Famous for his charismatic roles in historic dramas, actor Lee Kwang-gi, 35, became famous as Do Won-goon, the royal prince of the Joseon Dynasty, in the KBS miniseries "The First Emperor" from 1995 to 1998. It was the longest-running hit miniseries in Korea.
After a roller coaster of career highs and lows, Lee is Mr. Comeback. Currently on the upswing, he appears to have shed his stoic, long-bearded Joseon prince image for good. He is co-host of the KBS variety show "Fresh Saturday"; a cast member on the KBS Saturday morning sitcom "Always Pita Patter" with actress Kim Hyeun-soo; and star of the upcoming sitcom "Da-lae's House", which will air starting May 17. Lee has also been cast in the Omnibus Productions film "Funny Fellows", to be released this fall.
"The general image is very strong, with charisma. I always thought that it wasn't right for me. It was like fate - directors saw that this was the kind of role that would make my career, or break it. I am famous as an actor...|
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