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For the third year in a row, South Korean actor and host Lee Dong-wook has been named one of the GQ Korean Men of the Year.
The men’s fashion magazine also gave the title to three other male stars, Rain, Henry and Crush, as well as Woman of the Year to K-pop idol IU.
All five will appear on the cover of its December issue.
GQ, which has editions in various countries including the United States, Britain and Germany, features an annual list of influential stars who have made headlines that year.
Lee, 39, took on a major role this year in the drama. Tale of the nine tails, which began airing last month.
In the fantasy romance, the gentle male lead played a gumiho, or nine-tailed fox, who used to be a mountain god, but abdicated to become a civil servant in search of his true love.
Rain, 39, has been on the scene since 2003 and has risen to popularity internationally, including in China and the United States. Not only is he a singer, writer and producer, he also acts.
The magazine described him as someone who has an undeniable presence in the fields of variety shows and music.
Another multi-talented star, 31-year-old Henry Lau, generally known simply as Henry, was recognized for his inspiring performances at the Start over korea Serie.
On the popular television show, cast members travel across the country and perform as buskers, performing music to lift spirits during the global pandemic.
As for Crush, 28, the R&B and hip-hop idol made a splash with his fourth EP, With her, which was released last month and features female artists on all tracks.
Earlier this month, he enlisted for his mandatory military service.
The only woman to make the list this year, 27-year-old K-pop idol IU was chosen for her artistry and candid approach to music during her 12 years as a singer.
Since his debut at the age of 15, he has become one of the best-selling solo acts in the group-dominated K-pop industry. – The Straits Times / Asia News Network
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