Biography
Who is Lee Jong-suk?
Early life and education
Lee Jong-suk was born in Suwon, South Korea. He attended Yongdong Middle School and Yangjae High School during his youth. He later went to Konkuk University, where he studied Professional Motion Pictures and Art and graduated in 2016.
At the age of 15, Lee began a career in modeling. He debuted at the Seoul Collection walkway in 2005, becoming the youngest male model in the program at Seoul Fashion Week. Before his acting success, he spent three months training to be a member of an idol group.
How Lee became famous
Lee made his official acting debut in 2010 with the series Prosecutor Princess. He also appeared in the horror film Ghost. His popularity grew after a supporting role in the drama Secret Garden and his appearance in the sitcom High Kick Season 3 in 2011.
His major breakthrough occurred in 2012 when he played a student in School 2013. This role earned him the Best New Actor award at the KBS Drama Awards. He followed this with the series I Can Hear Your Voice in 2013, playing a character who reads minds.
Career highlights
In 2014, Lee starred in the medical drama Doctor Stranger and the series Pinocchio. These projects brought him significant fame and several acting accolades. He later worked on the fantasy thriller W in 2016, which earned him a Grand Prize at the MBC Drama Awards.
Lee has appeared in various films including R2B: Return to Base, No Breathing, and the crime film VIP. His recent television work includes the 2022 drama Big Mouth and the 2025 project Law and the City. He also made a cameo in the film The Witch : Part 2. The Other One after completing his military service.
Personal life and philanthropy
Lee Jong-suk served as a public service officer for his mandatory military duty. He started this service in March 2019 and was discharged in January 2021. This decision followed a car accident he experienced when he was 16 that caused a ligament tear.
He was previously in a relationship with the singer and actress IU from December 2022 to July 2026. In terms of charity, Lee donated 100 million won to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association in 2022. This donation supported victims of a big wildfire in the Gyeongbuk and Gangwon regions.
Birthday and age
Lee Jong-suk was born on September 14, 1989, which makes Lee 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Lee shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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