Lee Jun-young (이준영), also known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actor born on January 22, 1997, in Uijeongbu. He made his debut in 2014 as a member of the group U-KISS, before gaining popularity thanks to the survival show The Unit, which he won by finishing in first place. He then became the center and lead singer of the temporary group UNB, while pursuing a solo career.
Alongside his musical career, he made his acting debut in 2017 in Avengers Social Club. He then continues with Goodbye to Goodbye and landed her first leading role in Class of Lies (2019), in which his performance was widely praised. He cemented his rise to fame with Good Casting, Please Don't Date Him, Imitation and Idol Doctor, while making a lasting impression with his appearances in D.P..
Starting in 2022, Lee Jun-young has established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. He stars in Can I help you?, before going on to play a number of memorable roles in Mask Girl, The Forbidden Heir, Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale and Melo Movie. In 2025, he impressed audiences with a wide range of characters in When Life Gives You Tangerines, Weak Hero Season 2 and Pump Up the Healthy Love, confirming his ability to switch from romance to action or thriller with great ease. His portrayal of the formidable Geum Seong-je in Weak Hero Season 2 has attracted particular attention and earned her further accolades.
In 2026, he played the dual lead roles of Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyeon in New Employee Chairman Kang, before moving on to Four Hands, Two Sonatas. Thanks to his talent, versatility, and ease in both music and comedy, Lee Jun-young is now considered one of the most promising actors of his generation and a key figure in contemporary Korean productions.
