Lee Jong‑suk — Full Biography | Nazaara Box

🧬 Early Life & Education

• Born: September 14, 1989, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Raised in a supportive family environment, he developed an interest in acting and modeling from a young age (en.wikipedia.org).

• Activities: Active in school sports and participated in various school performances.

• Training: Started modeling at age 15, becoming the youngest male model to participate in Seoul Fashion Week (en.wikipedia.org).

• Education: Graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in Film Arts (en.wikipedia.org).

🌟 Career

🎭 2005–2010: Early Career & Modeling

• Made his acting debut in High Kick! (2006-2007) as a supporting character (asianwiki.com).

• Established himself as a successful model, becoming the first Korean actor to walk for a major fashion brand in 2011.

🎬 Breakthrough & Rise to Fame (2011-2015)

• 2011: Gained recognition through Secret Garden as Han Tae-sun.

• 2012: Lead role in School 2013 as Go Nam-soon.

• 2013: Breakthrough role in I Can Hear Your Voice as Park Soo-ha.

• 2014: Starred in Doctor Stranger as Park Hoon.

• 2014-2015: Lead role in Pinocchio as Choi Dal-po/Ki Ha-myung.

🎭 Continued Success (2016-Present)

• 2016: Starred in W as Kang Chul, showcasing his versatility in fantasy genre.

• 2017: Lead role in While You Were Sleeping as Jung Jae-chan.

• 2018: Historical drama Hymn of Death as Kim Woo-jin.

• 2019: Rom-com Romance Is a Bonus Book as Cha Eun-ho.

• 2022: Thriller Big Mouth as Park Chang-ho, marking his return after military service.

🎙️ Other Ventures

• Modeling & Fashion: Regular appearances at Seoul Fashion Week, brand ambassador for various luxury brands.

• Variety Shows: Guest appearances on Running Man, Happy Together, and other popular shows.

• Philanthropy & Ambassadorship: Regular donations to various charities and causes, including children's welfare organizations.

🧠 Image & Influence

• Known for his versatile acting skills and ability to portray complex characters with emotional depth.

• Recognized for his fashion sense and modeling background, often setting trends in Korean fashion.

• Fan club: "Jong Sukers" (종서커스), MBTI INTJ, blood type A (kprofiles.com).

📺 Filmography Highlights

🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Drama Awards: Multiple awards including Best New Actor (2013), Excellence Award (2014), and Grand Prize (2016) (en.wikipedia.org).

• Modeling Awards: Best Model Award at the 7th Asia Model Festival Awards (2012).

• Popularity Awards: Multiple popularity awards from various award ceremonies and fan-voted categories.