Lee Seung-gi
Lee Seung Gi/Lee Seung Ki | |
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Background information | |
Born | 13 January 1987 |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor, MC |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Hook Entertainment |
Website | Official Site |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | I Seung-gi |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Sŭnggi |
Lee Seung Gi (Hangul: 이승기, Hanja: 李昇基) was born on 13 January 1987. He is a South Korean singer, actor and MC. He is well known as a member of the first season of weekend variety show 1 Night 2 Days from November 2007 to February 2012, and the MC of talk show Strong Heart from October 2009 to April 2012.
Career
Scouted by singer Lee Sun Hee, Lee Seung Gi trained for 2 years before debuting on 5 June 2004 at the age of 17. "Because You're My Girl", his debut song from his first album The Dream Of A Moth, was a ballad which created "liking older women" syndrome in South Korea. With this song, he won the 'Best Newcomer award in various music awards ceremonies in 2004 (such as M.net KM Music Festival, SBS Music Awards and MBC Best 10 Singers Music Festival). In 2007, he also won the "Best Male Solo Artist" award[1] in the M.net KM Music Festival with his song "White Lie" from his third album Story Of Separation.
Lee Seung Gi released a digital single Will You Marry Me in 2009. With this single, he received the "Digital Single Bonsang" award[2] in the 24th Golden Disk Awards. In 2010, he recorded a duet version of his 2007 song Smile Boy with South Korean figure skater Kim Yuna, and the song was the official 2010 FIFA World Cup commercial song in South Korea.[3][4] He also received the "Digital Single Bonsang" award[5] for the second consecutive time in the 25th Golden Disk Awards with his song "Love Taught Me To Drink".
In 2005, Lee Seung Gi guest-starred in MBC's sitcom Nonstop 5. He then officially debuted as an actor in KBS's 2006 weekend drama The Infamous Chil Sisters. In 2008, he was offered the main character role in MBC's historical drama The Return of Iljimae, but was forced to turn down the offer due to his tight schedule. He was cast as the main male character of SBS's weekend drama Brilliant Legacy in 2009, starring with Korean actresses Han Hyo Joo and Moon Chae Won. The drama maintained its top spot in viewer ratings for ten consecutive weeks and ended on July 26, 2009 with its 28th episode attaining a high viewer rating of 47.1%.[6] The huge success boosted Lee Seung Gi's popularity as an actor in both South Korea and overseas. With this drama, he received the "Excellence in Acting (Special Production)" award, the "Top 10 Stars" award and the "Best Couple" award with Han Hyo Joo in the 2009 SBS Drama Awards.[7] His great performance in 2010 SBS's Wednesday-Thursday drama My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox similarly earned him his second "Excellence in Acting (Drama Special)" award, "Top 10 Stars" award and "Best Couple" award with his co-star Shin Min Ah in the 2010 SBS Drama Awards.[8] Also, in 2012, he participated in a drama called The King 2 Hearts.
Lee graduated from Dongguk University within 4 years, obtaining his degree in International Trade and Commerce on February 20, 2009 and received a Special Achievement Award[9] from the university. He is currently continuing his studies in the Graduate School of Dongguk University.
In March 2012, Lee announced his departure from Strong Heart, in order to focus on his singing career. He recorded his last episode on 15 March, which was broadcast on 3 April.[10]
On October 2012, Lee's agency announced that he will star in a TV drama tentatively titled The Gu Family's Book (구가의 서), a fusion fantasy / historical slated for an early 2013 broadcast.[11]
On 30 October 2012, the National Election Commission of South Korea announced that they have appointed Lee as the Honorary Online Ambassador for their campaign for a fair and clean presidential election.[12]
Discography
Albums
Album # | Album Information | Tracklisting |
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1 | 나방의 꿈
The Dream Of A Moth
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2 | Crazy For You
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3 | 이별 이야기
Story Of Separation
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3.5 | 아직 못 다한 이야기
Unfinished Story
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4 | Shadow
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4.5 | Shadow (Repackage)
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5 | Tonight
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5.5 | 숲
Forest
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Remake Albums
Album # | Album Information | Tracklisting |
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1 | 남자가 여자를 사랑할 때
When A Man Loves A Woman
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2 | 남자가 여자를 사랑할 때 Vol.2
When A Man Loves A Woman Vol.2
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Singles
- Confession (고해) / Digital Single (Remake song) / Released on July 21, 2004
- Let's Go On A Vacation (여행을 떠나요) / Digital Single (Remake song) / Released on May 19, 2008
- Will You Marry Me (결혼해 줄래) (feat. Bizniz) / Digital Single / Released on June 18, 2009
- Like The Beginning, Just Like Then (처음처럼 그때처럼) (feat. Kang Min Kyung from Davichi) / Digital Single / Released on December 22, 2009
- Smile Boy (Rock ver.) (with Kim Yuna) / Digital Single / Released on June 1, 2010
- Smile Boy 2010 / Digital Single / Released on June 18, 2010
- Losing My Mind (정신이 나갔었나봐) / Digital Single / Released on August 4, 2010
- From Now On I Love You (지금부터 사랑해) / Digital Single / Released on September 16, 2010
- Time for Love (연애시대) (feat. Ra.D, narr. Han Hyo Joo) / Digital Single / Released on October 14, 2011
Compilation albums
- Lee Seung Gi – The Best / Released on April 18, 2012
Live albums
- Love – The 1st Concert / Released on April 6, 2007
- Hope Concert in Seoul 2010 (Japan Version) / Released on October 28, 2011
- Hope Concert in Seoul 2010 (Korean Version) / Released on December 15, 2011
Filmography
Dramas
Year | Network | Title | Character | Co-stars | Remarks |
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2005 | MBC | Nonstop 5 | Lee Seung Gi | Sitcom | |
2006 | KBS | The Infamous Chil Sisters | Hwang Tae Ja | Lee Tae Ran, Choi Jung Won, Shin Ji Soo | |
2009 | SBS | Brilliant Legacy | Sun-Woo Hwan | Han Hyo Joo, Moon Chae Won, Bae Soo Bin | First lead role |
2010 | SBS | My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox | Cha Dae Woong | Shin Min Ah, No Min Woo, Park Soo Jin | Male lead |
2011 | MBC | The Greatest Love | Lee Seung Gi | Cameo | |
2012 | MBC | The King 2 Hearts | Lee Jae Ha | Ha Ji Won, Lee Yoon Ji, Cho Jung Suk | Male lead |
2013 | The Gu Family's Book | Male lead |
Variety Shows
Year | Network | Title | Remarks |
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2004 | SBS | Good Sunday – X-Man | Long Term Guest |
2006 | KBS | Happy Sunday – Heroine 6 | Long Term Guest |
2007–2012 | KBS | Happy Sunday – 1 Night 2 Days | MC with Kang Ho Dong, Lee Su Geun, Eun Ji Won, Kim C, MC Mong, Kim Jong Min, Uhm Tae Woong |
2009–2012 | SBS | Strong Heart | MC with Kang Ho Dong (2009–2011), Solo MC (2011–2012) |
2012 | tvN | The Romantic | Narration |
2012 | SBS | Good Sunday – Running Man | Guest with Park Shin Hye (episodes 120 & 121) |
Music videos
- 2004: Because You're My Girl (내 여자라니까) – starring Kim Sa Rang
- 2004: Delete (삭제)
- 2006: Words That Are Hard To Say (하기 힘든 말) – starring Nam Sang Mi
- 2006: Shape Of Your Lips (입모양)
- 2006: Please (제발), Desire And Hope (원하고 원망하죠), Addio (아디오), Tears (눈물) – starring Park Min Ji
- 2007: White Lie (착한 거짓말), Why... Are You Leaving (왜...가니) – starring Wang Ji Hye
- 2008: I'll Give You All (다 줄꺼야)
- 2008: Let's Go On A Vacation (여행을 떠나요) – featuring clips from 1 Night 2 Days
- 2009: Let's Break Up (우리 헤어지자) – starring Lee Se Na
- 2010: Smile Boy (Rock ver.) – starring Kim Yuna
- 2010: Losing My Mind (정신이 나갔었나봐) – featuring clips from My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox
- 2010: From Now On I Love You (지금부터 사랑해) – featuring clips from My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox
- 2011: Aren't We Friends (친구잖아)
- 2012: Time for Love (恋愛時代) – starring Park Shin Hye
- 2012: Return (되돌리다) – starring Park Gun Tae and Kim Yoo Jung
Awards
Annual awards
Year | Awards | Category | Works |
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2004 | M.net KM Music Festival | Best Newcomer | Song – Because You're My Girl |
Seoul Music Awards | Best Newcomer | ||
SBS Music Awards | Best Newcomer | ||
MBC Best 10 Singers Music Festival | Best Newcomer | ||
MBC Entertainment Awards | Special Singer Award | ||
2006 | M.net KM Music Festival | Excellence Award (Ballad) | Song – Words That Are Hard To Say |
SBS Music Awards | Bonsang Award | ||
Korea Best Dresser Awards | Singer Award | ||
2007 | M.net KM Music Festival | Best Male Solo Artist | Song – White Lie |
2008 | Korea Entertainment Arts Awards | Best Male Singer (Ballad) | |
KBS Entertainment Awards | Popularity Award | Variety Show – 1 Night 2 Days | |
2009 | Korea Advertiser Awards | Model of the Year | |
Golden Disk Awards | Digital Single Bonsang Award | Song – Will You Marry Me | |
SBS Entertainment Awards | Netizens' Popularity Award[13] | Variety - Strong Heart | |
SBS Review of Programs (Jul–Dec 2009) | MC Special Award | ||
M.net 20's Choice Awards | Hot Male Drama Star | Drama - Brilliant Legacy | |
SBS Drama Awards | Excellence in Acting (Special Production) | ||
SBS Drama Awards | Best Couple Award with Han Hyo Joo | ||
SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars Award | ||
2010 | |||
Seoul International Drama Awards | Netizens' Popularity Award (Korea)[14] | ||
46th Baeksang Arts Awards | Male Popularity Award (TV Division) | ||
Korea Advertiser Awards | Model of the Year[15] | ||
Golden Disk Awards | Digital Single Bonsang Award | Song – Love Taught Me To Drink | |
Melon Music Awards | Top 10 Artists Award[16] | Song – Losing My Mind | |
Melon Music Awards | Special OST Award[17] | ||
KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence MC Award (Show/Entertainment Division) | Variety Show – 1 Night 2 Days | |
SBS Entertainment Awards | Netizens' Popularity Award | Variety Show – Strong Heart | |
SBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence MC Award | ||
SBS Drama Awards | Best Couple (with Shin Min Ah) | Drama – My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox | |
SBS Drama Awards | Top 10 Stars Award | ||
SBS Drama Awards | Excellence in Acting (Drama Special) | ||
Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism | Hallyu Merit Award[18] | ||
2011 | |||
Savings' Day | President Citation[19] | ||
KBS Entertainment Awards | Grand Award (with 1 Night 2 Days team)[20] | Variety Show – 1 Night 2 Days | |
SBS Entertainment Awards | Netizens' Popularity Award[21] | Variety Show – Strong Heart[22] | |
SBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence MC Award (Talk Show Division) | ||
2012 | Seoul Music Awards | Popularity Award[23] | Song – Aren't We Friends |
Seoul Music Awards | Bonsang Award | ||
Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards | Singer of the Year Award (#1 in October 2011)[24] | Song – Time for Love |
Music programs
Year | Song | Program |
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2004 | Because You're My Girl |
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2006 | Words That Are Hard To Say |
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Please |
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2007 | White Lie |
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2008 | I'll Give You All |
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2009 | Let's Break Up | |
2011 | Aren't We Friends |
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2012 | Return |
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References
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- ^ "이승기-이승철 '골든디스크' 디지털 음원-디스크 본상 수상" Template:Ko icon Asiae. 10 December 2009
- ^ "Kim Yu-na to debut as a singer" AsiaOne News. 15 May 2010
- ^ "Kim Yu-na, Lee Seung-gi Collaborate on World Cup Commercial Song" Chosun Ilbo. 17 May 2010
- ^ "골든디스크 본상 디지털 음원 본상, 이승기 수상! 활동 많이 못했는데…" Template:Ko icon BNTnews. 9 December 2010
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- ^ '호이커플' 이승기·신민아, 동반 3관왕 '기염' Template:Ko icon MyDaily.co.kr, January 1, 2011.
- ^ "이승기, 총장공로상 수상하며 동국대 졸업" Template:Ko icon MyDaily.co.kr. 20 February 2009
- ^ "Lee Seung-gi to leave 'Strong Heart'" Asiae. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 2012-03-22
- ^ "Lee Seung Gi and miss A's Suzy to act together in drama 'Guga Medical Book'?".
- ^ http://news.nate.com/view/20121030n27760.
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