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November 16, 2015

Lee Kwang Soo Shows Off His Model Looks

CJ E&M enewsWorld Choi Shin Ae

Actor Lee Kwang Soo has put the jokes aside for a moment amd switched to model mode.

King Kong Entertainment released a series of behind-the-scenes photos from Lee Kwang Soo′s photo shoot with Cosmopolitan on November 16.

In the photos, Lee Kwang Soo is seen wearing a white dress shirt with gray slacks for a neat look, while the rolled up sleeves and loose tie balance out the look for a more effortless feel. 

Lee Kwang Soo, whose sophisticated everyday style often garners attention, pulled off all of the looks for the photo shoot flawlessly. 

Lee Kwang Soo, who earned praised for his performance in film Collective Invention, is set to return to the small screen through SBS′ Puck!. From his portrayal of a mutant fish in Collective Invention to a moneylender in Puck!, Lee Kwang Soo has been attracting attention through his transformations. 

Meanwhile, Lee Kwang Soo is currently filming SBS′ Puck!, which is scheduled to air sometime this year. 

Photo credit: King Kong Entertainment

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November 16, 2015

Lee Kwang Soo Is All Business Behind the Scenes for Cosmopolitan

Source: Soompi by kiddy_nights 

Lee Kwang Soo‘s management agency King Kong Entertainment released some behind-the-scenes cuts of his recent pictorial with Cosmopolitan.

The pictures show our favorite giraffe looking the part of an actor instead of looking like an entertainer, dressed neatly and stylishly in a white shirt with grey-toned pants. The black tie and the rolled up sleeves are enough to make anyone swoon! Although we knew that he was as tall as a giraffe, who knew that he had the physique of a model, complete with a small face and perfect body proportions?

Meanwhile, Lee Kwang Soo’s new movie “Collective Invention” has been well-received both domestically and internationally, and he is currently filming the short film “Puck!”

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December 18, 2015

Lee Kwang Soo to hit the small screen on the first day of new year

Source: Cinema.net via Hancinema.net

SBS' short drama, "Puck!" starring Lee Gwang-soo as the lead will be aired on the first day of 2016.

An insider in the broadcasting circle told TV Report on December 18th, "Two episodes of "Puck!" will be broadcast in a row at 8:30 AM on January 1st".

Jo Joon-man, a loveless and hopeless man in the drama "Puck!" joins an ice hockey varsity team and his life starts changing gradually since then.

Lee Gwang-soo plays the main role, Jo Joon-man, who is a cold-hearted, rough and merciless private loaner, but is hiding sorrow deep inside him. Son Soo-hyeon has been cast as the female lead to partner with Lee Gwang-soo in the romance storyline.

Jo Yoon-woo plays Jeong Pal-gbong, an ace player in the varsity ice hockey team and Kwak Dong-yeon plays Hwang Geyong-pil, a warm-hearted ice hockey player, who will never give up on his dream.

"Puck!" received Top Excellence Award from Sports Scenario Awards hosted by Korean Olympic Committee last April.

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December 28, 2015

Lee Kwang Soo Turns to an Ice Hockey Player?!

Source: STARN News

[by Woorim Ahn] Lee Kwang Soo transformed to an ice hockey player. 

On December 28, his agency King Kong Entertainment disclosed behind-the-scene cuts of Lee Kwang Soo filming SBS drama ‘Puck’. 

In the photos, Lee Kwang Soo changed to an ice hockey player. He had on a red uniform marked as Hankook University with a helmet. Moreover, he showed off his cold eyes on the rink. In the other cuts, he revealed his soft charisma without a helmet. 

According to a manger of the agency, he underwent training sessions to digest his role, an ice hockey player. Prior to filming the first episode, he visited ice rinks at late nights to practice for the sports. 

In the drama, he will be playing the role of Cho Jun Man who is a cold-blooded moneylender having a grief in his heart. The drama will depict various episodes as he changes to an ice hockey player and the mass public is anticipating for his acting. 

Meanwhile, ‘Puck’ will air on January 1, 2016 at 8:30am KST. (photo by King Kong Entertainment)

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December 29, 2015

Steal cuts of Lee Kwang Soo from channel SBS' new TV series, 'Puck,' unleashed

Source: STARN News

On December 29th, King Kong Entertainment released steal cuts of Lee Gwang Soo from channel SBS' new TV series, 'Puck (working title).'

In one of the steal cuts, Lee Gwang Soo is staring at one direction with a scar on his face, wearing a black jumper. Lee Gwang Soo is showing a placid and charismatic look in the photo, and a great number of fans and netizens are showing huge anticipation for Lee's comeback.

Another photo shows Lee Gwang Soo participating in a ice hockey match, wearing red uniforms, and he is showing a completely different side of him with a new hairstyle.

Lee Gwang Soo is playing in 'Puck' as a lead role named Jo Jun Man, a guy without love and hope who starts to change after joining a college hockey team.

'Puck' is going to be Lee's first TV drama since 'It's Ok, That Love,' and he is going to captivate many fans and viewers with another fabulous transformation.

Meanwhile, 'Puck' is going to premiere on January 1st, 2016.

/Reporting by Kim Dong-Joo en@starnnews.com

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December 30, 2015

Lee Kwang Soo Graces Cover of Esquire Hong Kong

CJ E&M enewsWorld Jeon Su Mi

Actor Lee Kwang Soo has landed the cover of Esquire Hong Kong′s anniversary issue. 

The January issue of Esquire HK, featuring Lee Kwang Soo on the cover and his spread with Hugo Boss, has been revealed. 

Lee Kwang Soo is seen giving off a modern and sophisticated feel, wearing a tailored jacket and slim fit black pants, on the cover. He shows off his model looks while melting hearts with his signature bright smile. 

In another cut, Lee Kwang Soo is seen wearing a navy suit with sneakers, displaying his style sense. His natural poses and expressions, in particular, as well as his intense gaze captures our attention. 

Lee Kwang Soo was recently invited to the Toronto International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival for his performance in Collective Invention. He has also ascended to hallyu star status through the drama It′s Okay, That′s Love, movie Confession and variety show Running Man. 

Meanwhile, Lee Kwang Soo′s New Year special drama Puck! is set to air on January 1 at 8:30 p.m. KST. 

Photo credit: King Kong Entertainment

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December 30, 2015

Lee Kwang-soo looks dapper

Popular actor Lee Kwang-soo made the cover of men’s fashion magazine Esquire’s Hong Kong edition for January. 

Lee Kwang-soo (Esquire Hong Kong)

In the photo spread, Lee dressed in tailored suits from German luxury brand Hugo Boss, looks stylish and smart. 

In another photo, he matched a navy suit with tennis shoes, donning a comfortable yet dapper look. 

Lee Kwang-soo (Esquire Hong Kong)

Lee, dubbed as the “Prince of Asia” for his popularity across the region, recently starred in the film “Collective Invention” which won accolades at various international film festivals. 

By Ahn Sung-mi (sahn@heraldcorp.com)

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December 30, 2015

Lee Kwang Soo's Face Is on Hong Kong's Magazine Cover

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn] Actor Lee Kwang Soo became the cover guy. 

According to his agency King Kong Entertainment on December 30, he got to decorate the cover of New Year’s special edition of Hong Kong’s Esquire magazine.

In the photos, he made a modern and classy mood. He perfectly digested tailored jacket and black pants in a dandy way. He revealed a model-like figure with his tall height and perfect body proportion and made the fans’ hearts fluttered with his signature bright smiles. 

Moreover, in the different concept, he matched a navy-colored suit and sneakers together to show his sense as a fashionista. Particularly, his natural pose, face and strong charisma caught the mass public’s attention.

Meanwhile, Lee Kwang Soo’s drama ‘Puck’ will air on January 1, 2016. (photo by Esquire)

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January 9, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo honored in China

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Korean actor Lee Kwang-soo won the Popular Asian Artist award Thursday night at Weibo Night, organized by the Chinese online media company Sina. 

Weibo Night, an annual event held in Beijing, honors the best of the entertainment industry of the previous year and invites the most popular entertainers. It is known as the largest entertainment festival in China. 

Lee enjoys tremendous popularity in China and Southeast Asia thanks to his regular appearance on the popular reality TV show “Running Man.” 

He is often dubbed “Asian prince.” 

The actor has about 7 million followers on Weibo, which is a Chinese social networking service. 

Lee is scheduled to appear in an upcoming drama series tentatively titled “Dear My Friends” in the first half of this year. 

K-pop boy group Beast also received the award for Popular Asian Group. During the event, the six-member boy group performed some of their hit songs such as “Good Luck” and “Yey.” 

Beast broke into the Korean music scene in 2009 but it has been focusing more on performing in China recently. 

The boy group has been organizing concerts in China since late last year and is slated to perform in Hangzhou in March.

Meanwhile, Chinese and Hong Kong celebrities such as Fan Bingbing, Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming were also present at Weibo Night. 

By Sung So-young 

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January 9, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo garners 'Most Popular Asia Artist of the Year' award at '2015 Weibo Night Awards'
  
Source: STARN News

Lee Gwang Soo garnered 'Most Popular Asia Artist of the Year' award at '2015 Weibo Night Awards (微博之夜).'

On January 7th, Korean actor Lee Gwang Soo attended '2015 Weibo Night Awards (微博之夜),' which was held at Guomao Hotel in Beijing, China, and garnered 'Most Popular Asia Artist of the Year' award.

After receiving the award, Lee Gwang Soo said hello in Chinese, and said in Korean, "It was a great pleasure to receive an official invitation to this award, and I feel so overwhelmed to receive such a prestigious award. I promise to keep doing my best in the new year as well."

Lee Gwang Soo started growing largely popular in other Asian countries through variety program 'Running Man,' and he also made major hits at overseas with films 'Collective Invention,' 'Good Friends,' and drama 'It's Ok, That's Love.'

'Weibo Night Awards' is one of the largest annual SNS awards of China, and Korean actresses Kim Tae Hee and Suzy had attended the awards last year.

This year, a great number of top Chinese celebrities, such as Cecilia Cheung (張栢芝), Fan Bingbing (范冰冰), Stephen Chow (周星馳), and chairman Ma Yun of Alibaba attended the awards, and Korean celebrities like Song Ji Hyo, Gary, BEAST, Park Jin Young, and 2PM's Nichkhun attended the awards as well.

Meanwhile, Lee Gwang Soo played in channel SBS' new short drama, 'Punch (working title),' as a lead role recently, and he was confirmed for channel tvN's new TV series, 'Dear My Friend (working title),' recently.

/Reporting by Kim Dong-Joo en@starnnews.com

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January 11, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo Poses with a Cute V-sign

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn, photo by Kim Chi Yoon] SBS ‘Running Man’ members: Yoo Jae Suk, Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jong Guk, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Lee Kwang Soo, Gary and iKON headed off to Shanghai to attend ‘2016 Asian Smile Cup in China’ on January 9.

The event was hosted by Operation Smile and FC SMILE and supervised by U.C.I. It was a charity soccer match that was aired live through SBS Sports and China’s Dragon TV.

Meanwhile, ‘2016 Asian Smile Cup in China’ was held at Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai, China on January 10 at 2pm (local time) and iKON made a special stage of the event. (photo by bntnews DB)

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January 12, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo 'Prince of Asia' goes out into the world as Toyota model

Source: STARNEWS via Hancinema.net

Actor Lee Gwang-soo has been chosen as the Toyota model in America.

Toyota released a footage of Lee Gwang-soo in the latest Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model commercial.

Lee Gwang-soo is driving a blue RAV4 on rough roads.

Then he runs in a race that's held in nature and reflects his youth and energetic appeal.

Toyota is about to reveal series of the commercial with Lee Gwang-soo in them.

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January 12, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo Appears in US Toyota Commercial

Source: Soompi by leejojoba

Actor Lee Kwang Soo appears in the U.S. Toyota commercial.

On January 11, Toyota released a brand new RAV4 Hybrid commercial featuring Lee Kwang Soo on their official YouTube channel.

In the commercial, Lee Kwang Soo is seen driving a blue RAV4 through a rough terrain. Then he is racing in an obstacle course. The lively visual fits the young and active image of Lee Kwang Soo perfectly.

The U.S. Toyota corporation representative commented, “We contracted Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo as our model for the US market.”

The US Toyota corporation will release more commercials in the series via SNS featuring Lee Kwang Soo.

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January 13, 2016

Lee Kwang-soo to endorse Toyota in U.S.

(Toyota)

Toyota Motor picked actor-entertainer Lee Kwang-soo as its new model to target consumers in the U.S. market. 

The motor company unveiled the commercial series featuring the actor who endorses a new model RAV4 Hybrid on its official YouTube channel on Monday. 

“Toyota is expected to accelerate its global expansion with the Asian star as a new model,” Lee’s agency King Kong Entertainment said Wednesday. 

The 30-year-old has built a strong fan base in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, mainly thanks to hit variety show “Running Man.”

Earlier in 2011, Toyota hired actor Lee Min-ho to promote its model Camry for a year and renewed the contract for another one year. 

(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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January 13, 2016

Hallyu star drives Toyota ad campaign in U.S.

Source: The Korea Times

Hallyu actor Lee Kwang-soo promotes the new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in recently released ads in the United States.

The Japanese carmaker has uploaded two ads featuring the actor/entertainer - a 15-second version and 30-second version - to its official YouTube channel. They are in five languages: English, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese.

In the film, Lee, 30, drives an obstacle course and overcomes challenges.

Toyota will release a series of commercials on its social media channels, King Kong Entertainment said.

Lee began his career as a fashion model in 2007 and made his acting debut in soap opera "High Kick Through the Roof" in 2008.

He enjoys wide popularity as a cast member of SBS variety show "Running Man."

ejb@ktimes.com

Published on January 11, 2016 by Toyota USA 

“Rise Up” with Kwang-soo Lee | 2016 RAV4 Hybrid | Toyota

 

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January 13, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo Becomes the Model of Toyota America

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn] Actor Lee Kwang Soo became the model of Toyota in America. 

On January 11 (local time), Japanese motor brand Toyota disclosed a commercial video of its new RAV4 Hybrid that Lee Kwang Soo appears through its official YouTube channel in the United States. 

In the clip, he went on a blue car to drive on the rough ground. Moreover, he participated in a race held in mud and kept running. He blended well into the video with his young and active image. 

Thus, Toyota America announced that it signed a contract with Korean actor Lee Kwang Soo as its model. Moreover, the brand will accelerate its global marketing for its targets with him. 

Meanwhile, Toyota America will release Lee Kwang Soo’s commercial series in consecutive orders through its official SNS. (photo by ‘Rise Up’ with Kwang-soo Lee captured image)

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January 14, 2016

Lee Kwang-soo new face of Toyota

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

Toyota on Wednesday unveiled a TV commercial for its newest hybrid model featuring Korean actor Lee Kwang-soo. 

According to King Kong Entertainment, which represents the 31-year-old actor, Lee was chosen as the second Korean actor to promote the carmaker in the United States. 

Actor Lee Min-ho was the first Korean public ambassador for Toyota for the U.S. market between 2011 and 2013. 

“Toyota has cast Lee Kwang-soo in order to target the Asian market inside the States,” the agency said in a press release. 

Industry insiders say Lee’s immense popularity in Asian countries makes him one of the most sought-after models by advertisers. 

The actor recently won the Popular Asian Artist award at Weibo Night, organized by the Chinese online media company Sina. 

Weibo Night, an annual event held in Beijing, honors the best of the entertainment industry of the previous year. 

Lee enjoys tremendous popularity in China and Southeast Asia thanks to his regular appearance on the popular reality TV show “Running Man.” 

On the Sunday prime-time TV show, Lee is much loved for his clumsy character because he often makes mistakes with given tasks when competing with other guests. 

Due to his popularity on the show, many viewers think of him as a comedian, but he was initially a fashion model and later made a transition into acting in 2008. 

Apart from appearing on “Running Man,” Lee has been doing dramas and films. He is working on the upcoming drama series “Dear My Friends,” and he recently starred in the award-winning film “Collective Invention” (2015).

By Sung So-young

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January 15, 2016

Behind cuts from Lee Kwang Soo's recent photo shoot unleashed

Source: STARN News

Behind cuts from actor Lee Gwang Soo's recent photo shoot have been unleashed.

On January 13th, behind cuts from actor Lee Gwang Soo's recent photo shoot were released.

It is said that the photos were taken during a photo shoot that Lee Gwang Soo had for 'Hugo Boss' commercials that were included in the latest edition of magazine 'Esquire Hong Kong.'

In the photos, Lee Gwang Soo is showing a stylish look in slim-fit outfits, and his charismatic look is becoming a hot issue among many fans and netizens.

The photos also show Lee Gwang Soo showing a bright smile in the same outfits, and many people are showing hot reactions for his cute charms.

Meanwhile, Lee Gwang Soo has not decided his next project yet.

/Reporting by Kim Dong-Joo en@starnnews.com

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January 26, 2016

Top 5 emerging millionaire celebrities

The list of the soon-to-be richest Korean stars has been unveiled, and it’s quite different from what many may have expected.

On Jan. 25, tvN program “The List 2016” revealed their list for the emerging wealthy stars for 2016. The ranking is based on both yearly earnings of the celebrity and future earnings potential.

No. 5 Jessica

Ex-SNSD member Jessica came in at fifth on the list, stunning many of her fans.

After leaving K-pop group Girls’ Generation, Jessica challenged herself by stepping into the fashion industry. Luckily, the results were stunning. The Hong Kong-based fashion firm Blanc & Eclare swiftly spread across Asia, with a total of 46 stores.

As a result, Jessica has become a successful entrepreneur, reportedly earning 10 million won ($8,300) in just four hours at a Seoul pop-up store last year.

No. 4 Junsu

Junsu of JYJ has been chosen for the fourth spot of emerging wealthy K-pop stars. 

Reportedly, Junsu possesses seven different supercars, including a Ferrari Italia and a blue Lamborghini Aventador. Moreover, he also owns a huge hotel on Jejudo Island.

As Junsu is drawing in money from both the K-pop and musical scene, his position on the list is expected to rise. One surprising fact is that he greatly values the concept of noblesse oblige, demonstrated through his charity and volunteer work.

No. 3 Hyeri

Girl’s Day’s Hyeri recently won the title “CF Queen,” shooting more commercials than anyone in Korea.

According to local media outlets, Hyeri became a rising star starting from the program “Real Men,” and hit the big time with her latest TV drama “Reply 1988.” At present, she is starring in more than 15 commercials, raking in at least 400 million won for a six-month contract.

No. 2 Kim Soo-hyun

Kim Soo-hyun was certainly expected to appear on the list. In 2012, Kim earned 8 billion won just from modeling in advertisements.

However, this was just the beginning, as he soon became a hallyu star through TV drama “My Love From the Star.” Now, his yearly earnings are on the rise at a pace nearly impossible to estimate.

No. 1 Lee Kwang-soo

(Lee Kwang-soo's Instagram)

It may be unbelievable to some, as Lee Kwang-soo is considered quite comical. But regardless of his lighthearted image, he is seriously one of the highest-paid Korean celebrities abroad.

Due to the popularity of the TV series “Running Man” throughout Asia, Lee became a hallyu star in no time. Nicknamed “Asia Prince,” Lee has more than quadrupled his earnings, receiving about 1 billion won per commercial shoot from foreign companies.

By Kim Ji-young (christinekim@heraldcorp.com)