Actor Lee Joon Gi Goes From Age 42 To 22 In Latest Photos

He looks younger than he did in his first major acting role 19 years ago.

Lee Joon Gi has cemented himself as one of K-Dramas most beloved actors, having appeared in various series and films for over 20 years. With visuals like these, he’s also become one of the most memorable and recognizable Korean stars to hit screens.

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Lee Joon Gi | Namoo Actors

From Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo to Flower of Evil, Lee Joon Gi has always been good-looking, but if anything, he’s getting more handsome as time flies by.

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Lee Joon Gi and co-star IU in “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”
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Lee Joon Gi in “Flower of Evil”

In fact, it wouldn’t be too surprising if someone suspected The Scholar Who Walks the Night star of being a real-life vampire. Despite being 42–which isn’t old, but older–Lee Joon Gi could pass for an idol half his age in his latest photos.

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Lee Joon Gi in “The Scholar Who Walks the Night”

On Instagram, Lee Joon Gi recently posted behind-the-scenes photos from a shoot, where he was youthfully and stylishly dressed. In these shots, his outfit, makeup, and vibrant personality…

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…make him appear much younger than the average 42-year-old.

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If this photo were taken out of context, the actor could easily be mistaken for a young idol preparing for his concert backstage.

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For comparison, here is a screenshot of Lee Joon Gi in The King and the Clown (2005), his first major acting role. At the time of its release, he was 23 years old.

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