Kim Myung-soo (Korean: 김명수; born March 13, 1992), also known professionally asL (Korean: 엘), is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist of boy bandInfinite in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014.
Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992,[2] inSeongdong-gu,Seoul, South Korea.[1] 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.[3]
As a high school student, L auditioned forWoollim Entertainment after being street cast for his good looks. He was selected as the first member ofidol groupInfinite.[4] He made his debut as a vocalist of the boy group in June 2010.[5] In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese dramaJiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, which aired onTV Asahi in July.[6] In 2012, he was cast intvN's romance comedy seriesFlower Band, as a guitarist of a rock group.[7] He was also cast inMBC's sitcomWhat's The Deal, Mom?[8]
On May 15, 2013, L released aphoto essay book titledL'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 asYes24 [ko] andKyobo.[9] In August 2013, he had a cameo inSBS'sMaster's Sun, playing the younger version ofSo Ji-sub's character.[10]
With bandmatesSungyeol andSungjong he comprised the subgroupInfinite F, which released a single album,Koi No Sign, in Japan on November 19, 2014, and a Korean album,Love Sign, in December 2014.[13]
In 2015, he was cast in his first filmMister Shark, about a boy who befriends a shark.[14]
In 2017, L starred in MBC's historical dramaThe Emperor: Owner of the Mask.[17] His portrayal of a commoner who stands in for the king earned viewers' approval, and he was named Actor of the Month in June by MBC Dramanet.[18]
In 2018, L starred in the legal dramaMs. Hammurabi portraying a judge.[19][20] His performance in the series was well-received, earning him increased recognition.[21][22][23]
Before his enlistment, he released his debut single albumMemory on February 3. He also held an online fan meeting on February 20.[29] While serving his military enlistment, it was announced on September 25, 2021, that L will make his musical theatre debut in the military musicalMeisa's Song alongsideEXO'sChanyeol,B.A.P.'sDaehyun and actor Moon Yong-suk.[30]
On March 7, 2023, L signed a contract with Look Media.[31]
2024–present: Projects and activities in the Philippines
On November 12, 2024, L has signed a contract withUniversal Records Philippines and GLXY Talent Management.[32][33] A day after, he also made an appearance on a Filipino television variety show.[34]
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^포토엔,인피니트,긴장되는 첫 무대~ (in Korean). Newsen. June 9, 2010.Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. RetrievedAugust 28, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
^Yang, Yu-jin (March 7, 2023)."김명수, 루크미디어와 전속 계약...'넘버스'로 2년만 안방 복귀 [공식]" [Kim Myung-soo, exclusive contract with Look Media... Return to home after 2 years with 'Numbers' [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily.Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. RetrievedMarch 7, 2023 – viaNaver.
^"매니지먼트 이상".www.2sang.kr.Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. RetrievedAugust 21, 2022.
^Lee Hoon-joo (August 22, 2022)."인피니트 엘, 해병대 전역 소감..."파트2 시작합니다" [Infinite L, the feeling of being discharged from the Marine Corps... "Part 2 begins] (in Korean). Star Today.Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. RetrievedAugust 22, 2022 – viaNaver.
^"24/7". August 10, 2024. RetrievedAugust 15, 2024.
^Seong Min-ju (February 6, 2023)."인피니트 김명수-이성열, '회계법인'에서 재회 [공식]" [Infinite Kim Myung-soo and Lee Seong-yeol, reunited at 'Accounting Firm' [Official]] (in Korean). TV Report.Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 6, 2023 – via Naver.
^Bae Hyo-joo (August 28, 2023)."'완벽한 가족' 김병철→박주현 돛 올린다..日 유키사다 이사오 감독 연출" ['Perfect Family' Kim Byeong-cheol → Park Joo-hyun raises the sails. Directed by Japanese director Isao Yukisada] (in Korean). Newsen.Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. RetrievedAugust 28, 2023.
^Jeong, Hee-yeon (September 21, 2022)."전역한 김명수(엘), '2022 창원 K-POP 월드 페스티벌' MC [공식]" [Kim Myung-soo (L), discharged from military service, MC of '2022 Changwon K-POP World Festival' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga.Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 21, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kang Min-kyung (September 23, 2021)."엑소 찬열·김명수, 軍 뮤지컬 '메이사의 노래'로 첫 도전 [공식]" [EXO Chanyeol and Kim Myung-soo, first challenge with military musical 'Meisa's Song' [Official]].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 3, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 23, 2021 – viaNaver.
^Jung Ji-hyun (January 1, 2022)."차태현·이도현·김소현·박은빈, 최우수상 수상 [2021 KBS 연기대상]" [Cha Tae-hyun, Lee Do-hyun, Kim So-hyun, Park Eun-bin, Grand Prize Winner [2021 KBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). My Daily.Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. RetrievedJanuary 1, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Lee Chang-gyu (January 1, 2022)."1980년 5월을 빛내주신 분들께"...김민재·정용화·권나라·고민시, 미니시리즈 우수상 [KBS 연기대상]" ["To the people who made May 1980 shine"... Min-jae Kim, Yong-hwa Jung, Nara Kwon, Min-si Ko, Miniseries Excellence Award [KBS Acting Awards]] (in Korean). EXportsnews.Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. RetrievedDecember 31, 2021 – viaNaver.
^Yoon, Sang-geun (October 8, 2022)."수리남' 하정우, 2022 코리아드라마어워즈 대상 "드라마 대상 처음"[종합]" [Suriname' Ha Jung-woo, the 2022 Korea Drama Awards Grand Prize "Drama Grand Prize for the first time" [General]] (in Korean). MT Star News.Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. RetrievedOctober 8, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Lee, Seung-rok (December 30, 2017)."[MBC연기대상] 신성록·한선화, 미니시리즈 우수상 수상 영광" [[MBC Acting Awards] Shin Sung-rok and Han Seon-hwa, Glory of Excellence Award for Miniseries] (in Korean). My Daily.Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. RetrievedOctober 3, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Jang, Woo-young (December 30, 2017)."[MBC연기대상]김선호·김정현·서주현·이선빈, 신인상 수상 영광" [[MBC Acting Awards] Kim Seon-ho, Kim Jung-hyun, Seo Joo-hyun, Lee Seon-bin, Glory of Rookie of the Year Award] (in Korean).Herald POP.Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 26, 2022 – viaNaver.
^"[종합] '연인'이 여닫았다 (MBC 연기대상)".sports.khan (in Korean). December 30, 2023.Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. RetrievedDecember 31, 2023.
^Lee Han-lim (August 20, 2021)."서울드라마어워즈 2021', 한류드라마상 온라인 투표 진행" [Seoul Drama Awards 2021', online voting for Hallyu Drama Awards].TheFact (in Korean).Naver.Archived from the original on August 20, 2021. RetrievedAugust 20, 2021.
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