Lee Seung-gi

Lee Seung-gi was born on January 13, 1987, in Banghak-dong, Dobong District, South Korea. His family consists of his parents and younger sister. During his elementary and middle school days, Lee was considered a good student, he was an all rounder and performed equally well in sports, academics and arts and was the elected president of the student council throughout his school years. In school, he became well-versed in English, Japanese and Korean. Lee was also part of a band in his local high school, where he was the lead vocalist. Their band name was initially called Brain Hemorrhage to give a strong impression, but it was later changed to Natural. During his band's last activity, he was scouted by singer Lee Sun-hee when she saw him perform in a small theater. Although Lee initially rejected the offer to concentrate on his studies, he later accepted it after his mother's persuasion as Lee Sun-hee was her favorite singer. He trained for 2 years before making his singing debut at the age of 17.{{Cite web|last=윤 |first=경철|script-title=ko:[스타연구소①] 이승기, '외모+지성' 다 갖춘 소문난 엄친아|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/427/0000037671|access-date=April 15, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415153536/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/427/0000037671|url-status=live }}

While busy in his career, Lee graduated from Dongguk University obtaining his degree in International Trade and Commerce on February 20, 2009, and received a special achievement award during graduation. He then continued his studies obtaining two master's degrees, Marketing, Trade Theory as well as Finance and Cultural Contents at Dongguk Graduate School.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail/print/popup.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201207131601_9784|title=Lee Seung Gi Enrolls in Grad School|website=enewsWorld|date=July 13, 2012|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313154133/http://mwave.interest.me/news/newsdetail/print/popup.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201207131601_9784|archive-date=March 13, 2018|url-status=dead}} He successfully received Child Psychiatry Counselling Certificate while he was doing Little Forest variety show.{{Cite web|date=October 16, 2020|first1=Hanna|last1=Tamondong|title=Did You Know That Lee Seung Gi Is A Certified Child Psychology Counselor?|url=https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/lee-seung-gi-certified-child-psychology-counselor-a4575-20201016|access-date=May 7, 2021|website=COSMO.PH|language=en-ph|archive-date=May 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507164122/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/lee-seung-gi-certified-child-psychology-counselor-a4575-20201016|url-status=live}}

Scouted by singer Lee Sun-hee, Lee trained for two years before debuting on June 5, 2004, at the age of 17. "Because You're My Girl", his debut song from his first album The Dream of a Moth, became a popular ballad which created a 'liking older women' syndrome in South Korea.{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldbiz.com/SITE/data/html_dir/2004/10/07/200410070010.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041109001548/http://www.heraldbiz.com/SITE/data/html_dir/2004/10/07/200410070010.asp|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 9, 2004|script-title=ko:[서병기의 이슈! 문화비평]이승기 '내여자...' 등 인기몰이|date=October 7, 2004|website=Herald Biz|language=ko}}{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2987374|title=May–November romances change, in song, film and TV|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=April 4, 2004|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407083511/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2987374|url-status=live}} With this song, he won the Best Newcomer award in various music awards ceremonies in 2004, such as the M.net KM Music Festival and Seoul Music Awards. In 2007, he also won the Best Male Solo Artist award at the M.net KM Music Festival with his song "White Lie" from his third album Story of Separation.[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=182815 "이승기, 신혜성 불참한 MKMF '남자가수상' 수상"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531074855/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=182815 |date=May 31, 2012 }} {{in lang|ko}} Newsen. November 17, 2007

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He released a digital single titled "Will You Marry Me" in 2009,{{cite news|url=http://news.hankyung.com/article/2009061893247|script-title=ko:이승기, 디지털싱글 '결혼해줄래'로 가요계 컴백|date=June 18, 2009|newspaper=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|access-date=July 18, 2018|archive-date=July 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718084229/http://news.hankyung.com/article/2009061893247|url-status=live}} which became a hit in South Korea. With this single, he received the Digital Single Bonsang award in the 24th Golden Disc Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009121100005310322|title=Super Junior sweeps 2009 Golden Disc Awards|date=December 11, 2009|website=10Asia|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=October 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014225124/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009121100005310322|url-status=live}} The same year, he released his fourth album Shadow, which was a success and received 40,000 pre-order copies before its release.{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2009/09/135_51712.html|title=Shadow Popular Even Before Release|website=The Korea Times|date=September 12, 2009|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=May 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527102152/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2009/09/135_51712.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/398_52274.html|title=Male Singers Beckoning Autumn|website=The Korea Times|date=September 22, 2009|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=September 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918205047/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/09/398_52274.html|url-status=live}}

In 2010, he recorded a duet version of his 2007 song "Smile Boy" with South Korean figure skater Kim Yuna, which became the official 2010 FIFA World Cup commercial song in South Korea.[http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/05/17/2010051700432.html "Kim Yu-na, Lee Seung-gi Collaborate on World Cup Commercial Song"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100520022755/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/05/17/2010051700432.html |date=May 20, 2010 }} The Chosun Ilbo. May 17, 2010 He also received the Digital Single Bonsang award for the second consecutive time at the 25th Golden Disc Awards with his song "Love Taught Me To Drink".[http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201012092127083&mode=sub_view "골든디스크 본상 디지털 음원 본상, 이승기 수상! 활동 많이 못했는데..."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009051909/http://bntnews.hankyung.com/apps/news?popup=0&nid=04&c1=04&c2=04&c3=00&nkey=201012092127083&mode=sub_view |date=October 9, 2011 }} {{in lang|ko}} BNTnews. December 9, 2010 This was followed by the release of his fifth album, Tonight in 2011, a departure from his usual traditional ballads and encompasses more of a rock band-style sound and melodies.{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/10/27/2011102700617.html|title=Lee Seung-gi Pushes Boundaries with Eclectic New Album|website=The Chosun Ilbo|date=October 27, 2011|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912204745/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/10/27/2011102700617.html|url-status=live}} The title song "Aren't We Friends" instantly topped online music charts upon release.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2943551|title=Lee Seung-gi moves back into music|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 2, 2011|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406200517/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2943551|url-status=live}} His other single, "Era of Love" also earned the No. 1 spot on that week's Billboard K-Pop Hot 100.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/465577/lee-seung-gis-era-of-love-tops-k-pop-hot-100|title=Lee Seung Gi's 'Era of Love' Tops K-Pop Hot 100|date=October 11, 2011|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819204902/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/465577/lee-seung-gis-era-of-love-tops-k-pop-hot-100|url-status=live}}

On March 6, 2012, Lee made his debut in Japan with the release of his first Japanese album Time for Love (also translated as Alone in Love) and a single of the same title.{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/01/398_103858.html|title=Lee Seung-gi to make debut in Japan in March|website=The Korea Times|date=January 31, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=November 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106000944/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/01/398_103858.html|url-status=live}} Both the album and single ranked number one on the Oricon Daily Chart.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2949542|title=Lee Seung-gi achieves dominance in Japan in less than a day|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=March 8, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809181011/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2949542|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title = Lee Seung-gi: 'My Debut Single Ranks Atop Oricon Chart Thanks to You'|url = http://www.hancinema.net/lee-seung-gi--my-debut-single-ranks-atop-oricon-chart-thanks-to-you--40346.html|website=HanCinema|date = March 23, 2012|access-date = November 4, 2015|archive-date = April 18, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210418015606/http://www.hancinema.net/lee-seung-gi--my-debut-single-ranks-atop-oricon-chart-thanks-to-you--40346.html|url-status = live}} He held a concert at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, on June 1, 2012, three months after his debut.{{Cite web|title = Lee Seung-gi Mesmerizes Fans in Japan's Budokan|url = http://www.hancinema.net/lee-seung-gi-mesmerizes-fans-in-japan-s-budokan-43623.html|website=HanCinema|access-date = November 4, 2015|date = June 8, 2012|archive-date = June 30, 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170630123058/http://www.hancinema.net/lee-seung-gi-mesmerizes-fans-in-japan-s-budokan-43623.html|url-status = live}}{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2953894|title=Lee Seung-gi plays the Budokan|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=June 5, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721014351/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2953894|url-status=live}}

Back in South Korea the same year, he released an EP titled Forest.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961590|title=Lee Seung-gi to release fifth album next month|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 1, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809182130/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961590|url-status=live}} The title song "Return" set a record for being number one for six consecutive weeks on Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2964974|title=Lee Seung-gi album dominates chart|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=January 5, 2013|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721014457/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2964974|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1538096/lee-seung-gi-talks-making-k-pop-hot-100-history-psys-influence-and|title=Lee Seung Gi Talks Making K-Pop Hot 100 History, PSY's Influence and 2013 Plans|date=July 2, 2013|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807012027/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/1538096/lee-seung-gi-talks-making-k-pop-hot-100-history-psys-influence-and|url-status=live}}

On June 10, 2015, he made his music comeback with his sixth album And... after a hiatus of two years and seven months.{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150610000803|title=Lee Seung-gi returns with new album|website=The Korea Times|date=June 18, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731063543/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150610000803|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3005403|title=[New Releases] LEE SEUNG GI|date=June 16, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731104233/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3005403|url-status=live}}

On January 21, 2016, his agency, Hook Entertainment, announced that he would be enlisting for his mandatory military service on February 1. As a gift to fans, he also released a new track on January 21 at noon, titled "I Am Going to the Military".{{Cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160121000965&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Actor-singer Lee Seung-gi releases single ahead of conscription|website=The Korea Herald|date=January 21, 2016|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731064311/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160121000965&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} On March 3, 2016, his song "Meet Someone Like Me" was released. The single is the last song he recorded before joining the army, and was produced by Psy.{{Cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/03/398_199472.html|title=Lee Seung-gi releases Psy song|website=The Korea Times|date=March 2, 2016|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731072234/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/03/398_199472.html|url-status=live}}

On November 15, 2020, he released a pre-released track titled "The Ordinary Man" ({{Korean|hangul=뻔한 남자|labels=no}}), ahead of his anticipated seventh album The Project, which was released on December 10, 2020.{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Eunae|date=November 6, 2020|script-title=ko:이승기 5년만에 컴백, 15일 윤종신과 손잡은 선공개곡 발표..12월 정규 7집 앨범까지[공식]|trans-title=Lee Seung-gi's comeback after 5 years, announced the pre-released song in partnership with Yoon Jong-shin on the 15th... until the 7th regular album in December|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004304442|access-date=November 6, 2020|website=OSEN|via=Naver|archive-date=November 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105234340/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/109/0004304442|url-status=live}}

On June 21, 2022, his agency announced that Lee will be partnering with guitarist Lee Byung-ho from Captain Planet's songwriting team to release the project's theme song on July 1.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001465332|author=Kim No-eul|script-title=ko:이승기, 가수로 돌아온다…"캡틴플래닛 이병호와 7월 1일 음원 발매" [공식입장]|trans-title=Lee Seung-gi returns as a singer... "Captain Planet Lee Byung-ho and music release on July 1st" [Official Position]|publisher=Xports News|via=Naver|date=June 22, 2022|access-date=June 22, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=June 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622034038/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001465332|url-status=live}}

Lee will release the digital single "Empty" on May 7, 2025, which would be his first release in 4 years and 5 months.{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/119/0002953055|author=Park Jung-sun|script-title=ko:이승기, 오늘(7일) 디지털 싱글 '정리' 발표…4년 5개월만 신곡|trans-title=Lee Seung-gi, releases the digital single 'Empty' today (7th (May))... new song after 4 years and 5 months|publisher=Dailian|via=Naver|date=May 7, 2025|access-date=May 7, 2025|language=ko|url-status=live}}

In 2004, Lee starred in MBC's sitcom Nonstop 5.{{cite web|url=http://m.chosun.com/svc/article.html?sname=news&contid=2004092970167#Redyho|script-title=ko:'논스톱 5' 스타들 행복한 고민|date=September 29, 2004|website=The Chosun Ilbo|language=ko|access-date=July 18, 2018|archive-date=July 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718114457/http://m.chosun.com/svc/article.html?sname=news&contid=2004092970167#Redyho|url-status=live}} He then officially debuted as an actor in KBS's 2006 weekend drama The Infamous Chil Sisters.{{cite web|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/02/17/2006021770188.html|script-title=ko:이승기, '소문난 칠공주'로 첫 정통 드라마 도전|date=February 27, 2006|website=The Chosun Ilbo|language=ko|access-date=July 18, 2018|archive-date=October 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006020618/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/02/17/2006021770188.html|url-status=live}}

He was then cast as the male lead in SBS's weekend drama Brilliant Legacy in 2009, co-starring Han Hyo-joo.{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/07/04/2009070400162.html|title=Lee Seung-gi Branches Out|website=The Chosun Ilbo|date=July 4, 2009|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006020617/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2009/07/04/2009070400162.html|url-status=live}} The drama maintained its top spot in viewer ratings throughout its run, with its final episode attaining a viewer rating of 47.1%.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2907810|title='Brilliant' drama leaving its own legacy|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=July 16, 2009|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=December 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211054849/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2907810|url-status=live}} The huge success boosted Lee's popularity as an actor and led to increased advertising offers for the actor.{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2009/09/129_52415.html|title=Lee, Han Picked as Rising Ad Models|website=The Korea Times|date=September 24, 2009|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=August 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200830100104/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2009/09/129_52415.html|url-status=live}} For his performance in the drama, he received the "Excellence in Acting" award, the "Top 10 Stars" award and the "Best Couple" award with Han Hyo-joo at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards.{{cite web|author=Ko Jae-wan|title=Jang Seo-hee wins grand prize at SBS Drama Awards|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010010415421214182|work=10Asia|date=January 4, 2010|access-date=July 18, 2018|archive-date=November 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112131530/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010010415421214182|url-status=live}}

This was followed by SBS's fantasy drama My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox in 2010, playing a university student who (despite strong discouragement from his grandfather) wants to drop out in order to pursue his dream of becoming an action movie star.{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010072110593286031|title=Lee Seung-gi, Shin Min-ah to play couple in new TV series|date=July 21, 2010|website=10Asia|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=November 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104051213/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010072110593286031|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/08/398_71190.html|title=Star couple seeks to lure more fans with new soap|website=The Korea Times|date=August 10, 2010|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718084022/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/08/398_71190.html|url-status=live}} His performance earned him his second "Excellence in Acting" award at the 2010 SBS Drama Awards.{{cite web|last=Ko|first=Kyoung-seok|title=Ko Hyun-jung wins grand prize at SBS Drama Awards|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011010309120570290|work=10Asia|date=January 3, 2011|access-date=July 18, 2018|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006075919/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011010309120570290|url-status=live}}

He then starred in MBC's action drama The King 2 Hearts (2012) with Ha Ji-won,{{cite web|last=Park|first=HyunMin|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=7771|title=Interview Part I: Lee Seung Gi is Not Humble; Just No Time To be Prideful|work=enewsworld|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=November 14, 2012|publisher=CJ E&M|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012009/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7771/interview-part-i-lee-seung-gi-is-not-humble-just-no-time-to-be-prideful|archive-date=March 5, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Park|first=HyunMin|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=7779|title=Interview Part II: Lee Seung Gi Talks Girls, Scandals and Celebrity Life|work=enewsworld|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=November 14, 2012|publisher=CJ E&M|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117224126/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7779/interview-part-ii-lee-seung-gi-talks-girls-scandals-and-celebrity-life|archive-date=January 17, 2016|url-status=dead}} fantasy-historical drama Gu Family Book (2013) with Bae Suzy,{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2966422|title=Lee Seung-gi and Suzy to star in drama|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=February 1, 2013|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=January 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113011425/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2966422|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://content.mbc.co.kr/english/interview/2212279_56322.html|title=[Kang Chi, the Beginning] Lee Seung-gi|date=April 23, 2013|website=KBS World|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=February 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206052529/http://content.mbc.co.kr/english/interview/2212279_56322.html|url-status=live}} and SBS's police drama You're All Surrounded (2014).{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/archives/77207|title=Lee Seung-gi, Cha Seung-won, Go Ara Confirm New Drama|date=February 26, 2014|work=10Asia|access-date=January 31, 2018|archive-date=August 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801030948/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/77207|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Grace Danbi|title=Lee Seung Gi is Paying More Attention to His Face Working with Models|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/64917/leeseunggi-talks-about-cast-members|work=enewsWorld|access-date=May 2, 2014|date=April 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502090526/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/64917/leeseunggi-talks-about-cast-members|archive-date=May 2, 2014|url-status=dead}}

In 2015, Lee Seun-gi made his film debut with romantic comedy Love Forecast which co-stars Moon Chae-won.{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140618001317&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Lee Seung-gi to debut on screen with 'Woman of 3 Men'|date=June 18, 2014|work=The Korea Herald|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=August 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824094530/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140618001317&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201412021653514281284_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Lee Seung-gi, Moon Chae-won's chemistry to hit screen|website=Kpop Herald|date=December 2, 2014|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731103859/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201412021653514281284_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}

In July 2015, Lee was cast in the period comedy film The Princess and the Matchmaker with Shim Eun-kyung, directed by The Face Reader director Han Jae-rim.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3006829|title=Lead roles cast in 'Face Reader' sequel|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=July 11, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731104512/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3006829|url-status=live}} The film was released in 2018.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20180131007300315|title=Director says 'The Princess and the Matchmaker' is exhilarating period comedy-drama|date=January 31, 2018|website=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=April 8, 2018|archive-date=July 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721014348/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/search1/2603000000.html?cid=AEN20180131007300315|url-status=live}}

In 2017, he was the lead actor in the fantasy drama A Korean Odyssey, written by the Hong sisters. This marked his first project after enlistment.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201711051421245518523_2|title=Lee Seung-gi confirms lead role in upcoming drama 'Hwayugi'|website=Kpop Herald|date=November 5, 2017|access-date=November 5, 2017|archive-date=November 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105122709/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201711051421245518523_2|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/11/06/2017110600851.html|title=Lee Seung-gi to Star in TV Version of Chinese Classic After Military Stint|date=November 6, 2017|website=The Chosun Ilbo|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=November 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106082941/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/11/06/2017110600851.html|url-status=live}}

In 2019, he and Bae Suzy starred in the spy action drama Vagabond as their second drama together.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201806051501082147657_2|title=Lee Seung-gi, Suzy reunite for drama 'Vagabond'|date=June 5, 2018|website=Kpop Herald|access-date=June 5, 2018|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143839/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201806051501082147657_2|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190916008100315?section=culture%2Fentertainment|title=Lee Seung-gi, Suzy confident of captivating action scenes in 'Vagabond'|date=September 16, 2019|website=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=September 23, 2019|archive-date=September 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923171225/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190916008100315?section=culture%2Fentertainment|url-status=live |last1=Kim |first1=Boram }} With this drama, he received the Top Excellence Award in a Miniseries and the "Best Couple" award with Bae Suzy at the 2019 SBS Drama Awards.

In 2021, Lee starred alongside Lee Hee-joon in the crime thriller Mouse, playing the role of Jeong Ba-reum, which earned him the Grand Award (Daesang) for best actor in TV category at the 6th Asia Artist Awards.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기,AAA 올해의 배우 TV 부문 수상[포토엔HD]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000518321|access-date=December 9, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202172440/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000518321|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=김 |first=수현|script-title=ko:[공식] 이승기, tvN 새 드라마 '마우스' 출연 확정…사이코패스 살인마 맞선다|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/076/0003577519|access-date=April 15, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415154241/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/076/0003577519|url-status=live }}

On April 7, 2022, Lee was confirmed to appear in a KBS drama alongside Lee Se-young titled The Law Cafe, it is a healing romance drama about a former prosecutor now landlord and a former Miss Korea now lawyer, based on a popular web novel.{{Cite web|last=김 |first=정진|script-title=ko:이승기·이세영, KBS 2TV '법대로 사랑하라' 주연|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0013098237|access-date=April 9, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=April 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408011906/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0013098237|url-status=live }}

Lee was a permanent cast member of the first season of 1 Night 2 Days, a segment of KBS's weekend variety show Happy Sunday, from November 2007 to February 2012. Known by his nickname heodang, his appearance on the show shot him to fame in Korea and made him a household name.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2895935|title=A definite character|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=October 11, 2008|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731104516/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2895935|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20120308001065&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Lee says he did not quit shows for new drama|website=The Korea Herald|date=March 8, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731063732/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20120308001065&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}

In 2008, he received the Best Popularity award in the KBS Entertainment Awards due to his popularity with audience in 1 Night 2 Days. He also earned the Top Excellence Host award in the 2010 KBS Entertainment Awards and the Daesang award with the other cast members of the first season at the 2011 KBS Entertainment Awards.

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In October 2009, Lee took on a hosting role in SBS's Tuesday night talk show Strong Heart with Kang Ho-dong.{{cite web|url=https://www.hancinema.net/lee-seung-gi-co-hosts-a-talk-show-20899.html|title=Lee Seung-gi Co-hosts a Talk Show|date=September 25, 2009|website=KBS World|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=October 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008072300/https://www.hancinema.net/lee-seung-gi-co-hosts-a-talk-show-20899.html|url-status=live}} It was recognized as the Best Program at the 2009 SBS Entertainment Awards and he was awarded the Netizens' Popularity award.{{cite news|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009123116553262018|title=Yoo Jae-seok, Lee Hyori share grand prize at SBS Entertainment Awards|date=December 31, 2009|newspaper=The Asia Business Daily|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=July 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721043539/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009123116553262018|url-status=live}} He was again recognized for his role in the talk show and received the Top Excellence Host award for two consecutive years at the 2010 and 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010122710250622967|title=Lee Kyung-kyu wins grand prize at KBS Entertainment Awards|date=December 27, 2010|website=10Asia|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=July 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727181049/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010122710250622967|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010123111424588213|title=Kang Ho-dong scores grand prize at SBS Entertainment Awards|date=December 31, 2010|website=10Asia|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920122527/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010123111424588213|url-status=live}} In March 2012, Lee announced his departure from Strong Heart in order to focus on his singing career. He recorded his last episode on March 15, which was broadcast on April 3.[http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012022316291557288 "Lee Seung-gi to leave 'Strong Heart'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926204218/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012022316291557288 |date=September 26, 2013 }} 10Asia. February 23, 2012

Lee reunited with 1 Night 2 Days cast members and PD Na Young-seok in the travel-reality show New Journey to the West in 2015.{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/09/398_186035.html|title='2 Days & 1 Night' members reunite for 'New Journey to the West'|website=The Korea Times|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731070243/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/09/398_186035.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/08/398_184303.html|title=Kang Ho-dong, Lee Seung-gi to shoot new show in China|website=The Korea Times|date=August 6, 2015|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006020615/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/08/398_184303.html|url-status=live}}

In 2017, he joined the cast of SBS variety show Master in the House.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201712141441054640555_2|title=Lee Seung-gi to return in 'All the Butlers'|date=December 14, 2017|work=Kpop Herald|access-date=December 14, 2017|archive-date=December 14, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214082345/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201712141441054640555_2|url-status=live}}

In 2018, he was chosen to be the MC of Mnet's reality/survival program, Produce 48.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201804190940263708963_2|title=Lee Seung-gi to host new season of 'Produce' audition show|date=April 19, 2018|website=Kpop Herald|access-date=April 19, 2018|archive-date=April 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419061717/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201804190940263708963_2|url-status=live}} The same year, it was announced that he will join the second season of Netflix's variety show Busted!.{{cite web|url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/312729/lee-seung-gi-is-the-newest-detective-in-busted/|title=Lee Seung-gi is the newest detective in "Busted"|date=November 8, 2018|website=Inquirer|access-date=November 25, 2018|archive-date=November 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125162720/https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/312729/lee-seung-gi-is-the-newest-detective-in-busted/|url-status=live}} At 2018 SBS Entertainment Awards, he won the Grand Prize (Daesang) for Master in the House, becoming the youngest entertainer to receive the award.{{Cite news|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23246963&cloc=|title=[SBS 연예대상]이승기, 대상 영예... 백종원 무관[종합]|date=December 29, 2018|website=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|access-date=January 18, 2019|archive-date=September 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927081415/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=23246963&cloc=|url-status=live}}

In 2019, he joined the cast of Little Forest – a healing variety program designed as a home kids garden development project for children.{{cite web|url=http://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15655879881479996017|title=[TD포토] '리틀 포레스트' 찍박골의 여름 맞이|language=ko|work=TV Daily|date=August 12, 2019|access-date=September 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108061155/http://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15655879881479996017|archive-date=November 8, 2023|url-status=live}} The same year, he featured in the Netflix travel show Twogether alongside Taiwanese actor Jasper Liu.

In 2020, he hosted Friday Joy Package, Hometown Flex and a singing reality show Sing Again.{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/09/688_275400.html|title=Lee Seung-gi, Jasper Liu co-star in Netflix travel show|date=September 10, 2019|website=The Korea Times|access-date=September 17, 2019|archive-date=September 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916110308/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2019/09/688_275400.html|url-status=live}}

In 2021, he rejoined the cast of Netflix's variety show Busted! for a third season and also joined the SBS golf entertainment show Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies. On July 24, Lee joined the reality program Loud as an MC and Special Agent, a unique position whose task is to provide the remaining contestants with warmth, guidance, and support as they prepare for the finale.{{Cite web|date=January 20, 2021|title=Netflix's 'Busted!' to return for final season|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210120001053|access-date=April 2, 2021|website=The Korea Herald|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120104953/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210120001053|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기 '라우드' 에이전트 출격 [공식]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000751248|access-date=September 7, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=July 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725054254/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000751248|url-status=live}} On November 20, Lee featured in a Netflix game variety show, New World.{{Cite web|last=문 |first=지연|script-title=ko:이승기→엑소 카이 '신세계로부터', 꿈의 유토피아 가이드 2탄|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003800288|access-date=November 10, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110004713/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003800288|url-status=live}} On December 6, he rejoined the hit reality TV show, Sing Again, for a second season as its MC and Host.{{Cite web|last=홍 |first=세영|script-title=ko:이승기x'싱어게인2' 12월 6일 첫방 확정 [공식]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000943511|access-date=November 10, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=November 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110140543/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000943511|url-status=live}} In the same year, he won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Male Variety Performer for his work in Busted!, Twogether, Hometown Flex, Sing Again and Master in the House.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:백상예술대상 : 네이버 영화|url=https://movie.naver.com/movie/bi/fi/prize.nhn?code=19|access-date=June 3, 2021|website=movie.naver.com|archive-date=April 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426043550/https://movie.naver.com/movie/bi/fi/prize.nhn?code=19|url-status=live}}

In 2022, Lee hosted SBS new year special program Circle House – a 10-episode healing talk show that candidly shares the real concerns of the MZ generation in Korea and seeks solutions with applicants.{{Cite web|last=공 |first=영주|script-title=ko:"최강 라인업"...오은영·한가인·이승기·노홍철·리정, '써클하우스' 출격(공식)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001687781|access-date=January 14, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=January 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114072228/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/052/0001687781|url-status=live}}

In 2023, Lee hosted JTBC Peak Time - a show that will offer already-debuted K-pop idols whose activities were halted — whether due to Covid-19, agency issues, or rookie idols who want to step up to the spotlight — a second chance for success.{{Cite web|date=December 12, 2022|script-title=ko:이승기, 후크와 갈등 딛고 활동 재개…'피크타임' MC|url=https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?id=NISX20221212_0002119995|access-date=December 14, 2022|website=Newsis|language=ko|archive-date=April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407180208/https://mobile.newsis.com/view.html?id=NISX20221212_0002119995|url-status=live }}

On April 29, 2024, Lee entered into a contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment.{{Cite web |script-title=ko:뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예 |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005296031 |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Naver News}}

On June 1, 2021, Lee established his own production company called Human Made. For one of its program, the company has prepared a performance exclusively for Moment House Japan which features a hybrid of documentary and live performance content. Lee took part in the production of the show as its executive producer starring Korean-American rapper Jessi.{{Cite web|title=Jessi、赤西仁らと共に「Moment House Japan」プレミアムデジタルイベントに出演決定！|url=https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2180360|access-date=March 26, 2022|website=Kstyle|date=November 10, 2021|archive-date=March 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304111833/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2180360|url-status=live }} In March 2022, Lee released a Human Made original mini documentary series about food and music titled Human Table on the YouTube under the channel name "Human Made".{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTW3AUKPwj1tiIwaAi_DJPw|title=HumanMade YouTube channel|date=April 14, 2022|access-date=April 14, 2022|publisher=Youtube|archive-date=June 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607020118/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTW3AUKPwj1tiIwaAi_DJPw|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=조 |first=준원|script-title=ko:이승기, 요섹남으로 변신 또 한번 심쿵...이다인 좋겠네[TEN★]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000540914|access-date=April 15, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=April 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415023621/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000540914|url-status=live }}

In South Korea, Lee Seung-gi has earned multiple nicknames such as Nation's Umchina (your mother's friend's brilliant son), Nation's Little Brother, Nation's Son-in-Law and Nation's Heodang (adorable klutz), an image he had earned from his appearance in the show, 1 Night 2 Days.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article-print/24678/|title=Lee Seung Gi Talks about His 'Um-Chin-Ah' Image and Nicknames|website=enewsWorld|date=November 22, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313153400/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article-print/24678/|archive-date=March 13, 2018}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기 VS 아이유, '국민동생' 둘의 콘서트 격돌|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002662752|website=Naver|publisher=OSEN|language=ko|access-date=June 24, 2021|archive-date=September 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910094535/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0002662752|url-status=live}}

Lee's success as a singer, actor and host also earned him the titles "Triple Threat" entertainer, Emperor, and Prince of Ballad.{{Cite web|date=June 10, 2015|script-title=ko:실검보고서, 이승기, 발라드의 황태자 화려한 귀환..음원차트 1위|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2015061023574|access-date=November 26, 2021|website=The Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126110824/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2015061023574|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=장 |first=진리|script-title=ko:이승기, '황제'라 불릴만하네…정용진 부회장과 어깨동무하는 사이|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000330336|access-date=November 26, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126110824/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/477/0000330336|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Vasquez|first=Dinna Chan|date=November 9, 2019|title='Triple threat' artist visits Manila for the 1st time {{!}} Dinna Chan Vasquez |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/11/09/triple-threat-artist-visits-manila-for-the-1st-time/ |access-date=April 14, 2022 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US |archive-date=November 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113145057/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/11/09/triple-threat-artist-visits-manila-for-the-1st-time/ |url-status=live }} Other nicknames given to him by the media include Human amulet and Weather fairy.{{Cite web|date=December 4, 2021|script-title=ko:'아는 형님' '인간 부적' 이승기, 자연재해도 피해 가는 날씨 요정 에피소드 공개|url=https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=101447|access-date=April 14, 2022|website=열린뉴스통신|language=ko|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113143541/https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=101447|url-status=live }}

In 2011 and 2012, he was one of the most in-demand and popular commercial models and celebrity endorsers.[http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201201130100084460007316&servicedate=20120112 "이승기,광고 모델 호감도..7개월 연속 1위"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304211804/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201201130100084460007316&servicedate=20120112 |date=March 4, 2014 }} {{in lang|ko}} Sports Chosun. January 12, 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20111222000601&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Lee Seung-gi most popular ad model|website=The Korea Herald|date=January 9, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731063539/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20111222000601&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}} Throughout his career, he has endorsed a wide variety of products and services and had ranked high in the monthly endorser survey of the Korea Advertisers Association.[http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=282955 "이승기, 'CF킹' 재탈환...호감도-광고수 '1위'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221232236/http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=282955 |date=February 21, 2014 }} {{in lang|ko}} TV Report. November 20, 2012{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2945990|title=Lee Seung-gi the most popular face on commercials|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=December 22, 2011|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731063951/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2945990|url-status=live}}

On June 23, 2012, Lee was one of the torchbearers in the 2012 London Summer Olympics Torch Relay chosen by Samsung.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2950171|title=Lee Seung-gi to carry Olympic torch|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=March 1, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731104015/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2950171|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/06/25/2012062500971.html|title=Lee Seung-gi Carries Olympic Torch to Manchester|website=The Chosun Ilbo|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731081543/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/06/25/2012062500971.html|url-status=live}} On October 30, 2012, he was appointed as the Honorary Online Ambassador of the nation's campaign by the National Election Commission of South Korea for a fair and clean presidential election.[http://news.nate.com/view/20121030n27760 "이승기, 18대 대선 온라인 홍보대사로 위촉"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117095420/http://news.nate.com/view/20121030n27760 |date=January 17, 2016 }} {{in lang|ko}} Nate News. October 30, 2012

In 2021, he was dubbed by the media as the MC with "Sincerity and Empathy", a name he earned from the JTBC's talent show, Sing Again.{{Cite web|last=문 |first=지연|script-title=ko:'싱어게인' 이승기, 진정성 공감MC 등극.."공정함 해치지 않으려 노력"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003681436|access-date=November 26, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=November 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126110824/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003681436|url-status=live}}

In a survey conducted by DC Inside that was held for seven days in January 2023, Lee was voted the leading star who does good deeds with sincerity and not for keeping up an image.{{Cite web|last=성 |first=정은 |script-title=ko:이승기, 이미지 챙기기가 아닌 진심으로 느껴지는 선행스타 1위|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005075055|access-date=January 16, 2023|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=January 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116052001/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005075055|url-status=live }}

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On February 1, 2016, Lee began his 21-month mandatory military service as an active duty soldier, entering Nonsan Army Recruit Training Center in South Chungcheong Province.{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/03/113_200580.html|title=Lee Seung-gi to join Special Warfare Command|website=The Korea Times|author=Hun Ji-hye|date=March 17, 2016|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731065657/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/03/113_200580.html|url-status=live}} After training there for five weeks and received the highest score in his training company, he was dispatched to his assigned role following the completion ceremony, where he was awarded the Honors citation. The citation is reportedly given to a total of four people by four companies, one each.{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/04/113_202145.html|title=Private Lee Seung-gi to start parachute training|website=The Korea Times|author=Hun Ji-hye|date=April 7, 2016|access-date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=July 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731070908/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/04/113_202145.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기 측 "오늘(16일) 특전사령부 자대배치, 중대1위 우등표창받아" |url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20160316n20080?mid=e02 |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=Nate News |language=ko |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418103620/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20160316n20080?mid=e02 |url-status=live }} He was formally discharged on October 31, 2017, from the military at Jeungpyeong County in North Chungcheong Province where he was a member of the 13th Special Mission Brigade, Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command serving as a military intelligence specialist.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2017/10/31/0701000000AEN20171031006400315.html|title=Actor-singer Lee Seung-gi discharged from military|work=Yonhap News Agency|date=October 31, 2017|access-date=October 31, 2017|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107002817/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2017/10/31/0701000000AEN20171031006400315.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/view.jsp?req_newsidx=238508|title=Actor Lee Seung-gi discharged from military|work=The Korea Times|date=October 31, 2017|author=Chyung Eun-ju|access-date=October 31, 2017|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025823/http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/view.jsp?req_newsidx=238508|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/11/01/2017110101254.html|title=Lee Seung-gi Completes Military Service|date=November 1, 2017|website=The Chosun Ilbo|access-date=March 13, 2018|archive-date=November 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171101043627/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/11/01/2017110101254.html|url-status=live}}

It's reported that Lee had volunteered and completed trainings not required for enlisted soldiers and administrative soldiers, including parachute training, wherein he succeeded in a parachute descent drill conducted 730 meters above the ground. Other optional trainings include Krav Maga level 1 and long distance march of 400 kilometers (about 250 miles), where he was in the top 10% of the 1000 marathoners,{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'집사부일체' 박군 "같은 軍선후배 이승기, 1000명 중 마라톤 상위 10프로"‥단결! [종합]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/109/0004431943|access-date=June 27, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627120341/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/109/0004431943|url-status=live}} as part of the 'Black Panther' Brigade (which was re-designated as a decapitation unit named 13th Special Mission Brigade on December 1, 2017, with the mission of assassinating North Korean leaders in the event a war broke out within the two nations).{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[충청브리핑] 가수 이승기 전역한 흑표부대 '김정은 참수부대'|url=http://cc.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2017/12/04/2017120400001.html|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=Newdaily|date=December 4, 2017|language=en|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205403/http://cc.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2017/12/04/2017120400001.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=January 6, 2017|title=South Korea fast-tracks development of special forces 'decapitation unit'|url=https://sofrep.com/news/south-korea-fast-tracks-special-forces-kim-jong-un-decapitation-unit/|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=SOFREP|language=en|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205051/https://sofrep.com/news/south-korea-fast-tracks-special-forces-kim-jong-un-decapitation-unit/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기, 특전사 낙하산 훈련 성공···특전사 행정병 된다|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0002823940|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204603/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/011/0002823940|url-status=live}}

In October 2016, Lee hosted the military event, 14th Ground Forces Festival, as the goodwill ambassador. The event was co-hosted by Gyeryong and the army, where visitors can experience and watch the Korean military culture.{{Cite web|last=홍 |first=세영|script-title=ko:특전사 이승기, 10월 공식석상 뜬다 (feat. 국방신기)|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/382/0000501376|access-date=April 18, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=January 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111091649/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/382/0000501376|url-status=live }}

Lee began a relationship with actress Lee Da-in in late-2020.{{cite news|date=May 24, 2021|title=K-idols Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in are dating|website=The Straits Times|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-idols-lee-seung-gi-and-lee-da-in-are-dating|url-status=live|access-date=May 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524100642/http://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-idols-lee-seung-gi-and-lee-da-in-are-dating|archive-date=May 24, 2021}} They married on April 7, 2023, at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas in presence of friends and family.{{Cite web|last=Moon|first=Ji-yeon|date=April 7, 2023|title=[SC이슈] 이승기♥이다인, 꿀 떨어지는 눈맞춤..'화려함의 끝' 결혼식 공개|trans-title=[SC Issue] Lee Seung-gi ♥ Lee Da-in, honey dripping eye contact... 'End of splendor' wedding revealed|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003992098|access-date=April 7, 2023|publisher=Sports Chosun|language=ko|via=Naver|archive-date=April 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407180139/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003992098|url-status=live }} Their first child, a daughter, was born on February 5, 2024.{{Cite web|date=February 6, 2024|title=South Korean stars Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in welcome baby girl|url=https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/lee-seung-gi-lee-da-welcome-baby-girl-daughter-384536|publisher=CNA|location=Singapore}}{{Cite web|last=Park|first=So-young|date=February 5, 2024|script-title=ko:[단독] 이승기♥이다인, 첫째는 딸..오늘(5일) 건강하게 득녀|trans-title=[Exclusive] Lee Seung-gi ♥ Lee Da-in, their first child is a daughter.. Today (5th), healthy baby girl born|url=https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=109&aid=0005013262|access-date=February 5, 2024|publisher=OSEN|language=ko|via=Naver}}

On November 18, 2022, the dispute between Lee and his agency, Hook Entertainment, was revealed for the first time when Lee had sent a request for transparency of payments to Hook regarding settlements. Later, on November 21, through an independent report by Dispatch, it was revealed that Lee had not been properly settled for 18 years of music revenue and was even gaslighted by his agency since debut.{{Cite web|last=최 |first=재원|date=November 22, 2022|script-title=ko:이승기 '정산 0원' 소식 하루 만에 '시위트럭' 출동시킨 팬들의 위엄|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/419872|access-date=December 2, 2022|website=인사이트|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202151554/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/419872|url-status=live }}

On November 25, 2022, Hook Entertainment claimed that the debt relationship with Lee has been settled in 2021 when their contract was renewed and the unsettled music revenue is false.{{Cite web|last=이 |first=경호|script-title=ko:후크 "이승기 정산 내용 사실과 달라..이선희 경영 관여 NO" [종합]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/108/0003107534|access-date=December 2, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202151552/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/108/0003107534|url-status=live }}

In response, Lee's legal representative made another statement on November 28 to refute Hook Entertainment's claim and said Lee's side never received any music settlement. They further added that the 2021 agreement between Lee and Hook Entertainment concerns {{KRW|4.7}} billion in real estate investment in Hook Entertainment which they received from Lee in 2011 for the purchase of its building, but CEO Kwon Jin-young of Hook did not keep her promises related to the investment.{{Cite web|last=강 |first=선애|script-title=ko:이승기 측 "후크엔터 거짓 주장에 깊은 유감…더 이상의 대화 무의미" 반박|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/416/0000289924|access-date=December 2, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202151553/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/416/0000289924|url-status=live }}

On December 1, 2022, Lee forwarded a notice to Hook Entertainment to terminate their exclusive contract citing Hook's violation of obligations due to unsettled revenue. According to the reports, Hook Entertainment has partially admitted to some earnings from Lee's music distribution not being paid to the artist. As a result, Lee's legal side has obtained evidence to sue Hook Entertainment for violation of management duties, and thus, the artist will be moving forward with the one-sided termination of his contract.{{Cite web|last=황 |first=미현|script-title=ko:[단독] 이승기, 오늘 후크에 전속계약해지 통지서 발송|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006494621|access-date=December 2, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202151552/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/421/0006494621|url-status=live }}

On December 16, 2022, Hook announced that they had additionally paid the base payment of {{KRW|1.3}} billion, the unpaid settlement amount of {{KRW|2.9}} billion and the delay interest of {{KRW|1.2}} billion, which total about {{KRW|5.4}} billion to Lee.{{Cite web|last=Lee Sun-myeong|date=December 16, 2022|script-title=ko:후크 "이승기 정산금 54억 지급…금액 의견 차 있어 소송 제기"[전문]|trans-title=Hook "Lee Seung-gi paid 5.4 billion won... File a lawsuit due to disagreement over the amount" [full text]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000855615|access-date=December 16, 2022|website=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko|archive-date=December 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216031158/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000855615|url-status=live }} On the same day, Lee posted on Instagram and revealed that he would donate all of the money he received from the settlement to charity. In his letter, Lee writes that although he has received {{KRW|5.4}} billion from Hook, the amount he was to receive was one-sidedly decided by the agency and that even now he wasn't given a full accounting. As such, he will continue with the lawsuit.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[전문] 이승기 "밀린 돈 때문에 소송 아냐…미정산금 전액 기부, 오늘 입금 50억부터" 전격발표|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/117/0003678458|access-date=December 16, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221216143545/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/117/0003678458|url-status=live }}

Lee officially filed a criminal lawsuit against Hook Entertainment's CEO Kwon Jin-young, as well as its former and current directors on December 22, 2022. It was also revealed in the legal statement that Hook's CEO and directors had embezzled a portion of Lee's advertising model fees, ten percent of his fees were thought to be for agency fees, but in truth, three percent was shared amongst themselves.{{Cite web|last=이 |first=태수|script-title=ko:이승기, 후크 대표 등 4명 형사고소…"음원·광고료 일부 숨겨"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/001/0013657157|access-date=December 22, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=December 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222071933/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/ranking/article/001/0013657157|url-status=live }}

On April 4, 2025, it is confirmed that Lee won the lawsuit against Hook Entertainment. Court orders former agency to pay {{KRW|580}} million. This is Lee's second win against the agency. The ruling has set a precedence for accountability and transparency in the entertainment industry of Korea, especially in the dynamic between artists and their agencies. Lee's victory has been welcomed with cheers by fans and industry insiders alike as a step in the right direction to protect artist rights.{{Cite web |script-title=ko:네이버 엔터 |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000971638 |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=Naver News}}

On April 21, 2023, it has been reported that the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism has passed the Lee Seung-gi Incident Prevention Act. The bill requires entertainment companies to disclose their earnings settlement details to their celebrities at least once a year.

The bill also prohibits agencies from forcing minor-aged celebrities to take excessive care of their appearance or making them work more than seven hours a day.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:'이승기 사태 방지법' 국회 소위 통과|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000881917|access-date=June 2, 2023|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=April 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428120843/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000881917|url-status=live}}

Lee has involved himself with various philanthropic activities. Since 2009, he had donated 1 million won weekly to families who appeared on KBS's "Field Report Companion," for total of {{KRW|100}} million. In addition to the donations, Lee also volunteered to personally seek out the families and help them.

He had also participated in a charity fan signing event for world hunger relief. The event was held at Seoul Hongdae branch of Pizza Hut on October 28, 2012.{{Cite web|last=강 |first=석봉|script-title=ko:착한남자 이승기, 기아 돕기 자선 팬사인회 개최|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000186255|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109135418/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000186255|url-status=live}}

In 2013, Lee donated 5.88 tons of rice to Nowon District, Seoul. According to Nowon District, the 5.88 tons of rice donated by Lee is enough to feed 50,000 children. Nowon District plans to distribute the rice to underprivileged groups in the area, including people receiving national basic livelihood security, lower-income families, and single-parent families.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:가수 이승기, 노원구 소외계층 위해 5.88t 쌀 기부|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20130205n21819|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=Nate News|language=ko|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109140313/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20130205n21819|url-status=live}}

In 2014, Lee collaborated with CJ E&M to provide assistance to an education contents donation event for low-income female students in the US.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기, 미국 내 저소득층 여학생 위한 기부활동 지원|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20140806n23365?mid=e01|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=Nate News|language=ko|archive-date=January 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111091741/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20140806n23365?mid=e01|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:이승기, 미국 LA서 소외계층 위해 기부활동 '훈훈'|url=https://m.news.nate.com/view/20140819n05288?mid=e02|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=Nate News|language=ko|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109135421/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20140819n05288?mid=e02|url-status=live}}

Lee was awarded the 2018 Korea Sharing Volunteer Award for the {{KRW|100}} million donation to DongHaeng, volunteer work repairing House of Love, and talent donation to Severance Hospital.{{Cite web|date=November 8, 2018|script-title=ko:퍼플스, 이웃 나눔 실천… '국방부 장관상' '대한민국 봉사대상' 동시 수상|url=http://m.anewsa.com/article_sub3.php?number=1415911|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=m.anewsa.com|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109143908/https://m.anewsa.com/article_sub3.php?number=1415911|url-status=live}}

In 2019, Lee donated {{KRW|100}} million to Severance hospital for rehab hospital patients' medical expenses. The donation was used to support wheelchairs, prosthetic legs, prosthetic limbs, and posture aids to 23 children and adolescents with spinal cord injuries. He also participated in the '10,000-Won Happiness' mobile donation.{{Cite news|date=January 14, 2020|script-title=ko:이승기, 신촌 세브란스 병원에 1억 기부…팬들도 1000만원 동참|url=http://m.isplus.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?total_id=23681763|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=Ilgan Sports|archive-date=January 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111091617/http://m.isplus.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?total_id=23681763|url-status=live}}

In 2020, to help with COVID-19 prevention and aid underprivileged children in Korea, Lee has donated {{KRW|100}} million to Good Neighbors, an international humanitarian and development NGO.{{Cite web|title=Lee Seung-gi donates 100-million won for coronavirus prevention – Inquirer Super|url=https://inquirersuper.com.ph/super-k/lee-seung-gi-donates-100-million-won-for-coronavirus-prevention-of-daegu-children/amp/|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=inquirersuper.com.ph|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109133430/https://inquirersuper.com.ph/super-k/lee-seung-gi-donates-100-million-won-for-coronavirus-prevention-of-daegu-children/amp/|url-status=dead}}

In 2021, Lee along with the cast of Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies, has been donating scholarship money for every birdie scored on the show.{{Cite web|date=November 13, 2021|title=World Kindness Day: Korean Actors & Actresses Giving Back|url=https://www.envimedia.co/world-kindness-day-korean-actors-actresses-giving-back/|access-date=January 9, 2022|website=EnVi Media|language=en|archive-date=January 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220109133422/https://www.envimedia.co/world-kindness-day-korean-actors-actresses-giving-back/|url-status=live}}

For his 35th birthday on January 13, 2022, Lee became the first charity fairy under the entertainment category on the celebrity ranking service, CHOEAEDOL Celeb. Countless fans, including his fan club – AIREN, joined forces and collected 61,105,486 votes, passed the charity fairy cut line of 55,555,555 votes, making Lee a charity fairy. A total of {{KRW|500}} thousand donated to the Miral Welfare Foundation under Lee's name, a fund for the disabled isolated under COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=January 14, 2022|script-title=ko:이승기, 기부요정 등극…36번째 생일 맞아 팬덤 아이렌 화력 '활활'|url=http://m.mediapen.com/news/view/693691|access-date=January 14, 2022|website=미디어펜|language=ko|archive-date=January 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114070948/http://m.mediapen.com/news/view/693691|url-status=live}}

On January 27, 2022, Lee had donated {{KRW|100}} million to support the children and adolescents who are being treated at the Severance Rehabilitation Hospital. A cumulative of {{KRW|200}} million sponsorship to the hospital as of Jan 2022. It is also reported that Lee's fan club – AIREN also joined the sponsorship move and donated {{KRW|10}} million to Severance Hospital to celebrate Lee's birthday in 2020. According to the reports, Lee stated: {{blockquote| I was really grateful to receive letters from my young friends, who received help from the last donation, after their treatment and felt that I received much more than I gave. I was also sincerely grateful my fans shared the same mindset as me and joined me. I hope this donation will be of at least a little bit of help so that children can live healthier and happier lives and achieve their dreams.{{Cite web|last=문 |first=완식|script-title=ko:이승기, 재활 아동 위해 세브란스병원에 1억원 기부..누적 2억원 후원|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003024288|access-date=January 27, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127030546/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003024288|url-status=live}}}}

In December 2022, Lee donated {{KRW|2}} billion in development funds to improve the medical environment of Seoul National University Children's Hospital.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001024834|author=Kim Jae-bum|script-title=ko:서울대어린이병원, 가수 이승기로부터 발전기금 20억 기부받아|trans-title=Seoul National University Children's Hospital receives 2 billion won donation from singer Lee Seung-gi|publisher=Sports DongA|via=Naver|date=December 29, 2022|access-date=December 29, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=December 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229082418/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001024834|url-status=live}}

On Lee's 36th birthday, January 13, 2023, he donated {{KRW|550}} million to Korean Red Cross. The donation was used for mobile meal vehicles to support disaster relief activities and the production of blood donation buses to solve the problem of blood shortages. Lee continues to participate in donations for neighbors in need through various social organizations, including the Korean Red Cross every year.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000677464|author=Hwang Hye-jin|script-title=ko:20억 쾌척한 이승기, 5억 5천만 원 추가 기부[공식]|trans-title=Lee Seung-gi, who made 2 billion won, donated an additional 550 million won [Official]|publisher=Newsen|via=Naver|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=January 13, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=January 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230113144419/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000677464|url-status=live}}

On February 3, 2023, Lee donated {{KRW|300}} million to the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) to lead the development of science and technology. The entire donation will be used to fund the establishment of KAIST's New York campus. He was also appointed honorary ambassador for the New York campus.{{Cite web|last=이 |first=상우|date=February 3, 2023|script-title=ko:가수 이승기, KAIST에 3억원 기부... 뉴욕캠퍼스 홍보대사도 맡는다|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20230203162645374|access-date=February 3, 2023|website=Aju Business Daily|language=ko|archive-date=February 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203074646/https://www.ajunews.com/view/20230203162645374|url-status=live }}

On April 24, 2023, Lee and his wife, Lee Da-in donated the money they received as wedding gifts to neighbors in need. Lee donated {{KRW|110}} million to the Korean Red Cross. Of these, {{KRW|100}} million will be used to provide childcare products to low-income families and {{KRW|10}} million was donated to help neighbors affected by forest fires in Gangneung.{{Cite web|last=강 |first=서정|script-title=ko:[단독] 이승기♥︎이다인, 결혼 후 첫 기부..축의금 1억여원 어려운 이웃 위해 '쾌척'|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004836367|access-date=April 24, 2023|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=April 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424060416/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004836367|url-status=live}}

On March 15, 2025, Lee donated {{KRW|100}} million to the Millennium Foundation.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-16 |script-title=ko:"마애부처님 바로세우기, 미래 천년 번영의 원동력" |url=https://www.beopbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=327928 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=법보신문 |language=ko}}

{{Main|Lee Seung-gi discography}}

• The Dream of a Moth (2004)
• Crazy For U (2006)
• Story of Separation (2007)
• Shadow (2009)
• Tonight (2011)
• And... (2015)
• The Project (2020)
• With (20AnniversaryAlbum) (2024)

{{Main|Lee Seung-gi filmography}}

{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Lee Seung-gi}}

Since his debut in 2004, Lee has won various awards, including two Baeksang Arts Awards, three Golden Disc Awards, four Asia Artist Awards, four Mnet Asian Music Awards, five Seoul Music Awards, two KBS Drama Awards, eight SBS Drama Awards, and twelve SBS Entertainment Awards.

Lee has also won five Bonsang Awards (Main Prize), including two from Golden Disc Awards, one from SBS Music Awards and two from Seoul Music Awards.{{Cite web|last=bntnews|script-title=ko:[골든디스크 본상] 디지털 음원 본상, 이승기 수상! "활동 많이 못했는데…"|url=https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt201012090028|access-date=November 16, 2022|website=bntnews|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116041949/https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt201012090028|url-status=live }}

Lee has received nine Daesang Awards (Grand Prize) nominations, winning four Daesangs, including one from KBS Drama Awards, one from Asia Artist Awards, one from KBS Entertainment Awards, and one from SBS Entertainment Awards.{{Cite web|date=December 29, 2018|title=[SBS 연예대상]이승기, 대상 영예… 백종원 무관[종합]|url=https://isplus.com/2018/12/29/enter/entertainment/23246963.html|access-date=November 16, 2022|website=isplus.com|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116041949/https://isplus.com/2018/12/29/enter/entertainment/23246963.html|url-status=live }} Additionally, Lee was honored at the 2014 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, held by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, for contributing to Korean culture and spreading Korean Wave, or hallyu. Lee was also selected as the male multi-entertainer of the year at the 2020 Brand of the Year Daesang Award.{{Cite web|date=May 17, 2015|title=2014 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards recipients revealed {{!}} Manila Bulletin {{!}} Latest Breaking News {{!}} News Philippines |website=Manila Bulletin |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/2014-korean-popular-culture-and-arts-awards-recipients-revealed/ |access-date=November 16, 2022 |archive-date=May 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517011442/http://www.mb.com.ph/2014-korean-popular-culture-and-arts-awards-recipients-revealed/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web|last=박 |first=소영|script-title=ko:유재석·BTS·강다니엘·오마이걸·싹쓰리·슬의생·유퀴즈, 올해의 브랜드 대상 [공식]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004281400|access-date=November 16, 2022|website=Naver News|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116041948/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004281400|url-status=live }}

In March 2022, Lee was awarded the Presidential Citation as an exemplary taxpayer on the 56th Taxpayers' Day and was appointed public relations ambassador of 2022 for the National Tax Service.

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