Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. Known as the "Ballad Prince", Lee has had numerous hit songs such as "Because You're My Woman", "Will You Marry Me", and "Return". He has garnered further recognition as an actor and rose to international popularity around Asia with leading roles in popular dramas.
He was a member of the first season of weekend variety show "1 Night 2 Days" from November 2007 to February 2012, and the host of the talk show "Strong Heart" from October 2009 to April 2012.
Lee's success as a singer, actor, and host earned him the title "Triple Threat" entertainer. He was first included in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2010 placing seventh, subsequently ranking fourth in 2011 and sixth in 2012 and 2015. The success of his television dramas throughout Asia established him as a top Hallyu star.
Lee graduated from Dongguk University obtaining his degree in International Trade and Commerce on February 20, 2009, and received a Special Achievement Award during graduation. He then continued his studies obtaining two master's degrees, Trade Theory as well as Finance and Cultural Contents at Dongguk Graduate School.
On June 23, 2012, Lee was one of the torchbearers in the 2012 London Summer Olympics Torch Relay chosen by Samsung. On October 30, 2012, the National Election Commission of South Korea appointed Lee as the Honorary Online Ambassador of the nation's campaign for a fair and clean presidential election.
On February 1, 2016, Lee began his 21 months of mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier, entering Nonsan Army Recruit Training Center in Chungcheongnam-do. After training there for five weeks he was dispatched to his assigned role following the completion ceremony. Lee was formally discharged on October 31, 2017, from the military at Jeungpyeong County in North Chungcheong Province where he was a member of the special forces (13th Special Forces Brigade 'Black Panther', Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command).
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