Lee is the only actor in South Korea who boasts the title “King of Sageuk”, which translates to “king of historical dramas”. His role as a Joseon dynasty court jester in The King and the Clown was his claim to fame in 2005, and over the course of his 15-year career he has been cast in starring roles in countless historical dramas such as Iljimae, Gunman in Joseon, Arang and the Magistrate and The Scholar Who Walks the Night.
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A martial arts master
Lee loves learning and practising a variety of martial arts in his free time, becoming so proficient that he rarely uses stunt doubles. The actor has a fourth dan taekwondo black belt, a first dan hapkido black belt, and a first dan taekkyeon black belt. He even learned the Russian martial art system for his role in the Korean remake of Criminal Minds and Thai kick-boxing for Time Between Dog and Wolf. Fans can check out his training sessions on his Instagram.An accomplished singer
The 38-year-old actor isn’t only known for his action-packed roles, but also for his lovely vocals. He has been releasing songs and performing for fans worldwide since 2006. He held his first concert tour in 2018 for his eighth mini-album Delight.
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His grand Hollywood debut
Lee’s acting success isn’t limited to Asia. He made his debut in the Western film industry in 2016 as Commander Lee in the finale of the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Although Lee’s agency initially turned down the offer due to his busy schedule, director Paul Anderson’s was insistent on casting him in the role. Lead actress Milla Jovovich praised Lee’s stunt acting and overall performance during her visit to South Korea.A dedicated dog-owner
Like many celebrities, Lee can’t resist doting on his pets – dogs Ggabi and Jjoonie – during his downtime. He first revealed the pair on variety show My Ear’s Candy in 2017, where he showcased their impeccable training and his home’s dog-friendly interiors.
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