Lee Kwang-soo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lee Kwang-soo
Lee at Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021
Born	(1985-07-14) July 14, 1985 (age 39) Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Education	Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts (Broadcasting)
Occupation	Actor entertainer model
Years active	2007–present
Agent	King Kong by Starship
Korean name
Hangul	이광수
Hanja	李光洙
Revised Romanization	I Gwang-su
McCune–Reischauer	I Kwangsu

Lee Kwang-soo (Hangul: 이광수, born July 14, 1985) is a famous South Korean actor, entertainer, and model. He is well-known for his funny personality and tall height. He first started acting in a TV show called Here He Comes in 2008.

Lee Kwang-soo became very popular as a regular cast member on the South Korean variety show Running Man. He was on the show from June 2010 until May 2021. His last episode aired on June 13, 2021. He also gained recognition for his roles in dramas like It's Okay, That's Love (2014) and Live (2018). He also starred in films such as Collective Invention (2015) and Inseparable Bros (2019).

About His Early Life

Lee Kwang-soo was born on July 14, 1985. His hometown is Namyangju, which is in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

His Career Journey

Lee Kwang-soo began his career as a model in 2007. He then started acting in TV shows. His first acting role was in the 2008 sitcom Here He Comes. After that, he appeared in High Kick Through the Roof.

Becoming the "Prince of Asia"

Lee Kwang-soo's fame grew a lot when he joined the variety show Running Man on SBS. He became known as the "Prince of Asia" because he had so many fans all over the world. For his work on Running Man, he won awards like "New Star Award" in 2010 and "Best Newcomer in Variety" in 2011 at the SBS Entertainment Awards.

Acting Roles in Films and TV

In 2012, Lee Kwang-soo took on supporting roles in several movies. These included romantic comedies like Wonderful Radio and All About My Wife. He also appeared in the thriller The Scent. Later that year, he worked with his friend and former Running Man co-star Song Joong-ki in the TV drama The Innocent Man.

In 2013, Lee Kwang-soo lent his voice to the main character, Marco, in the animated movie Maritime Police Marco. He worked alongside another Running Man star, Song Ji-hyo, who voiced the character Lulu. He also played a villain, Prince Imhae, in the historical drama Goddess of Fire.

Lee Kwang-soo meeting fans in Malaysia in November 2014

In 2014, Lee Kwang-soo got his first big movie role in Confession. This film was about three friends whose friendship falls apart because of a murder. He then returned to TV in the drama It's Okay, That's Love. In this show, he played a character with Tourette syndrome, which is a condition that causes sudden, repeated movements or sounds. He also starred in the movie A Dynamite Family, which was about five brothers who argue a lot.

In 2015, Lee Kwang-soo played the main character in Collective Invention. His character's condition was caused by a new drug. This movie was shown at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. He also acted in a two-episode drama called Puck!, where he played a loan shark who joins a college ice hockey team. He was also chosen as an ambassador for the "2015 Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo" for helping to spread Korean culture.

In 2016, Lee Kwang-soo starred in the TV show Entourage, which was a Korean version of an American show. He also starred in the KBS sitcom The Sound of Your Heart, based on a popular webtoon. This show was very successful in both South Korea and China.

In 2017, it was announced that Lee Kwang-soo would be a regular cast member on Netflix's variety show Busted!.

In 2018, he starred in the drama Live, playing a police officer who tries to do the right thing every day. He received great reviews for his acting in this drama. He also played a very smart character in the comedy movie The Accidental Detective 2: In Action.

In 2019, Lee Kwang-soo starred in the comedy film Inseparable Bros. He won his first Baeksang Arts Awards award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Park Dong-goo, a character with intellectual disabilities. Critics praised his performance, comparing it to Dustin Hoffman's role in Rain Man.

In February 2020, Lee Kwang-soo was in a car accident. This caused him to pause his activities while he recovered from an ankle injury. In June, it was confirmed that he would star in The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure, which was released in January 2022.

In 2021, he returned for Season 3 of the Netflix show Busted!. He also confirmed his role in the film A Year-End Medley, released that same year. On April 27, 2021, his agency announced that he would leave Running Man to focus on his recovery from the accident. His last recording for the show was on May 24, 2021. In 2022, Lee Kwang-soo returned to TV in the drama The Killer's Shopping List. He also appeared in the films Sinkhole and A Year-End Medley.

His Personal Life

On December 31, 2018, it was announced that Lee Kwang-soo was dating actress Lee Sun-bin. His agency, King Kong by Starship, stated that they had been dating for five months before the news was made public.

Filmography

Here are some of the films and TV shows Lee Kwang-soo has been in:

Film

Television series

Web series

Television show

Web show

Music video appearances

Discography

Lee Kwang-soo has also participated in some songs:

Ambassadorship

• Korea-Mekong Ambassador (2021)

Awards and Nominations

Lee Kwang-soo has won many awards for his acting and entertainment work. Here are some of them:

State Honors

Lee Kwang-soo has also received special recognition from his country:

Listicles

Lee Kwang-soo has been recognized in popular lists:

See also

In Spanish: Lee Kwang-soo para niños