Lee Soo Hyuk set the bar high for grim reaper roles after landing the role of the cold-hearted angel of death in "Tomorrow."
The model-actor stars with SF9 Rowoon, Kim Hee Sun, and Yun Ji On as they portray grim reapers whose goal is to prevent people from committing suicide.
The webtoon-based action fantasy K-drama is lauded because of its unique storyline, featuring various social problems like bullying, suicide, and harassment. Also how the actors portray their roles, especially Lee Soo Hyuk.
Lee Soo Hyuk's Grim Reaper Versus the Webtoon
Netizens lauded how the 33-year-old star played the character with his stunning visuals.
Viewers pointed out how he carries himself as the intimidating grim reaper who hates people committing suicide.
In addition, others also mentioned his similarity with the webtoon character.
Lee soo hyuk character in Tomorrow Webtoon.
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Based on the original version, his character, Park Joong Gil, has sleek hair, dark under eyes, and an aura that would make everyone terrified of him.
READ MORE: Did You Know? Lee Soo Hyuk's Role in 'Tomorrow' is Not a Major Character in the Webtoon
However, in the K-drama adaptation, the grim reaper turns heads with his stunning fashion style because Lee Soo Hyuk used to be a model before trying his luck as an actor.
From Runway to K-drama
He debuted as a model in 2006 and graced various runways and fashion magazines like Vogue, Marie Claire, and GQ Korea.
Cementing his name as a leading fashion model Lee Soo Hyuk walked in London and Paris Fashion Weeks in 2013. He showed off his strut and unique visuals for designers like Balenciaga, J.W. Anderson, and more.
With a stable career in fashion, Lee Soo Hyuk tried being an actor and landed a supporting role in the historical K-drama "Tree With Deep Roots."
The rest is history for the actor after he was able to build a name for himself in showbiz.
Now, he is considered one of the sought-after leading men in K-dramaland, headlining series from fantasy, rom-com, drama, and more.
With his years of career as a model and actor, let's see how much Lee Soo Hyuk has earned through the years.
Lee Soo Hyuk Net Worth 2022: This Is How Rich the 'Tomorrow' Star Is
Juggling work as an actor and model, there is no doubt how he earned millions throughout his career.
As noted by modelfact.com, Lee Soo Hyuk's net worth is estimated at around $15.1 million. His wealth is from his acting and modeling career, which includes dramas, movies, and endorsements.
In 2020, he was tapped by skincare brand Nivea Men to be their new model and represents global brands like Adidas and Bulgari.
Lee Soo Hyuk's Obsession with Legos
One of Lee Soo Hyuk's pastimes is building legos if not busy with tapings and shoots.
During his interview with W Korea, he shared that he likes building and assembling things with his hands, hence the lego.
"Once upon a time, when I was in the studio for a while, I also liked sculpture. I like to do everything by hand," he said.
