Lee Hong-gi, also known mononymously as Hongki, is a South Korean singer, actor, and media personality. He is best known as the front man of rock band F.T. Island. In 2015, Lee debuted as a solo artist with the releases of his first Korean extended play FM302 and his first Japanese album, AM302. As an actor, Lee started his career by starring in children drama Magic Kid Masuri (2002). He later successfully transitioned to adult role and participated in various television dramas, notably You're Beautiful (2009) and A Korean Odyssey (2017). He started a YouTube career by launching personal channel Honggi Jonggi in April 2022.
Lee Hong-gi in 2019
Lee Hong-gi in Paris in 2015 at La Cigale
Lee Hongki at the Music Core Concert in Hanoi, Vietnam, in November 2012
F.T. Island, is a South Korean rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2007. The band currently consists of main vocalist Lee Hong-gi, bassist Lee Jae-jin, and drummer Choi Min-hwan. Guitarist Oh Won-bin left the band in 2009 and was replaced by Song Seung-hyun. Former leader Choi Jong-hoon left the band and retired from the entertainment industry on March 14, 2019, while Seung-hyun left the group on December 31, 2019, to pursue his acting career.
F.T. Island in 2012 From left to right: Lee Jae-jin, Choi Min-hwan and Lee Hong-gi
F.T. Island in 2008
F.T. Island performing during their Stand Up concert at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, March 9, 2012
F.T. Island with CNBLUE during their Stand Up concert at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, March 9, 2012