Lee Jong Suk: biography, photos before and after plastic surgery, personal life

Lee Jong Suk (Lee Jong Suk, Lee Jong Suk, Lee Jong Suk) is a famous actor and model, originally from South Korea. At the age of 30, the guy managed to become famous not only in his own country, but also became popular far beyond its borders, including in Russia. The handsome, tall young man has a lot of modeling gigs and roles in dramas, as well as other projects in the film industry.

The attractiveness of the young man and his unsurpassed sensual play literally drove the girls crazy, but the artist persistently strives for perfection. He meticulously hones his acting skills on his own, while he entrusts the perfection of his appearance to leading plastic surgery specialists.

And he was right, despite the guy’s natural beauty, if you compare the photos of Lee Jong Suk before and after plastic surgery, it becomes clear that the specialists showed their skills, and the popular actor now looks flawless. The guy does not hide the fact that before achieving the desired result he had to undergo several operations, including rhinoplasty.

Childhood and early years

Lee Jong Suk was born on September 14, 1989 in the city of Yongin, located in Gyeonggi Province (South Korea). He became the first child of his parents; two years later, a brother appeared in the family, and a couple of years later, a sister. Due to the small age difference, the children often played around and fought as a joke.

The fact that Lee Jong Suk was an older brother did not make him lively and confident at all - the future actor was the most timid and quiet of the three children. At school, the boy was so shy and modest that he could not dare to raise his hand when the teacher asked a question in class.

Lee Jong Suk's father was strict towards his eldest child, and seeing his indecisiveness, he sent him to practice taekwondo. Some time later, on the way to another training session, the future artist was in a car accident and damaged his cruciate ligament. Lee Jong Suk was partly happy about this injury because he thought that now he could stop going to taekwondo.

But dad saw the situation differently - as soon as the boy was discharged from the hospital, he told him to resume training. Lee Jong Suk's father was very strict towards him; the young man was afraid of him since childhood. Even as an adult, the artist tries not to look up when he is in the same room with the head of the family.

Fortunately, the severity with which his father raised him did not embitter the boy, and Jong Suk remained timid, modest and gentle. Perhaps it served as the foundation for the young man to become more demanding of himself and his activities in the future.

Childhood and teenage photo of Lee Jong Suk

Even after becoming a famous actor and winner of multiple awards, Lee Jong Suk is always very critical of his acting and is often dissatisfied, saying that he could have played the role better.

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).

Working as a model

Lee Jong Suk's modeling career began in 2005, when he first participated in the fashion shows of famous designers Lee Jin Yun and Jang Kwang Hyo. The young man became the youngest model invited to shows of this scale, held in South Korea.

Around the same period, Lee Jong Suk was offered to play a role in the short film “Sympathy” and was invited to participate in the television show “The Truth Game”. The start of the career of an aspiring model and actor turned out to be simple and confident.

In addition, only after ascending to stardom, Lee Jong Suk received his first award as a model, and in 2006 another one, receiving the title “Most Photogenic”. For the next few years, the young man, who had already proven himself on the positive side, actively mastered the modeling business.

And although Lee Jong Suk was in demand in the fashion world, his parents showed dissatisfaction and disappointment with their son’s professional activities. Not seeing his special achievements, since Lee Jong Suk did not appear on TV screens, they demanded that the guy go to serve in the army.

Lee Jong Suk became the youngest model to appear in fashion shows

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.

Start of acting

The pressure from loved ones aggravated John Sok’s own worries, because after concluding a contract with a company that promotes artists and participating in the only short film in three years, the young man was not offered a single role.

The vacuum in his career led to depression for the future actor - he began to avoid meeting with friends, stopped communicating on the phone, and rarely left the house. After many years of refusals and unsuccessful castings, a desperate Lee Jong Suk manages to get several minor roles.

In 2010, the guy starred in the TV series “The Secret Garden” and “Charming Prosecutor”, and made his debut in the film “Ghost”. The rise in the actor’s popularity occurred thanks to the series “The Secret Garden,” where the young man played a talented homosexual musician.

Filming in the series not only opened the path to fame for the aspiring artist, but also helped loved ones see Lee Jong Suk’s talent. The father regularly watched the television series, and when he could not see the next episode, he contacted his son and asked about the length of air time allocated for the hero, and whether he managed to cope well with the role.

After the broadcast of The Secret Garden, aspiring actor Lee Jong Suk gained fame, and fans of the television series began to recognize the guy on the street, although his entire role was no more than half an hour.

The long-awaited popularity, albeit still small, cost the talented guy enormous efforts - working in a multi-part film and regular press conferences took a lot of time.

Lee Jong Suk's usual schedule suddenly became too busy, and the actor often did not get enough sleep. But he didn’t want to finish working on the series, because he had become friends with the team and was sad, realizing that filming would soon end and he would have to part ways.

Jong Suk in the movie “I Hear Your Voice”

In February 2011, Lee Jong Suk was invited as a guest to the TV show “Strong Heart”, and later the actor received a role in the comedy series called “Unstoppable Kick 3”. When the young man read the script for the first time, he laughed for a long time.

The positive attitude of the artists, including Jong Suk, was reflected in the work process, and the film came out homely, “warm” and realistic. The audience received it well, and the ratings for the series were quite high throughout its run.

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.”

Career development

A noticeable breakthrough in the creative biography of Lee Jong Suk took place in 2012. The actor was invited to play supporting roles in two full-length films - “As One” and “Soar into the Sky”, and also received an offer to play the main characters in the film “When I Was Beautiful” and the television series “School 2013”.

Contrary to the expected stereotypes from films of this genre, “School 2013” managed to interest viewers and hold their attention throughout the entire broadcast. The series shows the story of a far from exemplary school, where everyone has their own goals - some go to study, some go to fight, and some prefer to sleep.

At the center of the picture is the class president, the indifferent teenager Ko Nam Soon, the character of Jung Suk. This is how the viewer initially sees him, but the hearts of the characters in the series gradually open, and Nam Soon will also not escape this fate.

Behind the impenetrable mask of the president’s indifference is hidden a strong emotion that devours the young man from the inside. During the filming process, the actor got used to the image of the hero so deeply that he missed most of the scenes through himself. Excellent acting performance and complete dedication on the set brought the young artist another award.

Lee Jong Suk in the drama "Pinocchio"

In 2013, Lee Jong Suk worked in the television series “I Can Hear You,” where he played the main character, Park Soo Ha, a guy who can read minds. And although the first episode did not cause delight, the release of the second significantly increased the ratings, and the public liked it so much that they decided to film 2 more episodes than planned.

The success of the television series had a positive impact on the popularity of Lee Jong Suk, who received 9 awards at various awards for this role.

In 2013, the film “The Mind Reader” was released in cinemas across the country, in which the already popular actor played a minor character. In October, the film “No Breath” was released, in which Lee Jong Suk played one of the leading roles.

His hero is swimmer Wu San, an ambitious guy who never left the pedestal until he was disqualified. The athlete’s task is to start all over again and regain the lost title of champion. The film collected over $2,500,000.

In the winter of 2014, the talented actor starred in the leading role in the film “Hot Blood of Youth,” which grossed over $10,000,000. And in the spring, the film series “Doctor Stranger” was released, where Lee Jong Suk played the next main character.

Not only residents of South Korea followed the development of the plot - in China, the television series also gained popularity and collected almost 400,000,000 views. Then the series was shown with similar success in Japan and Myanmar. His performance as Park Hoon in 2014 brought the actor a special award.

Wanting to take a break from his busy schedule, the young man planned to take a break after finishing filming “Doctor Stranger,” but he could not refuse the leading role, offered to him in September 2014 in the new serial film “Pinocchio.” John Suk admitted that he was afraid not to live up to the director’s expectations due to the depletion of physical and moral resources.

Lee Jong Suk before and after plastic surgery

A meeting and conversation with the director and screenwriter of the series helped him agree to the job. The story in the film deeply touched the souls of viewers and critics, and brought the artist well-deserved 6 victories in various categories. In August 2015, the famous actor was invited to participate in the medical-themed television series “Beautiful Mind.”

short biography

In 2005, Lee Jong Suk began his modeling career at the age of 15. He became the youngest male model to debut on the Seoul Collection during Seoul Fashion Week. Since then, he has already participated in several serious fashion shows. Lee trained as an idol group member for three months and signed with an agency to debut. However, he left after the agency reneged on its promise to debut him as an actor. Then, that same year, he participated in SBS's casting call while he was in high school.
He made his acting debut a few years later in the South Korean series Prosecutor Princess, which aired in 2010 . This event marked the beginning of his fame among South Korean film fans.
That same year, Lee also made his debut in the horror film The Haunting . But he only gained worldwide popularity after playing the role of a sophisticated, sophisticated musical genius in the 2010 South Korean television drama The Secret Garden . The TV show with his participation became a hit and was translated into several languages.
In 2011, he appeared in the MBC sitcom High Kick Season 3 , where he gained further popularity among television series fans. Initially, the series was broadcast only on a Korean TV channel, but was later made available online with English subtitles.
Lee also gained popularity after his role in the series School 2013 , which was released in 2012. Lee's role was appreciated, and it brought him his first acting award. Directed by renowned Korean filmmakers Lee Min Hong and Lee Eun Bok , the series focused on issues facing South Korean youth, such as bullying, school violence, and even suicide. The series was a resounding success, broadcast not only in Korea, but also in Japan and Thailand. That same year, Lee starred in R2B: Return to Base, a remake of the critically acclaimed 1986 film Top Gun. The new film was well received by film critics and television viewers.
After his great success in the 2013 film School, Lee landed one of the lead roles in the 2013 South Korean drama series I Hear Your Voice . The series was no less successful, and Lee himself received the Korean Drama Award for his brilliant performance in the film.
In 2014, the young actor appeared in a medical-themed drama series called Doctor Stranger . The drama was an astonishing success in China, racking up 400 million views. That same year, he also took part in the filming of the romantic comedy Hot Young Bloods . The film did well, winning many major awards. Lee Jong Suk then landed a leading role in the South Korean drama series Pinocchio , which began airing that same year. He played a fair and honest reporter in a world where everyone is trying to hide the facts. The show became very popular and was broadcast in several countries such as China, Japan, USA and Israel. Lee's role was highly acclaimed and earned him the Grimae Award for Best Actor. This series can be considered as one of the most important works in Lee Jong Suk's acting career. 6.2 billion won in just one year . Due to Lee's success in China, a wax figure of him was exhibited at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, which the actor unveiled at the ceremony.
In 2016, he played the main role in the South Korean series with the unusual name "W" . The series was praised by film critics for its unique plot. It won many awards and was broadcast in several countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines. “Seven First Kisses” was released , where in episodes 6-7 the artist appears in the role of Lee Jong Suk (that is, playing himself this time).
Li's popularity began to rise internationally, especially in China. Therefore, in 2022, he starred in his first Chinese drama series, The Jade Lovers . That same year, he also appeared in the South Korean thriller film VIP , as well as the South Korean drama series While You Were Sleeping. The director of the cult film “VIP” was Park Hoon-jung. The plot revolves around a young man who is suspected of committing murders around the world and is therefore being pursued by Interpol. The film received negative reviews from critics for its violence, especially against women.
In July 2022, Lee was appointed by the Korea Tourism Organization as a Goodwill Ambassador for Korean Tourism. The organization also released commercials featuring the actor called "8 Episodes of Korea" , which focus on tourist spots in 10 different regions, including Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Jeju and Gyeongju. Next comes the film “While You Were Sleeping” (Dangshini Jamdeun Saie) (2017, SBS), where Lee plays a character named Jung Jae-Chan.
“Hymn of Death” will be released with Lee, where he plays a character named Kim Woo-jin.
The film “How to Publish Love” will be published in 2022. Here Lee gets the role of Cha Eun-Ho.

Personal life

Lee Jong Suk prefers not to be frank about his private life. The actor recalls that he first fell in love while still in high school. Also mentions an infatuation that is not reciprocated. He repeated more than once that he would like to build a permanent relationship with a girl superior to him in intelligence, so that he would always strive to comprehend new things and not stop there.

A sensitive artist dreams of finding a companion, because of whom he can lose peace and sleep, one who will inspire him to victories and support him in difficult moments. Lee Jong Suk assured reporters that he would definitely tell the public about his chosen one, since this is better than reading all sorts of tall tales about himself.

The artist also says that he always dreamed of getting married early. However, some facts about Lee Jong Suk's personal life were leaked to the press. In 2014, there were rumors about the actor’s secret meetings with a member of the musical group Miss A Suzy (Bae Su-ji).

It is worth noting that information confirming this assumption could not be found. When the actor himself was asked if this was true, he was surprised and said that he didn’t even know that girl.

In June 2015, a wave of articles about the romance between Jong Suk and Park Shin Hye (his partner in the television series Pinocchio) literally covered the Internet. It was written that the artists began dating after finishing work on the series, in January 2015.

As confirmation, the schedule of their advertising shoots is given, as well as a photo of the lovers sitting in a cafe. But the actors' agencies denied the speculation, saying that the stars' relationship was nothing more than friendly.

Lee Jong Suk denies rumors, saying he and Park Shin Hye are only friends

Social media

Jong Suk is not very active on social media. His Instagram account is updated quite rarely. He currently has around 400 posts and over 16 million followers. Most likely, because of his modesty and closeness, the young man does not like to share his life with the public.

Lee Jong Suk is a talented actor, a very modest and pleasant young man. Much of his personal life remains unknown, because the guy is not active on social networks. He has many fans all over the world who would like to know a little more about him. He is another example of how, thanks to talent, you can become successful and famous. Despite his modesty, he managed to get on screens and win recognition from fans not only in South Korea, but also abroad.

FAQ

Most fans of the young Korean actor are interested in how he manages to achieve perfection in his acting. Jong Suk replies that he immerses himself completely in every role and experiences everything along with the character. But he often notices points that he would like to improve.

After the role of a homosexual musician, fans, and especially girls, became worried about the sexual orientation of the handsome actor. John Suk himself hastened to reassure fans, but did not talk further about his personal life. When asked how he sees his future wife, the successful actor dreamily says that his wife should be smart and purposeful, and always move forward, not afraid of difficulties.

Interesting Facts

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.