Kim Myung-soo

Kim Myung-soo (; born March 13, 1992), known professionally as L (, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist of boy band Infinite in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014.

Early life Kim Myungsoo was born on March 13, 1992, in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Career 2010–2016: Music and acting career As a high school student, L auditioned for Woollim Entertainment after being street cast for his good looks. He was selected as the first member of idol group Infinite. He made his debut as a vocalist of the boy group in June 2010. In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, which aired on TV Asahi in July. He was also cast in MBC's sitcom What's The Deal, Mom?

On May 15, 2013, L released a photo essay book titled L'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 as and Kyobo. In August 2013, he had a cameo in SBS's Master's Sun, playing the younger version of So Ji-sub's character.

In 2014, he was cast in supporting roles in MBC's Cunning Single Lady and SBS's My Lovely Girl.

With bandmates Sungyeol and Sungjong he comprised the subgroup Infinite F, which released a single album, Koi No Sign, in Japan on November 19, 2014, and a Korean album, Love Sign, in December 2014.

In 2015, he was cast in his first film Mister Shark, about a boy who befriends a shark.

In 2016, L was cast in the Korean-Chinese web drama My Catman. He also starred in the drama special The Day After We Broke Up, which was his first lead role.

2017–2023: Rising popularity and military enlistment In 2017, L starred in MBC's historical drama The Emperor: Owner of the Mask. 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.

In 2018, L starred in the legal drama Ms. Hammurabi portraying a judge. His performance in the series was well-received, earning him increased recognition.

In 2019, L starred in the fantasy romance drama Angel's Last Mission: Love. In August 2019, L left Woollim.

In 2020, L starred in the fantasy romance drama Welcome as a cat who turns into a human male. In December 2020, L starred in historical comedy Royal Secret Agent.

Before his enlistment, he released his debut single album Memory on February 3. He also held an online fan meeting on February 20. On September 25, 2021, it was announced that L would make his musical theatre debut while serving his military enlistment in the military musical Meisa's Song alongside EXO's Chanyeol, B.A.P.'s Daehyun and actor Moon Yong-suk.

On March 7, 2023, L signed a contract with Look Media.

2024–present: Projects and activities in the Philippines On November 12, 2024, L has signed a contract with Universal Records Philippines and GLXY Talent Management. A day after, he also made an appearance on a Filipino television variety show.

Personal life Military enlistment On February 22, 2021, L enlisted for his mandatory military service as a member of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. L was discharged on August 21, 2022. Later, on August 22, 2022, L posted on Instagram that he was discharged from military service.

Ambassadorship Tourism Ambassador for Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines (2025)

Discography

Extended plays Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR 24/7 Released: August 5, 2024 Label: Lookmedia Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 7 KOR: 50,042

Single albums Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Memory Released: February 3, 2021 Label: Management 2sang, Universal Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 5 KOR: 18,844

Singles

KOR: 233,449 Flower Band OST "It's Okay Even If It's Not Me" 2017 — The Emperor: Owner of the Mask OST "The Nights That I Miss You" 2019 — Angel's Last Mission: Love OST Compilation "Go Get Her" 2016 — King of Mask Singer Ep. 63 "In the Rain" —

Songwriting and producing credits Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music Credited With Credited With 2013 L "It's All For You" 2018 Top Seed L "Reminisce" Jeong Min-ji

Filmography

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2011 Jiu Jiu Japanese drama Welcome to the Wara Store Himself Voice only 2012 Flower Band Lee Hyun-soo What is Mom? Kim Myung-soo 2016 One More Time Yoo Tan Drama special 2023 Numbers Jang Ho-woo 2024 Perfect Family Lee Seong-woo Cameo Dare to Love Me Shin Yoon-bok 2026 Love in Sync Cha Eun-hwan

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2016 My Catman Jung Ho-yeon Korean-Chinese web drama 2022 2022 Changwon K-POP World Festival with AleXa and Sua (Billlie)

Theater Year English title Korean title Role Notes 2021 The Meisa's Song 메이사의 노래 Yeon Jun-seok Military musical

Publication Photobook Year Title Publisher 2013 L's Bravo Viewtiful Tokyo

Awards and nominations

+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result APAN Star Awards 2018 Best New Actor Ms. Hammurabi Asia Artist Awards 2018 Best Icon L Asia Model Award 2019 Popular Star (Actor) Angel's Last Mission: Love KBS Drama Awards 2019 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Best New Actor Netizen Award, actor K-Drama Hallyu Star Best Couple Award Kim Myung-soo Angel's Last Mission: Love 2020 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Welcome 2021 Top Excellence Award, Actor Royal Secret Agent Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Korea Drama Awards 2013 Best Young Actor Master's Sun 2017 Best New Actor The Emperor: Owner of the Mask 2019 Angel's Last Mission: Love 2022 Global Star Award Royal Secret Agent Korea First Brand Awards 2017 Male Acting Idol L MBC Drama Awards 2017 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries The Emperor: Owner of the Mask Best New Actor Popularity Award, actor Best Character Award, Fighting Spirit Acting 2023 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Numbers Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Outstanding Korean Actor Royal Secret Agent Seoul Webfest Awards 2017 Best Rising Star My Catman Special Award Soompi Awards 2018 Best Idol Actor The Emperor: Owner of the Mask The Seoul Awards 2017 Popularity Award, actor