L (entertainer) explained

L
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Birth Name:Kim Myung-soo
Birth Date:13 March 1992
Birth Place:Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea[1]
Alma Mater:Daekyung University
Agent:Look Media
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Years Active:2010–present
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Hangul:김명수
Hanja:金明洙
Rr:Gim Myeong-su
Mr:Kim Myŏngsu

Kim Myung-soo (; 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.

Early life

Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992,[2] in Seongdong-gu, 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.[3]

Career

2010–2016: Music and acting career

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.[4] He made his debut as a vocalist of the boy group in June 2010.[5] In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, which aired on TV Asahi in July. 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 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

In 2017, L starred in MBC's historical drama .[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 .[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 Look Media.[30]

Personal life

Military enlistment

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

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart
position
SalesAlbum
KOR
[39]
As lead artist
"It's All For You"2013
"Reminisce"2018Top Seed
"Memory" 2021Memory
Soundtrack appearances
"Love U Like U"
201227 Flower Band OST
"It's Okay Even If It's Not Me" 2017The Emperor: Owner of the Mask OST
"The Nights That I Miss You" 2019Angel's Last Mission: Love OST
Compilation
"Go Get Her"
2016King of Mask Singer Ep. 63
"In the Rain"

Songwriting and producing credits

YearAlbumArtistSongLyricsMusic
CreditedWithCreditedWith
2013L"It's All For You"
2018Top SeedL"Reminisce"Jeong Min-ji

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011JiuJiuJapanese drama[41]
Welcome to the Wara StoreHimselfVoice only[42] [43]
2012Flower BandLee Hyun-soo
Salamander Guru and The ShadowsHimselfCameo, (Episode 3)[44]
What is Mom?Kim Myung-soo
2013Master's SunJoo Joong-won (young)
2014Cunning Single LadyGil Yo-han
My Lovely GirlShi-woo
2015The Time We Were Not in LoveKi Sung-jaeCameo (Episode 2–4)[45]
2016One More TimeYoo TanDrama special
2017Lee Sun
2018Ms. HammurabiIm Ba-reun
2019Kim Dan
2020WelcomeHong-jo
2020–2021Royal Secret AgentSung Yi-gyum[46]
2023NumbersJang Ho-woo[47]
2024Perfect FamilyLee Seong-wooCameo[48]
Dare to Love MeShin Yoon-bok[49]

Hosting

Publication

Photobook

YearTitlePublisher
2013L's Bravo ViewtifulTokyo
L's Bravo Viewtiful Part. 2Tokyo

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
APAN Star Awards2018Best New ActorMs. Hammurabi[53]
Asia Artist Awards2018Best IconL[54]
Asia Model Award2019Popular Star (Actor)[55]
KBS Drama Awards2019Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries[56]
Best New Actor
Netizen Award, actor
K-Drama Hallyu Star
Best Couple AwardKim Myung-soo
2020Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesWelcome
2021Top Excellence Award, ActorRoyal Secret Agent[57]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries[58]
Korea Drama Awards2013Best Young ActorMaster's Sun
2017Best New Actor
2019[59]
2022Global Star AwardRoyal Secret Agent[60]
Korea First Brand Awards2017Male Acting IdolL
MBC Drama Awards2017Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries[61]
Best New Actor[62]
Popularity Award, actor[63]
Best Character Award, Fighting Spirit Acting
2023Top Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesNumbers[64]
Seoul International Drama Awards2021Outstanding Korean ActorRoyal Secret Agent[65] [66]
Seoul Webfest Awards2017Best Rising StarMy Catman
Special Award[67]
Soompi Awards2018Best Idol Actor[68]
The Seoul Awards2017Popularity Award, actor

Notes and References

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  2. Book: K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. 63. Mark Russell. April 29, 2014. 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  3. Web site: 5 Infinite Members to Graduate from University Together. enewsWorld. February 15, 2013. July 10, 2018. July 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180710102253/http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/content/cms_view_1795763.jsp?cid=1795763&nodeId=4396. dead.
  4. Web site: ko:신예 인피니트 엘(L), 김범 닮은꼴 '눈길'. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005021131201002. Newsen. ko. Park. Se-yeon. May 2, 2010. February 23, 2021. February 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210223112813/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201005021131201002. live.
  5. Web site: ko:포토엔,인피니트,긴장되는 첫 무대~. http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006091807141002. Newsen. ko. June 9, 2010. August 28, 2018. July 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714175056/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006091807141002. live. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
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  7. Web site: INFINITE's L may land a role in MBC sitcom. TenAsia. September 3, 2012. August 2, 2017. August 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803050435/http://en.tenasia.com/2012/09/03/infinites-l-may-land-a-role-in-mbc-sitcom/. dead.
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  9. Web site: INFINITE's L to Make Cameo Appearance in So Ji-sub Drama. TenAsia. Lee. Eun-ah. July 17, 2013. March 28, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140328081018/http://www.tenasia.com/infinites-l-to-make-cameo-appearance-in-so-ji-sub-drama/.
  10. Web site: Infinite's L Cast in Cunning Single Lady with Lee Min Jung and Joo Sang Wook. enewsWorld. Jeong. Jee-won. January 20, 2014. February 21, 2014. January 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140122204443/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/56466/infinite-l-cast-in-new-mv.
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  13. Web site: Infinite L to make silver screen debut. Kpop Herald. August 18, 2015. August 2, 2017. July 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180710102810/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508181741100730956_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
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  20. Web site: Kim Myung-soo receives praise for role in 'Miss Hammurabi'. Kpop Herald. July 19, 2018. July 19, 2018. July 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180719111358/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807191739143601619_2. live.
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  25. Web site: L Confirms Role in KBS's "Welcome". HanCinema. August 26, 2019. September 5, 2019. August 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190827055141/https://www.hancinema.net/l-confirms-role-in-kbs-s-welcome-132951.html. live.
  26. Web site: Kim Myung Soo and Shin Ye Eun talk about their co-stars in Welcome. JTBC Plus. March 25, 2020. March 25, 2020. March 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325131710/https://channels.vlive.tv/EBF267/vtoday/1.13306919. dead.
  27. Web site: Kim Myung Soo, Kwon Nara, Lee Tae Hwan, and Lee Yi Kyung Will Star in New Drama 'Royal Secret Inspector'. ZAPZEE. en-US. September 10, 2020. February 3, 2021. September 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926141750/https://zapzee.net/2020/09/10/kim-myung-soo-kwon-nara-lee-tae-hwan-and-lee-yi-kyung-will-star-in-new-drama-blade-of-the-phantom-master/. live.
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  34. Web site: 인피니트 엘, 해병대 전역 소감..."파트2 시작합니다. Infinite L, the feeling of being discharged from the Marine Corps... "Part 2 begins. Naver. Star Today. ko. Lee Hoon-joo. August 22, 2022. August 22, 2022. August 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220822014845/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0005007215. live.
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  39. Charted songs:
    • Web site: Love U Like U. March 2012. April 14, 2017. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502020508/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
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  50. Web site: 전역한 김명수(엘), '2022 창원 K-POP 월드 페스티벌' MC [공식]]. Kim Myung-soo (L), discharged from military service, MC of '2022 Changwon K-POP World Festival' [Official]. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jeong. Hee-yeon. September 21, 2022. September 21, 2022. September 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220921155704/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001005564. live.
  51. Web site: 육군 창작뮤지컬 '메이사의 노래'...다음달 15일부터 스트리밍 공개. Army's creative musical 'Meisa's Song'... Streaming from the 15th of next month. Defense Ilbo. ko. Mang Soo-yeol. September 22, 2021. September 22, 2021.
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