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Lee Jong-suk
ActorA-MAN Project

Lee Jong-suk

Lee Jong-suk (이종석) moved from Seoul Fashion Week prodigy to elite drama lead faster than most actors reach their first defining role. After debuting on screen in 2010, he broke open with School 2013 and then turned I Can Hear Your Voice into the kind of breakout that permanently changes casting gravity around an actor.

He kept that momentum by choosing projects with a clearer point of view than standard romantic-lead material. Pinocchio, W, and While You Were Sleeping with Suzy all let him play inside heightened concepts without losing emotional precision. Post-service, Big Mouth confirmed he could still anchor darker, higher-pressure material, and 2026 fantasy drama The Remarried Empress with Shin Min-ah keeps him squarely in the prestige conversation. Under A-MAN Project, Lee Jong-suk remains one of the cleanest examples of an actor who understands both stardom and script selection.

3 articles8 creditsDebut: January 1, 2010South Korean

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Filmography

2026
The Remarried EmpressK-Drama
Prince HeinreyShin Min-ahDisney+
2022
Big MouthK-Drama
Park Chang-ho
2019
Romance Is a Bonus BookK-Drama
Cha Eun-ho
2017
While You Were SleepingK-Drama
Jung Jae-chanSuzy
2016
WK-Drama
Kang Chul
2014
PinocchioK-Drama
Choi Dal-po
2013
I Can Hear Your VoiceK-Drama
Park Soo-ha
2012
School 2013K-Drama
Go Nam-soon

Fans Also Ask

Who is Lee Jong-suk?
Lee Jong-suk is a South Korean actor and former runway model born on September 14, 1989. He became widely known through <em>School 2013</em> and <em>I Can Hear Your Voice</em>, then solidified his top-tier status with headline dramas such as <em>Pinocchio</em>, <em>W</em>, and <em>Big Mouth</em>.
What is Lee Jong-suk's most famous drama?
Different fans will pick different titles, but <em>W</em> is still one of Lee Jong-suk's signature dramas because of its high-concept webtoon premise and his performance as Kang Chul. <em>I Can Hear Your Voice</em>, <em>Pinocchio</em>, and <em>While You Were Sleeping</em> are also central to his reputation.
Has Lee Jong-suk completed military service?
Yes. Lee Jong-suk began his mandatory service in 2019 and completed it in early 2021. His return period quickly led into new projects, and his post-service run has included <em>Big Mouth</em> plus a fresh cycle of film and drama casting announcements.
What is Lee Jong-suk's next drama?
Lee Jong-suk is attached to <em>The Remarried Empress</em>, where he plays Prince Heinrey opposite <a href="/artists/shin-min-ah">Shin Min-ah</a>. The adaptation carries major attention because the source material already has a huge audience, and it positions him back inside a large-scale fantasy romance world.
What agency represents Lee Jong-suk?
Lee Jong-suk is represented by A-MAN Project, the management company associated with his post-2019 career phase. Agency statements and entertainment coverage continue to cite A-MAN Project when confirming fan meeting notices, casting news, and public responses tied to his schedule.

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