Lee Seung-gi is a South Korean singer, host, actor and entertainer, known as ‘Ballad King’ among his fans and peers. Born and brought up in Seoul, he made his singing debut at the age of 17 after scouted by a talent agent. His very first song as a singer ‘Because you’re my girl’ became one of the most loved songs in that year and created a stir about ‘falling in love with an older woman’. He also became famous in Japan and emerged as one of the biggest South Korean music stars. Acting debut happened for him in 2006 with MBC’s sitcom ‘Nonstop 5’ and he received worldwide fame as an actor for ‘Brilliant Legacy’. He appeared in different roles in dramas, reality shows, and excelled in whatever else he did. He has won more than a dozen awards each for his acting roles and his music and remains one of the most well known faces in the South Korean entertainment world.
