Lee Jang-kun

Lee Jang-kun is a former South Korean professional Kabaddi player and television personality. He is the first overseas player in the Pro Kabaddi League to score 400 raid points. He became the most valuable international player in the fifth season after he was retained by Bengal Warriorz and has played for the same franchise until the sixth season. He joined Patna Pirates in the seventh season. He is the most successful foreign raider in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League.

Career

Lee started his kabaddi career at the age of 18 when he was preparing for physical education studies at college. In two years, he was selected for the South Korean national kabaddi team as a junior at Dong-eui University.

After winning bronze as a member of the national team at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Lee captured his first top-level international medal at the 2014 Asian Games where South Korea clinched bronze in the men's kabaddi tournament. After the Asian Games, Lee moved to India to join the Pro Kabaddi League. He became a valuable player for his team afterwards. Lee has not returned to the league after skipping the eighth season for personal reasons.

Till now in Pro Kabaddi League, Lee has played 11 seasons. In which, has scored 472 raid points and 25 tackle points including 9 super 10.

Lee was the most valuable foreign player in 2017 Pro Kabaddi League after he was retained by Bengal Warriors for 80.3 Lakhs.

In season 11, he made his comeback from Patna Pirates after being bought for 17.50 Lakhs.

In season 12, bengal warriorz bought him for 13 lakhs.

Career statistics

Records and achievements 2024–25 PKL: Runner up

Filmography

Television shows

Web shows +YearTitleNetworkRoleNotes 2024 Physical: 100 Season 2 - UndergroundNetflixContestant