Lee Soo-hyuk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lee Soo-hyuk
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Lee in October 2024
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Lee Hyuk-soo
May 31, 1988 Gwacheon, South Korea
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent | YG |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) |
| Korean name | |
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이혁수
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| Hanja |
李赫秀
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| RR | I Hyeoksu |
| MR | I Hyŏksu |
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이수혁
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| Hanja |
李洙赫
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| RR | I Suhyeok |
| MR | I Suhyŏk |
Lee Hyuk-soo (Hangul: 이혁수), known by his stage name Lee Soo-hyuk (Hangul: 이수혁), is a famous South Korean model and actor. He was born on May 31, 1988. He is known for his unique look and strong acting skills in many TV shows and movies.
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Lee Soo-hyuk's Journey
Starting as a Model
Lee Soo-hyuk began his career as a model in 2006. He walked in fashion shows for top designers like Jung Wook-jun. He also modeled for popular brands such as General Idea and Song Zio. You might have seen him on the covers of fashion magazines like GQ and Elle.
Moving into Acting
After gaining fame as a model, Lee Soo-hyuk started acting. He appeared in music videos for groups like Gavy NJ and 2NE1 in 2009 and 2010. He then took on his stage name, Lee Soo-hyuk, and began acting in TV series. Some of his early TV roles include White Christmas (2011) and Vampire Idol (2011–2012). He also acted in films like The Boy from Ipanema (2010).
International Fashion and New Roles
In 2013, Lee Soo-hyuk traveled to Europe for big fashion events like Paris Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. He walked for famous fashion houses such as Balenciaga and Balmain. An online fashion magazine even named him one of the "13 Top Breakout New Male Faces of F/W2013." He was the only Asian model on that list.
In 2014, he was a guest judge on Korea's Next Top Model. He was also invited to the finale of America's Next Top Model. He later joined YG Entertainment in 2017, a big entertainment company.
Recent Acting Projects
Lee Soo-hyuk has continued to star in many popular TV shows. In 2015, he was in the historical vampire drama Scholar Who Walks the Night. He also appeared in romantic comedies like Lucky Romance (2016). More recently, he played lead roles in the mystery romance drama Born Again (2020) and the fantasy-romance drama Doom At Your Service (2021). In 2022, he starred in the fantasy drama Tomorrow.
Lee Soo-hyuk's Life
Military Service
Like many South Korean men, Lee Soo-hyuk completed his mandatory military service. He started his service on August 10, 2017. After basic training, he worked as a public service officer for two years.
Brand Partnerships
Lee Soo-hyuk works with many well-known global brands. He has represented companies like Adidas and Bulgari. In 2020, he became the new model for the skincare brand Nivea Men. The next year, he became the main face for the men's fashion brand Fahrenheit. He often appears in fashion magazines like GQ and Esquire.
What Lee Soo-hyuk Has Been In
Movies
Lee Soo-hyuk has acted in several movies:
- 2006: My Boss, My Teacher
- 2010: The Boy from Ipanema
- 2012: Runway Cop
- 2013: Horror Stories 2
- 2021: Pipeline
TV Shows
He has been in many television series:
- 2011: White Christmas
- 2011: Deep Rooted Tree
- 2011: What's Up
- 2011: Vampire Idol
- 2013: Don't Look Back: The Legend of Orpheus
- 2014: High School King of Savvy
- 2014: Righteous Love
- 2015: The Scholar Who Walks The Night
- 2016: Local Hero
- 2016: Lucky Romance
- 2016: Sweet Stranger and Me
- 2017: Gomen, Aishiteru (Guest role)
- 2020: Born Again
- 2021: Hello, Me! (Guest role)
- 2021: Doom at Your Service
- 2022: Tomorrow
Web Series
Lee Soo-hyuk has also appeared in web series:
- 2020–2021: Handmade Love
- 2022: Welcome to Hunam-dong Bookstore (Audio drama)
- 2024: Queen Woo
- 2025: S Line
TV Programs
He has been a part of various television programs:
- 2008: Seven Models - Special Edition (Documentary)
- 2013: Style Log 2013 (Host)
- 2020: Like Likes Like (Regular cast)
- 2021: Countryside Western Cuisine (Server)
- 2023: Cohabiting, Not Married (Host)
- 2024: Project 7 (Host)
Music Videos
He has appeared in music videos for different artists:
- 2009: "Monorail of Night" by XXX
- 2009: "A Love Story" by Gavy NJ
- 2010: "It Hurts" by 2NE1
- 2012: "Whoz That Girl" by EXID
- 2013: "Falling in Love" by 2NE1
Awards and Recognition
Lee Soo-hyuk has won several awards for his work in modeling and acting:
- 2007: Best New Model from the Korea Fashion Photographers Association
- 2008: Best Dressed (Model) at the Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards
- 2014: Best Dressed (Actor) at the Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards
- 2015: Best New Actor at the MBC Drama Awards for Scholar Who Walks The Night
- 2024: Best Style Icon (Male) at the Elle Style Awards
See also
In Spanish: Lee Soo-hyuk para niños
