Lee Gi-kwang shares latest updates with an alleyway stroll selfie
Highlight's Lee Gi-kwang communicated with fans through photos of him taking a stroll through an alley. His activities, transitioning between singer and actor, have been summarized.
Simple Daily Life Shared Against a Wall Background
HIGHLIGHT member Lee Gi-kwang communicated with fans through photos taken while strolling through urban alleys.
In the photos posted on the 14th, Lee Gi-kwang is walking along a path where a gray wall meets blue graffiti. Dressed in a dark-colored shirt, he smiled at the camera and left a short message consisting of emojis. His appearance, harmonizing with the green plants beside the wall, reveals a peaceful daily life.
Lee Gi-kwang is active alongside fellow HIGHLIGHT members Yoon Doojoon, Yang Yoseob, and Son Dongwoon. As the team's main dancer and lead vocalist, he serves as the core of their performance and vocals. He showcases fluid dance lines based on hip-hop, krump, and R&B styles, along with a refreshing vocal tone on stage.
15 Years Since Debut, Breaking the Boundaries Between Singer and Actor
He debuted in the music industry in 2009 with the AJ Project single 'First Episode A New Hero.' Having started his solo activities the same year with the title track 'Dancing Shoes,' he made a name for himself as an actor by playing the role of Kang Se-ho in the sitcom 'High Kick Through the Roof.'
Through his activities transitioning from BEAST to HIGHLIGHT, he has moved between the realms of idol and actor. He has also steadily built his musical capabilities. He strengthened his R&B color by releasing digital singles such as 'Don't Close Your Eyes (D.C.Y.E) (Feat. Kid Milli)' and 'Smile and Greet (Feat. Son Dongwoon of HIGHLIGHT).' In his 1st mini album 'ONE' (2017) and 1st full-length album 'PREDATOR' (2023), he increased the proportion of self-composed songs by participating directly in the production of title tracks and B-sides.
Expanding Acting Spectrum and Challenging Villain Roles
His journey as an actor has also continued without pause. In the 2024 drama 'Marry My Husband,' he played the role of Baek Eun-ho, handling a character in a genre-specific drama. Following this, in 2025, he took on the role of Ho-jung in 'I Kill You,' which is presented as both a Wavve drama and a film. This marks his first challenge as a villain, a departure from his existing image.
A Record of Activities Spanning Variety Shows and Radio
His broadcasting activities have spanned across variety shows and radio. From 2010 to 2011, he showcased his variety sense on 'Sunday Sunday Night - Hot Brothers,' and from 2022 to 2023, he served as the DJ for KBS Cool FM's 'Lee Gi-kwang's Music Plaza.'
By expanding his connection with global fans through various music programs, talk shows, and serving as an MC for KCON Meet & Greet, he earned the nickname 'Hot Guy.' This is supported by his history of winning the Popularity Award in the Variety category at the 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards and the DJ of the Year award at the 2022 KBS Entertainment Awards.
His diligence, which was so intense during his trainee days that the prints on the soles of his feet almost disappeared, is his trademark. Recently, he participated in a group running project through MBN's 'Run for Life Season 2,' and he is scheduled to appear in the 2026 KBS 1TV time-slip variety show 'Come Here' to introduce the history and tourist attractions of Iksan with a Baekje King Mu concept.
