Lee Jang-kun
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 이장군 |
| Nickname | Babumoshai of Bengal/General |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Citizenship | South Korean |
| Born | 6 November 1992 Busan, South Korea |
| Education | Dong-eui University Dong-a University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation | Kabaddi Player |
| Years active | 2011–2019 |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Spouse |
Lee Aeng-ja (m. 2022) |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Position | Raider |
| Kabaddi | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Club | Bengal Warriors (2014-2019) Patna Pirates (2019) |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
Lee Jang-kun (Korean: 이장군) is a former South Korean professional Kabaddi player and television personality.[1] He is the first overseas player in the Pro Kabaddi League to score 400 raid points.[2] He became the most valuable international player in the fifth season after he was retained by Bengal Warriors[3] and has played for the same franchise until the sixth season. He joined Patna Pirates in the seventh season.[4] He is the most successful foreign raider in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League.
Career
[edit]Lee started his kabaddi career at the age of 18 when he was preparing for physical education studies at college. In two years, he was selected for the South Korean national kabaddi team as a junior at Dong-eui University.[5]
After winning bronze as a member of the national team at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lee captured his first top-level international medal at the 2014 Asian Games where South Korea clinched bronze in the men's kabaddi tournament. After the Asian Games, Lee moved to India to join the Pro Kabaddi League. He became a valuable player for his team afterwards.[6] Lee has not returned to the league after skipping the eighth season for personal reasons.[7]
Till now in Pro Kabaddi League, Lee has played 7 seasons. In which, has scored 471 raid points and 25 tackle points including 9 super 10.
Lee was the most valuable foreign player in 2017 Pro Kabaddi League after he was retained by Bengal Warriors for 80.3 Lakhs. In season 7, he was bought by Patna Pirates for 40 Lakhs. In season 11, he will be making his comeback from Patna Pirates after being bought for 17.50 Lakhs.
Career statistics
[edit]| League | Club Team | Season | Year | Total Apps | Raid Points | Tackle Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Kabaddi League | Bengal Warriors | I | 2014 | 11 | 55 | 2 | 57 |
| II | 2015 | 14 | 48 | 2 | 50 | ||
| III | 2016 (January) | 15 | 79 | 11 | 90 | ||
| IV | 2016 (June) | 11 | 61 | 4 | 65 | ||
| V | 2017 | 21 | 89 | 0 | 89 | ||
| VI | 2018 | 18 | 79 | 3 | 82 | ||
| Patna Pirates | VII | 2019 | 16 | 60 | 3 | 63 | |
| XI | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Total | 107 | 472 | 25 | 497 | |||
Filmography
[edit]Television Shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Three Park: The Second Heart | MBC | Guest | Episode 10 |
| 2021–2024 | Let's Play Soccer 2 | JTBC | Cast Member | |
| 2022 | King of Mask Singer | MBC | Contestant as "Ice Prince" | Episode 339 |
| 2022 | Super DNA - Blood Can't Cheat | Channel A | Guest/Special Appearance | Episode 10 |
| 2022–present | King of Wrestling | ENA | Cast Member/ Wrestler |
References
[edit]- ^ "Jang Kun Lee: A Pro Kabaddi superstar all the way from South Korea". Sportskeeda. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Jang Kun Lee becomes the first foreign player to achieve this notable feat".
- ^ "Pro kabaddi League : Jang kun Lee becomes the most valuable international player at Rs 80 Lakhs". 23 May 2017.
- ^ Shreeja, Shreya (17 July 2019). "PKL 2019: 3 players to look out for from Patna Pirates". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Han, Jae-hui (5 July 2017). 카바디의 장군’ 인도서 억대 연봉 잡았다. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Kwon, Sang-kuk (10 January 2018). 한국 카바디 캡틴 부산의 이장군, 종주국 인도서 '슈퍼스타' 발돋움. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Jang Kun Lee to skip Pro Kabaddi Season 8". SportsAdda. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
External links
[edit]- Lee Jang-kun at bengalwarriors.com
- Living people
- South Korean male kabaddi players
- Pro Kabaddi League players
- 1992 births
- People from Busan
- Asian Games medalists in kabaddi
- Kabaddi players at the 2014 Asian Games
- Kabaddi players at the 2018 Asian Games
- Asian Games silver medalists for South Korea
- Asian Games bronze medalists for South Korea
- Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games
- Dong-a University alumni
- South Korean expatriate sportspeople in India