Lee Jong Suk personal life. Lee Jong Suk - photos of the South Korean actor before and after plastic surgery

The glory of this tall (186 centimeters) dark-eyed Korean boy has long spread beyond the borders of his country. He is incredibly popular at home and in Asian countries, but also his talented actor play does not leave indifferent viewers of the Old and New Worlds.

However, it is not only skill that contributes to this. The guy’s remarkable appearance also brings points to his stunning rating. Lee Jung (John) Seok makes no secret of the fact that his face is partly the result competent work plastic surgeons.


The movie and TV series star was born on September 14, 1989 in the town of Yongin in a large family. He was the eldest child. Demanding parents always asked him doubly. Already in 2005, Lee began to master the profession of a model, in which he was very successful. He also worked hard at martial arts and acting, studied well, and grew up as a gentle, quiet child.

Unfortunately, the parents did not support the boy’s endeavors, insisting on military career. On the background family conflict Lee moved away from them more and more; there was a time when the guy was tormented by depression, he suffered acutely from loneliness and lack of demand as an actor.


Luck turned to him in 2010. Jong Suk received, albeit not leading, but noticeable roles in a number of television projects. Afterwards, contracts became commonplace for him. On this moment best works Lee critics name the films: Without Breathing, Reading Faces, Hot Blood of Youth, Korea, as well as the series: I Can Hear You, While You Sleep, Pinocchio, The Secret Garden, School.



There are no special secrets about Lee's plastic surgery. It is reliably known that Lee Jong Suk had rhinoplasty (his nose became a little smaller and more neat), and his eyes were also opened (made less Asian). This operation is called double eyelids; almost all popular Asians, from Jackie Chan to Jet Li, performed it at one time.

The guy’s personal life is shrouded in secrets; he was credited with a number of affairs with female colleagues on some TV series, but all of them were not confirmed. Because of this nebula, Lee is suspected of gay.



Lee Jong Suk - famous actor from South Korea. His face is one of the most famous in modeling business of this country. What else is Lee Jong Suk famous for? Films in which the actor starred, creative path, achievements, personal life– we will talk about all this in the presented material.

Childhood and youth

Lee Jong Suk was born on September 14, 1989 in the South Korean town of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The boy was the first child in the family. A few years later, the future artist had a brother and sister.
Lee Jong Suk, whose films are popular today, was interested in painting as a child and was seriously interested in playing baduk (a Korean version of chess). The boy also played the piano. However, in still teenage years the guy left these classes in the past by signing up for taekwondo. Lee Jong came to this decision at the insistence of his strict father, who considered a passion for creativity inappropriate for a man. The boy did not get the slightest pleasure from martial arts training. However, regular attendance at training still allowed him to earn a black belt in taekwondo.
While studying at high school Lee Jong Suk decided to audition for participation in one of the popular television shows. Filming in the program subsequently allowed the young artist, who had an extremely attractive appearance, to attract the attention of reputable clothing manufacturers. Thus, the guy also succeeded in the modeling field, becoming the youngest face of the famous company Seoul Collection.
Having reached adulthood, Lee Jong Suk moved to live in the capital of South Korea, Seoul. Here he began to attend high school. In addition to receiving an education, he studied stagecraft.
Lee Jong Suk became determined to become an artist after watching the melodramatic film “Full House.” This film starred his childhood idol, an actor known under the stage name Rain. Lee Jong began to imitate the famous artist in everything. Despite his dream, at first the guy focused his main attention on promoting his career in the modeling business.

Film debut


Lee Jong Suk, whose filmography will be discussed below, first appeared in films in 2010. His debut work was participation in the Korean melodrama “Charming Prosecutor”. Bright type young artist appealed to the widest audience. Lee Jong Suk's character literally captivated the audience. And this is not surprising, because the artist perfectly revealed the image of his character. The guy’s attractive, model-like appearance made a significant contribution to the success of the film.
A real breakthrough for Lee Jong Suk in South Korean cinema was his second full-length film, The Secret Garden. Here the actor managed to fully reveal his talent. Quite soon, the artist received an invitation to several more films: “I Hear Your Voice,” “School” and “Hot Young Blood.”

Lee Jong Suk - filmography (starring)


Considering comparatively young age artist, to date he has managed to star in a small number of films:
    “Charming Prosecutor” (2010); “The Secret Garden” (2010); “Ghost” (2010); “School” (2012); “Korea” (2012); “Soar to the Sky” (2012); “I hear you voice" (2013); "The Face Reader" (2013); "Doctor Stranger" (2014); "Pinocchio" (2014); "Two Worlds" (2016).

Modeling career


Since 2005, Lee Jong Suk began to actively cooperate with the largest South Korean modeling agencies. Having signed a professional contract with Seoul Collection, the aspiring artist made acquaintances with a number of respected fashion designers, in particular Jang Kwang Ho and Lee Jin Yoon. Thus, Lee Jeong gained the status of the most successful model in all of South Korea.
Over the next few years, the actor took an active part in major fashion shows. Despite the resounding success of their son, Lee Jeong's family, which practiced strict morals, was dissatisfied with their relative's star status. In particular, the young artist’s father continued to insist that he join the army, where they would make him a real man. However, Lee Jong's fate was already predetermined, because his actions were bound by several contracts with modeling agencies and film studios. Lee Jong Suk plays the piano excellently, has artistic talents, is a true master of taekwondo, and demonstrates outstanding success in playing Korean chess. The artist retained all these skills from early childhood.
When talking with people from his close circle, the actor often takes his interlocutors by the hands, regardless of whether there is a girl or a guy in front of him. For this reason, there are rumors about Lee Jong Suk being gay. Although, as the artist himself has repeatedly stated, he considers such behavior bold and courageous.
The actor’s body does not tolerate the influence of alcohol. During parties, he may drink a few sips of beer or a couple of glasses of soju (low-strength Korean vodka). Lee Jong Suk is not enough for more.
Despite his publicity, the artist feels extremely awkward in crowded places. Lee Jong also feels uncomfortable if the interlocutor is on his left side.

Personal life

In 2014, the Korean press actively spread rumors that Lee Jong Suk was in a relationship with a girl named Bae Su Ji, a member of the popular Korean musical group Miss A. However, confirmation of this information was never found. In one of his interviews on television, the actor expressed surprise at such a “matchmaking” and also noted that he was not familiar with the singer at all.
In 2015, publications began to appear that talked about Lee Jong Suk’s affair with his co-star in the film “Pinocchio,” the popular actress Park Shin Hye. The proof was numerous photographs in which the artists were captured together in cafes and restaurants in Seoul. However, the film studios of both actors immediately denied the information, saying that the relationship between the young people did not go beyond their professional activities.

Name: Lee Jong-suk

Age: 29 years

Height: 186

Activity: actor, model

Family status: not married

Lee Jong Suk: biography

Lee Jong Suk - korean actor, whose debut work was the short film “Sympathy,” released in 2005. It is worth noting that the artist acts not only in films, but also in music videos. In 2016, he participated in the filming of the video for the group “Davichi” for the song “Love Is”.

Childhood and youth

Lee Jong Suk (John - pseudonym) was born on September 14, 1989 in Yongin (South Korea). Two years after Lee’s birth, his younger brother was born, and 4 years later his sister was born. The actor grew up as a shy and extremely timid boy. His sister and brother were always more active than him. The father did not like this circumstance, so the head of the family was strict with his eldest son and demanded perfection from him in everything.

The fear of his father carried over into adult life. In conversations with journalists, the artist has repeatedly admitted that he still feels awkward if his dad is sitting in the living room. Fortunately, there are fewer conflicts between them now than before.


As a child, Lee enjoyed drawing and playing Korean chess (baduk). Special role His life was devoted to the piano, playing which distracted the withdrawn boy from his problems. I had to give up my favorite activity the moment the head of the family enrolled his son in taekwondo.

The training did not bring the future actor the slightest pleasure, but his father insisted on attending the section, and he could not be contradicted. As a result, the classes were marked by receiving a black belt and a couple of nervous breakdowns.

When Lee was in high school, he and his classmates participated in the selection process for a local television station. Then the charismatic young man began working as an acting actor on SBS. Later there was a collaboration with the famous men's clothing brand “Seoul Collection”.


After graduating from school, the guy moved to Seoul in order to get higher education. It is worth noting that Lee was lucky enough to receive better education than his brother, who was educated directly at home.

The realization that he wanted to become an actor came to the young man after watching the drama “Full House.” Even then, Rain became his idol, whom the young man imitated in everything. The final decision regarding the choice of further profession was made after the release of the film “Temptation of the Wolves”.

Movies

Lee's first serious work was the drama "Charming Prosecutor", which was released in 2010. The plot of the film centers on a girl named Ma Hye-ri, whose memory and ability to concentrate allow her to easily pass the law exam.


However, the young lady does not like hard work and is more interested in fashion, which prevents her from becoming a prosecutor. Having gone through conflicts with colleagues and other difficulties, Hyo-ri's life priorities gradually change.

The next sensation was participation in the drama “The Secret Garden”. There the actor showed himself only with best side. Then a couple more were released, no less significant films featuring Lee (“School 2013,” “I Hear Your Voice”). It is also impossible not to mention the film “Hot Young Blood”, in which the actor played the main role.


In 2016, the fantasy series “W” premiered, the plot of which tells viewers the story of a strange romance between the web comic character Kang-chul and Oh Yeon-joo, a girl who works as a surgeon in the real world.

In the same year, fans saw their favorite in the drama “Seven First Kisses.” The plot of the film is straightforward and simple: a supermarket worker named Min Soo-jin has her 25th birthday.

She had never had a boyfriend and had never been kissed before. A couple of minutes before the end of the working day, the saleswoman meets the fairy, returns her the magic passport left on the counter, and she grants the girl’s wish - a date and a kiss.


Then Min Soo-jin experiences Groundhog Day seven times in a row: exactly 10 minutes before the end of the same work day, she is given dates by the most handsome men, but as soon as the time comes to kiss, "Cinderella" returns to her store, not understanding what the problem is.

Despite the huge number of fans, Lee is extremely self-critical of his roles. Often he doesn’t like his own game, and then he openly declares it. This was the case, for example, after the release of the sitcom Unstoppable Kick 3.

Personal life

Despite his popularity, Lee still manages to keep his personal life private. No matter how hard the media representatives tried, they were unable to find any compromising materials on the actor.


IN different time the master of transformation was credited with a relationship with Han Hye-ju, and with, and with Lee Bo-yeon. Now it is not known for sure whether the artist has a girlfriend or not.

Lee Jong Suk now

In August 2017, the action movie “V.I.P.” was released. with Lee in leading role. The plot of the film centers on the son of a high-ranking official North Korea, who is not unreasonably accused of committing a series of brutal murders.


The guy commits crimes with impunity and moves freely around the world because he feels his father’s power, his protection and support. However, when cruelty and cynicism go beyond the bounds of reason, police officers from North and South Korea, together with Interpol, take on the case of the “privileged” killer.

In the same year, the actor added to his filmography with the series “While You Sleep,” which tells the story of a young girl who dreams prophetic dreams. The young lady sees in them strangers who will soon die. While some people dream of becoming special, Nam-Hon passionately wants to get rid of the cursed gift. In order not to go crazy, the young lady decides not to keep her terrible dreams a secret and tell the prosecutor, Jung-Jae, played by Lee, about them.


Despite his busy work schedule, the artist, who had rhinoplasty, does not forget about his fans. IN "Instagram" Korean celebrity regularly posts photos from personal archive, as well as video clips from vacation.

It is worth noting that social media is not the only resource telling fans about latest news from the life of John Sock. Internet portals and printed publications also often publish materials related to creative biography stars.

Filmography

  • 2017 – “While you sleep”
  • 2017 – “V.I.P”
  • 2016 – “Seven First Kisses”
  • 2016 – “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju”
  • 2016 – “W: Between two worlds!”
  • 2016 – « Starlight Night Go Ho"
  • 2014 – “Pinocchio”
  • 2014 – “Hot Blood of Youth”
  • 2013 – “I Hear Your Voice”
  • 2013 – “Not Breathing”
  • 2012 – “As One”
  • 2010 – “The Secret Garden”

Biography

Lee Jong Suk debuted in 2005 short film"Sympathy".
In high school, Lee Jong Suk decided to take part in SBS's casting audition and became one of the seven active SBS actors.
In the Seoul Collection, among male models, Lee Jong Suk was the youngest model.

In 2010's The Secret Garden, he played gay musician Han Tae-sung, a role that brought him more popularity. The tall Lee Jong Suk won the hearts of viewers with his charm, naturalness and talent. His talent is appreciated both among spectators and among actors.
Jong Suk also played in “Charming Prosecutor.”
In 2011, Lee Jong Suk took part in the 3rd season of MBC's “High Kick”.
Having played for the first time big screen in the horror film "Ghosts", Lee Jong Suk played in the remake of the 1964 film "Red Scarf" during the Korean War, co-starring in the film "R2B: Return to Base", playing alongside singer Rain as one of the pilot team members F-15K.
In 2012, he played high school student Go Nam Soon in the drama “School 2013” ​​and won an award.
Then in 2013, Lee Jong Suk played Park Soo Ha in the drama “I Hear Your Voice,” winning an award for his role. The drama had big success, bringing him even more fame.
In 2014, the film with his participation, “Hot Young Blood” with Park Bo Young, was released. He got one of the main roles.

Apart from his modeling career and roles in dramas and movies, he has also appeared in several music videos.

Jong Sook appeared in CFs for several companies, notably CASS Beer Fresh with Kim Woo Bin and New Asics with Ha Ji Won. He also won Best new actor at the 2012 KBS Drama Awards - for "School 2013".
In 2013, Lee Jong Suk was ranked fifth in Gallup Korea's "Actors Covered in 2013" poll, one of Korea's most famous awards in the entertainment industry.
Best Friends: Hyo Young and Kim Woo Bin

Lee Jong Suk is a famous actor from South Korea. His face is one of the most famous in the modeling business of this country. What else is Lee Jong Suk famous for? Films in which the actor starred, his creative path, achievements, personal life - we will talk about all this in the material presented.

Childhood and youth

Lee Jong Suk was born on September 14, 1989 in the South Korean town of Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The boy was the first child in the family. A few years later, the future artist had a brother and sister.

Lee Jong Suk, whose films are popular today, was interested in painting as a child and was seriously interested in playing baduk (a Korean version of chess). The boy also played the piano. However, in his youth, the guy left these classes in the past, signing up for taekwondo. Lee Jong came to this decision at the insistence of his strict father, who considered a passion for creativity inappropriate for a man. The boy did not get the slightest pleasure from martial arts training. However, regular attendance at training still allowed him to earn a black belt in taekwondo.

While in high school, Lee Jong Suk decided to audition for one of the popular television shows. Filming in the program subsequently allowed the young artist, who had an extremely attractive appearance, to attract the attention of reputable clothing manufacturers. Thus, the guy also succeeded in the modeling field, becoming the youngest face of the famous company Seoul Collection.

Having reached adulthood, Lee Jong Suk moved to live in the capital of South Korea, Seoul. Here he began to attend high school. In addition to receiving an education, he studied stagecraft.

Lee Jong Suk became determined to become an artist after watching the melodramatic film “Full House.” This film starred his childhood idol, an actor known under the stage name Rain. Lee Jong began to imitate the famous artist in everything. Despite his dream, at first the guy focused his main attention on promoting his career in the modeling business.

Film debut

Lee Jong Suk, whose filmography will be discussed below, first appeared in films in 2010. His debut work was participation in the Korean melodrama “Charming Prosecutor”. The bright type of the young artist appealed to the widest audience. Lee Jong Suk's character literally captivated the audience. And this is not surprising, because the artist perfectly revealed the image of his character. The guy’s attractive, model-like appearance made a significant contribution to the success of the film.

A real breakthrough for Lee Jong Suk in South Korean cinema was his second full-length film, The Secret Garden. Here the actor managed to fully reveal his talent. Quite soon, the artist received an invitation to several more films: “I Hear Your Voice,” “School” and “Hot Young Blood.”

Lee Jong Suk - filmography (starring)

Considering the artist’s relatively young age, to date he has managed to star in a small number of films:

  • “Charming Prosecutor” (2010);
  • "The Secret Garden" (2010);
  • "Ghost" (2010);
  • "School" (2012);
  • "Korea" (2012);
  • “Soar to the Sky” (2012);
  • “I Hear Your Voice” (2013);
  • “Reader of Faces” (2013);
  • "Doctor Stranger" (2014);
  • "Pinocchio" (2014);
  • "Two Worlds" (2016).

Modeling career

Since 2005, Lee Jong Suk began to actively collaborate with the largest South Korean modeling agencies. Having signed a professional contract with Seoul Collection, the aspiring artist made acquaintances with a number of respected fashion designers, in particular Jang Kwang Ho and Lee Jin Yoon. Thus, Lee Jeong gained the status of the most successful model in all of South Korea.

Over the next few years, the actor took an active part in major fashion shows. Despite the resounding success of their son, Lee Jeong's family, which practiced strict morals, was dissatisfied with their relative's star status. In particular, the young artist’s father continued to insist that he join the army, where they would make him a real man. However, Lee Jong's fate was already predetermined, because his actions were bound by several contracts with modeling agencies and film studios.

Lee Jong Suk plays the piano excellently, has artistic talents, is a true master of taekwondo, and demonstrates outstanding success in playing Korean chess. The artist retained all these skills from early childhood.

When talking with people from his close circle, the actor often takes his interlocutors by the hands, regardless of whether there is a girl or a guy in front of him. For this reason, there are rumors about Lee Jong Suk being gay. Although, as the artist himself has repeatedly stated, he considers such behavior bold and courageous.

The actor’s body does not tolerate the influence of alcohol. During parties, he may drink a few sips of beer or a couple of glasses of soju (low-strength Korean vodka). Lee Jong Suk is not enough for more.

Despite his publicity, the artist feels extremely awkward in crowded places. Lee Jong also feels uncomfortable if the interlocutor is on his left side.

Personal life

In 2014, the Korean press actively spread rumors that Lee Jong Suk was in a relationship with a girl named Bae Su Ji, a member of the popular Korean musical group Miss A. However, confirmation of this information was never found. In one of his interviews on television, the actor expressed surprise at such a “matchmaking” and also noted that he was not familiar with the singer at all.

In 2015, publications began to appear that talked about Lee Jong Suk’s affair with his co-star in the film “Pinocchio,” the popular actress Park Shin Hye. The proof was numerous photographs in which the artists were captured together in cafes and restaurants in Seoul. However, the film studios of both actors immediately denied the information, saying that the relationship between the young people did not go beyond their professional activities.

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