L (Korean singer)

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
L
Native name 김명수
Born Kim Myung-soo
(1992-03-13) March 13, 1992
Seoul, South Korea
Other names L
Alma mater Daekyung University
Occupation

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
Years active 2010–present
Labels Woollim Entertainment
Associated acts
Website Infinite
Korean name
Hangul 김명수
Hanja 金明洙
Revised Romanization Gim Myeong-su
McCune–Reischauer Kim Myŏng-su

Kim Myung-soo, (hangul: 김명수; hanja: 金明洙; born March 13, 1992) commonly known by his stage name L, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the boy band Infinite under Woollim Entertainment.[1] He is also the main vocal of Infinite F.[2]

Biography

Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992[3] in Seoul, South Korea. He attended Duk-soo High School and graduated from Daekyung University on February 15, 2013, along with members Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Hoya, and Sungyeol majoring in practical music.[4] He has a younger brother named Moonsoo.

Career

Infinite

Main article: Infinite (band)

L was first introduced as vocalist and visual of boy band Infinite. He made his first appearance as a group member of Infinite with "Come Back Again" for mini album "First Invasion" in 2010.

Infinite F

Main article: Infinite F

Infinite F was officially announced at the One Great Step Returns encore concert, which consists of members Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. There, they performed the song "My Heart is Beating". The unit would have their first official release on Infinite's 2nd album "Season 2" with titled song "Going Crazy". In November 19, 2014, they make their official debut in Japan with single album, "Koi No Sign" and debut in Korea with released single album, "Azure" on December 2, 2014.

Photography

On May 15, 2013, L released his photo essay book titled "L's Bravo Viewtiful", showing photos taken by him on a 93-day journey. The book was released in two versions – one Korean and one Japanese. The best-seller reached #1 in pre-orders on online bookstores such as YES24 and Kyobo,[5] and was quickly sold out upon release.

Woollim Entertainment released L's Bravo Viewtiful Part 2 on September 25, 2013 in Korea and September 28th, 2013 in Japan. Like its predecessor, the book also made it on the Best-Seller's list.

Acting career

L made his debut as an actor in 2011 with the Japanese drama "Jiu" which aired on TV Asahi.[6]

In 2012, he acted as guitarist Lee Hyunsoo in the tvN drama Shut Up Flower Boy Band and was part of the cast of the MBC sitcom "What's The Deal, Mom?".[7]

In 2013, he took part in the SBS romantic horror drama Master's Sun as the younger version of So Jisub's character, Joo Joongwon.

In 2014, he played the role of Secretary Gil in the drama Cunning Single Lady, co-starring with Joo Sangwook and Lee Minjung. L also acted alongside Rain and f(x)'s Krystal in the SBS drama My Lovely Girl. He portrayed the second male lead, Siwoo, who was the visual of popular K-Pop group Infinite Power that became a solo artist. The drama aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays from September 17 to November 6.

In 2015, L had a three-episode cameo in the drama The Time We Were Not in Love as Ha Ji-won's intern Ki Sungjae.

In 2016, L has been cast as in his first leading role for an upcoming joint drama between Korea, China, and Japan, titled The Blue of My Heart.[8] L will be portraying a travel agency CEO named Kang Jaeho, who falls in love with the Philippines after vacationing there. Filming will start in April and continue until June.

Voice Acting

L and other members of Infinite guest starred in Welcome to Convenience Store, an animated series that aired on Tooniverse in 2012.

Variety show appearances

On June 2, 2012 L was a guest in Invincible Youth along with Andy (Shinhwa), Lee Hyun-woo, Baek Sung-hyun, Kang Kyun Sung, Park Hwi Sun.

On October 3, 2012, L was a guest in Radio Star to promote his sitcom, "What's The Deal, Mom?" along with Kim Byungman, Ryu Seungsoo and Kim Seohyung.

On January 8, 2013 L was a guest on Running Man (ep.129) along with Minho (Shinee), Lee Joon (MBLAQ), Jung Yong-hwa (CNBLUE), Hwang Kwanghee (ZE:A), Sulli (f(x)), and Jonghyun (CNBLUE).

On April 9, 2013 L was a guest on 1 vs. 100, unfortunately he was not able to win until the final round.

On September 9, 2013, L was a guest on Running Man (ep.162) together with Sungkyu. They were both on the Green Team with Haha.

On May 4, 2016, it was announced that L and Kim Min Suk will appear on a Korean variety show called Celebrity Bromance. [9]

Discography

Main articles: Infinite discography and Infinite F § Discography

Soundtracks

Year Album Song Title Artist
2012 tvN Shut Up Flower Boy Band OST "Love U Like U" duet with Kim Ye-rim
2013 L's Bravo Viewtiful Fansigning Event"It's All For You" self-composed song

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Remarks
2012 INFINITE Concert Second Invasion Evolution The Movie 3D Himself
2014 Grow: Infinite's Real Youth Life
2016 Mr. Shark Lead Role Debut Film

Television dramas

Year Title Role Remarks
2011 Jiu[6] Jiu Acting debut
2012 Shut Up Flower Boy Band[7] Lee Hyunsoo
Salamander Guru and The Shadows L Cameo: Episode 3
What's The Deal, Mom Kim Myungsoo
2013 Master's Sun Young Joo Joongwon
2014 Cunning Single Lady Secretary Gil Yohan
My Lovely Girl Siwoo Second male lead
2015 The Time We Were Not in Love Ki Sungjae Cameo: Episodes 2-4
2016 The Blue of My Heart Kang Jaeho First male lead

Television series

Year Title Network Role
2011 Wara Store Tooniverse Himself

Variety Shows

Year Title Network Role Notes
2010 Children of the night MBC Guest
1 vs. 100 KBS2 with Kim Sung-kyu, Dongwoo and Woohyun
2011 Director's Cut Mnet with Kim Sung-kyu and Hoya
2012 Hello Counselor KBS Episode 101 with Kim Sung-kyu
Invincible Youth KBS2
Radio Star MBC
2013 High Society JTBC
Running Man SBS Episode 129 and Episode 162
1 vs. 100 KBS2
2014 Full House KBS episode 89
2015 Hello Counselor KBS with Woohyun and Lee Sung-yeol
A Song For You 4 KBS with Infinite members
2016 Celebrity Bromance MBig TV with Kim Min Suk

Music Video appearances

Year Song Artist
2010 Run Epik High
2010 Starlight March Strawberry Fields
2012 60 Seconds[10] Kim Sung-kyu
2013 Love Blossom[11] K.Will

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2013
6th Korea Drama Awards
 Best Young Actor Master's Sun Nominated
2015
2015 Weekly Idol Awards
 Camera Director Award Weekly Idol Won

References

  1. ↑ "Infinite profile". Woollim Entertainment. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. ↑ Kim, Minseo (October 14, 2014). "INFINITE F to debut in Japan next month". Koreaboo. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 63. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  4. ↑ GhostWriter (February 16, 2013). "INFINITE's L, Sungyeol, and Sunggyu attend Daekyung University Graduation Ceremony". Allkpop. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  5. ↑ "L's 'BRAVO VIEWTIFUL' ranks #1 in preorders". Allkpop. April 26, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  6. 1 2 "INFINITE's L to make his acting debut in Japanese drama "Jiu"". Allkpop. June 24, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  7. 1 2 "Viewers praise L's acting abilities on 'Shut Up Flower Boy Band'". Allkpop. February 15, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  8. ↑ kokoberry. "INFINITE’s L Cast in First Lead Role for Upcoming Drama". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-03-10.
  9. ↑ "INFINITE’s L and Kim Min Suk Are Up Next For “Celebrity Bromance”". Soompi. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  10. ↑ "INFINITE's leader Sunggyu releases 'Another Me' debut mini-album + "60 sec" MV". Allkpop. November 19, 2012. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  11. ↑ "K.Will returns with album + "Love Blossom" MV starring INFINITE's L and SISTAR's Dasom". Allkpop. April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.

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