Lee Soo Hyuk from a supermodel with perfect angles, shines in supernatural films

Born in 1988, Lee Sook Hyuk debuted as a model in the Lone Costume fashion show. Thanks to his perfect angular facial features and ideal body, he quickly became an icon in the Korean fashion industry.

Journey to become a model & famous on the catwalk

Lee Soo‑hyuk, whose real name is Lee Hyuk‑soo, was born on May 31, 1988 in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Actor Lee Soo‑hyuk showed his passion for fashion while still in high school. Despite his humble beginnings, he soon stepped onto the professional catwalk. Soon after, he walked for domestic brands such as General Idea, Song Zio, and appeared on the covers of major magazines such as GQ, Bazaar, and Elle.

The big break came in 2013 when Lee Soo‑hyuk crossed the borders of Korea, participating in fashion weeks at Paris Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, showing for international brands such as Balenciaga, JW

His charismatic style and striking looks led Style Minutes magazine to choose him as one of the "13 Top Breakout New Male Faces of F/W 2013", and he was the only Asian on the list.

In the same year, actor Lee Soo‑hyuk was also invited to be a guest judge on Korea's Next Top Model (Season 4), and notably, appeared on the final night of America's Next Top Model at the invitation of Tyra Banks.

Officially entering the entertainment industry - Cinema and television

Lee Soo‑hyuk began his acting career after appearing in music videos for girl groups such as Gavy NJ (2009) and 2NE1 (2010). He then began using the stage name Lee Soo‑hyuk.

His first film was "My Boss, My Teacher" (2006), playing a student. In the television industry, in 2011 he appeared in many important projects including White Christmas (KBS2), What's Up? (MBN), Vampire Idol (MBN, 2011–2012), and Tree with Deep Roots (SBS). This was followed by the role of Kim Soo‑Hyun in Shark (KBS2, 2013).

It was not until 2015 that Lee Soo Hyuk's name really broke through through Scholar Who Walks the Night, a fantasy historical drama about vampires. His character Gwi possesses absolute power and mysterious beauty, one of the iconic villains at that time. His ghostly appearance and deep voice made Lee Soo Hyuk remembered as a typical handsome vampire on the Korean screen.

Previously, in High school king of savvy (2014), the male star also scored points with the image of a mature, intelligent but somewhat lonely man.

He successfully portrayed the opposite image of the witty male lead Seo In Guk, creating situations that were both humorous and romantic but also profound.

Constantly changing with supernatural movies

In Born Again (2020), Lee Soo Hyuk takes on two roles from two different lives for the first time. The actor shows his ability to transform between the character of a modern prosecutor and a mysterious man from the past.

Although the film did not achieve great success, it is still a testament to Lee Soo Hyuk's efforts to experiment and renew himself.

In 2021, the handsome Lee had a turning point on the big screen with Pipeline. Belonging to the action thriller genre, the film tells the story of a group of people plotting to drill an oil pipeline to steal fuel.

In the role of Gun Woo - a chaebol tycoon with a hand in the underworld, Lee Soo Hyuk shows a dangerous and sharp look that is true to the movies, different from his previous image on television.

After that, Lee Soo Hyuk continued to appear in Doom at your service (2021) as a quiet editor who always silently cares for others. Although only a supporting character, Lee Soo Hyuk's character is loved by the audience for his gentleness. Many people even hope that he will have his own spin-off.

By 2022, Lee Soo Hyuk became the male lead of Tomorrow - a story about "death gods" who save people with foolish intentions. He plays Park Joong Gil, a cold, principled death god with a tragic past. With the advantage of appearance and realistic acting, the actor has successfully left an indelible mark on the audience.

This is one of the most prominent roles in Lee Soo Hyuk's career, affirming his position in the humanistic fantasy film genre.

Late last year, the 37-year-old actor also had an impressive villain role in Queen Woo. His transformation is a formidable counterweight to the female lead Woo Hee (Jeon Jong Seo), who must find a way to protect the throne in seven chaotic days after her husband's death.

Special points in personal life

He is the eldest of the three children, with a younger sister; he was born eight months premature and spent his first year in hospital due to poor health. He grew taller during high school and quickly became known for his striking looks. He also learned to play the piano, surfed, and was in a relationship with actress Kim Min-Hee from 2008 to 2010.

Complying with his military service, Lee enlisted on August 10, 2017, then completed his two-year service as a community service soldier and was fully discharged in mid-July 2019.

The face of many famous brands

Along with his acting career, Lee is active in major commercial campaigns. In 2020, he became the face of Nivea Men; in 2021, he became the exclusive face of men's fashion brand Fahrenheit. He regularly appears in leading fashion magazines: GQ, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, W, Esquire, and has done photo shoots for Dior Homme, Balenciaga, Adidas, and Bulgari.

Lee Soo-hyuk also expanded into the role of MC: in September 2024, YG announced that he would host JTBC's survival audition program PROJECT 7, which will air from October 2024, marking an effort to expand his versatile image.

Outstanding career achievements

He has received many notable awards: "Best New Model" (2007), "Best Dressed Model" at Swan Awards (2008), "Best Dressed Actor" Swan Awards (2014), "Best New Actor – Mini-series" MBC Drama Awards (2015), and "Best Style Icon (Male)" at Elle Style Awards 2024.

Lee Soo-hyuk is a testament to his versatility and relentless efforts. From a domestic model, he expanded internationally, then from a model to an actor, taking on many diverse roles - representative model, MC, acting in television and movies - with his own professional depth and style. His leading role in S Line and his role as MC in PROJECT 7 are the clearest evidence of his ever-expanding and ever-changing influence. Lee Soo-hyuk's career continues to develop, promising many impressive milestones ahead.

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