Lee Seung Gi
Biography
Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. Known as the "Ballad Prince", Lee has had numerous hit songs such as "Because You're My Woman", "Will You Marry Me", and "Return".
He has garnered further recognition as an actor and rose to international popularity around Asia with leading roles in popular dramas such as Shining Inheritance (2009), My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (2010), The King 2 Hearts (2012), Guga-ui Seo (2013), You're All Surrounded (2014), and A Korean Odyssey (2017).
He was a member of the first season of the weekend variety show 2 Days 1 Night (2007) from November 2007 to February 2012, and the host of the talk show Strong Heart from October 2009 to April 2012. Lee's success as a singer, actor, and host earned him the title "Triple Threat" entertainer.
He was first included in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2010 placing seventh, subsequently ranking fourth in 2011 and sixth in 2012 and 2015. The success of his television dramas throughout Asia established him as a top Hallyu star.
