10 fun facts about lee jong suk South Korean Star

1. Lee Jong Suk was a competitive athlete in his youth, excelling in both taekwondo and swimming.

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2. He initially aspired to become a professional gamer before pursuing acting.

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3. Lee Jong Suk is known for his distinctive voice, which he once feared would hinder his acting career.

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4. In 2012, he revealed that he suffers from nearsightedness and often wears contact lenses or glasses.

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5. Prior to his acting debut, he trained as a model and won various modeling contests.

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6. He has a knack for languages and can speak Korean, English, and Chinese.

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7. Lee Jong Suk's breakout role was in the drama "School 2013", where he received critical acclaim for his performance.

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8. He is known for his philanthropy, quietly making significant donations to various causes.

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9. Despite his on-screen romantic chemistry, Lee Jong Suk admits to being shy around women in real life.

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10. He enlisted for his mandatory military service in March 2019 and was discharged in January 2021.

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