Lee Soo-hyuk

Life and career

Born Lee Hyuk-soo, he debuted as a model in designer Jung Wook-jun's Lone Costume fashion show in 2006. He walked runways for domestic fashion brands including General Idea and Song Zio, and did cover shoots for several fashion magazines such as GQ, Bazaar, and Elle.

After appearing in music videos of girl groups Gavy NJ and 2NE1 in 2009 and 2010, Lee expanded his career into acting. Using the stage name Lee Soo-hyuk, his credits include the television series White Christmas (2011), What's Up (2011), Vampire Idol (2011–2012) and Shark (2013). He also appeared in the films The Boy from Ipanema (2010), Runway Cop (2012), and Horror Stories 2 (2013).

In 2013, Lee went to Europe for Paris Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, where he walked fashion runway shows for Balenciaga, J.W. Anderson, and Balmain. He was named one of the "13 Top Breakout New Male Faces of F/W2013" by the online fashion magazine Style Minutes, being the only Asian model to make the cut among other newbies from Holland, Canada, Brazil, Australia, England, Hungary, Germany, and Lithuania.

In 2014, Lee appeared as a guest judge during season 4 of Korea's Next Top Model, and was invited by Tyra Banks to participate in the season 21 finale of America's Next Top Model. He left his agency, SidusHQ, that same year and signed with Star J Entertainment, subsequently starring in the tvN romantic comedy series' High School King of Savvy—as the second male lead—and Righteous Love. In 2015, Lee was cast in the period vampire romance Scholar Who Walks the Night, based on the webtoon of the same title. This was followed by secondary roles in OCN's espionage drama Local Hero, and the MBC romantic comedies Lucky Romance and Sweet Stranger and Me, in 2016.

Lee joined YG Entertainment in 2017. He was cast in Yoo Ha's crime thriller film Pipeline in 2019. Subsequent projects included lead roles in the mystery romance drama Born Again and the mini web series Handmade Love, both in 2020; the tvN fantasy-romance drama Doom At Your Service in 2021; and the MBC fantasy drama Tomorrow in 2022.

In July 2025, after the expiration of his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment, Lee signed a new contract with Saram Entertainment, which houses prominent actors like Gong Myung and Choi Soo-young. Saram Entertainment stated they would fully support Lee's activities on the global stage, capitalizing on his unique image as an actor and top model. Furthermore, Lee began challenging himself as an MC for the first time since his debut by hosting the K-pop idol audition program, Project 7, starting in October 2024. The program featured other prominent K-pop figures and Lee was named the host, leading the voyage of the audition with an unconventional freshness.

Endorsements

Lee is often booked for fashion editorials in magazines such as GQ, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, W, and Esquire. In 2020, he did fashion editorials for Dior Homme, Balenciaga, and other labels.

Personal life

Military service

On August 10, 2017, Lee began his mandatory military service. After the basic military training, he continued his service as a public service officer for two years.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Television shows

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

Other accolades

Listicles

References

References

1. link. (January 26, 2016). OSEN]]
2. Jin, Eun-soo. (June 12, 2013). "10 hottest celebrities in South Korea".
3. Choi, Ji-eun. (November 1, 2010). "My Name Is: Lee Soo-hyuk".
4. Kwon, Mee-yoo. (January 25, 2011). "Eight chilling days of White Christmas". [[The Korea Times]].
5. (November 9, 2010). "Get your first look at musical drama What's Up". Dramabeans.
6. (December 29, 2011). link. [[Maeil Business Newspaper]]
7. (April 23, 2013). "Lee Soo Hyuk Returns to Television with Son Ye Jin and Kim Nam Gil". Mwave.
8. Hong, Grace Danbi. (May 22, 2012). "Flower Boy Models Crowd the Poster for ''Detective Cha''". Mwave.
9. Hong, Lucia. (June 5, 2012). "Lee Soo-hyuk set to make 1st ever appearance on variety show".
10. (April 18, 2013). "'Horror princes' Sung Joon and Lee Soo-Hyuk cast for 'Scary Story 2'". [[Asia Today]].
11. (February 12, 2013). "Lee Soo-hyuk hits Europe scene".
12. (February 10, 2013). "13 Top Breakout New Male Faces of F/W 2013 {{!}} Style Minutes".
13. (February 10, 2014). "Lee Soo Hyuk to Join Kim Nam Gil and Others at Star J Entertainment". Mwave.
14. Jin, Eun-soo. (April 25, 2014). "Lee Soo-hyuk cast in new TV series". [[Korea JoongAng Daily]].
15. Ock, Hyun-ju. (July 21, 2014). "Actress Lee Ha-na gives thumbs up to Lee Soo-hyuk's fit body".
16. An, So-hyoun. (November 19, 2014). "Lee Soo Hyuk Feels Honored to Show Romance Acting in ''Valid Love''".
17. Hong, Grace Danbi. (May 11, 2015). "Lee Soo Hyuk Confirmed for ''Scholar Who Walks the Night''".
18. (May 12, 2015). "Lee Soo-hyuk to appear in upcoming drama". [[Kpop Herald]].
19. (October 12, 2015). link. [[MyDaily]]
20. (September 8, 2016). link. [[Osen (newspaper). OSEN]]
21. (April 6, 2016). "Lee Soo-hyuk to play Ryu Jun-yeol's romantic rival". [[Kpop Herald]].
22. Kim. Kyung-ju. (March 3, 2017). link. OSEN]]
23. Myung. Kyung-min. (March 3, 2017). link
24. (August 19, 2019). "Director YOO Ha Has a New Project in the PIPELINE".
25. (January 3, 2020). "Jang Ki-yong, Jin Se-yeon and Lee Soo-hyuk Up for "Born Again"".
26. (July 14, 2025). "S Line's Lee Soo Hyuk joins SARAM Ent after ending 8-year contract with YG Entertainment".
27. (October 17, 2024). "K-pop audition program 'Project 7' to kick off on Friday with Lee Soo-hyuk, 100 contestants".
28. (2018-11-01). "이수혁 X 아디다스 오리지널스, 완벽한 스타일 화보 공개".
29. (October 30, 2019). "South Korean actor and model Lee Soo-Hyuk attends the photocall for...".
30. (April 20, 2020). "Lee Soo Hyuk becomes new model for skincare brand NIVEA MEN".
31. link. (August 2025)
32. Bae, Seung-hoon. (August 11, 2017). "Lee Soo-hyuk quietly begins military service".
33. (August 10, 2017). "Lee Soo-hyuk starts military service on Thursday". [[Kpop Herald]].
34. 김하균. (August 8, 2017). "이수혁, 8월 10일 군 입대 소식에 네티즌 "잘 다녀와요"".
35. Hong, Lucia. (June 5, 2012). "Lee Soo-hyuk set to make 1st ever appearance on variety show".
36. (May 29, 2012). "'차형사' 이수혁-김영광, 톱모델에서 배우로 변신".
37. (April 17, 2013). "'무서운 이야기2' 성준-이수혁, 호러 프린스 등극할까?".
38. Park. Soo-in. (April 21, 2021). "". link
39. (December 11, 2024). "이수혁, 영화 ‘시스터’ 출연 확정…정지소·차주영과 호흡".
40. Kim. Ha-kyun. link. (August 8, 2017)
41. Choi. Song-hee. link. (June 1, 2021)
42. Jang. Chang-hwan. link. OSEN]]. (November 18, 2011)
43. link. (January 30, 2020)
44. Lee. Min-ji. (February 15, 2021). "". link. Daum]]
45. Jang. Ah-reum. (December 18, 2020). "". link
46. Lee. Seung-rok. (November 8, 2021). "". link. [[MyDaily]]
47. Putyourhandsome. (January 12, 2021). "Handmade Love [EP.05 ~ EP.08 Full Episode PART 2]". YouTube.
48. Jung. Jin-young. (September 19, 2022). "". link. [[Ilgan Sports]]
49. Hong. Se-young. (July 12, 2023). "". link. Sports Donga
50. Jang. Ah-reum. (September 4, 2023). "". link. News1
51. 진향희. (May 26, 2008). "국내 남자톱모델 총출동 '세븐 모델즈'".
52. (September 9, 2013). "Kim Woo Bin, Sung Joon, Lee Soo Hyuk and Hong Jong Hyun Gather for 'Style Log'". Mwave.
53. 장아름. (January 21, 2020). "'끼리끼리' 이수혁 "섭외 왔을 때 놀라…다양한 모습 보여주고파"".
54. Shin. So-won. (September 14, 2021). "". link. Ten Asia
55. Lee. Soo-yeon. (January 31, 2023). "". link. TV Report
56. Lee. Seung-hoon. (September 14, 2024). "". link. TV Report
57. 워너뮤직코리아 (Warner Music Korea). (March 30, 2011). "가비엔제이 (Gavy NJ) - 연애소설 (Official Video)". YouTube.
58. 2NE1. (November 1, 2010). "2NE1 - 아파(IT HURTS) M/V". YouTube.
59. 1theK (원더케이). (February 15, 2012). "EXID _ WHOZ THAT GIRL". YouTube.
60. 2NE1. (July 7, 2013). "2NE1 - FALLING IN LOVE M/V". YouTube.
61. {{Cite magazine. link. Elle]] Korea. (November 25, 2024)
62. link. (December 9, 2008). [[The Chosun Ilbo]]
63. (December 4, 2014). "8 celebrities receive 'best dressed' awards".
64. link. Hankooki. (October 24, 2007)
65. link. (December 30, 2015). Sports Donga
66. (August 18, 2025). "Lee Soo-hyuk Wins 'Most Popular Korean Artist' at Weibo Gala 2025 in Bangkok". Ten Asia.
67. (2025-09-01). "배우 이수혁, 2025 마리끌레르 아시아스타어워즈 '비욘드 시네마상' 수상".
68. (January 27, 2013). "13 Top Breakout New Male Faces of F/W 2013". Style Minutes.
69. (February 13, 2013). "Lee Soo-hyuk hits Europe scene".