Lee Jong Suk began his career at just 15 years old. He used to be a model and walked on the Seoul Fashion Week for Seoul Collection program. He also modeled in many more fashion shows afterwards.
To further his career in the entertainment industry, he joined an agency. The model trained for about three months for an idol group.
However, he decided to leave the company after they broke the promise to launch him as an actor.
In order to pursue a career in the film industry, Jong Suk decided to participate in SBS TV’s actor selection.
The man from Yongin finally made his debut in 2010. He starred in the TV series Prosecutor Princess. He also had his film debut in horror movie Ghost.
This actor began his rise to fame in early 2010s. At the time, he got the supporting role on the hit series Secret Garden. He also starred in the popular sitcom High Kick Season 3.
Jong Suk’s big role came in 2012. He gained recognition for his portrayal of a high school student in School 2013.
For his great performance, he won the Best New Actor award at the KBS Drama Awards.
This Virgo man would continue his rise into mainstream success in the next few years. He was casted in one hit series after another.
Some of his most well-known roles are in Doctor Stranger (2014), Pinocchio (2014), While You Were Sleeping (2017), and Romance is a Bonus Book (2019).
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Profile
- Real Name: Lee Jong Suk (이종석)
- Stage Name: Lee Jong Suk
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- Birthday: September 14, 1989
- Birthplace: Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Nationality: Korean
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- Profession: Actor
- Education: Konkuk University
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- Instagram: @jongsuk0206
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Body Measurements: 44-32-40 (Bust-44, Waist-32, and Hips-40 in inches)
- Shoe Size: 9 (US)
Family
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Girlfriend & Dating History
Lee Bo Young
She has also been rumored to be dating Lee Bo Young, after the two starred in the drama I Hear Your Voice in 2013.
Jin Se Yeon
After the two of them played in the drama Doctor Stranger in 2014, Jin Se Yeon was reported to be dating Lee Jong Suk. This rumor arose after Jin Se Yeon’s agency, Early Bird Entertainment, uploaded an intimate photo of the two of them.
Park Shin Hye
Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye were reported to be in a romantic relationship after both of them played in the drama Pinocchio (2014 – 2015).
Dispatch reported, in late June 2015, that they had been dating for four months.
However, both of their agencies have said that Lee Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye are nothing more than friends.
Han Hyo Joo
Lee Jong Suk was also rumored to be dating Han Hyo Joo, after the drama W – Two Worlds (2016).
Many fans are speculating that maybe they are in a relationship because of their perfect chemistry in the drama. Even some fans say that the two of them are married.
Bae Suzy
After both of them played in the drama While You Were Sleeping in 2017. Many fans matched him with Suzy, especially when Suzy had just broken up with Lee Min Ho. Some fans accused Lee Jong Suk of being another man who made Suzy break up with Lee Min Ho.
Kwon Nara
He was reported to be in a special relationship with Kwon Nara in August 2019.
However, Lee Jong Suk’s agency denied the rumors, and said their relationship was nothing more than a close senior-junior relationship.
IU
On December 31, 2022, Lee Jong Suk’s agency & IU’s agency released a statement that Lee Jong Suk and IU were dating.
Dispatch reported that Lee Jong Suk and IU had been dating for approximately four months. They spent Christmas together in Nagoya, Japan, and enjoyed three-day vacation together at a luxury resort
Facts
- While walking in the Seoul Collection program, Jong Suk was the youngest male model.
- After finishing high school, he began to live in Seoul.
- He is one of the only 2220 students to pass entrance exam for Honkuk University.
- This Actor is a shy person who couldn’t even do presentation during school.
- He idolizes Rain.
- He can play the piano.
- His father was really strict to him because he’s a very timid child.
- This makes Jong Suk a bit scared of his father.
- He used to do Taekwondo but didn’t enjoy it.
- He was in a car accident that tore his ligament.
- This model can also play the Korean chess called baduk.
- He is friends with Hyoyeon and Yoona from SNSD.
- He is also close with Young Kwang and Kim Woobin.
- Jong Suk often gets embarrassed when put under the spotlight.
- He prefers hanging out at coffee shop than going to club.
- He can’t really handle alcohol.
- This Virgo man likes holding the hand of someone he’s comfortable with.
- He was under YG Entertainment but left and created his own called A-MAN in 2018.
- He was enlisted for military service in March 2019 and discharged on January 2021.
- His ideal type is someone like Lee Na Young because she has distinctive and charming way of talking.
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Pics of Lee Jong Suk
1. Jong Suk can pull off any style

2. He is such a great model

3. He looks really sweet here

4. Simple outfit still brings out the best of him

5. Jong Suk looks good with longer hair

Jong Suk has always dreamed of becoming an actor. He doesn’t let anything and anyone hold him back. It is probably one of the reasons he’s so successful.