Lee Kwang-soo facts for kids
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Lee Kwang-soo
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![]() Lee at Blue Dragon Film Awards 2021
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Born | Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
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July 14, 1985
Education | Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts (Broadcasting) |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Agent | King Kong by Starship |
Korean name | |
Hangul |
이광수
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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).
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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.
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
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Battlefield Heroes | Moon-di |
2012 | Wonderful Radio | Cha Dae-geun |
The Scent | Gi-poong | |
All About My Wife | PD Choi | |
2013 | A Wonderful Moment | Kim Jung-il |
Maritime Police Marco | Marco | |
Walking with Dinosaurs 3D | Patchi | |
2014 | Confession | Min-soo |
A Dynamite Family | Constable Park | |
2015 | Collective Invention | Park Goo |
2018 | The Accidental Detective 2: In Action | Yeo Chi |
2019 | Inseparable Bros | Park Dong-goo |
Tazza: One Eyed Jack | Jo Kka-chi | |
2021 | Sinkhole | Kim Seung-hyun |
A Year-End Medley | Sang-hoon | |
2022 | The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure | Mak-yi |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | The Scale of Providence | Oh Kwang-chul | |
2008–2009 | Here He Comes | Oh Man-soo | |
2009–2010 | High Kick Through the Roof | Lee Kwang-soo | |
2010 | Dong Yi | Park Young-dal | |
2011 | City Hunter | Go Ki-joon | |
2011–2012 | Bachelor's Vegetable Store | Nam Yoo-bong | |
2012 | The Innocent Man | Park Jae-gil | |
2013 | Dating Agency: Cyrano | Choi Dal-in | Cameo (episode 6–8) |
Goddess of Fire | Prince Imhae | ||
Potato Star 2013QR3 | Bo-young's first love | Cameo (episode 18) | |
2014 | Secret Love | Lee Tae-yang | Episode 7–8: "A Seven Day Summer" |
It's Okay, That's Love | Park Soo-kwang | ||
2015 | A Girl Who Sees Smells | Himself | Cameo (episode 1) with Running Man members |
2016 | Puck! | Jo Joon-man | |
Descendants of the Sun | Toy gun range shooting shop worker | Cameo (episode 1) | |
Dear My Friends | Yoo Min-ho | Cameo | |
Entourage | Cha Joon | ||
2016–2017 | The Sound of Your Heart | Jo Suk | |
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth | Mak-moon | Cameo (episode 1–3) | |
2017 | Hit the Top | Yoon-ki | Cameo (episode 2) |
2018 | Live | Yeom Sang-soo | |
2022 | The Killer's Shopping List | Ahn Dae-sung |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2022 | X of Crisis | The man | Special appearance |
2024 | No Way Out: The Roulette | Yoon Chang-jae | |
TBA | Karma |
Television show
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010–2021 | Running Man | Cast member | Episode 1–559 |
2015 | Perhaps Love | with Lynn Hung | |
2021 | House on Wheels: For Rent | with The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure actors | |
2023 | GBRB Reap What You Sow |
Web show
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–2021 | Busted! | Cast member | Season 1 and 3 |
2022–2023 | The Zone: Survival Mission | Season 1–2 | |
2022 | Korea No. 1 | with Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Yeon-koung |
Music video appearances
Year | Song Title | Artist |
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2011 | "격산타우 (Kyuksantawoo)" | LeeSsang |
2012 | "Oh Fresh Men" (The Bachelor's Vegetable Store OST) |
VF6DOLE (with Ji Chang-wook, Kim Young-kwang, Shin Won-ho and Sung Ha) |
"Busan Vacance" | Skull and HaHa | |
2013 | "You Are the Best" teaser | Byul |
"Runaway" | KARA | |
2015 | "Again" | Turbo |
2016 | "MOMOMO" | Cosmic Girls |
2021 | "GAP" | HaHa |
Discography
Lee Kwang-soo has also participated in some songs:
Title | Year | Album |
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"Oh-Sing-Sing-Men Oh Sing Sing Men" (with Ji Chang-wook ,Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Young-kwang, Shin Won-ho, Sung-je, and Ji-hyuk) |
2011 | Bachelor's Vegetable Store OST - Japanese release |
"Pink Nose Light (핑코빛)" (with Lee Kwang-soo, Ji Suk-jin and Apink) |
2019 | Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9 |
"I Like It" (with Running Man cast members) |
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:
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
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APAN Star Awards | 2014 | Popular Star Award, Actor | It's Okay, That's Love | Won |
Asia Artist Awards | 2019 | Scene Stealer Award | Lee Kwang-soo | Won |
Best K-Culture (Actor) | Won | |||
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
Asia Model Awards | 2009 | CF Model Award | Won | |
Baeksang Arts Awards | 2012 | Best New Actor – Film | Wonderful Radio | Nominated |
2020 | Best Supporting Actor – Film | Inseparable Bros | Won | |
Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2012 | Best New Actor | All About My Wife | Nominated |
2019 | Best Supporting Actor | Inseparable Bros | Nominated | |
Popular Star Award | Won | |||
2021 | Best Supporting Actor | Sinkhole | Nominated | |
Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2023 | Best Male Entertainer | The Zone: Survival Mission | Nominated |
TIRTIR Popularity Award | Won | |||
Fashionista Awards | 2015 | Best Male Fashionista | Lee Kwang-soo | Won |
Golden Cinema Film Festival | 2021 | Best Supporting Actor | Inseparable Bros | Won |
Hong Kong's YouTube Ads Leaderboard | 2015 | 2015 Season One Best Commercial Award | Nestle's Fruitips Ad | Won |
Jumei Awards Ceremony | 2016 | Variety Influence | Lee Kwang-soo | Won |
KBS Drama Awards | 2012 | Best Supporting Actor | The Innocent Man | Nominated |
KBS Entertainment Awards | 2016 | Hot Issue Variety Award | The Sound of Your Heart | Won |
Best Couple Award | Lee Kwang-soo (with Jung So-min) The Sound of Your Heart |
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Korea Best Star Awards | 2018 | Best Popular Star Award | The Accidental Detective 2: In Action | Won |
Korea Drama Awards | 2014 | Excellence Award, Actor | It's Okay, That's Love | Won |
Korea Film Actors Association Awards | 2017 | Top Entertainer Award | Lee Kwang-soo | Won |
MBC Entertainment Awards | 2008 | Best Newcomer in Comedy / Sitcom | Here He Comes | Nominated |
Mnet 20's Choice Awards | 2008 | Hot CF Star | Lee Kwang-soo | Won |
SBS Drama Awards | 2014 | Special Award, Actor in a Miniseries | It's Okay, That's Love | Won |
SBS Entertainment Awards | 2010 | New Star Award | Running Man | Won |
2011 | Best Newcomer in Variety | Won | ||
Netizen Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
2013 | Friendship Award | Won | ||
Viewer's Most Popular Award | With Running Man members | Won | ||
Best Couple Award | Lee Kwang-soo (with Ji Suk-jin) Running Man |
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2014 | Excellence Award in Variety | Running Man | Won | |
2016 | Top Excellence Award in Variety Show | Won | ||
Annoying Guy Award | Won | |||
2017 | Best Couple Award | Lee Kwang-soo (with Jeon So-min) Running Man |
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Global Star Award | With Running Man members | Won | ||
2018 | Popularity Award | Running Man | Won | |
Best Couple Award | Lee Kwang-soo (with Jeon So-min) Running Man |
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2019 | SNS Star Award | Running Man | Won | |
2020 | Golden Content Award | With Running Man members | Won | |
Sina Weibo Night Awards | 2016 | Asia Popularity Award | Lee Kwang-soo | Won |
State Honors
Lee Kwang-soo has also received special recognition from his country:
Country Or Organization | Year | Honor Or Award |
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South Korea | 2016 | Prime Minister Award |
Listicles
Lee Kwang-soo has been recognized in popular lists:
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement |
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Forbes | 2013 | Korea Power Celebrity 40 | 39th |
2016 | 30th |
See also
In Spanish: Lee Kwang-soo para niños