Lee Jun Ki...a versatile action star in Korea

He is tall, slim, eyes like a Japanese and a bright smiley face. He's none other than Lee Jun Ki- the actor who became a Hallyu star after the drama 'MY GIRL' and the movie The King & the Clown. For those who do not know him, he is a very versatile actor and down to earth. He started his career with small roles and landed as second male lead in My Girl drama playing opposite actor Lee Dong Wook & actress Lee Da Hae. The famed director Lee Jun Ik picked him to play Gong Gil in 'King & the Clown' as a more feminine jester alongside with Gam Woo Sung. He did so well in the role earning recognition from fellow actors and directors.

Jun Ki tried hard to shake off his pretty boy image and took more action roles in MBC's Time of Dog and Wolf with Nam Sang Mi and SBS's Iljimae. Iljimae shot Jun Ki in further stardom where he plays a Joseon style Robin Hood- rob the rich and distribute to the poor. He won many awards for the drama. With his fame, he had to forego all when he entered the mandatory military. Even in army, he gained many fame from fellow girl groups and actors. He hosted some army programs with actor Kim Ji Suk and comedian Boom.

After military, Lee Jun Ki was sought out to play the role as a Sato in Arang & the Magistrate with Shin Min Ah. Somehow Sageuk dramas are most suitable for Jun Ki. He fits the character well with his looks and suave fighting skills. He has proven all right and won a Best Couple Award with Shin Min Ah. Moving on, he took the drama Two Weeks with Park Ha Sun and Ryu Shi Young- another nerve wrecking drama as a fugitive running around to prove his innocence for a framed murder.

In 2014, Jun Ki was scouted to play Park Yoon Kang/Hanjo in another Sageuk/fusion drama called Joseon Gunman. It was his 2nd time collaborating with actress Nam Sang Mi after they acted together in Time of Dog & Wolf. Joseon Gunman was a good start for Jun Ki as he is playing double characters.

So far Jun Ki has been faring well in mostly his dramas... now what's left for him is to venture more into variety programs. I'd love to see him in more variety programs which he has only done once - Family Outing with Yoo Jae Suk, Yoon Jong Shin and Lee Hyori. Perhaps we should get him into Running Man or Infinity Challenge. Pretty please.............. Lee Jun Ki, fighting !!!