Lee Jong Suk before and after plastic surgery + Photo and Biography

In this article we will tell you about the famous South Korean actor Lee Jong Suk, who became famous and beloved without anyone's help. Let's talk about his life, career, and tell you some interesting facts about him and his Instagram account.

Lee Jong Suk

Biography of Lee Jong Suk

Lee Jong-suk (Lee Jong-suk, Lee Jong-suk) is a sought-after actor and model, who in 2005 became the youngest fashion collection demonstrator in the history of Seoul Fashion Week. Winner of more than two dozen film awards, including the South Korean television Drama Awards, he became famous for his roles in the popular TV series “School 2013”, “Pinocchio”, “I Hear Your Voice”, “While You Sleep”, “W”.

Pictured: Lee Jong Suk

He is also known for his participation in the creation of music videos, in particular, for the tracks “Love Is” by the duet Davichi, “My Valentine” by singer Chung Yeon, “Don’t Play Around” by the girl group “CHI-CHI”.

Childhood

The artist, who is deservedly called “talented, charming, courageous and charismatic,” was born on September 14, 1989 in Yongin (according to other sources, in Seoul). He grew up as a very timid, quiet child who avoided communication. In the family, he was the eldest of three children: in 1991, it was replenished with a son, and two years later, with a daughter. The younger brother and sister were more lively, not as introverted as he was.

Little Lee Jong Suk

The first-born always felt fear of his father, who treated him as the eldest especially demandingly and strictly. Even as an adult, the young man usually felt awkward in his presence and never dared to contradict him.

Lee Jong Suk with his sister

Apparently, in order to develop his son’s strength and self-confidence, his father sent him first to the Boy Scouts, then to the taekwondo section. Although the boy was more fond of drawing, playing the piano or the board game Go, he faithfully attended training and subsequently became the owner of a black belt. His family did not allow him to quit martial arts even after he suffered a knee injury, when Lee had an accident and tore his ligaments.

Interesting Facts

Here are some interesting facts about the star:

1. The artist is the type of person who likes to spend time with friends in a more relaxed environment. He is ready to go anywhere except clubs. In addition, he does not like various entertainment shows. If an actor agrees to participate in them, he tries to speak as little as possible.
2. This may be hard to believe. But Lee Jong Suk is almost impossible to get out of bed. He likes to lie in it for a long time.
3. The celebrity's height is 186 centimeters. But the most interesting thing is that he has a thin waist, its volume is 69 centimeters.
4. When Lee Jong Suk was 16 years old, he had a serious accident and was unable to join the army. However, this did not stop him and in 2021 he completed special alternative service.
5. Believe it or not, the actor could have become a member of the popular group BTS, but he was not accepted. This fact greatly upset the then-beginning artist, but now he has nothing to regret.

Lee Jong Suk is a popular South Korean actor who boasts not only his striking appearance, but also the obvious talent that he demonstrates in each of his projects.

Star Trek

While studying in high school, the young man began his modeling career by demonstrating the men's clothing collection of the famous Seoul Collection during Fashion Week 2005 in the Korean capital, where leading designers and fashion enthusiasts from around the world were present. He then became the youngest model in the country to participate in shows of this scale.

Lee Jong Suk in his youth

During the same period, he became a trainee [a trainee in a pop group, rehearsing a lot in anticipation of being included in the main lineup - approx. uznayvse.ru] in one of the idol groups, signing a contract that also included his acting debut. However, three months later he broke it (due to the counterparty’s failure to fulfill his obligations regarding acting).

Lee Jong Suk

He then successfully passed the acting selection process at the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and at the age of 16 he made his first appearance on screen, starring in the short film “Sympathy.” Then, according to the voting results, he was the winner among new models and the winner of the South Korean Superstar Selection Competition. In 2006, he also became the first among the contenders for the SMART Model Contest award in the “Most Photogenic” category.

For the next three years, he continued to participate in shows and go to castings, but to no avail. Due to the failures and dissatisfaction of his parents, Lee became depressed, he stopped leaving the house and communicating with friends. But in 2010, he was finally cast in a supporting role in the romantic serial drama “Charming Prosecutor,” which tells the story of a girl, Ma Hye Ri (played by Kim So Yeon), who gradually becomes an excellent lawyer. At the same time, he made his debut on the big screen in the horror film “Ghost”.

Lee Jong Suk in the movie "Charming Prosecutor"

At the end of 2010, the young actor began filming in the drama “The Secret Garden,” where he played a small role as the talented homosexual musician Han Tae-sang, who is romantically interested in pop singer Osaka (Yoon Sang-hyun). The aspiring actor began to be recognized on the street, and even his strict father praised his efforts and performance.

Lee Jong Suk in the drama "Secret Garden"

The young man gained even more popularity after the release of the comedy-romantic sitcom Unstoppable Kick 3: Shorty's Revenge in 2011. He was entrusted with the role of hockey star Ahn Soo-jung, the brother of the heroine of actress and singer Jung Krystal. Her brilliant performance earned him a nomination at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

Lee Jong Suk in the sitcom Unstoppable Kick 3

On the wave of success in 2012, Lee appeared in four projects at once. He played rookie pilot Ji Seok-hyun in the feature film “Return to Base” about the Korean War, as well as a small role of North Korean Choi Kyung-sub in the sports drama “As One”, which told about the events that took place during a table tennis competition. in 1991 in Chiba, Japan, when the United Korea team won gold.

The same year, he played the central role of student Go Nam-sun in the drama “School 2013”, dedicated to incidents in the lives of students at a problematic educational institution in Seoul. He conveyed his character's deep emotions in a very convincing and realistic manner and earned his first KBS Drama Awards in the Best New Actor category.

Still from the drama “School 2013”

Lee successfully demonstrated his acting talent in the melodrama “When I Was Beautiful.” He played the lead character Yoon Jong-hyuk, a handsome student. While visiting a friend in the hospital, his hero met a very nice girl. She aroused such strong feelings in him that the young man faced a very difficult choice - what to do and who to give preference to?

Still from the film “When I Was Beautiful”

During the same period, the actor was a guest on the entertainment TV shows “Strong Heart” and “Happy Together”, and also became the host of the program “The Music Trend” on the SBS channel.

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The next important project in Lee’s career was the series “I Hear Your Voice,” which was released in 2013 and brought him several new film awards for best actor. In this fascinating melodramatic fantasy comedy, he appears as a young man named Park Soo Ha, who can hear thoughts. His hero was in love with a beautiful lawyer (Lee Bo-yeon), who was investigating complicated crimes, and tried in every possible way to help her.

Still from the series “I Hear Your Voice”

Fans of the artist could also see him in one of the highest-grossing films of 2013 - in the historical drama “The Face Reader,” where he played Jinhyun, the son of the main character Nae Kyung (actor Sang Kang Ho). In addition, he appeared in the key role of a swimmer in the sports melodrama “Not Breathing.”

2014 was marked by the release of three films with the actor in the central role, including the melodramatic comedy with thriller elements Doctor Stranger, which by the end of the season received more than 600 million views and brought the performer an SBS Special Award, and the detective sitcom Pinocchio. For his role in the latter, he was awarded Drama Awards in two categories (best actor and couple/with actress Park Shin-hye).

Actor Lee Jong Suk

In 2021, the artist graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in Professional Cinematography and Art, and starred in three projects. He played the key role of Kang Chul in the science fiction series “W” (in Russia better known as “Parallel Worlds”). According to the script, his hero, a comic book character, began a romantic relationship with a girl from the real world, Oh Yeon Joo (actress Han Hye Joo).

Lee Jong Suk in the drama "W - Between Two Worlds"

A year later, fans enthusiastically greeted his two new works - in the full-length film "VIP", where their idol played the role of the son of a high-ranking official who committed crimes with impunity, and in the series "While You Sleep", which told about how his hero, Prosecutor Chon , successfully collaborated with a girl named Nam (Bae Suzy), who had prophetic dreams.

Still from the film “Praise of Death” starring Lee Jong Suk

In 2021, the historical drama “Praise of Death” was released, which told about the tragic romance of the outstanding theater scriptwriter Kim Woo-jin (played by him) and the first soprano of Korea, Yoon Sim-deok (Shin Hye-sung).

The arrival of popularity

In 2014, Lee starred in the romantic comedy Hot Blood of Youth and then starred in the medical drama Doctor Stranger, portraying a North Korean defector who works as a doctor in South Korea. The series was very successful in China, receiving 400 million views through streaming services.

The same year, Pinocchio was released, a drama starring Lee Jong Suk , where he starred alongside actress Park Shin Hye and played a reporter at a television company who fights for justice. The series also became a hit in China, generating revenue of 6.2 billion won (for annual broadcast rights).

Lee's performance in these films earned him well-deserved awards, including Best Male Performer at the Eighth Korean Drama Awards. He also became the youngest actor to win the Best Actor award at the 27th Grimae Awards.

Lee then went on a tour to numerous cities in Asia to meet his fans. Later, the artist released a photo book called Asia Tour Story 2014−2015, including photographs he took during the nine-month trip.

While in Shanghai, the actor made a cameo appearance in his first Chinese drama, Jade Lovers, alongside actress Zheng Shuang. Due to Li's success in China, a wax figure of him was displayed in the Hong Kong branch of Madame Tussauds.

In December 2015, the artist left his previous agency Wellmade Yedang and signed an exclusive contract with YG Entertainment on May 10, 2021.

In July 2021, the fantasy thriller “W: Between Two Worlds” was released on Korean television, where Lee Jong Suk and the daughter of a comic book author, played by Han Hyo Joo, interact with each other through different universes. The drama reached the top position on the charts and enabled the actor to win several awards at the MBC Drama Awards:

• The Grand Prix.
• "Best Actor"
• "Best couple".

The same year, the artist starred in the Internet advertising series “The First Seven Kisses” for Lotte Duty Free.

In 2021, Lee starred in the full-length thriller VI P, marking his first role as an antagonist, and a little later the supernatural procedural drama While You Sleep was released. In July of the same year, the Korea National Tourism Organization appointed the actor as a goodwill ambassador. He also produced promotional videos called "8 Episodes of Korea", featuring tourist spots in ten different regions, including Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Jeju and Gyeongju.

In 2021, Lee starred in the two-part drama Hymn of Death and signed a contract with new management agency YNK Entertainment, but terminated the contract after five months. The actor’s latest work is the BTS comedy series “Romance Supplement,” which was released in January 2019.

In addition to his extensive filmography, the artist also appeared in numerous reality shows and took part in video clips of popular Korean groups and performers:

• Love is - Davichi (2016).
• My Valentine - Jung Yup (2015).
• Lost - Nicole Jung (2012).
• Don't Play Around - Chi Chi (2011).
• I Don't Care - 2NE1 (2009).

As part of the While You Sleep series, Lee recorded two songs: Come To Me and Will You Know. The actor also opened his own cafe in the Garuso-Gil area of ​​Seoul. Several Instagram posts even showed him cleaning and working around his establishment, despite his celebrity status.

Personal life of Lee Jong Suk

The actor tries not to make his private life public. He noted that he dreams of meeting a girl with a high level of intelligence, so that he would be motivated to develop his own abilities.

Lee Jong Suk and Han Hye Joo

At various times, he was credited with having affairs with model and actress Han Hye-joo, with member of the group “Miss A” Bae Soo-ji, with partners in the TV series “Pinocchio” Park Shin-hye and “I Hear Your Voice” Lee Bo-yeon.

Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye

The star's latest rumored love interest was "Hello Venus" singer Nara. But in August 2021, a representative of his agency “A Man Project” denied this information.

Who is he dating or married to?

Popularity has not spoiled the guy; Lee does not have star fever and is not used to publicizing romantic relationships with the opposite sex. All the efforts of the paparazzi to discover any incriminating facts in the artist’s personal life, they were unable to dig up anything, but this does not mean that the fans bypassed their idol, no matter what love affairs were attributed to the actor.

Lee Jong Suk and Suzy

At first, fans online discussed a possible romantic connection between Lee and the lead singer of the girl group “Miss A” Susie. The guy sharply denied these rumors, honestly admitting that he had no idea what kind of girl he was talking about.

Lee Jong Suk and Park Jin Hee

This was followed by speculation that the actor was having an affair with actress Park Jin Hee, whom the actor met on the set. Photos of the couple tenderly hugging were even published on Instagram. In his interview, the artist did not particularly refute the possible relationship, but emphasized that so far he and Park have an exclusively creative relationship.

Lee Jong Suk and Lee Bo Young

The next version about the love affairs of a celebrity concerns actress Lee Bo Young, with whom she starred in the drama “I Hear.” There were many rumors, there was even talk that the actress was his secret wife and they had a daughter. The young couple was often seen on walks together, they often send each other SMS and try in every possible way to support each other. However, after filming of the television series ended, the couple fled and the rumors were not confirmed.

The handsome man was not spared by rumors that he was gay. Rumors especially began to spread after the actor had plastic surgery. Lee Chong tries to periodically reveal his personality to the public in his interviews, talks a lot about filming, difficulties and victories, but does not want to talk about romantic relationships. So the actor’s fans are still left in the dark about who the glamorous guy is dating.

Lee Jong Suk now

In 2021, the comedy television series “Romantic Supplement” was released about the development of the relationship between the young editor-in-chief of a publishing company, the brilliant writer Cha Eun Ho, played by Lee, and the beautiful Kang Dan Yi (Lee Na-yeon). In the story, she is a former talented copywriter and his old friend who has problems finding employment. Fans were delighted with a number of intimate episodes, for example, when she fell asleep on his shoulder, and without the girl’s knowledge, he gently touched her lips with his.

In March of the same year, the actor was called up for compulsory military service. But due to the consequences of an injury received in a traffic accident at the age of 16 (rupture of the cruciate ligament), he was unfit for service. He will serve his military duty (according to his label) until January 2021 as a public worker.