- Name: L
- Native name: 김명수
- Given name: Kim Myung Soo
- Also Known as: Kim Myung Su; Kim Myeong Su; Kim Myeong Soo;
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: March 13, 1992
- Age: 27
Sub-unit: Infinite F (F stands for Face) – Myungsoo, Sungyeol, Sungjong
Instagram: @kim_msl
Twitter: @INFINITELKIM
L is the stage name of Kim Myung Soo, a South Korean singer and actor. Born on March 13, 1992, he debuted as a member of the boy band INFINITE in 2010 and is the main vocalist for its subunit INFINITE F. He is known for his roles in the dramas The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017), Ms. Hammurabi (2018) and Angel's Last Mission: Love (2019).
In 2011, he made his acting debut in Japanese drama Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, which aired on TV Asahi in July. 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 #1 in pre-orders on online bookstores such as YES24 and Kyobo.
Kim attended Duk Soo High School and graduated from Daekyung University on February 15, 2013, majoring in practical music.
On August 18 2019 L's contract expired with Woolim Entertainment. Woolim Entertainment announced that L would not renew his contract with the company. Although he has left the company he will still be a member of INFINITE .
(Source: Wikipedia)
L/Myungsoo facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother named Moonsu.
– L graduated from Daekyung University, majoring in Applied Music along with Sunggyu, Hoya and Sungyeol.
– His hair is naturally curly and frizzy.
– He eats the most out of the Infinite members.
– His favorite color is black and most of his clothes are black.
– He thinks that out of all animals, he resembles a hippopotamus the most.
– He said he does not like Sungyeol, although they always do fanservice together.
– His Japanese is the best in Infinite.
– He was a voice actor for the cartoon ‘Welcome to the Convenience Store’.
– He likes to read Naruto, Bleach and One Piece.
– He says that a habit he needs to fix is his stubbornness.
– Myungsoo likes to take pictures and would’ve liked to become a photographer if he wasn’t a singer.
– He acted in several dramas: “Jiu – Special Investigation Team” (2011), “Shut Up Flower Boy Band” (2012), “Mom is Acting Up” (2012), “Master’s Sun” (2013), “Cunning Single Lady” (2014), “My Lovely Girl” (2014), “The Time We Were Not In Love” (2015), “One More Time” (2016), “Ruler: Master of the Mask ” (2017), “Miss Hammurabi” (2018), “Angel’s Last Mission: Love” (2019).
– He also played in the movie “Mr. Shark” (2016).
– L appeared in “King of Mask Singer” as “I’m Your Father”. (Episode 63)
– Myungsoo was first offered the lead male role in the drama “Solomon’s Perjury” (2016) but declined due to schedule-related issues.
– L/ Myungsoo’s ideal type: Someone with long waved hair and having innocent charm.