Biography
Who is Leeteuk?
Early life and education
Leeteuk was born Park Jeong-su on July 1, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up as the second child of Park Yong-in and Yoo Suk-yeong, and he has an elder sister named Park In-young who works as a singer and an actress. His parents experienced a divorce in the year 1998, a topic he has occasionally addressed on television programs. During his youth, he pursued higher education and attended Chungwoon University, where he successfully graduated with a bachelor's degree. He is also recognized as an alumnus of Gachon University.
How Leeteuk became famous
In early 2000, a talent scout approached Leeteuk while he was sightseeing in Apgujeong-dong and recommended that he audition for SM Entertainment. After completing several test recordings and performances, he officially signed with the agency to become a trainee. Before his major musical debut, he appeared as an extra in the MBC television drama All About Eve and briefly modeled for Pepsi. By 2003, the agency placed him in a five-member boy band named Smile alongside future bandmate Donghae, though the project was eventually dropped. Instead, he and other trainees were placed into the rotational group Super Junior.
Career highlights and Super Junior
Leeteuk officially debuted on November 6, 2005, as the leader of the 12-member project group Super Junior 05 on the music program Popular Songs. The group released their debut album, SuperJunior05 (Twins), in December 2005. Following the addition of a thirteenth member, the group dropped the suffix and continued simply as Super Junior. Their single U was released in June 2006, followed by later hits like Sorry, Sorry. In addition to the core group, Leeteuk participated in several musical subunits including Super Junior-T and Super Junior-H.
Beyond his music career, Leeteuk established himself as a prominent television presenter and radio DJ. He began hosting the weekly music show M! Countdown in 2005 and later took on hosting roles for programs such as Strong Heart, Star King, and The Best Cooking Secrets. He also served as a radio DJ for KBS program Super Junior's Kiss The Radio alongside Eunhyuk. His extensive television work earned him numerous hosting opportunities at major South Korean year-end award ceremonies.
Birthday and age
Leeteuk was born on July 1, 1983, which makes Leeteuk 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Leeteuk shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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