20’s Choice Awards | 20’s Drama Star (Male) | Lee Jong-suk | Nominated |
| 2012 | KBS Drama Awards | Netizen Award, Actor | School 2013 | Nominated |
| 2012 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actor – Television | High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged | Nominated |
| 2012 | KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actor | School 2013 | Won |
| 2012 | Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Male (Variety Performer) | High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged | Nominated |
| 2011 | Style Icon Awards | SIA’s Choice Award | Lee Jong-suk | Won |
| 2006 | SMART Model Contest | Most Photogenic Award | Lee Jong-suk | Won |
| 2005 | South Korean Superstar Selection Competition | Star of New Advertising Models | Lee Jong-suk | Won |
Net Worth
Lee Jong-suk has a net worth that is estimated to be $40 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Lee Jong Suk quit acting?
No, Lee Jong Suk is currently working on tvN’s drama “Big Mouse” as Park Chang-Ho in 2022.
Who is Lee Jong Suk’s crush?
Lee Na Young is Lee Jong Suk’s crush.
Is Lee Jong Suk rich?
Yes, Lee Jong Suk is the third richest actor in South Korea with an estimate of $70 million.
Does Lee Jong Suk has a sister?
Yes, Lee Jong Suk has a young sister who is 4 years young than him.
