L (entertainer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

L (entertainer)

Role / Field:

South Korean singer and actor known professionally as L, active in music and drama.

Born:

1992-03-13

Century / Era:

1992s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Kim Myung-soo (Korean: 김명수; born March 13, 1992), known professionally as L (Korean: 엘), 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. Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992, 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.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

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. He made his debut as a vocalist of the boy group in June 2010. 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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He was also cast in MBC's sitcom What's The Deal, Mom? 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 Yes24 and Kyobo. In August 2013, he had a cameo in SBS's Master's Sun, playing the younger version of So Ji-sub's character. In 2014, he was cast in supporting roles in MBC's Cunning Single Lady and SBS's My Lovely Girl.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1992 (1992-03-13): Birth of L (entertainer) — South Korean singer and actor known professionally as L, active in music and drama.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He debuted as a vocalist of boy band Infinite in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, which aired on TV Asahi in July.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, he was cast in tvN's romance comedy series Flower Band, as a guitarist of a rock group.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Kim attended Duk-soo High School and graduated from Daekyung University on February 15, 2013, majoring in practical music.
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, he was cast in supporting roles in MBC's Cunning Single Lady and SBS's My Lovely Girl.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: L (entertainer)

True or False: “L debuted as a vocalist for the boy group Infinite immediately after graduating from Daekyung University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He made his debut in June 2010 while still a high school student.

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