Lee Seung Gi

Name: Lee Seung Gi

Birthdate: 1987-Jan-13
Birthplace: Korea
Height: 182cm
Weight: 70kg


Profession: Singer, actor, MC
Talent Agency: Hook Entertainment
Education: Sang Gye High School, Dong Guk University


Star sign: Capricorn
Skill: Fencing
Hobbies: Listening to music and soccer



Career
Scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seung Gi trained for 2 years before debuting on 5 June 2004 at the age of 17. "Because You're My Girl", his debut song from his first albumThe Dream Of A Moth, was a ballad which created "liking older women" syndrome in South Korea. With this song, he won the 'Best Newcomer award in various music awards ceremonies in 2004 (such as M.net KM Music Festival, SBS Music Awards and MBC Best 10 Singers Music Festival). In 2007, he also won the "Best Male Solo Artist" award in theM.net KM Music Festival with his song "White Lie" from his third album Story Of Separation.

Lee Seung Gi released a digital single Will You Marry Me in 2009. With this single, he received the "Digital Single Bonsang" award in the 24th Golden Disk Awards. In 2010, he recorded a duet version of his 2007 song Smile Boy with South Korean figure skater Kim Yuna, and the song was the official 2010 FIFA World Cup commercial song in South Korea. He also received the "Digital Single Bonsang" award for the second consecutive time in the 25th Golden Disk Awards with his song "Love Taught Me To Drink".

In 2005, Lee Seung Gi guest-starred in MBC's sitcom Nonstop 5. He then officially debuted as an actor in KBS's 2006 weekend dramaThe Infamous Chil Sisters. In 2008, he was offered the main character role in MBC's historical drama The Return of Iljimae, but was forced to turn down the offer due to his tight schedule. He was cast as the main male character of SBS's weekend drama Brilliant Legacy in 2009, starring with Korean actresses Han Hyo Joo and Moon Chae Won. The drama maintained its top spot in viewer ratings for ten consecutive weeks and ended on July 26, 2009 with its 28th episode attaining a high viewer rating of 47.1%. The huge success boosted Lee Seung Gi's popularity as an actor in both South Korea and overseas. With this drama, he received the "Excellence in Acting (Special Production)" award, the "Top 10 Stars" award and the "Best Couple" award with Han Hyo Joo in the 2009 SBS Drama Awards. His great performance in 2010 SBS's Wednesday-Thursday drama My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox similarly earned him his second "Excellence in Acting (Drama Special)" award, "Top 10 Stars" award and "Best Couple" award with his co-star Shin Min Ah in the 2010 SBS Drama Awards. Also, in 2012, he participated in a drama called The King 2 Hearts.

Lee graduated from Dongguk University within 4 years, obtaining his degree in International Trade and Commerce on February 20, 2009 and received a Special Achievement Award from the university. He is currently continuing his studies in the Graduate School ofDongguk University.

In March 2012, Lee announced his departure from Strong Heart, in order to focus on his singing career. He recorded his last episode on 15 March, which was broadcast on 3 April.

Dramas

Year	Network	Title	Character	Co-stars	Remarks
2005	MBC	Nonstop 5	Lee Seung Gi		Sitcom
2006	KBS	The Infamous Chil Sisters	Hwang Tae Ja	Lee Tae Ran, Choi Jung Won, Shin Ji Soo
2009	SBS	Brilliant Legacy	Sun-Woo Hwan	Han Hyo Joo, Moon Chae Won, Bae Soo Bin	First lead role
2010	SBS	My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox	Cha Dae Woong	Shin Min Ah, No Min Woo, Park Soo Jin	Male lead
2011	MBC	The Greatest Love	Lee Seung Gi		Cameo
2012	MBC	The King 2 Hearts	Lee Jae Ha	Ha Ji Won, Lee Yoon Ji, Cho Jung Suk	Male lead

Variety Shows

Year	Network	Title	Co-MCs
2007–2012	KBS	Happy Sunday – 1 Night 2 Days	Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Kim C, MC Mong, Kim Jong Min, Uhm Tae Woong
2009–2012	SBS	Strong Heart	Kang Ho Dong (2009-2011)

Recognitions

2011 SBS Entertainment Awards:Top Excellence MC Award (Strong Heart)
Netizen Popularity Award (Strong Heart)

2010 SBS Drama Awards:Top Ten Stars Award (My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox)
Best Actor Award - Drama Special (My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox)
Best Couple Award with Shin Min Ah (My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox)

2010 SBS Entertainment Awards:Best Variety Award (Strong Heart)
Netizen Popularity Award (Strong Heart)

2010 KBS Entertainment Awards:Best in Entertainment Category (Male) (1 Night 2 Days)

2010 Seoul International Drama Awards:Most Popular Actor Award (Shining Inheritance)

2010 46th Baeksang Arts Awards:Popularity Award (Shining Inheritance)

2009 SBS Drama Awards:Top Ten Stars Award (Shining Inheritance)
Best Couple Award with Han Hyo Joo (Shining Inheritance)
Excellence Award, Special Planning Drama - Actor (Shining Inheritance)

2009 SBS Entertainment Awards:
Netizen Popularity Award (Strong Heart)

2009 Mnet 20's Choice Awards:
Hot Male Drama Star (Shining Inheritance)

2008 KBS Entertainment Awards:
Best Popular Award (1 Night 2 Days)

Singles

• Confession (고해) / Digital Single (Remake song) / Released on July 21, 2004
• Let's Go On A Vacation (여행을 떠나요) / Digital Single (Remake song) / Released on May 19, 2008
• Will You Marry Me (결혼해 줄래) (feat. Bizniz) / Digital Single / Released on June 18, 2009
• Like The Beginning, Just Like Then (처음처럼 그때처럼) feat. Kang Min Kyung from Davichi) / Digital Single / Released on December 22, 2009
• Smile Boy (Rock ver.)' (with Kim Yuna) / Digital Single / Released on June 1, 2010
• Smile Boy 2010' / Digital Single / Released on June 18, 2010
• Losing My Mind (정신이 나갔었나봐) / Digital Single / Released on August 4, 2010
• From Now On I Love You (지금부터 사랑해) / Digital Single / Released on September 16, 2010
• Time for Love (연애시대) (feat. Ra.D, narr. Han Hyo Joo) / Digital Single / Released on October 14, 2011

Live albums

• Love – The 1st Concert / Digital Album / Released on April 6, 2007
• Hope Concert in Seoul 2010 (Japan Version) / Digital Album (DVD) / Released on October 28, 2011
• Hope Concert in Seoul 2010 (Korean Version) / Digital Album (DVD) / Released on December 15, 2011

Source: wikipedia, dramawiki