Profile of Lee Joon Gi, Replacement for Song Jong Ki in the Korean Drama ARTHDAL CHRONICLES 2: THE SWORD OF ARAMUN

Kapanlagi.com - Lee Joon Gi is one of the top actors in South Korea who cannot be ignored. Recently, actor Lee Joon Gi was chosen to replace Song Jong Ki in the Korean drama ARTHDAL CHRONICLES 2: THE SWORD OF ARAMUN. In the drama that aired on September 9, 2023, Lee Joon Gi played two characters, Eunseom and Sa Ya.

In addition to being an actor, Lee Joon Gi is also active as a singer, model, and dancer. Lee Joon Gi's career has been on the rise since 2005, and he became known to the public for starring in the film THE KING AND THE CLOWN. His name started to soar after starring in the romantic comedy Korean drama MY GIRL. Since then, Lee Joon Gi has also explored various genres of drama such as historical, action, and thrillers.

After portraying the character Wang So in the historical Korean drama MOON LOVERS SCARLET HEART RYEO, his popularity skyrocketed once again. Want to know more about this Korean actor? Let's get to know Lee Joon Gi, so you can find out interesting information and facts about him.

1. Lee Joon Gi's Biodata

Lee Joon Gi, the actor of the Korean drama 'ARTHDAL CHRONICLES 2: THE SWORD OF ARAMUN' (photo credit: instagram.com/actor_jg)

Lee Joon Gi, born on April 17, 1982 in Busan, South Korea. He is a South Korean actor. Raised by his parents, he has one younger sister. Joon Gi started his career as a model and got small roles in several Korean dramas. Eventually, in 2005, he landed the role of Gong-Gil in the film THE KING AND THE CLOWN.

In May 2010, Joon Gi enlisted in the mandatory military service in South Korea. While serving, he performed in various shows, including Good Culture, Forcemap, and other live performances. He also became a DJ on the radio show Friends FM titled Jumam, which aired at 7 PM. He continued to be involved in acting and other entertainment fields.

After being discharged from the Korean military on February 16, 2012, he held several fan meetings in Korea, Japan, and China from February to March to announce his comeback. After his military service, he participated in various photoshoots for Japanese and Korean magazines, as well as a special magazine called "Episode J", which exclusively featured photos and information about Lee Joon Gi.

2. Lee Joon Gi's Career Journey

Lee Joon Gi, the actor of the Korean drama 'ARTHDAL CHRONICLES 2: THE SWORD OF ARAMUN' (photo credit: instagram.com/actor_jg)

After making his debut in the film 'THE KING AND THE CLOWN' in 2005, Joon Gi had more opportunities to star in Korean dramas, including a supporting role as a playboy named Seo Jung-Woo in 'MY GIRL'. With his acting talent, Joon Gi captured the attention of his fans, leading him to the pinnacle of the entertainment industry in 2007. In 2008, he played the role of Ryung in 'ILJIMAE'. This is a Korean drama that tells a story similar to ROBIN HOOD.

Lee Joon Gi was not satisfied with just acting, but also ventured into the world of music. In 2009, he released his second album, 'J Style'. This album includes 5 new songs and 4 from his first fan meeting known as Episode I. Lee Joon Gi also pursued a career as a DJ for the radio show Friends FM titled 'Jumam', which airs every evening at 7 o'clock.

This actor continues to be involved in acting and other entertainment endeavors. He was immediately cast to play the character of Judge Eun Oh in the Korean drama titled ARANG AND THE MAGISTRATE. This drama became his first project after completing his mandatory military service and was aired in July 2012.

Lee Joon Gi admitted feeling nervous and under a lot of pressure in his latest drama, ARTHDAL CHRONICLES 2: THE SWORD OF ARAMUN. Despite feeling nervous and pressured, he still felt happy because the writer chose him to play the role. The experienced actor's performance in this drama received a lot of praise from the viewers.

Prior to playing the characters Sa Ya and Eun Seom in the second season of ARTHDAL CHRONICLES THE SWORD OF ARAMUN, which aired in September, Lee Joon Gi has starred in several Korean dramas. Here are some of the dramas that Lee Joon Gi has starred in: AGAIN IN MY LIFE 9 (2022), FLOWER OF EVIL (2018), HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019), LAWLESS LAWYER (2018), and many others.

3. Interesting Facts About Lee Joon Gi

Lee Joon Gi, the actor of the Korean drama 'ARTHDAL CHRONICLES 2: THE SWORD OF ARAMUN' (photo credit: instagram.com/actor_jg)

• Has debuted in Hollywood.
  • Lee Joon Gi was noticed by Hollywood production houses. Eventually, he made his debut in Hollywood by starring in the film RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER in 2016.
• Failed auditions
  • Although he is now a talented Korean actor, Lee Joon Gi has experienced many failed auditions.
• Skilled in martial arts.
  • In addition to being a great actor, he is also skilled in martial arts. He holds black belts in taekwondo and taekkyeon, as well as hapkido, a Korean mixed martial art.
• Hardworking part-time jobs.
  • In order to pursue his dreams, he took on several part-time jobs to support himself in Seoul. He did this while waiting and improving his acting skills.
• The king of historical dramas.
  • After starring in 'THE KING AND THE CLOWN', Lee Joon Gi appeared in numerous historical dramas. This earned him the nickname 'King of Saeguk'.

(kpl/tia)