L (entertainer)
Kim Myung-soo (Korean: 김명수; born March 13, 1992), also known professionally as L, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist of boy band Infinite in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014.
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| Born | Kim Myung-soo March 13, 1992 Seoul, South Korea |
| Alma mater | Daekyung University |
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| Agent | Luke Media |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김명수 |
| Hanja | 金明洙 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Myeong-su |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Myŏng-su |
Early life edit
Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992,[1] in Seoul, South Korea. He has a brother, Kim Moon-soo, who is two years younger than him. Kim attended Duk-soo High School and graduated from Daekyung University on February 15, 2013, majoring in practical music.[2]
Career edit
2010–2016: Music and acting career edit
As a high school student, L auditioned for Woollim Entertainment after being street cast for his good looks. He was selected as the first member of idol group Infinite.[3] He made his debut as a vocalist of the boy group in June 2010.[4] In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, which aired on TV Asahi in July.[5] In 2012, he was cast in tvN's romance comedy series Flower Band, as a guitarist of a rock group.[6] He was also cast in MBC's sitcom What's The Deal, Mom?[7]
On May 15, 2013, L released a photo essay book titled L's Bravo Viewtiful, showing photos taken by him on a 93-day journey. The book was a best-seller, and reached No. 1 in pre-orders on online bookstores such as Yes24 and Kyobo.[8] In August 2013, he had a cameo in SBS's Master's Sun, playing the younger version of So Ji-sub's character.[9]
In 2014, he was cast in supporting roles in MBC's Cunning Single Lady and SBS's My Lovely Girl.[10][11]
With bandmates Sungyeol and Sungjong he comprised the subgroup Infinite F, which released a single album, Koi No Sign, in Japan on November 19, 2014, and a Korean album, Love Sign, in December 2014.[12]
In 2015, he was cast in his first film Mister Shark, about a boy who befriends a shark.[13]
In 2016, L was cast in the Korean-Chinese web drama My Catman.[14] He also starred in the drama special The Day After We Broke Up, which was his first lead role.[15]
2017–present: Rising popularity and military enlistment edit
In 2017, L starred in MBC's historical drama The Emperor: Owner of the Mask.[16] His portrayal of a commoner who stands in for the king earned viewers' approval, and he was named Actor of the Month in June by MBC Dramanet.[17]
In 2018, L starred in the legal drama Ms. Hammurabi portraying a judge.[18][19] His performance in the series was well-received, earning him increased recognition.[20][21][22]
In 2019, L starred in the fantasy romance drama Angel's Last Mission: Love.[23] In August 2019, L left Woollim.[24]
In 2020, L starred in the fantasy romance drama Welcome as a cat who turns into a human male.[25][26] In December 2020, L starred in historical comedy Royal Secret Agent.[27]
Before his enlistment, he released his debut single album Memory on February 3. He also held an online fan meeting on February 20.[28] While serving his military enlistment, it was announced on September 25, 2021 that L will make his musical theatre debut in the military musical Meisa's Song alongside EXO's Chanyeol, B.A.P.'s Daehyun and actor Moon Yong-suk.[29]
On March 7, 2023, L signed a contract with Luke Media.[30]
Personal life edit
Military enlistment edit
On February 22, 2021, L enlisted for his mandatory military service as a member of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.[31][32] L was discharged on August 21, 2022.[33] Later, on August 22, 2022, L posted on Instagram that he was discharged from military service.[34]
Discography edit
Single albums edit
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [35] | |||
| Memory |
| 5 |
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Singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Sales | Album |
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| KOR [37] | ||||
| As lead artist | ||||
| "It's All For You" | 2013 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "Reminisce" | 2018 | — | Top Seed | |
| "Memory" (기억과 기억 사이) | 2021 | —[A] | Memory | |
| Soundtrack appearances | ||||
| "Love U Like U" (with Kim Yerim) | 2012 | 27 |
| Flower Band OST |
| "It's Okay Even If It's Not Me" (내가 아니어도 좋아) | 2017 | — | — | The Emperor: Owner of the Mask OST |
| "The Nights That I Miss You" (널 그리는 밤) | 2019 | — | Angel's Last Mission: Love OST | |
| Compilation | ||||
| "Go Get Her" (그녀를 잡아요) (with Park Jae-jung) | 2016 | — | — | King of Mask Singer Ep. 63 |
| "In the Rain" (빗속에서) | — | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Songwriting and producing credits edit
| Year | Album | Artist | Song | Lyrics | Music | ||
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| Credited | With | Credited | With | ||||
| 2013 | Non-album single | L | "It's All For You" | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 2018 | Top Seed | L | "Reminisce" | Yes | Jeong Min-ji | No | — |
Filmography edit
Television series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Jiu | Jiu | Japanese drama | [5] |
| Welcome to the Wara Store | Himself | Voice only | [40][41] | |
| 2012 | Flower Band | Lee Hyun-soo | [6] | |
| Salamander Guru and The Shadows | Himself | Cameo, (Episode 3) | [42] | |
| What is Mom? | Kim Myung-soo | [7] | ||
| 2013 | Master's Sun | Joo Joong-won (young) | [9] | |
| 2014 | Cunning Single Lady | Gil Yo-han | [10] | |
| My Lovely Girl | Shi-woo | [11] | ||
| 2015 | The Time We Were Not in Love | Ki Sung-jae | Cameo (Episode 2–4) | [43] |
| 2016 | One More Time | Yoo Tan | Drama special | [15] |
| 2017 | The Emperor: Owner of the Mask | Lee Sun | [16] | |
| 2018 | Ms. Hammurabi | Im Ba-reun | [18] | |
| 2019 | Angel's Last Mission: Love | Kim Dan | [23] | |
| 2020 | Welcome | Hong-jo | [25] | |
| 2020–2021 | Royal Secret Agent | Sung Yi-gyum | [44] | |
| 2023 | Numbers | Jang Ho-woo | [45] |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | My Catman | Jung Ho-yeon | Korean-Chinese web drama | [14] |
| 2024 | Perfect Family | Lee Seong-woo | Cameo | [46] |
Hosting edit
Theater edit
Publication edit
Photobook edit
| Year | Title | Publisher | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | L's Bravo Viewtiful | Tokyo | [8] |
| L's Bravo Viewtiful Part. 2 | Tokyo | [citation needed] |
Awards and nominations edit
This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (December 2022) |
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| APAN Star Awards | 2018 | Best New Actor | Ms. Hammurabi | Nominated | [50] |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2018 | Best Icon | L | Won | [51] |
| Asia Model Award | 2019 | Popular Star (Actor) | Angel's Last Mission: Love | Won | [52] |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2019 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Nominated | [53] | |
| Best New Actor | Won | ||||
| Netizen Award, actor | Nominated | ||||
| K-Drama Hallyu Star | Won | ||||
| Best Couple Award | Kim Myung-soo with Shin Hye-sun Angel's Last Mission: Love | Won | |||
| 2020 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Welcome | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Royal Secret Agent | Nominated | [54] | |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Nominated | [55] | |||
| Korea Drama Awards | 2013 | Best Young Actor | Master's Sun | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Best New Actor | The Emperor: Owner of the Mask | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Angel's Last Mission: Love | Nominated | [56] | ||
| 2022 | Global Star Award | Royal Secret Agent | Won | [57] | |
| Korea First Brand Awards | 2017 | Male Acting Idol | L | Nominated | |
| MBC Drama Awards | 2017 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | The Emperor: Owner of the Mask | Nominated | [58] |
| Best New Actor | Nominated | [59] | |||
| Popularity Award, actor | Won | [60] | |||
| Best Character Award, Fighting Spirit Acting | Won | ||||
| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2021 | Outstanding Korean Actor | Royal Secret Agent | Nominated | [61][62] |
| Seoul Webfest Awards | 2017 | Best Rising Star | My Catman | Nominated | |
| Special Award | Won | [63] | |||
| Soompi Awards | 2018 | Best Idol Actor | The Emperor: Owner of the Mask | Nominated | [64] |
| The Seoul Awards | 2017 | Popularity Award, actor | Nominated |
Notes edit
- ^ "Memory" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 62 on Gaon Download Chart.[38]
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