Name: Lee Seung Ki (Lee Seung Gi)
Nickname: Emptyhead
Profession: singer, actor, MC
Agency: Hook Entertainment
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 182cm
Weight: 70 kg
Blood type: B
Family: parents, younger sister
Education: Sang Gye High School, Donguk University (Faculty of International Trade and Commerce), received the Special University Achievement Award
Skills: fencing, piano
Hobbies: Listen to music, football
Relationship: Dating Lee Da In
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Lee Seung-gi was one of the top students and even won the university’s Special Achievement Award. After graduation, Lee Seung-gi decided to continue his studies to obtain a second master’s degree from a school sponsored by Dongguk University – Dongguk’s. In 2012 he graduated from the Faculty of Trade and Finance Theory.
On June 5, 2004, Lee Seung-gi made his debut as a singer, before doing professional vocals. At that time, the guy was only 17 years old. He released his debut single, followed by a full album.
Exactly a year later, Lee Seung-gi made his debut as an actor, starring in the drama No Stop 5. From November 2007 to February 2012, he was a regular participant in the first season of the program “1 Nights and 2 Days”, for which he even received an award from the TV channel “KBS”. A stint in the show even earned Lee Seung-gi the title of “Mr. Perfection” in 2010.
In 2008, he was offered the lead role in the historical drama The Return of Il G Mae, but Son Guy was forced to turn down due to too busy schedule. He was replaced by Jung Il Woo.
In 2009, the actor went to audition for the filming of the series “Magnificent Heritage”, and successfully passed it. Lee Seung-gi got the lead role. In this project, he collaborated with such actresses as Han Hye Joo and Moon Chae Won. The drama finished first in the audience vote, holding that position for ten weeks, and received a score of 47.1 percent. After participating in this project, Lee Seung-gi received recognition from viewers and film critics.
In October 2009, Lee Seung-gi began working as a TV presenter of the program “Strong Heart” along with Kang Ho Dong, who is one of the best and most popular presenters in Korea. As a result, the TV show was recognized as “Best Programming” in 2009, and Son Guy received the “Neitzens” award.
After Kang Ho Dong left the show in September 2011, Lee Seung Gi took full responsibility and became the main host. In March 2012, the actor announced his retirement from Strongheart as he needed to focus on his singing career. The last episode of Lee Seung-gi was filmed on March 15 and aired on April 3.
Then the actor began to work in the drama My Girlfriend is Kumiho, collaborating with actress Shin Mina. In 2012, he starred in the TV series The King of Two Hearts alongside Ha Ji Won.
On March 6, 2012, Seung Ki debuted in Japan as a performer, releasing his first Japanese album, Time for Love, which later peaked at number one on the Japanese Oricon chart. On June 23, 2012, Lee Seung-gi was one of the torchbearers at the London Olympics. He carried the torch from Rochdale Startford Street to Manchester Road Avenue.
In October 2012, Lee Seung-gi announced that he was approved for the lead role in the fantastic historical drama The Gu Family Book, which was released in April 2013.
In 2014, it became known that Lee Seung-gi will play a very smart detective in the TV series “You are surrounded”. The project tells the story of newcomer detectives who begin working at a police station in the Gangnam district of Seoul. For this role, Son Guy received many compliments from film critics for the detailed expression of the character's emotions.
On January 1, 2014, it was announced that Lee Seung-gi was dating SNSD member Im Yuna. The agencies of artists officially confirmed the fact of the relationship, but in August 2015 the couple broke up. The young people remained friends.
On July 18, after the filming of the project “You are surrounded”, the actor’s agency announced that he will star in the film “Today’s Love”. This tape was the first in the acting career of Lee Seung-gi, where he played the main role.
On July 20, 2015, Seung Ki confirmed that he would play the main role in the historical film Marriage Harmony, which also starred actress Sim Eun Kyung. Filming of the project began on September 9.
On February 1, 2016, the artist was enrolled in compulsory military service at the training center located in Chungcheon Namdo. Lee underwent basic training for five weeks. Demobilized on October 31, 2017.
A popular and versatile artist with a clean and positive image, Lee is recognized as one of the most beautiful commercial models among men in South Korea. He advertises a wide range of products and services, among them banking services of KB Group, clothing brand “Heritory”, food products “Pizza Hut” and consumer electronics “Samsung Zipel”.