Lee Jun-ki’s first post-army photo shoot
by javabeans
…has a curious lack of abs. C’mon, it’s the unwritten rule of post-army photos! Or maybe he’s being a big tease and saving it all up for the drama comeback, Arang and the Magistrate. Although, I dunno where in a mystery sageuk we’d expect to see the magistrate’s abs. This is where you pray it’s more fusion than sageuk, since fusion allows for liberties in style and convenient lapses in proper wardrobing.
The magazine spread comes from Allure Korea, and was shot in Canada; British Columbia’s Osoyoos, Kelowna, and Vancouver were the sites visited during the brief break Lee had before beginning filming on the drama. In the accompany interview, Lee explains missing filming while serving his two-year military term: “It was really tough and painful, following all those dramas while in the army, but now that I have a drama in the works, I’m really happy.”
Arang and the Magistrate is one of the promising upcoming dramas I’ve got my eye on, partly because I think the cast is likely to have chemistry, partly because the producers have solid (and relevant) credits (Hon to satisfy the creepy, atmospheric thriller quotient, and Chosun Police to hit the sageuk and mystery elements), and partly because the premise is so potentially rich. I’m a sucker for updated fairy tales, and this one’s an updated folk-ghost story, famous enough to be well-known by the general public (think Grimm’s fairy tales) but not done to death in film or dramaland like Cinderella. I’m crossing my fingers that everything comes together well.
The magazine is Allure’s June issue; Arang and the Magistrate hits airwaves in July.
Via Newsen
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51 BlueBluff
May 24, 2012 at 6:12 PM
I remember thinking that he turned ugly after TBWAD. I repent!
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52 nag
May 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM
He looks more manly now after his NS.
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53 Severine
May 24, 2012 at 6:17 PM
O_O
This is the first time I've found Lee Jun Ki attractive. He was way too effeminate-looking before. Hot damn I do love me some cut jaw action, it almost excuses the lack of abs...almost.
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54 kooriyuki
May 24, 2012 at 6:34 PM
"Although, I dunno where in a mystery sageuk we’d expect to see the magistrate’s abs."
maybe ya know, magistrate's in the bathtub (like all good joseon people do) and arang shows herself.
vengeful female ghosts would also appreciate good abs, no?
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YY
May 24, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Yeah, she could make his bathtub disappear while he's soaking, or make his robes fly off when he's presiding over a case.
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jomo143
May 25, 2012 at 11:27 AM
YY -
Quick!
Get a time machine and invent acryllic in Joseon times!
We want a fish tank not a barrel bathtub!
More exclamation points!!!!!
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55 ladida
May 24, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Yo his ears are huge. (Sorry for the useless comment, but it really struck me!) And Canada is just beautiful.
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56 Patricia
May 25, 2012 at 12:24 AM
So excited for his upcoming Drama! It must just be me, but some of the photographs look a little weird, like something with a couple of the photos (in terms of editing?) looks off. Haha, but moving on....can't wait until his upcoming drama airs! I'll definitely be one of the many watching it!
It's really nice to see all of his face too! Although I did like his old hair cut too!
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57 ravens_nest
May 25, 2012 at 1:29 AM
Hey, after Chuno managed to stuff all those wonderful abtastic moments in their story, no saguek has an excuse in my opinion. I swear 80% of that drama was shots of hot guys walking around shirtless or nearly while either oiled up or wet down. After all this time, my biggest impression was all the wild and dirty sexy displayed in nearly every scene. Unf!
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58 JoonGirl
May 25, 2012 at 4:42 AM
I love Lee Joon Gi with or without abs! Hahaha i just love the way he is! Esp. His personality, kekeke
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59 f2lp
May 25, 2012 at 5:09 AM
Hey, ppl, why you think he has no abs? You know his album jacket of deucer? What will say about?
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60 cwng
May 25, 2012 at 5:19 AM
For those who say he has no abs, obviously you have not seen the cover of his latest Japanese album 'Deucer' and the photobook that comes with it. Please check them out, I'm sure you will eat your words after seeing it. This is a big fan of LJG speaking~~
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61 Eunnie
May 25, 2012 at 6:03 AM
Abs or without abs, have some sympathy for the guy. ^^ It was 10C in Kelowna, and it was unpredictably raining that week. He'd freeze if you get him naked. XD
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62 ishogai
May 25, 2012 at 6:09 AM
Those who say he has no abs i recommend strongly to check, beside "Deucer", last album, japanese weekly magazine "Shukan-Josei" ...if that is not enough...i don't know what else can be.
But think that more important than abs are his acting skills, he is an actor, right?
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63 f2lp
May 25, 2012 at 6:14 AM
ishogai, if I ever meet you, i'll treat you well. "But think that more important than abs are his acting skills, he is an actor, right?" That's very important.
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64 Atsirk
May 25, 2012 at 6:46 AM
He's still hot. RAWR
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65 Sandra
May 25, 2012 at 7:01 AM
LJG is LJG. It doesn't matter if he loses weigh or gain weigh. It is still him. No matter what, love his acting skill in all form. He has a beautiful face goes with his beautiful soul. I think now he is even better than before in mind and body. If anyone else is fortunate enough to meet or see him up close in person, you will get an eye full. He looks even better in person than in dramas or photoshoots. And he probably is one of the nicest entertainer you will ever meet off screen.
Fans like him not just because he is a pretty face but he is a person with so much substances...so dynamic.. It's the person he is that we like about him. ^_^
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Eunnie
May 25, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Fans doesn't only like him because of his physical attributes. They love him, because of his talent, personality and heart.
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66 risugirl
May 25, 2012 at 7:13 AM
welcome back my one and only K-boyfriend!
he's the only 1 for me!!!
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67 jomo143
May 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM
His roles are so diverse, it seems he has many faces.
My fav role for him was TBDaW.
Nobody would question his acting after watching him in that.
While I find him incredibly sexy - he's all eyes and low voice :) - physically, he is kinduv awkward. He doesn't seem to have the natural grace of, say, a JIW, CSW, LDW, when he runs. (I feel the same way about Yoochun.)
I think that makes him more attractive though, because that means he has to work harder.
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68 Lilian
May 25, 2012 at 12:19 PM
I've always seen him with long hair! But he looks good here with short hair =D
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69 SoWon
May 25, 2012 at 1:18 PM
no... :((((
I certainly adored his long hair & roundish face much more...
his eyes shone the best in the king's man, he looked absolutely sweet in Iljimae, & toatlly manly in TBDW (az Kay)... but this overthinned face, & the haircut which makes me miss badly for all the lost hair around his face & neck...
& most disappointingly, based on the few pics released from Arang's filming, he'd probably be wearing a totally formal clothing for a sageuk, with the hat & everything! I didn't really like the very few scenes in Iljimae where he was tying his hair up, with or without a hat! & now if it's gonna go on for a whole drama!... =<
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JGiStar17A
May 25, 2012 at 10:28 PM
JoonGi really cares and do his best not only for his roles but also for his styling. He chose this fashion bcuz he thinks it suits him well & people will like that too. He's a thoughtful & passionate actor with many great new ideas. Even with the formal clothing, he will surely attract us with the clothes' colours, facial expressions, martial-art skills, and esp. great acting skills. Don't worry~
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70 Bets
May 25, 2012 at 1:56 PM
I've never doubted whether or not God exists, but this just seals the deal.
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71 Oh Ji's Ho
May 25, 2012 at 2:43 PM
I am pretty sure his bone structure could cut marble or diamond or whatever the most difficult thing to cut in this world is...
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72 omg731
May 25, 2012 at 5:01 PM
actually i thought he looked really good in iljimae when he had his up both in the beginning n the ending eps!! he has a nice pointy face which suits almost all hairstyles!!
unfortunately, i think he doesnt suit having plump face with his petite facial features (sharp eyes, small nose n lips). once he gained weight, he looked a lot worse... as long as he is healthy, i would prefer him to be on the slim n fit side! ^^
i think he's a a great actor n u can tell how much hardwork n dedication he puts into his roles. n that is what i would expect from someone who inspired to acting by watching a theatre production of hamlet! ^^ i also think it's admirable that he is serious n chooses roles instead of acting in melodramas or work with no substance. he seems a very genuine, thoughtful, n passionate person who is always grateful cos of the tough times he has been through. n on top of that, he has a almost perfect appearance! ^^
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73 jewels
May 25, 2012 at 5:33 PM
All I can say its that he looks great. More mature looking..etc.....
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74 mummybee
May 25, 2012 at 5:40 PM
It felt like he had gone under the knife. I like his pre-army looks better.
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75 Tippy
May 25, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Aiyah! Not only am I from the Kelowna area, but I live in Vancouver...and yet, I still somehow missed him! Shoot!
The bicycle/tunnel photo is probably from the Othello Tunnels around the Hope area. A fun bike ride for anyone!
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76 acemaverick
May 25, 2012 at 11:08 PM
omg, the stills looks good! i always thought he looked a little too femine for my liking but ever since time of dog and wolf and with addition of these stills! i changed my mind! professed LJK fan now. ahah.
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77 JoonGirl/lenggonice
May 26, 2012 at 3:53 AM
Lee joon gi oppa is more beyond abs or anything, he is the best actor for me in the world, he could be so sexy even only with his voice, or his glance or just by his gentle attitude. Besides, his hardwork and talents is so superb, his personality is superb,and I thought ABS for him is little thing, he can build it up if he wants, but if he doesn't, he can get rid of it! And yet, he will still look sexy!
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78 JoonGirl/lenggonice
May 26, 2012 at 4:00 AM
And how can he go under a knife while he was in army??? And since Feb 16th, he was so busy with new album, dance practiced, Japan FM, Bday party, Shanghai FM, photo shoots, and now filming, ugh, how can he manage to go under a knife with such hectic schedule without we found it out??? He is pretty natural!!
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Bella
May 27, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Yes! everyone know his schedule is so tight since his discharge from military,have no enough time to rest! Oh Yeah ~ even his spending busy days fulfilling two years for his service, he's such a workaholic and hardworking person~! Always give the best to his fans and that's what make him so special !
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79 Aisha
May 26, 2012 at 5:40 AM
*squeel* is that really jun ki? =D
I never like jun ki's pretty boy look...
he sure looks sexy as hell now.. guess the army did work on him! =) finally he more hunky.. more macho.. more guyish...aaahh.. save me! i've fallen for his new look! ;P
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80 epudaepuda
May 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM
looking forward to him and the drama!
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81 Jay W
May 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM
His jawline is to die for!! And his side profile... kyaaa~swoons
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82 loveleeminho
May 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM
The man who knows ♥
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83 senti
May 29, 2012 at 6:50 PM
he is so handsome <3
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84 Bindu Rai
July 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Looks more mature and really masculine. Looking good as always. Looking forward to watch ur more movies and series. Stay blessed always.
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85 yaya
October 13, 2012 at 2:39 PM
I love this man ......he looks "Metrosexual " ......like David Beckham .
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86 nimgal
October 26, 2012 at 6:08 AM
his eyes?!!! whats happening to me?
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87 persianrose❤️战哥
June 4, 2018 at 12:23 PM
Sigh, Lee Jun Ki looked so fine post army, I still hate Moon Lover PD for making him loose so much weight... 😞😞😞😞
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allphryne
June 4, 2018 at 12:43 PM
Wow, I never digged so deep on DB to find this gem.
I agree with you, @persianrose, and he is even thinner now. I hope they will throw away the concept of walking corpse in his next project.
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persianrose❤️战哥
June 4, 2018 at 12:55 PM
@allphryne haha I digged so deep because they actually shot some of these photos in my city (I can never forgive myself for not being aware of this at that time)... He looked so fine post-army... I can never understand Korean obsession with looking so slim or as you said: "concept of walking corpse" Lol
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allphryne
June 4, 2018 at 1:02 PM
Neither do I. Not long ago I found out about Lovers in Prague, which was shot waaay before my obsession with k-drama. I am both intriqued and a little wary to watch it.
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persianrose❤️战哥
June 4, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Lovers in Prague has so many of current veteran actors in it, but I remember I didn't like it at time it aired, not quite sure why?!!
allphryne
June 4, 2018 at 1:16 PM
You saw it? Well, even if it's not enjoyable, I have to pay my dues and watch it to locate where in Prague they filmed it.
persianrose❤️战哥
June 4, 2018 at 1:40 PM
@allphryne well, I never truly liked any of Kim Eun-sook dramas, Lovers trilogy are not any different... But if I were you I've would at least watched the portion filmed in Prague...