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My Take
Lee Joon is one of those rare entertainers who genuinely leveled up when he left the idol world behind. As a member of MBLAQ he was already charming and funny — anyone who watched his variety show appearances knows he had a naturally goofy, disarming energy — but the acting career he built afterward is what really impressed me. His turn in the crime thriller Gapdong showed real dramatic range, and by the time The Silent Sea and Bulgasal landed on Netflix in 2021, it was clear this wasn't just a singer moonlighting as an actor. He commits fully to dark, complex material, and there's a quiet intensity to his screen presence that you don't fake. Seoul Arts High School to MBLAQ to serious dramatic actor is quite a journey, and he's made every step count.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Joon
- Name (Japanese)
- イ・ジュン
- Reading
- い・じゅん
- Born
- February 7, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / singer / film actor / model / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Seoul Arts High School
- University
- Kyung Hee Cyber University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Joon born?
Born February 7, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Lee Joon from?
Lee Joon is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Lee Joon do?
Lee Joon works as actor, singer, film actor, model, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.