Lee Jang-kun

Lee Jang-kun
Personal information
Native name이장군
NicknameBabumoshai of Bengal/General
NationalitySouth Korean
CitizenshipSouth Korean
Born (1992-11-06) 6 November 1992 (age 32)
Busan, South Korea
EducationDong-eui University
Dong-a University (M.Ed.)
OccupationKabaddi Player
Years active2011–2024 (present)
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Spouse
Lee Aeng-ja
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(m. 2022)​
Sport
CountrySouth Korea
SportKabaddi
PositionRaider
KabaddiPro Kabaddi League
TeamBengal Warriors (2014-2019)
Patna Pirates (2019)
Patna Pirates (2024)
Turned pro2014
Medal record
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Jakarta Men
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Incheon Men
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Ahmadabad Team
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Incheon Men
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Lee Jang-kun (Korean: 이장군) is a former South Korean professional Kabaddi player and television personality.[1] He is the first overseas player in the Pro Kabaddi League to score 400 raid points.[2] He became the most valuable international player in the fifth season after he was retained by Bengal Warriors[3] and has played for the same franchise until the sixth season. He joined Patna Pirates in the seventh season.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] Lee has not returned to the league after skipping the eighth season for personal reasons.[7]

Till now in Pro Kabaddi League, Lee has played 7 seasons. In which, has scored 471 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 7, he was bought by Patna Pirates for 40 Lakhs. In season 11, he will be making his comeback from Patna Pirates after being bought for 17.50 Lakhs.

Career statistics

League Club Team Season Year Total Apps Raid Points Tackle Points Total Points
Pro Kabaddi League Bengal Warriors I 2014 11 55 2 57
II 2015 14 48 2 50
III 2016 (January) 15 79 11 90
IV 2016 (June) 11 61 4 65
V 2017 21 89 0 89
VI 2018 18 79 3 82
Patna Pirates VII 2019 16 60 3 63
XI 2024 1 1 0 1
Total 107 472 25 497

Filmography

Television Shows

Year Title Network Role Notes
2021 Three Park: The Second Heart MBC Guest Episode 10
2021–2024 Let's Play Soccer 2 JTBC Cast Member
2022 King of Mask Singer MBC Contestant as "Ice Prince" Episode 339
2022 Super DNA - Blood Can't Cheat Channel A Guest/Special Appearance Episode 10
2022–present King of Wrestling ENA Cast Member/ Wrestler

References

  1. ^ "Jang Kun Lee: A Pro Kabaddi superstar all the way from South Korea". Sportskeeda. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Jang Kun Lee becomes the first foreign player to achieve this notable feat".
  3. ^ "Pro kabaddi League : Jang kun Lee becomes the most valuable international player at Rs 80 Lakhs". 23 May 2017.
  4. ^ Shreeja, Shreya (17 July 2019). "PKL 2019: 3 players to look out for from Patna Pirates". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  5. ^ Han, Jae-hui (5 July 2017). 카바디의 장군’ 인도서 억대 연봉 잡았다. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  6. ^ Kwon, Sang-kuk (10 January 2018). 한국 카바디 캡틴 부산의 이장군, 종주국 인도서 '슈퍼스타' 발돋움. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Jang Kun Lee to skip Pro Kabaddi Season 8". SportsAdda. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2023.