‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung Jae, Jung Hae In and More Hailed as GQ Korea’s Men of the Year 2021
GQ Korea has chosen its Men of the Year for 2021 featuring the country's brightest stars, including Lee Jung Jae, Jung Hae In and more.
Five celebrities decorated the publication's latest issue as they graced the magazine's December cover.
Every year, GQ magazine selects stars with influential figures who made a significant impact throughout the year.
Over the publication's official Instagram, they revealed five celebrities that made it to GQ Korea's Men of the Year 2021.
Lee Jung Jae
Without a doubt, the 48-year-old award-winning actor deserved the title for breaking the international scene with the blockbuster Kdrama "Squid Game."
Best known for his role as Seong Gi Hoon, the overwhelming response from the viewers catapulted Lee Jung Jae's popularity not just in Asia but around the world.
Apart from the massive success of the Netflix series, the "Chief of Staff" star was chosen as Gucci's newest global brand ambassador alongside "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" star Shin Min Ah.
In addition to this, Lee Jung Jae also launched his official Instagram, saying that he joined the platform to reach his global fans.
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Jung Hae In
The South Korean heartthrob proved his variety as an actor with a back-to-back series this 2021.
After landing the role of private soldier Ahn Joon Ho in Netflix's "D.P" Jung Hae In is set to star in the highly anticipated melodrama "Snowdrop" with BLACKPINK's Jisoo, slated to premiere on December 18.
Interestingly, the coming year will be a booked and busy period for the 33-year-old actor with two upcoming Kdramas under his belt--first is the second season of "D.P" followed by a lead role in the new mystery drama "Connect."
Ryu Jun Yeol
Another incredibly talented actor who made it to GQ Korea's Men of the Year 2021 is none other than Ryu Jun Yeol.
TV series "Reply 1988" marked the stardom of the 35-yeara-old actor and since then, he appeared in a slew of notable Kdramas, including "Lucky Romance" and movies "Hit-and-Run Squad" and "Money."
With a roster of rising stars, Ryu Jun Yeol managed to stand out through his impeccable acting skills.
This year, he once again captured the viewers' attention after landing a lead role in JTBC's melodrama "Lost" alongside Park Byung Eun and Jeon Do Yeon.
Interestingly, he is set to join Jung Hae In in the upcoming series "Connect."
Yoo Teo
With his remarkable series and movies, Yoo Teo will be going to Hollywood to headline an upcoming movie, "Past Lives."
The anticipated film is distributed and produced by A24, who worked with the award-winning "Minari" and "Moonlight."
Simon Dominic
Capping off GQ Korea's Men of the Year 2021 is recording artist Simon Dominic.
He debuted in 2009 as part of the hip hop duo Supreme Team which disbanded in 2013.
However, the 37-year-old singer continues to make waves with his creativity and talent as a musician.
