1. Lee Hong-gi, known mononymously as Hongki, is a South Korean singer, actor, and media personality.
15 Facts About Lee Hong-gi
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In 2015, Lee debuted as a solo artist with the releases of his first Korean extended play FM302 and his first Japanese album, AM302.
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Lee Hong-gi started a YouTube career by launching personal channel Honggi Jonggi in April 2022.
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Lee Hong-gi was featured in EBS children drama Kkangsooni, where he played the character of Eo Soo-bong, and sang for the drama's OST.
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Lee Hong-gi then played Lysander in a Korean musical theatre version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, where he showcased his singing, acting and dancing skills.
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In June 2013, he made his big screen debut in the movie Rockin' on Heaven's Door, with Baek Jin-hee, in which Lee Hong-gi portrayed as a rebellious music star who is sent to work in a hospice.
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Lee Hong-gi began filming Bride of the Century with Yang Jin-sung.
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Lee Hong-gi went on a four-week rest after he dislocated his shoulder and suffered facial fractures during December 2013.
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Lee Hong-gi resumed shooting in January 2014, and the drama aired that February.
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Lee Hong-gi starred in SBS Modern Farmer alongside Park Min-woo, Lee Hong-gi Ha-nui, and others.
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Lee Hong-gi decided to pursue a career in singing after he starred in Kkangsooni, for which he sang a song for the soundtrack.
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In 2015, Lee Hong-gi announced through social media that he was working on both a Korean and Japanese album, which was released in November and December respectively.
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Lee Hong-gi has sung many OSTs for different dramas such as You're Beautiful, Heartstrings and The Heirs.
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Lee Hong-gi was enrolled in Kyunghee University studying theatre and film.
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Lee Hong-gi started his own fashion brand 'Skullhong' in June 2014.