Lee Jun-ho

In 2006, Lee first gained public attention when he won Superstar Survival. The show started with twelve teenage competitors and, as the weeks went on, they were eliminated one by one until three were left. The process followed a similar style to that of the reality show Survivor. Lee signed a contract with JYP Entertainment after winning the contest, placing first out of 6,500 competitors. Future 2PM bandmates Taecyeon and Chansung also competed.[//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq1bHqKAkaU Superstar Survival Ep. 01] YouTube Retrieved March 31, 2017.

Lee participated in an undergraduate programme at Howon University located in Gunsan, South Korea, with his bandmates Chansung and Wooyoung.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:2PM 우영, 호원대 합격..준호·찬성과 동문|trans-title=2PM Wooyoung, accepted to Hanyang University.. Classmate with Junho and Chanseong|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0001972919|website=Star News|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Soo-hyun|date=January 24, 2009|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112005422/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0001972919|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:'2PM' 준수 "장학금 받았어요...이번 학기 등록금 전액 면제"|trans-title='2PM' Junsu "I got a scholarship... Full tuition waived this semester"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=079&aid=0002052773|website=No Cut News|language=ko|last=Oh|first=Mijung|date=April 26, 2009|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112024413/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=079&aid=0002052773|url-status=live}} Furthermore, he, alongside Chansung, attained a master's degree in cinematography from Sejong University.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:'나 혼자 산다' 연기돌 준호, 포복절도 '고라니' 묘사...연기 앞에선 진지함 그 자체|trans-title='I Live Alone' Actor Junho, Depicting a 'Gorani' in a Rolling Crawl... He is the very picture of seriousness in front of acting|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=277&aid=0003985366|website=Asia Economy|language=ko|last=Song|first=Yoon-jung|date=April 29, 2017|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409165526/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=277&aid=0003985366|url-status=live}}

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In 2008, he participated in Mnet's show Hot Blood Men{{in lang|ko}} [http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm iamkoream.com.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009055316/http://iamkoream.com/cover-story-2pm/ |date=October 9, 2011 }} a program that chronicles the rigorous training of thirteen aspiring trainees, all vying for a coveted spot in the boy band One Day. This initiative ultimately led to the formation of two distinct boy bands, namely 2AM and 2PM.

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Half a year following the televised airing of Hot Blood, the group 2PM made their debut with the release of their inaugural single 10 Out of 10 from their first EP titled Hottest Time of the Day.{{in lang|ko}} [http://media.paran.com/enter/view.kth?dirnews=2407457&year=2008&Query=2pm media.paran.com.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722200025/http://media.paran.com/enter/view.kth?dirnews=2407457&year=2008&Query=2pm |date=July 22, 2011 }} Retrieved January 8, 2011. However it was their second EP, 2:00PM Time For Change, that propelled them to mainstream success in Korean music, solidifying their meteoric rise.

Despite the group's achievements, Lee has spoken about his struggles with lack of opportunities and recognition early in his career. He shared that he was often alone in the dormitory while the other members were busy with their scheduled activities. Lee also believed that, despite his interest in acting, JYP Entertainment had no intention of letting him pursue it.{{cite web | script-title=ko:이준호 "쓸모없는 사람이구나, 생각한 적 있어" (유퀴즈 온더블럭) | website=iMBC|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho: "I'm a useless person, I've ever thought about it" | date=June 29, 2022 | url=https://enews.imbc.com/M/Detail/352470 | language=ko | access-date=May 9, 2025}}

In 2013, Lee made his initial foray as a solo artist in Japan with the release of his maiden solo EP, Kimi no Koe, for which he undertook the roles of producer, composer, and lyricist across all the tracks.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho to Fly Solo in Japan with Mini Album|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/37201/2pm-junho-to-go-solo|work=enewsWorld|date=May 28, 2013|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=December 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231092546/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/37201/2pm-junho-to-go-solo|url-status=live}} This album achieved the topmost position on Tower Records' daily charts, while also ranking third on Oricon's daily and weekly charts.{{cite web|title=キミの声(初回生産限定盤A)|trans-title=Kimi No Koe (First Press Limited Edition A)|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1028621/1/|website=ORICON|language=ja|access-date=April 10, 2025|archive-date=November 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129004759/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1028621/1/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=2PM′s Junho Takes Over Music and Acting Across Korea and Japan|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/41837/junho-is-successful-in-both-singing-and-acting|website=enewsWorld|last=Kim|first=JiYeon|date=July 26, 2013|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905002439/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/41837/junho-is-successful-in-both-singing-and-acting|url-status=live}} Commencing on July 9, Lee embarked upon his inaugural solo tour titled Kimi no Koe, encompassing 12 shows across 5 cities and culminating on August 29 in Tokyo.{{cite web|title=2PM′s Junho Concludes His Solo Tour with Wooyoung and Jun.K|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/44803/junho-holds-his-first-solo-concert-in-japan|work=enewsWorld|date=August 30, 2013|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=March 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326112448/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/44803/junho-holds-his-first-solo-concert-in-japan|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=JUNHO From 2PM『ファンと共に作り上げた感動の初ソロライブをレポート！』|trans-title=JUNHO From 2PM "Report on the impressive first solo live created with fans!"|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/699/|website=ORICON|language=ja|date=September 11, 2013|access-date=April 10, 2025|archive-date=March 23, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250323080621/https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/699/|url-status=live}}

On July 9, 2014, Lee unveiled his second self-penned Japanese EP, Feel.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho to Return with Self-Composed Solo Album|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/69119/2pm-junho-to-release-self-composed-album|work=enewsWorld|date=June 24, 2014|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905003438/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/69119/2pm-junho-to-release-self-composed-album|url-status=live}} Feel promptly ascended to the summit of Oricon's daily album chart on the very day of its launch and ranked second on the weekly charts.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho tops Oricon charts with new EP 'Feel'|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140710001196&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=The Korea Herald|last=Ha|first=Ji-won|date=July 10, 2014|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905004659/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140710001196&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=zh:FEEL(完全生産限定盤)|trans-title=FEEL (Fully Production Limited Edition)|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1079179/1/|website=ORICON|language=ja|access-date=April 10, 2025|archive-date=November 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129055922/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1079179/1/|url-status=live}} On July 3, Lee embarked upon his second independent Japanese tour named Feel, a journey which encompassed 12 shows across five cities attracting 50,000 fans. The final show at the Nippon Budokan on August 13 was broadcast live in 38 theatres across 23 prefectures in Japan.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 日 솔로 투어 'FEEL' 부도칸에서 성료|trans-title=2PM Junho's solo tour 'FEEL' completed at Budokan|url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10005642919|website=SBS News|language=ko|date=August 14, 2014|access-date=March 14, 2025}}{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho to Hold Second Concert Tour in Japan|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/62026/2pm-junho-to-perform-around-japan|work=enewsWorld|date=March 26, 2014|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905001957/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/62026/2pm-junho-to-perform-around-japan|url-status=live}}

On July 15, 2015, Lee introduced his third Japanese EP, titled So Good. This album secured third place on Oricon's weekly albums chart, with first week sales exceeding 40,000 copies.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho's 'So Good' a hit in Japan|url=https://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201507231137092512629_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=Kpop Herald|last=Kim|first=Yu-jin|date=July 23, 2015|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905003816/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201507231137092512629_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} It received praise, signifying Lee's growth into a mature artist, with emotional tracks like "Good Life" and "Pressure," giving a glimpse into his inner life.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 日 음반차트 1위 휩쓸었다|trans-title=2PM Junho swept the No. 1 album chart|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/610552|website=Xsports News|language=ko|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=March 13, 2025}} Concurrently, he embarked upon his 2015 Japan tour named Last Night, which spanned across seven distinct cities, commencing on July 7 in Tokyo.{{cite web|title=|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 일본 솔로 앨범 발매 첫날 오리콘 차트 1위 랭크|trans-title=2PM Junho, Japanese Solo Album Release Day 1 Ranks 1st on Oricon Chart|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000156132|website=SBS funE|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jeong-ah|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112033421/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000156132|url-status=live}}

A total of 15 shows, including two performances at the Yokohama Arena and the World Memorial Hall each, attracted over 55,000 fans. The final show at the World Memorial Hall on August 6 was also broadcast live in 41 theatres across 32 cities nationwide.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 일본 솔로투어 5만5천명 동원 탄력받아 '서울 단독 콘서트 개최'|trans-title=2PM Junho Mobilizes 55,000 People for Solo Tour in Japan to Hold 'Solo Concert in Seoul'|url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20150806004325|website=Segye|language=ko|date=August 6, 2015|access-date=March 13, 2025}}

In September, he unveiled his inaugural album in Korea, a distinctive compilation titled One.{{cite web|title=Junho to release special album in Sept.|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508171758143801036_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=Kpop Herald|last=Ahn|first=Sung-mi|date=August 17, 2015|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905005750/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508171758143801036_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} Within this album were Korean renditions of eleven previously released self-composed Japanese tracks.{{cite web|title=2PM Junho unveils track list of solo album|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201509071743174002877_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|date=September 7, 2015|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905002036/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201509071743174002877_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} In order to promote the title track "Fire," Lee made his first solo appearances on South Korean music shows including M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 오늘(10일) 엠카운트다운서 솔로곡 파이어 무대 최초 공개|trans-title=2PM Junho unveils his solo song 'Fire' for the first time today (10th) on 'M Countdown'|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2015091099704|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|date=September 10, 2015|access-date=April 1, 2025}} His solo concert "Last Night," hosted at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul, spanned from September 19 to the 20th.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호 솔로 콘서트, 18일 저녁 8시 선예매 시작|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0001581760|website=News1|language=ko|date=August 18, 2015|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=June 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613175639/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0001581760|url-status=live}}

In 2016, Lee presented his fourth Japanese EP, DSMN. The album achieved supremacy on both Oricon and Tower Records' daily albums charts, becoming Lee's first release to achieve that feat.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 솔로도 통했다...日 오리콘 1위 기염|url=http://entertain.naver.com/topic/999390/999390/read?oid=311&aid=0000631595|work=Xsports News|language=ko|date=July 21, 2016|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905003058/http://entertain.naver.com/topic/999390/999390/read?oid=311&aid=0000631595|url-status=live}} It also ranked second on Oricon's weekly albums chart.{{cite web|title=DSMN(完全生産限定盤/LPサイズ盤)|trans-title=DSMN (Limited Edition/LP Size Edition)|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1188205/1/|website=Oricon|language=ja|access-date=April 10, 2025|archive-date=October 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018033944/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1188205/1/|url-status=live}} Furthermore, the pre-released single "DSMN" garnered notable popularity on Japan's ringtone platform.{{cite web|title=Junho Conquers Japan with His Single Album|url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/junho-conquers-japan-with-his-single-album-070622590.html|work=BNT News|date=July 21, 2016|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905053625/https://sg.style.yahoo.com/junho-conquers-japan-with-his-single-album-070622590.html|url-status=live}} His fourth Japanese tour, titled Hyper, reached its culmination with two performances at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium on August 24 and 25. Lee was commended for producing the concert including the setlist, opening video, costume concept and stage sound and lighting.{{cite web|title=JUNHO (From 2PM) 4回目の全国ツアーは完全なるセルフプロデュースのもと大団円|trans-title=JUNHO (From 2PM) The 4th nationwide tour is completely self-produced|url=https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/74373|website=SPICE（スパイス）｜エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス|language=ja|date=August 27, 2016|access-date=March 15, 2025}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 네 번째 日 솔로투어 개최..프로듀서 역량까지 발휘했다|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0003623152|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|date=July 11, 2016|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112011205/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=015&aid=0003623152|url-status=live}} On December 3 and 4, Lee orchestrated a special encore concert titled "Last Hyper Night" at the Nippon Budokan, with 20,000 fans in attendance.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 일본 부도칸서 '앙코르 콘서트' 성료...'2만명 팬 열광'|trans-title=2PM Junho Successfully Performs 'Encore Concert' at Japan's Budokan Temple...'20,000 Fans Enthusiast'|url=https://daily.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=478025|website=Hankooki|language=ko|date=December 6, 2016|access-date=March 13, 2025}} This event was accompanied by a live viewing experience throughout Japan.{{cite web|title=JUNHO（From 2PM）コンサート【LAST HYPER NIGHT】全国各地でライブ・ビューイング実施|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/43998/2|work=billboard japan|language=ja|date=November 8, 2016|access-date=December 29, 2018|archive-date=December 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229171633/http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/43998/2|url-status=live}}

Progressing into 2017, Lee presented his fifth Japanese EP, 2017 S/S, in July.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho to release '2017 S/S' in Japan next month|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170606000138&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=The Korea Herald|date=June 6, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905005644/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170606000138&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} It ranked second on Oricon's weekly albums chart.{{cite web|script-title=ko:"日열도 흔들었다"...2PM 준호, 오리콘 위클리 앨범 2위|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201708021404183868083_1|work=Herald Corporation|language=ko|date=August 2, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905004113/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201708021404183868083_1|url-status=live}} Tower Records named it the second best selling Japanese release of 2017 by a Korean artist.{{cite web|script-title=ko:JYP 엔터, 日 K팝 인기 주도...트와이스·2PM 차트 상위권 차지|trans-title=JYP Enter, 日 K-Pop Popularity Leads... TWICE tops 2PM chart|url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/222125|website=iMBC|language=ko|date=December 5, 2017|access-date=March 13, 2025|archive-date=December 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171213054939/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/222125|url-status=live}} From July through August, he embarked on his fifth Japanese tour, 2017 S/S.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호 '2017 S/S' 발매 "7월부터 日5개도시 솔로투어"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003102908|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|date=June 6, 2017|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111191854/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003102908|url-status=live}} In September, his maiden Korean EP titled Canvas emerged, serving as his official introduction to the Korean music industry as a solo performer.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho gears up for first Korean solo EP|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201709051657527589018_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|website=Kpop Herald|date=September 5, 2017|access-date=February 6, 2018|archive-date=September 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912191330/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201709051657527589018_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} The release was accompanied by music videos for tracks "Fine," which Lee dedicated to his cat Rambo's passing away, "Bye Bye" featuring Cheeze and the title track "Canvas."{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 댄디한 매력 가득 'CANVAS' 재킷 이미지 공개|trans-title=2PM Junho unveils 'CANVAS' jacket image full of dandy charm|url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/214976|website=iMBC|language=ko|date=September 7, 2017|access-date=March 13, 2025|archive-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913203308/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/214976|url-status=live}}

In January 2018, Lee premiered his sixth Japanese EP, Winter Sleep, diverging from the summer releases of his first five EPs, which had earned him the moniker "Lee Natsu" (Lee Summer).{{cite web|title="夏男"が冬に自分を見つめ直す 表現者･JUNHO(From 2PM)は今､何を想う?（田中久勝）|trans-title="Natsu" looks back at himself in winter What does the artist JUNHO (From 2PM) think now?|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/ec763045e02b37ca4842cc82a5da9cbe0575aa57|website=Yahoo Japan|language=ja|date=January 25, 2018|access-date=March 13, 2025}} The title track "Winter Sleep" was released in both Korean and Japanese.{{cite web|title=Happy birthday to me? Junho releases 'Winter Sleep'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201801251632105049776_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|website=Kpop Herald|date=January 25, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2018|archive-date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005713/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201801251632105049776_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} The release topped Oricon's daily albums chart and Tower Record's weekly albums chart while peaking at 3 on Oricon's weekly albums chart.{{cite web|script-title=ko:준호, 일본 미니 6집 '윈터 슬립'으로 현지 타워 레코드 주간 앨범 차트 정상|trans-title=Junho's 6th Japanese Mini Album 'Winter Sleep' Tops Local Tower Records' Weekly Album Chart|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20180131154747728|website=Aju Business Daily|language=ko|date=January 31, 2018|access-date=March 13, 2025|archive-date=May 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529030755/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20180131154747728|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Winter Sleep|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1263184/1/|website=ORICON|language=ja|access-date=March 13, 2025|archive-date=October 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018033938/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/555758/products/1263184/1/|url-status=live}} Concurrently, Lee initiated his inaugural solo winter tour in Japan, titled Winter Special, encompassing nine stops across five cities, concluding with two shows at the Nippon Budokan on February 23 and 24.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 첫 겨울 솔로 투어 성료...日 부도칸도 녹였다|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000828204|website=Xsports News|language=ko|date=February 26, 2018|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003023/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000828204|url-status=live}} On July 11, Lee unveiled his seventh Japanese EP, Souzou . This release promptly claimed the No. 1 position on Oricon's daily albums chart, boasting an estimated sale of 27,270 units.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[공식] 준호, 6년 연속 日서 여름 앨범 발표·투어 개최|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201805280100249080019573&servicedate=20180528|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110014250/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201805280100249080019573&servicedate=20180528|url-status=live}} It also became Lee's first release to top Oricon's weekly albums chart.{{cite web|script-title=ko:준호, 솔로 데뷔 6년째 첫 오리콘 위클리 앨범 차트 정상 "꿈 이뤘다"|trans-title=Junho's 6th year as a solo debutant, his first time topping the Oricon Weekly Album Chart, "My dream came true"|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004851495|website=SBS News|language=ko|date=July 17, 2018|access-date=March 13, 2025}} His summer solo tour "Flashlight" commenced in late June in Nagoya and concluded with shows at the Nippon Budokan on August 20 and 21 and the Osaka Castle Hall on September 5.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 이준호, 7월 일본서 앨범내고 현지투어|trans-title=2PM Lee Junho releases an album in Japan in July and tours|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20180528131700005|website=Yonhap News Agency|language=ko|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=March 13, 2025|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120001123/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20180528131700005|url-status=live}} It featured twelve performances across five cities in Japan, with a show on September 4 at the Osaka Castle Hall getting cancelled due to the effects of Typhoon Jebi.{{cite web|title=JUNHO（From 2PM）全国ツアーファイナル、観客からのサプライズに涙ぐむ場面も|trans-title=JUNHO (From 2PM) National Tour Final, Surprise from the Audience Makes You Cry|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/67414/2|website=Billboard JAPAN|language=ja|date=September 6, 2018|access-date=March 13, 2025}} On December 5 the same year, Lee introduced a Japanese compilation album titled Junho The Best featuring a collection of sixteen tracks.{{cite web|title=2PMジュノ、日本ベスト・アルバム『JUNHO THE BEST』|url=https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2018/10/09/0102|website=Tower|language=ja|date=October 9, 2018|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110014048/https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2018/10/09/0102|url-status=live}} Following this, from December 6 to 8, Lee graced the Nippon Budokan stage with a concert series of the same name.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, '日 공연의 성지' 부도칸서 솔로 콘서트 완료 "솔로의 진가"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003918888|website=OSEN|language=ko|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=July 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724155707/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003918888|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Junho adds a show to Japan tour|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3054624|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=October 24, 2018|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110014026/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3054624|url-status=live}} In Tower Record's year-end list of best-selling Japanese albums by Korean artists, Souzou and Winter Sleep ranked 6th and 10th, respectively. Lee was the only solo artist and the only artist with multiple entries in the top 10.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 日 타워레코드 '2018 베스트 셀러즈', K팝 가수 앨범 톱10 진입...솔로가수 유일|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000929703|website=Xsports News|language=ko|date=December 5, 2018|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003023/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000929703|url-status=live}}

In January 2019, Lee unveiled his second Korean compilation album titled Two.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho to release compilation album next week|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190114002900315?input=2106m|website=Yonhap News Agency|date=January 14, 2019|access-date=January 17, 2019|archive-date=January 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115075730/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190114002900315?input=2106m|url-status=live}} In March, he brought the "Junho The Best" concert series to South Korea with two shows at the Olympic Hall in Seoul.{{cite web|title=Lee Jun-ho to hold solo concerts|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3059294|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=February 13, 2019|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219020046/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3059294|url-status=live}}

In 2022, Lee orchestrated a fan concert under the banner of Before Midnight, spanning from August 12 to 14 in Korea at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium, with further dates on August 20 and 21 in Japan at the Nippon Budokan.{{cite web|title=2PM's Lee Jun-ho proves versatility at 'Before Midnight' concert|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/03/398_334503.html|publisher=The Korea Times|last=Dong|first=Sun-hwa|date=August 16, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2025}} The final show on August 21 was broadcast live on platforms such as Stagecrowd and Streaming+ and in theatres throughout Japan. It marked the 100th solo concert of Lee's career.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 日 팬미팅 성료...'통산 100번째 솔로 공연'|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho, 日 Fan Meeting Completed...'100th Solo Performance'|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20220823_0001987347|website=Newsis|language=ko|date=August 23, 2022|access-date=March 15, 2025}}

After filming King the Land, Lee immediately launched into a concert arena Tour in Japan, called "The Day We Meet Again" (Mata Aeru Hi). Two performances were held in each of 3 cities (Yokohama, Kobe and Nagoya); 6 shows in all, starting on July 22 & 23 in Yokohama at the Pia Arena. The last show in Nagoya at the Nippon Gaishi Hall on August 27 was streamed live online and was also broadcast live in nine CGV theatres for Korean fans. These concerts marked his 10-year anniversary since debut as a solo artist.{{cite web|title=Arena Tour 2023|url=https://www.2pmjapan.com/junho/arena-tour-2023/|website=2pmJapan|last1=Lee Junho - 2PM|access-date=December 19, 2023|archive-date=December 19, 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231219034217/https://www.2pmjapan.com/junho/arena-tour-2023|url-status=live}} He also released a special Japanese single titled "Can I" to commemorate the occasion.{{cite web|title=[Today's K-pop] 2PM's Junho drops single before solo Japan tour|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3175199|website=The Korea Herald|last=Hwang|first=You-mee|date=July 21, 2023|access-date=March 1, 2025}}

On January 13 and 14, 2024, Lee held concerts at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul as an extension of "The Day We Meet Again" tour.{{cite web|title=2PM's Lee Jun-ho to hold solo concerts in January|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-13/entertainment/kpop/2PMs-Lee-Junho-to-hold-solo-concerts-in-January/1934530|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=December 13, 2023|access-date=December 6, 2024|archive-date=April 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240401060124/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-12-13/entertainment/kpop/2PMs-Lee-Junho-to-hold-solo-concerts-in-January/1934530|url-status=live}} It was screened in 50 CGV theatres nationwide in July 2024 to mark the 11th anniversary of his debut as a solo artist.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호 단독 콘서트 '다시 만나는 날', 7월 24일 극장서 본다|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho's solo concert 'The Day We Meet Again' will be seen in theaters on July 24|url=https://imnews.imbc.com/news/2024/enter/article/6613940_36473.html|website=iMBC|language=ko|date=July 4, 2024|access-date=March 9, 2025}}

On January 17, Lee released the digital single "When We Meet Again," which inspired the concert's title and served as its opening performance. It was the Korean version of the track Mata Aeruhi from his Japanese EP 2017 S/S.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 오늘(17일) 신곡 '다시 만나는 날' 발매...韓 버전 작사 참여|trans-title=Lee Junho releases a new song 'The Day We Meet Again' today (17th)... 韓 version lyric writing participation|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/musics/10922875|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=지|first=승훈|date=January 17, 2024|access-date=March 15, 2025}} Billboard named it the 17th best K-pop song of the year in its first-half review of 2024.{{cite magazine|title=The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2024 (So Far): Critic's Picks|url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-k-pop-songs-2024-so-far/zico-spot-feat-jennie/|magazine=Billboard|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=July 5, 2024|access-date=March 15, 2025}}

In early 2025, Lee kicked off a fan concert tour titled Midnight Sun, with two shows on January 25 and 26 at the Inspire Arena in South Korea.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호 팬콘 '미드나잇 선' 성공적 개최 "무엇보다 큰 선물"|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho's Fancon 'Midnight Sun' Successfully Held "The Greatest Gift of All"|url=https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/NB12233420|website=JTBC|language=ko|access-date=March 4, 2025|archive-date=March 4, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304144618/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/NB12233420|url-status=live}} The Japan leg scheduled on February 9 and 10 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium attracted over 18,000 fans.{{cite web|title=イ・ジュノ（2PM）、約1年半ぶりの日本公演が大盛況にて終了 2日間で1万8千人を動員|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho (2PM) finishes his first performance in Japan in about a year and a half with great success, attracting 18,000 people in two days|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/146320/|website=Billboard Japan|language=ja|date=February 10, 2025|access-date=March 4, 2025|archive-date=February 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216163453/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/146320/|url-status=live}}

Further performances were organised in Taipei on February 23 and 24 at the NTU Sports Center.

The tour's finale with two shows at the Vibra São Paulo in Brazil, on March 1 and 2, marked Lee's first solo concerts outside Asia.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 타이베이 팬콘 성료..."큰 사랑 고마워"|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho, Taipei Fancon..."Thank you for your great love"|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11249676|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|date=February 25, 2025|access-date=March 4, 2025|archive-date=March 4, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304144618/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11249676|url-status=live}}

In March, it was announced that Lee would leave JYP Entertainment after his contract expires on April 15, following seventeen years with the company. However, the label plans to continue overseeing Lee's solo activities in Japan.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 이준호, 17년 만에 JYP와 이별 [공식]|trans-title=2PM Lee Junho Says Goodbye to JYP After 17 Years [Official]|url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/453787|website=iMBC|language=ko|date=March 20, 2025|access-date=March 20, 2025|archive-date=March 20, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250320035541/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/453787|url-status=live}} In April, it was revealed that Lee planned on establishing a one-person agency with preparations expected to be completed by mid-May.{{cite web | script-title=ko:이준호, 1인 기획사 차리고 독자 활동 시작 |trans-title=Lee Jun-ho started a one-man agency and started independent activities| website=DongA Sports | date=April 28, 2025 | url=https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20250427/131500232/1 | language=ko | access-date=April 28, 2025}}

In 2013, Lee made his film debut in the action thriller Cold Eyes, where he impressed viewers with his acting.{{cite web|title=2PM Junho to Make Movie Debut Opposite Jung Woo Sung, Han Hyo Joo in Surveillance|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=18878|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|last=Ho|first=Stewart|date=October 25, 2012|access-date=November 18, 2012|archive-date=January 29, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129064120/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=18878|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=2PM Junho Impresses with Big Screen Debut Thriller|url=http://www.tenasia.com/2pm-junho-impresses-with-big-screen-debut-thriller/|work=Ten Asia|last=Lee|first=Hye-ji|date=June 19, 2013|access-date=June 19, 2013|archive-date=March 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328173809/http://www.tenasia.com/2pm-junho-impresses-with-big-screen-debut-thriller/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho Says He's Really Nervous about His Role in Cold Eyes|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/38927|work=enewsWorld|publisher=CJ E&M|last=An|first=So-hyoun|date=June 20, 2013|access-date=June 20, 2013|archive-date=June 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624053354/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/article/38927|url-status=dead}} Later, he revealed that he went to the audition for the film wearing a cast right after receiving shoulder surgery.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호 "부상 후 쓸모없는 사람이라고 생각한 적 있어"|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho: "I thought I was a useless person after my injury"|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20220630_0001925909|website=Newsis|language=ko|date=June 30, 2022|access-date=March 2, 2025}}

In 2015, Lee featured in martial arts period drama Memories of the Sword.{{cite web|title=Junho to appear in 'Hyeopnyeo'|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130827000684&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=The Korea Herald|date=August 27, 2013|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905050658/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130827000684&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} He next starred alongside Kim Woo-bin and Kang Ha-neul in the coming-of-age film Twenty as an aspiring cartoonist who is forced to take on several part-time jobs after his family goes bankrupt.{{cite web|title=Will Junho position himself as actor?|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201503031629036383037_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=Kpop Herald|date=March 3, 2015|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905005858/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201503031629036383037_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho Reminisced on His 20-Year-Old Self as He Filmed Twenty|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87320/2pms-junho-reminisced-on-his-20-year-old-self-as-he-filmed-twenty|website=enewsWorld|last=Jo|first=Yeon-kyung|date=February 12, 2015|access-date=March 13, 2015|archive-date=March 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316024722/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/87320/2pms-junho-reminisced-on-his-20-year-old-self-as-he-filmed-twenty|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Interview: 2PM's Junho Empathized A Lot with His Twenty Character|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/90488/2pm-junho-twenty-interview|website=enewsWorld|last=Kim|first=Hyung-woo|date=April 5, 2015|access-date=April 9, 2015|archive-date=April 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407064401/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/90488/2pm-junho-twenty-interview|url-status=dead}}

In 2016, Lee had a supporting role as a junior lawyer in tvN's thriller Memory.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'기억' 이준호, 이성민에 두터운 신뢰 "배울 점이 많다"|trans-title='Memory' Lee Jun-ho trusts Lee Sung-min: "I have a lot to learn"|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1KV4Y2ZFKJ|website=The Seoul Economic Daily|language=ko|date=April 22, 2016|access-date=March 7, 2025|archive-date=March 12, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250312124419/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1KV4Y2ZFKJ|url-status=live}}

In 2017, Lee starred in the hit office comedy drama Good Manager.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 지상파 진출하나...'김과장' 출연 제안 "검토중"|url=http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700210&g_serial=994088&rrf=nv|website=Joy News|language=ko|last=Jung|first=Kim Soo|date=November 30, 2016|access-date=August 21, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821170437/http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700210&g_serial=994088&rrf=nv|url-status=live}} He was praised for his villainous acting in the drama as the arrogant director of finances and won the Excellence Award for an actor in a mid-length drama at the KBS Drama Awards, marking his first acting accolade.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'김과장' 이준호, 연기돌 넘어 어엿한 배우로 성장...냉혈 연기 '호평'|url=http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20170127001700562|work={{ill|Asia Today|ko|아시아투데이 (신문)}}|language=ko|date=January 28, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905050755/http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20170127001700562|url-status=live}} The same year, Junho landed his first lead role in JTBC's romantic melodrama series Rain or Shine.{{cite web|title=2PM's Lee Jun-ho to take lead role in 'Just in Love'|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170821000799&ACE_SEARCH=1|work=The Korea Herald|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905005925/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170821000799&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} He portrayed a psychologically scarred and physically traumatized survivor of a fatal incident, losing over 7 kg to fit the role.{{cite web|title=Junho hopes to shed light on survivors in 'Rain or Shine'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201801101451361122600_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|website=Kpop Herald|date=January 10, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2018|archive-date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207005537/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201801101451361122600_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web | title=<그사이> 이준호가 밝히는 7kg 감량 비법 | website=iMBC|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho reveals the secret of losing 7 kg| date=January 9, 2018 | url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/ViewAmp/224613 | language=ko | access-date=May 9, 2025}}

In 2018, Lee was cast in his first Japanese movie Rose and Tulip, written by popular manga artist Akiko Higashimura, in which he played a double role.{{cite web|title=Juno starring in Japanese movie "Roses and Tulip"!|url=http://kandera.jp/sp/barachu/event/|website=Kandera Japan|date=December 10, 2018|access-date=January 3, 2019|archive-date=December 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213221016/http://kandera.jp/sp/barachu/event/|url-status=live}} He was then cast in the SBS romance comedy drama Wok of Love, playing a star chef.{{cite web|title=[SBS Star] 2PM's JUNHO to Star in New SBS Drama 'Greasy Melo'|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004678286|website=Seoul Broadcasting System|date=March 22, 2018|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-date=March 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322143257/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1004678286|url-status=live}} The same year, he was cast in the historical comedy film Homme Fatale.{{cite web|title=LEE Jun-ho to Make Screen Comeback in Period Comedy|url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?blbdComCd=601006&seq=5026&mode=VIEW|website=Korean Film Biz Zone|date=December 21, 2018|access-date=December 13, 2018|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112033414/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/news.jsp?blbdComCd=601006&seq=5026&mode=VIEW|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Jung So-min, Lee Jun-ho join film|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3056894&cloc=joongangdaily|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=December 14, 2018|access-date=December 13, 2018|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215224306/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3056894&cloc=joongangdaily|url-status=live}}

In 2019, Lee starred in the legal drama Confession as a lawyer trying to save his wrongly convicted father on death row.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'자백' 자체 최고 시청률 종영, 마무리까지 명품|trans-title='Confession' its own highest viewership rating, masterpiece until the end|url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/201905138851H|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|last=김|first=소연|date=May 13, 2019|access-date=March 7, 2025}} He was praised for his portrayal of a complex character "who doesn't stand out."{{cite web|script-title=ko:'자백' 이준호의 캐릭터 분석 "최도현은 튀지 않고 공기 같은 인물"|trans-title='Confession' Lee Joon-ho's Character Analysis "Choi Do-hyun is a character who doesn't stand out and is like air"|url=https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/1964476|website=Herald Corporation|language=ko|date=April 5, 2019|access-date=March 7, 2025}}

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In November 2021, after completing his mandatory military service, he starred in the historical romance drama The Red Sleeve, playing the role of Crown Prince Yi San, alongside Lee Se-young as Royal Consort Uibin Seong. The drama became a success, sweeping 8 awards at the 2021 MBC Drama Awards, with him getting Top Excellence Award.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'옷소매 붉은 끝동' 이준호-이세영 캐스팅 최종 확정!|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000122452|website=Naver|language=ko|last1=JYP엔터테인먼트|first1=iMBC 김경희 {{!}} 사진 제공|last2=프레인TPC|access-date=October 26, 2021|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513012302/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000122452|url-status=live}} Lee was the first idol-actor to win Best Actor at 2022's Korea PD Awards, and also won the awards for Most Popular Actor and Best Actor – Television at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards, becoming the first idol to win the latter.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'꿈을 꾸는 배우' 이준호, 백상예술대상 2관왕|trans-title='Dream Actor' Lee Jun-ho wins 2 awards at Baeksang Arts Awards|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000046481|via=Naver|publisher=KBS Entertainment|language=ko|author=|date=May 10, 2022|access-date=May 13, 2022|archive-date=May 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509233807/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/438/0000046481|url-status=live}} Lee was also the first idol-actor to win Top Excellence Award, Actor in a miniseries at the 2022 APAN Star Awards and first-idol actor to win Grand Prize (Daesang) for Actor of the year at the 2022 Asia Artist Awards.{{cite web|script-title=ko:세븐틴·임영웅·아이브→이준호, '2022 AAA' 대상[종합]|trans-title=SEVENTEEN, Lim Young-woong, IVE→ Lee Jun-ho, '2022 AAA' Grand Prize [Comprehensive]|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10567331|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|date=December 13, 2022|access-date=April 8, 2025|archive-date=April 8, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250408101733/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10567331|url-status=live}} In an interview on You Quiz on the Block, Lee revealed that he received around 100 scripts following the success of The Red Sleeve.{{cite web | script-title=ko:[종합]2PM 때문에 수술 못받았던 준호 "깁스하고 영화 오디션 보러 가…오스카·칸이 꿈"('유퀴즈') | website=Ten Asia|trans-title=[Comprehensive] Junho, who couldn't have surgery because of 2PM, "I went to audition for a movie with a cast... Oscar Cannes is my dream" ('U-Quiz') | date=June 30, 2022 | url=https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2022063063424 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}

In 2023, Lee starred in the romantic-comedy drama King the Land alongside Im Yoon-ah. Lee shared that he wanted to choose a project with a different atmosphere from what he had done previously and something that would be an easy watch.{{cite web | last=MacDonald | first=Joan | title=Lee Jun-Ho Wanted To Do A Rom-Com That Would Make Hearts Flutter | website=Forbes | date=July 29, 2023 | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmacdonald/2023/07/29/lee-jun-ho-wanted-to-do-a-rom-com-that-would-make-hearts-flutter/ | access-date=May 3, 2025}} King the Land garnered significant international attention, becoming the most-watched non-English show on Netflix during its broadcasting run and accumulating the most viewed hours among all shows in the second half of 2023.{{cite web|title=Lee Junho and YoonA's 'King the Land' becomes the most watched non English Netflix show|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/korean-wave/story/lee-junho-and-yoonas-king-the-land-becomes-the-most-watched-non-english-netflix-show-2402268-2023-07-05|work=India Today|date=July 5, 2023|access-date=December 6, 2024|archive-date=July 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705124657/https://www.indiatoday.in/korean-wave/story/lee-junho-and-yoonas-king-the-land-becomes-the-most-watched-non-english-netflix-show-2402268-2023-07-05|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title='Leave the World Behind' Tops All Netflix Viewing for Second Half of 2023 With 121 Million Views, 'One Piece' Leads TV With 71.6 Million Views|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflix-viewing-report-second-half-2023-leave-the-world-behind-one-piece-1236014708/|website=Variety|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=May 23, 2024|access-date=March 9, 2025|archive-date=May 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240524032340/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflix-viewing-report-second-half-2023-leave-the-world-behind-one-piece-1236014708/|url-status=live}} Lee became the first idol-actor to win the Grand Prize at the APAN Star Awards and retained the Grand Prize for Actor of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards. In the same year, Lee made cameo appearances in Celebrity, helmed by Confession's director Kim Cheol-kyu and My Dearest, starring Namkoong Min, his co-star from Good Manager.{{cite web|script-title=ko:여름·가을 그리고 겨울...새해에도 계속되는 이준호의 개화|trans-title=Summer, autumn and winter... Lee Jun-ho's bloom continues in the new year|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2023121589184|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|date=December 15, 2023|access-date=March 15, 2025|archive-date=May 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508040433/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2023121589184|url-status=live}}

In 2024, he was cast as the lead in the Netflix superhero drama Cashero.{{cite web|title=Netflix announces new K-drama 'Cashero', starring 2PM's Junho|url=https://www.nme.com/news/tv/netflix-new-k-drama-cashero-2pm-junho-3619279|work=NME|date=April 18, 2024|access-date=December 6, 2024|archive-date=September 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240919065818/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/netflix-new-k-drama-cashero-2pm-junho-3619279|url-status=live}}

In 2025, Lee was cast as the lead in the tvN drama Typhoon Company set during the 1997 financial crisis alongside Kim Min-ha.

{{Main|Lee Jun-ho discography#Compositions}}

As of October 2019, Lee boasts a remarkable tally of 101 compositions accredited by the Korea Music Copyright Association, positioning seventh among the top ten idols with the most copyrighted songs.{{cite web|script-title=ko:저작권료로 '영 앤 리치' 이룬 아이돌|trans-title=Idols who achieved 'Young & Rich' with copyright fees|url=https://www.vogue.co.kr/2019/10/10/저작권료로-영-앤-리치-이룬-아이돌/|website=Vogue Korea|language=ko|date=October 10, 2019|access-date=March 1, 2025}} Besides producing all the tracks on his solo releases, Lee has also composed many songs for 2PM.

Lee's initial songwriting credit on a 2PM album materialized with "Give it to Me" in 2011, found within their second studio album, Hands Up. His inaugural contribution to a Japanese release transpired with "Kimi ga Ireba" (君がいれば; If You Are Here), a part of 2PM's fourth Japanese single album, Beautiful unveiled on June 6, 2012. Notably, this composition was also integrated into their second Japanese studio album, Legend of 2PM. "This is Love" and "Forever," two other tracks by Lee, were also part of the album.{{cite web|title=Foreverの歌詞|trans-title=Forever lyrics|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/lyrics/I153472/|website=Oricon|language=ja|access-date=March 1, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=April 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417123136/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/lyrics/I153472/}}{{cite web|title=This is Loveの歌詞|trans-title=This is Love lyrics|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/lyrics/I158285/|website=Oricon|language=ja|access-date=March 1, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=April 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230417173702/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/498868/lyrics/I158285/}}

In 2012, Lee collaborated with actress Kim So-eun on MBC's program Music and Lyrics for the creation of the song "Sad Love". Crafted by Kim So-eun and composed by Lee, this single garnered significant acclaim, promptly securing positions within the top 10 ranks of diverse music charts. It was further selected as the theme song for MBC's weekend drama, Feast of the Gods.{{cite web|title=Junho and Kim So Eun′s ′Love is Sad′ Chosen for Drama OST|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/5268/music-and-lyrics-single-a-hit|work=enewsWorld|date=April 9, 2012|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905055947/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/5268/music-and-lyrics-single-a-hit|url-status=live}} Lee's collaborative effort extended to a partnership with Vanness Wu on the song "Undefeated" featured on the soundtrack of the Taiwanese drama Ti Amo Chocolate soundtrack.{{cite web|title=2PM Junho and Taiwan's Van Ness Wu′s Music Video Released|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/5958/2pm-junho-and-van-ness-wu-music-video-released|work=enewsWorld|date=April 26, 2012|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905055345/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/5958/2pm-junho-and-van-ness-wu-music-video-released|url-status=live}}

The composition "Move On," a collaborative work between Lee and fellow member Jang Wooyoung, emerged with 2PM's compilation album 2PM Best: 2008–2011 in Korea, subsequently surging to the zenith of Japan's Recochoku Chart.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho Also Takes Top Spot on Recochoku Charts|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/4365/2pms-junho-on-recochoku-charts|work=enewsWorld|date=March 15, 2012|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905051531/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/4365/2pms-junho-on-recochoku-charts|url-status=live}} Lee also ventured into composing for Wooyoung's Korean debut EP, 23, Male, Single contributing the track "Be With You".{{cite web|title=2PM's Wooyoung Hops into the Recording Studio with Junho|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/12091/video-2pms-wooyoung-hops-into-the-recording-studio-with-junho|work=enewsWorld|date=August 10, 2012|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905055342/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/12091/video-2pms-wooyoung-hops-into-the-recording-studio-with-junho|url-status=live}}

In 2013, Lee produced the tracks "Zero Point," "Love Song," and "Go Back" for 2PM"s album Grown{{cite web|title=2PM comes back with 'Grown'|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2013/05/06/etc/2PM-comes-back-with-Grown/2971148.html|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Lee|first=Sun-min|date=May 6, 2013|access-date=March 2, 2025|archive-date=February 15, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215123123/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2013/05/06/etc/2PM-comes-back-with-Grown/2971148.html|url-status=live}} He also composed and performed the songs "Just a Feeling" and "I'm In Love" included on the album's Grand Edition.{{cite web|title=Just a Feeling by LEE JUNHO on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/just-a-feeling/1728146204|website=Apple Music|date=June 19, 2013|access-date=March 2, 2025}}{{cite web|title=I'm In Love by LEE JUNHO on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/im-in-love/1728146184|website=Apple Music|date=June 19, 2013|access-date=March 2, 2025}}

In 2014, Lee contributed the track "I want you" for 2PM's third Japanese album Genesis of 2PM.{{cite web|title=I want you by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/i-want-you/1538128122|website=Apple Music|date=January 29, 2014|access-date=March 2, 2025}} "Love Is True," a melodious creation graced by the vocals of Lee and Nichkhun, found its place in the Grand Edition of 2PM's Korean album Go Crazy!{{cite web|title=Love is true by NICHKHUN & LEE JUNHO on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/love-is-true/1689636988|website=Apple Music|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=March 2, 2025}}

In 2015, Lee produced the tune "365" for 2PM's ninth Japanese single album Guilty Love.{{cite web|title=365 by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/365/1536272393|website=Apple Music|date=January 28, 2015|access-date=March 2, 2025}} This composition was also included in the group's fourth Japanese studio album 2PM of 2PM. "Everything" and "Burning Love," two other tracks by Lee, were also part of the release.{{cite web|title=Everybody by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/everybody/1536272665|website=Apple Music|date=April 15, 2015|access-date=March 2, 2025}}{{cite web|title=Burning Love by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/burning-love/1536272672|website=Apple Music|date=April 15, 2015|access-date=March 2, 2025}} For 2PM's fifth Korean album titled No.5, he contributed the track titled Nobody Else which was described by Billboard as a "sensual cut with surging synths and slick harmonies."{{cite web|title=2PM Are Subtle, Seductive Gentleman on 'No.5': Track-by-Track Album Review|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2pm-no5-track-by-track-album-review-6598345/|work=Billboard Magazine|date=June 6, 2015|access-date=February 25, 2025|archive-date=May 19, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519233511/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/2pm-no5-track-by-track-album-review-6598345/|url-status=live}}

He produced a track titled Chikai No Christmas on a B-version of 2PM's tenth Japanese single album Higher.{{cite web|title=Chikai No Christmas by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/chikai-no-christmas/1536313734|website=Apple Music|date=October 21, 2015|access-date=March 5, 2025}} He also performed and composed a track named "So Many Girls" for his version of the release.{{cite web|title=So Many Girls by LEE JUNHO on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/so-many-girls/1536273257|website=Apple Music|date=October 21, 2015|access-date=March 5, 2025}}

In 2016, Lee contributed the tracks "Issyoni Sugoshita Jikan" (Time Spent Together) and "Set Me Free" for 2PM's fifth Japanese album Galaxy of 2PM.{{cite web|title=Set Me Free by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/set-me-free/1536273923|website=Apple Music|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=March 5, 2025}}{{cite web|title=issyoni sugoshita jikan by 2PM on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/issyoni-sugoshita-jikan/1536273924|website=Apple Music|date=June 15, 2016|access-date=March 5, 2025}} Another notable musical accomplishment came in the form of "Versus," a collaborative effort by Lee and Hwang Chan-sung, which he penned and recorded for the album's limited edition.{{cite web|script-title=zh:GALAXY OF 2PM初回生産限定盤D (JUNHO×CHANSUNG盤)|trans-title=GALAXY OF 2PM first return to limited edition disc D (JUNHO×CHANSUNG DISC)|url=https://tower.jp/item/4230858?srsltid=AfmBOor-1ieK9tl2MI-b8kztnDxn5EyrAOS91xtHTVbDxv47dXY4V2j9|website=Tower Records|language=ja|date=April 2, 2016|access-date=April 10, 2025}}

In 2012, Lee was appointed as the honorary ambassador of the 24 Hour Famine Program hosted by World Vision.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho Appointed Honorary Ambassador for World Vision|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/11154/2pms-junho-appointed-honorary-ambassador-for-world-vision|work=enewsWorld|date=July 31, 2012|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905054228/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/11154/2pms-junho-appointed-honorary-ambassador-for-world-vision|url-status=live}}

In May 2014, Lee was selected as a model for South Korean eyewear brand Look Optical.{{cite web | title=2PM 준호 칼 라거펠트 아이웨어 화보 공개 | website=The Financial News|trans-title=2PM Junho Karl Lagerfeld Eyewear Photoshoot Unveiled| date=May 30, 2014 | url=https://www.fneyefocus.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=7621 | language=ko | access-date=May 5, 2025}}

In August, 2021, Lee and bandmate Chansung were appointed as models for Dongwon Tuna. They featured in a commercial styled as the debut music video of a rookie project group named "Team Chichi."{{cite web | last=김 |first=효혜 | script-title=ko:동원F&B, 2PM 준호와 찬성 모델로 `동원참치` 새 CF 공개 | website=Maeil Business Newspaper|trans-title=Dongwon Tuna' with 2PM Junho and Chan Chan model | date=August 16, 2021 | url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/9990970 | language=ko | access-date=May 5, 2025}} In October, Lee was selected as the face of French luxury retailer L'Occitane's '2021 Holiday Magic Collection.'{{cite web | script-title=ko:록시땅, "반전 매력남 '2PM' 준호와 로맨틱 크리스마스" | website=Newsis|trans-title=L'Occitane, "Romantic Christmas with '2PM' Junho" | date=October 21, 2021 | url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20211021_0001621316 | language=ko | access-date=May 5, 2025}} He was also chosen as the model for South Korean wellness & nutrition brand Paperbag.{{cite web | title=2PM 준호 페이퍼백 모델로 발탁 | website=Ten Asia|trans-title=2PM Junho selected as a paperback model | date=October 5, 2021 | url=https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2021100553134 | language=ko | access-date=May 9, 2025}} In November, Lee was appointed as a model by South Korean athleisure brand Xexymix.{{cite web | script-title=ko:젝시믹스, 2PM 준호 코스메틱 전속모델 계약 | website=The Financial News|trans-title=Xeximix, 2PM Junho Cosmetics exclusive model contract | date=November 8, 2021 | url=https://www.fnnews.com/news/202111081321292555 | language=ko | access-date=May 5, 2025}}

In February 2022, Lee was selected as a model for Subway's "Better Choice" advertisement campaign.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 대세는 광고지...써브웨이 새 모델 발탁|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho, the trend is an advertisement... Selected as a new model for Subway|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/broadcasting-service/10211648|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=박|first=세연|date=February 9, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2025}} He was also chosen as a model for Domino's Korea alongside Hyeri.{{cite web | script-title=ko:'광고킹' 이준호, 무지개보다 다채로운 컬러[PICK] | website=The Chosun Ilbo|trans-title='Advertising King' Lee Jun-ho, Colors More Colorful Than the Rainbow [PICK] | date=June 16, 2022 | url=https://digitalchosun.dizzo.com/site/data/html_dir/2022/06/16/2022061680183.html | language=ko | access-date=May 4, 2025}} In March, he was appointed as the brand ambassador for South Korean ramyeon company Paldo Bibimmen, and Belgian chocolate maker Godiva to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Korea.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 러브콜 쇄도...식품업계 광고 '대세남'|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho, a flood of love calls... Food Industry Advertisement 'Daesenam'|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20220425_0001846510|website=Newsis|language=ko|date=April 25, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2025}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:고디바, 한국 출시 10주년...이준호와 기념 이벤트|trans-title=Godiva celebrates its 10th anniversary in Korea... Lee Jun-ho and Commemorative Event|url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20220406_0001822676|website=Newsis|language=ko|date=April 6, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2025}} In April, he was chosen by Daesang Life Science as a model for its protein brand My Meal.{{cite web|script-title=ko:대상라이프사이언스, '마이밀' 전속모델로 배우 '이준호' 발탁|trans-title=Daesang Life Science selects actor 'Lee Jun-ho' as exclusive model for 'My Meal'|url=https://www.meconomynews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=65839|website=시장경제|language=ko|date=April 25, 2022|access-date=March 8, 2025}}

In May, he was selected as the ambassaor for South Korean home and kitchen appliances maker Cuckoo Electronics, a role he has continued in to the present day.{{cite web|script-title=ko:귀뚜라미 vs 경동, 쿠쿠 vs 쿠첸 ... 경쟁사 간 '빅모델' 대결 뜨겁다|trans-title=Cricket vs Kyungdong, Cuckoo vs Kuchen ... The 'big model' confrontation between competitors is heating up|url=https://biz.newdaily.co.kr/|website=Newdaily|language=ko|date=April 1, 2025|access-date=April 1, 2025}} In July, Lee was chosen as a model by L'Occitane for its '2022 Verbena Summer Paradise' campaign.{{cite web | script-title=ko:[팔레트]록시땅 버베나와 준호가 함께하면 여름도 낙원 | website=Newsis|trans-title=L'Occitane Verbena and Junho are together, summer is paradise | date=July 13, 2022 | url=https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20220703_0001929340 | language=ko | access-date=May 5, 2025}} In August, Lee was selected as a model for Lotte Duty Free to promote international tourism.{{cite web|script-title=ko:롯데免 이준호 팬미팅, 700명 팬들과 성료...21일 숏드라마 공개lang=ko|trans-title=Lotte Lee Jun-ho fan meeting, 700 fans... 21st Short drama released|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/26DP73XSFH|website=The Seoul Economic Daily|date=November 22, 2022|access-date=February 23, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=February 23, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250223125124/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/26DP73XSFH}}

As part of the promotion, he starred in a short drama titled LDF Original Series which was released on social media in November 2022.

In January 2023, he was appointed as an ambassador for French luxury goods company Dior in South Korea.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 섹시한 남자의 향기|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho, Scent of a Sexy Man|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10613053|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=성|first=정은|date=January 19, 2023|access-date=March 8, 2025}} In December, he was selected as a model by South Korean organic pet food manufacturer OSP for its brand Indigo Paw.{{cite web|script-title=ko:배우 이준호 내세우더니...'톱스타' 모델 쓴 이유 있었네|trans-title=Actor Lee Jun-ho put forward...'Top Star' There was a reason for using the model|url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/202408281455i|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|last=이|first=미경|date=August 28, 2024|access-date=March 9, 2025|archive-date=March 12, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250312134125/https://www.hankyung.com/article/202408281455i|url-status=live}}

In February 2024, Lee was selected as a model for South Korean outdoor apparel company Nepa, joining An Yu-jin as the brand's representative.{{cite web|script-title=ko:네파, 이준호·안유진과 함께한 24 SS '조이어스 하이커' 화보 공개|trans-title=NEPA unveils 24 SS 'Joer's Hiker' pictorial with Lee Junho and Ahn Yoojin|url=https://www.dailian.co.kr/news/view/1328911|website=Dailian|language=ko|date=February 16, 2024|access-date=March 9, 2025|archive-date=March 12, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250312092431/https://www.dailian.co.kr/news/view/1328911|url-status=live}} In April, Lee was appointed as the first Korean global ambassador for Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller Piaget.{{cite web|script-title=ko:한국인 최초의 피아제(Piaget) 글로벌 앰배서더, 이준호|trans-title=The first Korean Piaget Global Ambassador, Junho Lee|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.co.kr/article/1863687|website=Harpers Bazaar Korea|language=ko|date=April 18, 2024|access-date=February 22, 2025}}

He was also selected as the global ambassador for Korean cosmetic brand The Saem.{{cite web|script-title=ko:"오늘도 예쁨" 이준호, 日 도쿄 핑크빛으로 물들인 미모 폭주|trans-title="Beautiful today" Lee Jun-ho, 日 Tokyo Pink Beauty Runaway|url=https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20250213/131026463/1|website=DongA|language=ko|date=February 13, 2025|access-date=February 23, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=February 23, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250223122615/https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20250213/131026463/1}}

In March 2025, Lee was appointed as the global ambassador for French luxury menswear brand Berluti.{{cite web|script-title=ko:우아함의 만남, 벨루티와 이준호가 함께 기념하는 우아함과 헤리티지|trans-title=Elegance Meets, Berluti and Lee Junho Celebrate Elegance and Heritage|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2025031781514|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|date=March 17, 2025|access-date=March 17, 2025}}

In 2012, along with the 2PM members, Lee participated in MBC's God of Victory, where they were pitted against the members of Shinhwa. Lee won the segment "Breaking Chopsticks With His Butt", as he was able to break 28 chopstick pairs with his rear end in under 15 seconds.{{cite web|title=【TVPP】Junho(2PM) - Break Chopsticks!, 준호(투피엠) - 젓가락을 부러뜨리자! @ God Of Victory|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=613xVgaLlKk|work=YouTube|date=September 9, 2012|access-date=December 21, 2017|archive-date=May 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512125532/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=613xVgaLlKk|url-status=live}}

In 2013, Junho's solo variety show titled 2PM Junho's SAY YES -Friendship- was broadcast on Tokyo MX. The show features Lee travelling across different places in Japan to make friends along with invited Japanese celebrities.{{cite web|title=2PMジュノ、日本ソロ活動に向けレギュラー番組で友達作り|url=https://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw667048|website=Nico Video|language=ja|date=June 26, 2013|access-date=January 9, 2019|archive-date=April 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409171028/https://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw667048|url-status=live}}

In March 2025, Lee became the first Korean actor to appear on SBT's The Noite com Danilo Gentili, Brazil's premier late-night talk show.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호, 韓 배우 최초 브라질 대표 토크쇼 출연|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho, actor's first to appear on Brazil's representative talk show|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11262186|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=성|first=정은|date=March 12, 2025|access-date=March 16, 2025|archive-date=March 13, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250313045224/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11262186|url-status=live}}

On May 30, 2019, Lee began his military service as a public service worker. Due to a severe shoulder injury he suffered in 2010 during an acrobatics practice and for which he underwent major surgery in 2012, he was judged unfit for active duty.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:JYP 측 "이준호, 어깨부상으로 4급 판정→대체복무 예정" [공식입장 전문]|trans-title=JYP: "Junho Lee, Grade 4 due to shoulder injury → Alternative service planned" [Full official statement]|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/382/0000734859|via=Naver|website=The Dong-A Ilbo|language=ko|last=Hong|first=Se-young|date=May 28, 2019|access-date=January 22, 2025|archive-date=January 22, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122124907/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/382/0000734859|url-status=live}} Lee was discharged on March 20, 2021.{{cite web|title=2PM's Junho discharged from military|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210320000080|website=The Korea Herald|publisher=|last=|first=|date=March 20, 2021|access-date=March 21, 2021|archive-date=March 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210321001753/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210320000080|url-status=live}}

In a 2014 interview, Lee revealed that while preparing acrobatics for 2PM's comeback with I'll Be Back in 2010, he suffered a torn labrum. Wooyoung eventually took over his parts in the choreography which negatively affected his mental health. He was unable to have surgery and shot the music video for the track a week after getting hurt, taking as many as 8 painkillers at once.{{cite web | script-title=ko:'준호' 이야기 | website=Elle Korea|trans-title=The Story of 'Junho' | date=July 8, 2014 | url=https://www.elle.co.kr/article/10389 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}} In November 2012, Lee suffered a back injury, during a rehearsal for 2PM's "What Time Is It?" concert tour in Shanghai. However, Lee continued with the performance and participated in the entire tour.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호 허리 부상, "공연 의지 강해... 멋진 솔로무대 소화"|trans-title=2PM Junho's back injury, "I have a strong will to perform... Wonderful solo performance"|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Entertainment/article/all/20121119/50945982/3|website=Donga|language=ko|date=November 19, 2012|access-date=April 3, 2025}} Later, it was revealed that Lee had suffered a serious injury to his right shoulder during acrobatic practice and was diagnosed with a spinal fracture after surgery. Lee talked about how "his arm stopped listening," and the nerve damage worsened to the point that the pain radiated to his head. Despite continued rehabilitation, a full recovery was not made and Lee was told that he may only be able to regain about 80% functionality in his arm. He was prescribed painkillers when involved in activities that strain his shoulder.{{cite web|script-title=ko:JYP 측 "준호, 2PM 활동 당시 사고로 큰 부상...사회복무요원" (전문)|trans-title=JYP's "Jun-ho was seriously injured in an accident during 2PM... Social welfare workers" (Full text)|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/entertain/8832672|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=김 |first=도형|date=May 28, 2019|access-date=April 3, 2025}}

In December 2013, Lee injured his index finger while filming an action scene on the set of Memories of the Sword.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'협녀' 촬영 이상無...준호, 경미한 손가락 부상|trans-title=More than filming 'Kyonyeo'... Jun-ho, minor finger injury|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/23698|website=Dispatch|language=ko|date=December 19, 2013|access-date=April 3, 2025}}

In March 2022, JYP Entertainment announced that Lee had been diagnosed with COVID-19.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'2차 접종' 2PM 이준호, 코로나19 확진..."인후통·가벼운 감기 증상"|trans-title='2nd vaccination' 2PM Lee Jun-ho confirms COVID-19... "Sore throat and mild cold symptoms"|url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20220329516869|website=Segye Ilbo|language=ko|date=March 29, 2022|access-date=March 27, 2025|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421124530/https://www.segye.com/newsView/20220329516869|url-status=live}}

In February 2025, it was revealed that Lee had suffered a ligament injury to his left leg during a scheduled event and was receiving treatment.{{cite web|title='Lee Jun-ho injured ligament during schedule, currently receiving treatment'|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/02/398_391783.html|website=The Korea Times|date=February 8, 2025|access-date=March 2, 2025|archive-date=February 14, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214163227/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/02/398_391783.html|url-status=live}} He was relying on crutches at the airport during his departure for Japan.{{cite web | script-title=ko:[사진]이준호, '목발 짚고 일본 팬미팅으로' | website=The Chosun Ilbo|trans-title= Lee Jun-ho, 'On crutches to a fan meeting in Japan' | date=February 7, 2025 | url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2025/02/07/Z7KRIG4E3KT6SDQGEAKE7WDTI4/ | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}} Despite this, Lee completed the two scheduled shows for the Japanese leg of his Midnight Sun fan-concert tour by incorporating a cane into his performances.{{cite web | script-title=ko:'인대 찢어진' 이준호, 목발 투혼 日도쿄 공연 1만 8천명 환호 [공식] | website=Ten Asia |trans-title='Ligament torn' Lee Jun-ho, crutches fighting spirit 18,000 people cheered for his performance in Tokyo [Official]| date=February 11, 2025 | url=https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2025/02/12/RBRIDQMYP2CA5JNV6BMDAKTM6M/ | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}

Since 2011, Lee has been associated with World Vision through sponsorship of children in Ethiopia and Ghana. In 2012, he was appointed as an ambassador and visited Ethiopia to meet elephantiasis patients and the children he was supporting, including a young child named Felmeta, who he referred to as "dongsaeng" (younger brother).{{cite web|title=New kinds of donations|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/02/398_138083.html|website=The Korea Times|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=March 10, 2025}} In November 2018, Lee took part in World Vision's 'Global 6K for Water' donation run, where he was reunited with Felmeta.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호, 아프리카 아이들 물 위해 달린다 `기부런 참가`|trans-title=2PM Junho, African Children Run for Water 'Participate in Donation Run'|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/8508119|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=양|first=소영|date=October 11, 2018|access-date=March 10, 2025}}

In March 2020, Lee donated 30 million won to support socially vulnerable children suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'군복무' 2PM 준호, 코로나19에 3천만 원 기부..."소속사도 몰랐다"|trans-title='Military Service' 2PM Junho Donates 30 Million Won to COVID-19... "I Didn't Know About My Agency"|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1005675887|website=SBS|language=ko|date=March 2, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2025}} In June 2024, Lee joined the 'Honor Society,' a group of major donors exceeding 100 million won in contributions, organized by the Social Welfare Joint Fundraising Association, through Shinhan Financial Group's campaign.{{cite web|script-title=ko:배우 이준호, 신한금융과 함께 '아너 소사이어티' 가입|trans-title=Actor Lee Jun-ho joins 'Honor Society' with Shinhan Finance|url=https://www.hankyung.com/article/202406209670i|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|last=김|first=보형|date=June 20, 2024|access-date=March 10, 2025}} In December, Lee donated 100 million won to the Samsung Medical Center to support the treatment of vulnerable children and adolescents.{{cite web|script-title=ko:"산타가 나타났다" 이준호→NCT 재민, 기부로 따뜻한 마음 전했다[종합]|trans-title="Santa Has Appeared" Lee Jun-ho →NCT's Jaemin Conveys His Warm Heart with a Donation [Comprehensive]|url=https://enews.imbc.com/M/Detail/441845|website=iMBC|language=ko|date=December 24, 2024|access-date=March 10, 2025|archive-date=December 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224200824/https://enews.imbc.com/m/Detail/441845|url-status=live}} In March 2025, Lee donated 100 million won to help children and residents affected by the wildfires in South Gyeongsang Province and North Gyeongsang Province.{{cite web|script-title=ko:연예계도 '산불 피해' 지원...'이준호 1억·아이유 2억' 기부|trans-title=The entertainment industry also supports 'forest fire damage'... Donation of 'Lee Jun-ho 100 million, IU 200 million'|url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8211599|website=KBS|language=ko|date=March 27, 2025|access-date=March 27, 2025}}

Building on Lee's goodwill, his fans have contributed to World Vision to mark various occasions, leading to what has been described as "a virtous cycle of artist and fandom." During his visit to Ethiopia, Lee was deeply moved by the lack of clean water available to Felmeta and other locals. In March 2015, fans from Korea, Japan and Thailand donated over 26 million won in three weeks to help install drinking water pumps.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[아침을 맞으며/이준호]깨끗한 물 한모금에 행복해하던 아프리카 소년|trans-title=An African boy who was happy with a sip of clean water|url=https://www.donga.com/news/Opinion/article/all/20150326/70333115/1|website=DongA|language=ko|date=March 26, 2015|access-date=March 10, 2025}} In 2022, Lee's fan club "DC Inside Lee Junho Gallery" donated 5 million won in commemoration of his birthday.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이준호 팬클럽, 월드비전에 500만원 기부|trans-title=Lee Jun-ho's fan club donated 5 million won to World Vision|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10195852|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|last=성|first=정은|date=January 25, 2022|access-date=March 10, 2025}} In 2025, it donated 12.5 million won to help support children in crisis, marking its sixth contribution since 2022.{{cite web|script-title=ko:배우 이준호 팬들, 1,250만 원 기부... "아티스트와 팬덤 선순환"|trans-title=Fans of actor Lee Jun-ho donated 12.5 million won... "A virtuous circle of artists and fandom"|url=https://www.christiantoday.co.kr/news/366284|website=Christian Today|language=ko|date=January 25, 2025|access-date=March 10, 2025}}

In February 2019, Lee acquired two units in a luxury office building in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.{{cite web|title=2PM's Lee Junho purchases 17.5 billion KRW commercial building in Seoul|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/king-the-land-actor-2pms-lee-junho-purchases-17-5-billion-krw-commercial-building-in-seoul/articleshow/112216154.cms|website=The Times of India|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=March 2, 2025|archive-date=August 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805074948/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/korean/king-the-land-actor-2pms-lee-junho-purchases-17-5-billion-krw-commercial-building-in-seoul/articleshow/112216154.cms|url-status=live}}

In August 2024, it was reported that Lee had purchased a commercial building on Apgujeong Rodeo Street in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, back in March. The building previously owned by the late actress Kang Soo-yeon was acquired through Lee's family corporation, JF Company, for a reported value of 17.5 billion won.

In 2020, the title track of 2PM's 2015 album No.5, titled My House, climbed back to the top of multiple streaming charts as fancams of Lee's performance of the song became a belated sensation and went viral on Youtube.{{cite web|title=After success of 'My House,' 2PM seeks to extend winning streak with 'MUST'|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/02/398_311270.html|website=The Korea Times|date=June 28, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2025|archive-date=February 26, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250226105401/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/02/398_311270.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:[마이돌의 이중생활] #2 '우리집' 가자던 준호, 연기도 얼마나 잘하게요~|trans-title=[My Doll's Double Life] #2 Junho who said let's go to 'My House', how good is your acting~|url=https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20210623/107603200/2|website=DongA|language=ko|date=June 24, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2025}} Despite being in the military at the time, his popularity skyrocketed, and he earned the moniker "Urijib Junho" (My House Junho).{{cite web|script-title=ko:2PM 준호 "'우리집' 역주행, 섹시 이미지 얼떨떨" [화보]|trans-title=2PM Junho "'My House' Runs Backwards, Sexy Image Gets Awkward" [Photo]|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1416497|website=Xsports News|language=ko|date=April 23, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2025}}

From 2013 to 2018, Lee released an extended play and embarked on a concert tour in Japan every summer. He has thus earned the nickname "Lee Natsu" (Lee Summer) in the country.{{cite web|title=2PMジュノ、ソロ通算100回目公演を日本武道館で達成 4年ぶり来日に感極まる「やっと帰ってきたんだ」|trans-title=2PM Junho achieves 100th solo performance at Japan Budokan Coming to Japan for the first time in 4 years "I'm finally back"|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2246709/full/|website=ORICON|language=ja|date=August 22, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2025}}

Lee is widely regarded among the best idol turned actors with him being ranked first among all male idol-actors by a 2023 poll of entertainment insiders. He is the only idol-actor to win Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Korea PD Awards, as well as the Grand Prize for Actor of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards and the APAN Star Awards. Lee has been cited as a role model by many younger idols and actors including Jinyoung, Dahyun, Kang Daniel and Kim Jae-won.{{cite web | script-title=ko:'그녀석' 박진영 "갓세븐 멤버들, 좋은 이야기 해주며 긴장 풀어줬어요" [엑's 인터뷰③] | website=Xsports News|trans-title='That guy' Park Jin-young "The members of God Seven told me good things and relaxed me" [Ek's Interview(3)] | date=May 11, 2019 | url=https://m.news.zum.com/articles/52398304 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}{{cite web | script-title=ko:[인터뷰②] 갓세븐 박진영 "연기돌 선배 이준호·임시완·도경수 닮고 싶어" | website=Maeil Business Newspaper|trans-title=[Interview(2)] God Seven's Park Jin-young "I want to be like Lee Jun-ho, Im Si-wan, and Do Kyung-so" | date=May 11, 2019 | url=https://www.mk.co.kr/economy/view.php?sc=50000001&year=2019&no=309730 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}{{cite web | title=[NC인터뷰] 다현, 10년 만에 배우 데뷔 "감히 수지를?…키스신 걱정하는 트와이스 마음 알겠죠" | website=News Culture|trans-title=Dahyun debuts as an actress after 10 years "How dare you?... I understand TWICE's concern about the kiss scene." | date=March 7, 2025 | url=https://www.newsculture.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=563118 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}{{cite web | title=[TEN피플] 이준호 길 꿈꾸는 강다니엘…러브콜 거절하더니 연기 시작한 이유 | website=Ten Asia|trans-title=The reason why he started acting after refusing a love call | date=January 26, 2022 | url=https://www.tenasia.co.kr/article/2022012662094 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}{{cite web | script-title=ko:'킹더랜드' 김재원 "섬세한 이준호…넋 놓고 바라봤죠" [엑's 인터뷰②] | website=Xsports News|trans-title=Kingderland' Kim Jae-won "Delicate Lee Jun-ho... I was mesmerized" [Ek's Interview (2)] | date=August 13, 2023 | url=https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1757601 | language=ko | access-date=May 3, 2025}}

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