ProfileName: 이준기 / Lee Joon Gi (Lee Jun Gi)
Profession: Actor, model and singer
Birthdate: 1982-Apr-17
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Height: 178cm
Weight: 63kg
Star sign: Aries
Blood type: B
Family: Younger sister
University: Seoul Institute of the Arts
Talent agency: Namoo Actors
Twitter: @JGshock
Education: Seoul Arts University (Acting major)
Skills: Martial arts [3 degree Hapkido, 1st Taekyon and Taekwondo black belt degrees],
Hobby: Watching movies. Computer games, Internet surfing, soccer, singing and dancing
Languages: Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English
Debut: Model for clothing brand "So Basic" (2001)
Biography
Lee Joon Gi was born on April 17th, 1982 in Busan, South Korea. His immediate family consists of his parents and one younger brother. While growing up, Joon Gi was a fairly normal kid who enjoyed sports & computers. He first became interested in the performing arts as a high school student after watching a play of Hamlet. Lee Joon Gi initially failed to get into college and, because of this, he moved to Seoul with almost nothing, but a dream to work in the entertainment field. For the next couple of years, Joon Gi worked at various part time jobs, before gaining acceptance into the Seoul Institute of the Arts.
In 2001, Lee Joon Gi made his debut as a model for fashion brand So Basic, appearing alongside actress Hee-seon Kim. He would go on to appear in many more CF's and music videos. Joon Gi continued to audition for various acting roles, but not did not find immediate success. In 2004, Joon Gi landed his first substantive acting role in the TV drama "Star's Echo" - co-produced by MBC & Fuji TV. Joon Gi would also make his acting debut on the big screen in the same year. Competing alongside 2000 other participants, Joon Gi landed a role in the Japanese film "The Hotel Venus." During his time working on the set of "The Hotel Venus," Lee Joon Gi found himself less than pleased with his management company & having to work part time jobs to support himself. "The Hotel Venus" would go on to become moderately successful in Japan selling 2.8 million tickets. Lee Joon Gi would also start work on his first Korean film "Flying Boys" in 2004.
One year later, Lee Joon Gi would land the role of "Gong-gil" in the 2005 film "The King and the Clown." The film was an unusual historical drama centered around the relationship between two male clown actors - one having traditional masculine traits and the other (played by Lee Joon Gi) having highly effeminate traits. To land the role of Gong-gil, Joon Gi endured four separate auditions. While filming "The King and the Clown," Joon Gi spoke in a higher pitched voice and acted effeminate even when not in front of the camera to stay in the character of Gong-Gil. The movie with little expectations upon its release, would then go on to become the highest grossing film of its time, selling 12.3 million tickets. Lee Joon Gi also appeared concurrently on the small screen in the SBS drama series "My Girl," further boosting his popularity & making him one of the most popular actors in Asia.
After "The King and the Clown," Joon Gi has usually taken on more masculine roles to avoid typecasting. He starred in two successful television series, "Time Between Dog And Wolf" & "Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief," while appearing on the big screen in "Fly, Daddy, Fly," "Virgin Snow" (his second Japanese film), & the box office hit "May 18."
In 2009, Lee Joon Gi worked primarily on his musical career, holding fan concerts in South Korea, China, and Japan, while releasing several digital download singles. Lee Joon Gi was also appointed an ambassador for Korea tourism by the Korea Tourism Organization. He is now set to star in the upcoming MBC drama "Hero" this November of 2009.
Filmography
MoviesUnder the Sicily Sun (2015) - Jun Ho (unpublished)
May 18 | Hwaryeohan Hyooga (2007) - Kang Jin-Woo
Virgin Snow (2007) - Kim Min
Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006) - Go Seung Suk
The King and the Clown (2005) - Gong Gil
Flying Boys (2004) - Dong Wan
The Hotel Venus (2004) - Boy
TV DramasNight Strolling Scholar / 밤을 걷는 선비 (MBC / 2015) as Kim Song-Yol
Joseon Shooter (KBS2, 2014) as Park Yoon Gang
Two Weeks (MBC, 2013) as Jang Tae San
Arang and the Magistrate | Alangsattojeon (MBC / 2012) as Eun-Oh
Hero (MBC / 2009)
Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief | Iljimae (SBS / 2008) as Il Ji-Mae / Yong-Gi
Time Between Dog And Wolf | Gaewa Neukdaeui Shigan (MBC / 2007) as Lee Soo-Hyun/ Kay
The 101st Proposal (cameo) (SBS / 2006)
My Girl (SBS / 2006) as Seo Jung-Woo
Star's Echo (MBC / 2004) as Chan Gyu
Nonstop 4 | Nonsteutop 4 (MBC / 2003) as guest
Tv ProgramsLee Jun Gi Sina 2014
Happy Camp - Hunan Tv 2013
Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy Ep. 79 - SBS 2013
Lee Joon Gi's JG World - Mnet Japan 2013
HanryufondueJusa - Tokyo Tv 2012
Lee Jun Gi's JG Style - Mnet Japan 2012
Lee Jun Gi - KNTV2012
Lee Jun Gi - LeTv 2012
Korea Star Fukubukuro Lee Jun Gi - MNet 2012
Lee Jun Gi's with Sweden trip- MNet 2012
Ustream Studio opening - MBC 2012
K. Food - MBC 2012
JG Time Wihth You - SBS 2012
Lee Jun Gi's with Sweden trip - MBC 2012
Lee Jun Gi's JG Style - Mnet Japan 2012
Gyeryong Ground Festival Consolatory Train - KFN TV 2011
Army Rediscovered - KFN TV 2011
Dema on 0806 Jumam Special Concert - KFN TV 2011
Consolatory Train 0707 JG as MC - KFN TV 2011
Digital Cable TV Show Consolatory Train segment - KFN TV 2011
He's Coming - KFN TV 2011
Forcemap - KFN TV 2011
Lee Jun Gi Culture is good - KFN Tv 2010
Army Diary - KFN Tv 2010
Golden Fish 135~136 - MBC 2009
Family Outing Part I~II - SBS 2009
Love Jakarta - TVN 2009
Kim Jeung Eun's Chocolate - SBS2008
GYAO - CS 2005
Endorsements
Yishion
VOV (Men's Cosmetics)
Longliqi Shampoo
Pepsi
Spris
Giordano
Samsung Anycall
Vonin (Men's Cosmetics)
Pomegranate
Lacvert Cosmetics
I-Audio
KFC Go-go
Su An Su (수앤수)
Kleenex
Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
So-Basic
Recognitions2014 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama (Gunman in Joseon)
2014 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (with Nam Sang-mi, Gunman in Joseon)
2013 2nd Daejeon Drama Festival - APAN Star Awards: Top Excellence Actor (Two Weeks)
2013 8th Seoul International Drama Awards: Outstanding Korean Drama Actor (Arang and the Magistrate)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Shin Min Ah (Arang and the Magistrate)
2012 5th, Scapa Hallyu hwaryu Prize Awards
2012 Director of the Department of Defense National Defense Public Relations award of
2012 Republic of Korea Defense Service Support Leader Recognition
2012 Korean National Defense Commission Chairman Achievement
2011 Republic of Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare Minister's
2011 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Security Command Commander Commendation
2011 Department of Defense National Defense Public Relations Director award
2011 Republic of Korea National Cemetery Chapter Commendation
2010, Army Chief of Staff chongjangsang
2010 Republic of Korea Army Training Institute Award
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Popularity Award (Hero)
2008 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award - Actor (Iljimae)
2008 SBS Drama Awards: Netizen Popularity Award (Iljimae)
2007 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award - Actor (Time Between Dog and Wolf)
2007 China Fashion Awards: South Korean Artist of the Year
2007 27th Hawaii International Film Festival: Rising Star Award
2007 10th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival: Overseas Star Award
2007 Andre Kim's: New and Superior Star Award
2007 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award
2006 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Best On-Screen Couple Award with Gam Woo Seong (The King and the Clown)
2006 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popularity Award with Kang Sung Yeon (The King and the Clown)
2006 Mnet MKMF Awards: Music Video Award ("Grace Lee Soo Young")
2006 5th Korea Film Awards Best New Actor Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Most Popular Actor Overseas Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Popularity Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 43rd Daejong Film Festival: Best New Actor Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards: 'In style' Fashion Award
2006 Netizen's Choice Awards: Best New Actor Award (The King and the Clown)
2006 Max Movie: Best Actor Award (The King and the Clown)
Ambassador
2010 Shanghai Expo pavilion ambassador
2009 Korea Tourism Organization Goodwill Ambassador (~ 2010)
2008 of Legislation honorary ambassador (~ 2009)
2008 Seoul Hallyu Festival ambassador
2007 film anti-piracy film ambassador
2007 'immortal painter Vincent van Gogh' former ambassador
2006 10th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival ambassador
Fan concert
LEE JOON GI ASIA TOUR "JG NIGHT"
2014.01.04 Beijing
2014.01.11 Shanghai
2014.01.27 Nagoya
2014.01.28 Osaka
2014.01.30 Yokohama
2014.01.31 Yokohama
2014.02.15 Guangzhou
other
2014.10.18 Seoul (Lotte Hotel)
2014-15 LEE JOON GI ASIA TOUR (cover by Jason Mraz - Geek In The Pink)
2014.11.29 Yokohama
2014.12.02 Osaka
2014.12.03 Nagoya
2014.12.20 Guangzhou
2014.12.24 Wuhan
2014.12.27 Beijing
2013.12.14 Seoul (cover by Jason Mraz - I'm Yours, Nell - Run, Taeyang - Ringa Linga)
2013.12.28 Seoul
JG TIME WITH YOU
2013.01.26 Beijing
2012.12.04 Nagoya
2012.12.05 Osaka
2012.12.10 Yokohama
2012.12.29 Seoul
2012 Coming Back! in Shanghai
2012 Coming Back in Japan (three cities (Tokyo / Osaka / Nagoya) Tour)
2009 Last J-style Fan Concert in Taiwan
2009 Fan Concert in China
2009 Fan Concert in Japan
2009 Episode 2 Korea
2006 Episode 1 Korea
Music Videos
2010 : Musical(Müzikal): Voyage of life
2009 : Lee Jun Gi: Soliloquy
2009 : Lee Jun Gi: J Style
2009 : Kim So Ri (소리): Pinky Finger (새끼손가락)
2008 : 2008 Beijing Olympics: Decathlon
2006 : Lee Hyori: Anystar
2006 : Lee Soo Young: Secret (Part III of the trilogy from Grace I & Grace II)
2006 : Lee Soo Young: Grace (Grace I & II)
2004 : Clazziquai: Sweety
2004 : Kang Sung Hoon: Precious Story
2004 : Eun Ji Won: Drunk In Melody
Album
2013 My Dear release date: 10 December
Fever
My Dear
Fiery Eyes (new ver.)
Foolish Love (new ver.)
The Giving Tree (new ver.)
2013 CBC release date: 29 January
The Answer (Intro)
Tonight
Case By Case
Closer
Lost Frame
2012 Arang and the Magistrate OST
One Day ~ Haruman
2012 Deucer release date: 16 March (limited edition) 25 Nisan (normal pressure)
Together
The Rain
Born Again
Sweet Memory
J Style (2009)
J Style
Soliloq
I'm Ready
Selfless Dedicated Trees
Fiery Eyes
Lips - Kim So Ri (2009)
Pinky Finger
One & Only - Nam Hyun Joon (2006)
Fly High & feat. Seo In Young
My Jun, My Style (2006)
One Word
Don't Know Love
Foolish Love & (Pabbo Sarang)
Book
2011 O `boy
2010 Good & Bye, Boy
2010 Hello Korean with Lee Jun Gi
2009 Sawasdee Khrab
Lee Jun Gi Adress
Namoo Actors
서울특별시 강남구 논현동 96-4 삼경빌딩 5층
나무엑터스 신인개발팀 앞
(도로명주소 : 서울특별시 강남구 언주로 150길 34 삼경빌딩 5층
나무엑터스 신인개발팀 앞)
Mr.Lee Joon Gi
5th Floor. Samgyeong Bldg. 96-4 Nonhyeon-dong. Gangnam-gu. Seoul. Korea 135-010
Phone: 02-3444-5373
Email:
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http://profile.ameba.jp/jgtogether/