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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Lee Hong-gi
File:0208 옥수수 오리지널 '너 미워! 줄리엣' 제작발표회 이홍기.jpg
Lee Hong-gi in 2019
Born (1990-03-02) March 2, 1990 (age 36)[1]
Bundang District, Seongnam, South Korea[2]
Other namesLee Hong-ki
EducationKyung Hee University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • television personality
  • actor
Years active
  • 2002–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active
  • 2007–present
Labels
Member ofF.T. Island
Websitefncent.com/leehonggi
Korean name
Hangul
이홍기
Hanja
李洪基
RRI Honggi
MRI Honggi

Lee Hong-gi (Korean: 이홍기; born March 2, 1990), also known mononymously as Hongki, is a South Korean singer, actor, and media personality. He is best known as the front man of rock band F.T. Island. In 2015, Lee debuted as a solo artist with the releases of his first Korean extended play FM302 and his first Japanese album, AM302. As an actor, Lee started his career by starring in children drama Magic Kid Masuri (2002). He later successfully transitioned to adult role and participated in various television dramas, notably You're Beautiful (2009) and A Korean Odyssey (2017). He started a YouTube career by launching personal channel Honggi Jonggi in April 2022.

Acting career

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Before Lee Hong-gi debuted as a singer with the band F.T. Island, he was a child actor, making his acting debut in 2002 with KBS2 TV series Magic Kid Masuri as Masuri's friend Kim Ji-hoon.[3] This children drama gained popularity among elementary school students during its run. He was also featured in EBS children drama Kkangsooni, where he played the character of Eo Soo-bong, and sang for the drama's OST.

In 2008, he was offered the lead role in Master of Study, the Korean adaptation of Japanese drama Dragon Zakura. Master of Study should have aired in the beginning of 2009 but due to preproduction difficulties, the drama was postponed to the beginning of 2010 which led FNC Entertainment to refuse Lee's role because of his busy schedule with the band.

Lee then played Lysander in a Korean musical theatre version of A Midsummer Night's Dream,[3] where he showcased his singing, acting and dancing skills. In 2009, after a five-year break, he made his acting comeback and took the role of the quirky but loveable drummer Jeremy in You're Beautiful.[4] To promote the drama, he also contributed solo tracks to the OST, such as "Promise" and "Still/As Ever."[5][unreliable source?] He received a New Star Award at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards for his performance. You're Beautiful recorded modest ratings in South Korea, but it became an international success and with it, Lee's worldwide popularity increased.

In April 2011, Lee starred in the TBS Japanese drama Muscle Girl! opposite Yui Ichikawa.[6][unreliable source?] This was followed by a 90-minute Korean-Japanese co-production titled Noriko Goes to Seoul, in which he played a young aspiring singer who meets an older woman (Takashima Reiko) who inspires him through hardships to achieve his dream.[7]

In June 2013, he made his big screen debut in the movie Rockin' on Heaven's Door (Korean title: Passionate Goodbye), with Baek Jin-hee, in which Lee portrayed as a rebellious music star who is sent to work in a hospice.[8][9]

Lee began filming Bride of the Century with Yang Jin-sung. He went on a four-week rest after he dislocated his shoulder and suffered facial fractures during December 2013.[10][11] He resumed shooting in January 2014, and the drama aired that February.[12][13]

Lee also starred in SBS Modern Farmer alongside Park Min-woo, Lee Ha-nui, and others. The drama aired from October 18, 2014, to December 21, 2014, at 20:40 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Lee Hong-gi was cast in the musical Sugar, an adaptation of the 1959 film Some Like It Hot. He plays Joe (Josephine), a saxophonist who disguises himself as a woman after witnessing a gang murder. The show runs at the KEPCO Art Center Grand Theater in Seoul from December 12, 2025, to February 22, 2026.[14]

Music career

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Lee in 2012

F.T. Island

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Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. In 2007, Lee debuted in the band F.T. Island as the lead singer. He can also rap and beatbox.

Lee decided to pursue a career in singing after he starred in Kkangsooni, for which he sang a song for the soundtrack. At the end of the drama, he performed the song live on stage. He was 13 years old at that time. Impressed by his powerful vocal ability, a few music agents approached him, not wishing to waste his talent for singing. Then-fledgling label company FNC Music signed Lee and fully trained him to become the lead singer of F.T. Island.

Solo debut

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In 2015, Lee announced through social media that he was working on both a Korean and Japanese album, which was released in November and December respectively.[15]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. The mini Korean album was revealed to be FM302, and the album was released on November 18, 2015,[16] while the Japanese album was revealed to be AM302, and it was released on December 9, 2015.[17] 'FM302' combines the radio terminology frequency modulation (FM) with Lee's birthday which is on March 2, to create the effect of his own radio frequency that resonates his music across the world. The title song "Insensible" is a ballad track and it tells the sad story of a man who is unable to forget his previous love. The music video was published on November 18, 2015.[18]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. The lead actress of the music video is actress Park Shin-hye.[19] Prior to his official music video release, a showcase was organized.[20]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Upon the release of FM302, it topped both Naver's real-time search chart, as well as Hanteo sales chart. The album still retained its position next week, selling more than 19,000 albums within two weeks. Moreover, six days after the release of the album, Lee won first place on SBS MTV's The Show for the first time.[21]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. The album charted at No. 2 on Gaon Chart's national physical albums ranking, as well as No. 5 on the Gaon Social Chart in the 3rd week of November.[22]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

On the other hand, the music video for the lead single of the Japanese album AM302, "モノローグ (Monologue)", was published on November 11, 2015, on F.T. Island's Official Japanese YouTube channel. The Japanese album contained some tracks from the Korean album FM302, but was translated into Japanese. The album is also available in three different sets, namely, the original version, Primadonna version (for fans), and the limited edition DVD version.[23] Upon release, it charted at #4 in the Oricon charts.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Soundtrack appearances

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Lee has sung many OSTs for different dramas such as You're Beautiful, Heartstrings and The Heirs.

On May 21, 2015, Dal Shabet's official YouTube channel uploaded a video titled "Joker" in Rock Version. The video was a collaboration with Lee and Subin singing Joker in rock version.[24]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. It was believed that the two decided on a collaboration when Lee and Subin met on Hello Counselor.

Compositions and lyric-writing

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In recent years, Lee has also begun composing music, contributing the songs "Black Chocolate" and "Orange Sky" to F.T. Island's Japanese album Rated FT, as well as the title track "Memory" and the song "Always With You" on F.T. Island's Korean mini-album Thanks To, "Siren" from their album The Mood and title song "Wind" from their album Over 10 Years .[25][26]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. He also composed Japanese songs "On My Way", "Just Please" and "Born to be a Rock n Roller".Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Personal life

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Lee Hong-gi in Paris in 2015 at La Cigale

Lee was enrolled in Kyunghee University studying theatre and film.[3]

Lee started his own fashion brand 'Skullhong' in June 2014. He designs accessories, jewelry and various nail products.[27]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. It was originally based in Seoul, but has since expanded its business to Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Japan.[28]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

On September 30, 2019, Lee began his mandatory military service, becoming the first F.T. Island member to enlist.[29]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Lee was discharged on April 18, 2021.[30]

Philanthropy

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In August 2012, Lee, Jung Yong-hwa, and Park Shin-hye served as surprise guests at a fundraising event called 'Hopes, Dreams, Happy Trip to Korea' organized by the non-profit organization 'Good Friends Save Children' (GFSC). They met with 80 victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, who were students and staff from Ogatsu Middle School in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. They provided gifts and offered words of encouragement.[31][32]

Discography

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Lee Hongki at the Music Core Concert in Hanoi, Vietnam, in November 2012

Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
[33]
AM302
  • Released: December 9, 2015 (JPN)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
  • Label: Warner Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 6
Cheers
  • Released: December 5, 2018 (JPN)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
  • Label: Warner Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 10

Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
[33] 		KOR
[36]
FM302
  • Released: November 18, 2015 (KOR)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
  • Label: FNC Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 — 2
Do N Do
  • Released: October 18, 2018 (KOR)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
  • Label: FNC Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 38 2
Drawing
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  • Label: Warner Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 11 —
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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
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"Insensible" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)[42] 2015 29 FM302
"Still Love You" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (with Yoo Hwe-seung)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[43] 2018 — Non-album single
"I Am" (with Cheetah)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[44] — Do N Do
"Cookies" (feat. Jung Il-hoon)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[45] —
"Can I Love Again" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (with Baek Ji-young)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[46] 2021 39 Non-album single
"Only One Person (2023)" (한사람만 (2023)) (original by F.T. Island)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[47] 2023 47
"Heejae" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (original by Sung Si-kyung)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[48] 90
"Delete (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (original by Lee Seung-gi)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[48] 140
"You, Clouds, Rain" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (original by Heize)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.[49] —
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Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Album
"Lately I" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (with Nam Gyu-ri)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2007 Unstoppable Marriage OST
"Still" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 2009 You're Beautiful OST
"Jump" 2013 Rockin' on Heaven's Door OST
"Goodbye"
"Two of Us" (with Mina Fujii)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. We Got Married Global Edition OST
"I'm Saying" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) The Heirs OST
"What I Wanted to Say" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) 2014 Bride of the Century OST
"When Love Comes" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Modern Farmer OST
"Do Or Die"
"Raise Me Up" 2018 Switch OST
"El's Word" 2021 Elsword OST

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002–2004 Magic Kid Masuri Kim Ji-hoon recurring cast
2003 TV Tale: Bicycle Thief Park Min-woo main cast
TV Tale: Devil's Temptation Kim Young-ho lead role
TV Tale: Beautiful May Sa Hong-jun lead role
2004 There's Light at the Tip of My Fingernails Han Joo-min/ Han Joo-myung lead role
Kkangsooni Eo Soo-bong main cast
Freezing Point Choi Hwan supporting role
2005 Flower Butterfly and Sunflower Min-woo
Winter Child
2006 Happy Time After School- Master of Hanja Dororong Dororong's brother educational skit
2008 Unstoppable Marriage Hwang Sa-baek's friend cameo, ep. 62
On Air himself cameo, ep. 1
2009 Style himself cameo, ep. 6
You're Beautiful Jeremy main cast
2010 More Charming By the Day chicken delivery guy cameo, ep. 111
My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho Jeremy cameo, ep. 16
2011 Muscle Girl! Yoo Ji-ho lead role / Japanese drama
Noriko Goes to Seoul Kim Min-ha lead role
2013 Cheongdam-dong 111 himself reality show
2014 Bride of the Century Choi Kang-joo lead role
Modern Farmer Lee Min-ki lead role
2015 Coming Out FTISLAND himself reality show (with F.T. Island members)
2017 A Korean Odyssey P.K main cast [50]
2019 I Hate You, Juliet Cha Yool lead role
Melting Me Softly Son Hyeon-gi (young) cameo

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Draco Malfoy Korean dub
2013 Rockin' on Heaven's Door Choong-ui lead role
2014 How to Steal a Dog Seok-gu supporting role

Variety show

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2001 Love On The Air reenactment scene actor
2007 Happiness in 10,000 Won cast member
2008 Good Daddy cast member
2009 Inkigayo regular MC
Scandal cast member
2010 Oh! My School cast member (ep.1-12)
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend regular performer (ep.4-7)
Saddle The Wind cast member (ep.3-9)
2012 MCountdown regular MC
2013 We Got Married Global Edition cast member (with Fujii Mina)
2015 A Look At Myself cast member (ep.1-6)
King of Mask Singer contestant as "Blow Hot and Cold Bat Human" (ep.3)
2017 King of Mask Singer contestant as "Lupin the Phantom Thief" (ep.105–106) [51]
The Life Academy cast member
Night Goblin cast member (ep.2-32) [52]
2018 Legendary Bowling cast member
Find F.T. Island cast member
Road to Ithaca cast member (ep.2-7)
Produce 48 vocal trainer [53]
2019 Produce X 101 MC for "The Beginning" episode
Playing Oppa host
Hackinssa Crew host
2021 The Playlist host [54]
Chosun Panstar judge [55]
Alphabet together cast member [56]
LoL The Next 2021 host [57]
Lee Hong-ki's Playlist Once host [58]
2022 Eden, Descendants of Instinct host [59]
Chuseok Idol Star Championships host [60]
Eden 2 host Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
The Idol Band producer (with F.T. Island)
Mr. Trot 2 master [61]
2024 SCOOL judge

Radio show

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Year Title Network Notes
2016–2018 Lee Honggi Kiss The Radio (Hongkira) KBS Cool FM DJ from October 17, 2016, to April 15, 2018

Musical theatre

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Year Title Role Ref.
2009 A Midsummer Night's Dream Lysander
2014 Vampire Dracula [62]Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2016 Those Days Mooyoung [63]
2019 I Loved You Yoon Gichul
2020 Return: The Promise of The Day Hyunmin [64]
2021 1976 Harlan County Daniel [65]
2021–2022 Jack the Ripper Daniel [66]
2022 Mata Hari Armand [67]
2023 Harlan County Daniel [68]

Bibliography

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2013 Lee Hong-gi's Nail Art [69]
2014 Hongstargram [70]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2009 17th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards[3] Top 10 Singers — Won
SBS Drama Awards[71] New Star Award You're Beautiful Won
2010 16th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards[3] Best Male Singer — Won
2013 27th Golden Disk Awards InStyle Fashionista Award[72] Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — Won
2014 9th Seoul International Drama Awards Outstanding Korean Drama OST "I'm Saying" Nominated
16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best OST by a Male Artist Nominated

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