Lee Joon

Beginnings

Before becoming a part of MBLAQ, Lee acted in CFs, had a small non-recurring role in the first episode of the sitcom That Person Is Coming (그분이 오신다), which aired in 2008, and began and completed filming for the 2009 film, Ninja Assassin in which he portrayed the Teenage Raizo.

MBLAQ (2009–2014)

After training under Rain and J. Tune Entertainment, Lee became a member of South Korean quintet male group MBLAQ, serving as a vocalist and main dancer. The group debuted on October 9, 2009 at Rain's Legend of Rainism concert where they performed various songs from their then-unreleased single album Just BLAQ. Their performance was met with praise, with many concert spectators and fans considering them to be the next TVXQ. MBLAQ's first single, "Oh Yeah", was released to the public through a music video on October 14, 2009 with their debut single album, Just BLAQ releasing on the same day. MBLAQ made their broadcast debut with the song "Oh Yeah" on Mnet's M! Countdown.

The group has starred in various South Korean variety shows as guests as well as in their own variety shows like Mnet's MBLAQ – The Art of Seduction, MBC's MBLAQ's Idol Army, Mnet's Sesame Player and KBS's Hello Baby Season 5.

MBLAQ made their Japanese debut on May 3, 2011 with an event held at the Kanagawa Lazona Kawasaki Plaza which gathered a reported 10, 000 fans. A day later, on May 4, they released their first Japanese single "Your Luv" which immediately reached first position of the Oricon Daily Charts, selling more than 11,000 copies.

With MBLAQ, he has released three single albums, seven EPs and one studio album.

He is also one of the regular guests for SBS Running Man, with him making an appearance on the show a total of 7 times. The episodes that he appeared on are namely: Episode 8, 95, 104, 108, 129, 162 and 320.

His fanclub is named J+.

Acting and variety

In late 2009, after MBLAQ's debut, Lee was cast as a permanent cast member in the television shows Star Golden Bell Season 2 and Oh! My School (prev. 100 Points out of 100).

On February 26, 2010, it was announced that Lee and seven other artists from 2PM, 2AM and CNBLUE would be MCs for Mnet's M! Countdown.

In 2010, he was cast in Jungle Fish 2, a youth drama which tackles real life issues about students. and Housewife Kim Kwang Ja's Third Activity which aired on September 22, 2010. He participated in the OST for Jungle Fish 2, singing the song "슬픈예감 (Feeling Sad)" with Hong Jong-hyun.

In 2011, Lee lent his voice for the Korean dub of the film Gnomeo & Juliet, and made a cameo appearance in the film version of Jungle Fish 2.

On January 6, 2012 it was announced that Lee and After School's Lizzy would become a dance couple for MBC's Lunar New Year special programPit-a-Pat Shake!. Lee also joined the popular variety program We Got Married, pairing up with Oh Yeon-seo. The same year, he was cast in Iris II, the sequel to the espionage series Iris.

In 2013, Lee starred in the film Rough Play, produced by Kim Kiduk.The film was unusually risque for a pop idol due to the numerous nude sex scenes he had to perform in it. He won the "Best Male Newcomer" award at the 1st Wild Flower Film Festival for his performance, and was also nominated for Best New Actor at the 50th Paeksang Arts Awards and the 23rd Buil Film Awards in 2014.

In 2014, before his departure from MBLAQ, Lee was cast in the dramas Gap-dong and Mr. Back.

In 2015, Lee starred in SBS's Heard It Through the Grapevine, in which he plays the young son of a wealthy upper-class family who accidentally impregnates his lower-class girlfriend. During promotion of the drama, Lee stressed the importance of sex education among teenagers. He won Excellence Award at the 8th Korea Drama Awards and 4th APAN Star Awards for his performance.

The same year, he starred in the film The Piper, and lent his voice to the animated zombie film Seoul Station.

In 2016, Lee starred in OCN's fantasy thriller Vampire Detective and played a supporting role in the MBC legal drama Woman with a Suitcase. He also starred in the film Luck Key.

In 2017, Lee Joon is currently a main cast starring in KBS2's weekend drama My Father is Strange alongside Jung So-min.

Personal life

Lee Joon was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. He has an older sister. Before joining Seoul Arts High School had only danced for a month and won 2nd in a competition and a scholarship to Seoul Arts High School. He majored in modern dance at the Korea National University of Arts and attended Kyung Hee Cyber University.

Before Lee's debut with MBLAQ, due to his good looks, he modeled for a variety of products such as wigs, home shopping and hangover drink ads.

On November 6, 2010, during an interview, Lee revealed that he has both insomnia and severe bipolar disorder. He went on to say "[I had] suffered from insomnia before [my] debut", and that "It was fixed for a bit due to the fatigue after MBLAQ's debut, but it [had] come back recently. [He hadn't] slept for two days".

On February 13, 2011 Lee was pulled out of filming MBLAQ's special stage for their song "Stay" at SBS's Inkigayo after he suddenly began vomiting. He was admitted to a hospital where he was diagnosed with a cochlea disorder, but it was determined that the condition was not severe. However, his activities were cancelled for a brief period of time in order for him to recover.