Lee Joon-gi (Korean : 이준기 ; born April 17, 1982)[ 1] [unreliable source? ] is a South Korean actor who quickly rose to fame on his first leading role playing a clown in the critically acclaimed film The King and the Clown (2005) and gained further recognition in the romantic comedy My Girl (2005−06). Since then, he has diversified into other genres such as historical dramas (sageuk ) and action thrillers. The popularity of his work overseas, especially in Asia, have established him as a top Hallyu star.[ 2]
Lee Joon-gi filmography Lee Joon-gi in 2016
Film 8 Television series 20 Web series 2 Television show 4 Music videos 1
Music video appearances
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^ 이준기 영화배우 . Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2011 .
^ "한류스타 이준기, 중국 인기 얼마나 되나" . The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). June 24, 2014. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ a b c "이준기, '발레교습소'에서 토슈즈 신고 점프" . Joy News (in Korean). November 9, 2004. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "King and Clown Star Works Hard for Little Pay" . The Chosun Ilbo . July 27, 2006. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2012 .
^ " 'May 18' Remembers Heroes of Gwangju" . The Korea Times . July 10, 2007. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "Lee Jun-ki Appears in Korea-Japan Joint Film" . KBS Global . September 22, 2006. Archived from the original on September 3, 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2009 .
^ "Lee Joon-gi Aims to Thrill Chinese Viewers with Never Said Goodbye" . Beijing Tourism . Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016 .
^ "LEE Joon-gi Lines up for RESIDENT EVIL 6" . Korean Film Biz Zone . October 22, 2015. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "이준기, 2000대 1 뚫은 행운의 사나이" . JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). December 25, 2003. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ " '마이걸', 한국형 로맨틱 드라마 가능성 보였다" . Star News (in Korean). February 3, 2006. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "[포토]이준기, '101번째 프로포즈'에 깜짝 출연" . Star News (in Korean). May 11, 2006. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "Interview with Lee Jun-ki" . MBC Global Media . February 21, 2008. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "From Pretty Boy to Action Star: Lee Jun-ki Changes Shape" . The Chosun Ilbo . July 4, 2008. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ Han, Sang-hee (October 27, 2009). "Lee Joon-gi to Take a Lighter Role as Reporter" . The Korea Times . Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012 .
^ "Interview: [Tale of Arang] Lee Jun-ki" . MBC Global Media . Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "Lee Joon-gi surprises by playing father" . Korea JoongAng Daily . August 13, 2013. Archived from the original on June 11, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "Lee Joon-gi returns to Joseon era in new drama" . Korea JoongAng Daily . March 20, 2014. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "Lee Joon-gi, TVXQ Changmin turn vampire, prince in new TV drama" . The Korea Herald . July 7, 2015. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ " '그녀는 예뻤다' 유이·이준기·박형식·김제동, 셀럽으로 깜짝 등장 '눈길' " . 10Asia (in Korean). October 15, 2015. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018 .
^ "Remake of Chinese drama to star Lee Joon-gi" . Korea JoongAng Daily . November 12, 2015. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "Son Hyun-joo, Lee Joon-gi and Moon Chae-won in "Criminal Minds" " . HanCinema . Star News. July 25, 2017. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ " 'Lawless Lawyer' seeks justice in corrupt city" . Kpop Herald . May 8, 2018. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 20, 2019). " '호텔델루나' 이준기·이시언, 특별출연...여진구 전 지배인 후보군" . Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .
^ Kim, Jin-seok (January 14, 2020). "이준기·문채원, tvN 드라마 '악의 꽃' 주인공" . Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 23, 2019 .
^ Seo Ji-hyun (October 5, 2021). "이준기x이경영 '어게인 마이 라이프'에서 만난다 "출연 확정"(공식)" [Lee Joon-gi x Lee Kyung-young to meet in 'Again My Life' "Appearance confirmed" (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Naver .
^ Kim Ga-young (November 15, 2022). "아스달 연대기' 시즌2, 이준기·장동건·신세경·김옥빈 확정 [공식]" (in Korean). E-Daily. Archived from the original on November 15, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2022 – via Naver .
^ "Lotte Duty Free to release a web drama" . Korea JoongAng Daily . November 23, 2016. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "롯데면세점, 이준기ㆍEXO 출연 웹드라마 선보인다" . Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). May 27, 2018. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "이준기-김하늘, '사랑' 실천 위해 인도네시아 행" . MK News (in Korean). February 11, 2009. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ " '日 한류대상' 이준기 일본인기 돌풍 비결분석" . Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). September 29, 2012. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ "이준기, "가수 선언 NO! 연기 실력 더 쌓겠다" " [Lee Joon-gi, "No singer declaration! I will further develop my acting skills."]. No Cut News (in Korean). Naver . December 20, 2006. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024 .