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All-rounder Lee Joon makes waves across stage, variety, and drama in 2025 with a relentless work streak

A natural-born variety sense that clicks on YouTube too

Lee Joon, All-rounder, Variety show, Musical, Standout, One-episode drama, Love: Track, A Star's Love, 2 Days & 1 Night
Photo: T Cast E Channel 'Set for You', Prain TPC
Lee Joon, All-rounder, Variety show, Musical, Standout, One-episode drama, Love: Track, A Star's Love, 2 Days & 1 Night
Photo: Prain TPC
Lee Joon, All-rounder, Variety show, Musical, Standout, One-episode drama, Love: Track, A Star's Love, 2 Days & 1 Night
Photo: T Cast E Channel 'Set for You'
Lee Joon, All-rounder, Variety show, Musical, Standout, One-episode drama, Love: Track, A Star's Love, 2 Days & 1 Night
Photo: YouTube 'KBS Drama'

Actor Lee Joon stamped his presence across 2025 with a versatile run that spanned the musical stage, public broadcast MC gigs, real-variety shows, and YouTube formats, burnishing his reputation as a true all-rounder.

As a fixed cast member on KBS2's '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4,' Lee steered the team vibe with candid reactions and sharp observation, drawing steady viewer support. His easy banter, sincerity, and effortless chemistry with his castmates boosted the show's fun factor.

On the YouTube variety 'Workman Season 3,' he joined as the new MC and, from the premiere, dove into high-intensity part-time jobs, showcasing a grounded, reality-checked variety sense that is very much his own. His frank questions, quick wit, and fast adaptability earned praise as "variety instincts that work on YouTube too."

He kept the momentum on E Channel's competitive variety 'Set for You' as a team leader, cracking up viewers with savvy menu-combo analysis and lively back-and-forth with his teammates. His fearless leap into a new format spotlighted yet another facet of his charm.

His MC chops also stood out. On KBS1's '2025 Quiz on Korea,' he won notice for steady, reassuring hosting that put contestants at ease, along with smooth communication. He interacted naturally with international guests, showing flexible, unflappable control of the room.

In the musical 'Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight,' he took the lead role and delivered a finely drawn blend of emotion and romance, pulling off singing, acting, and choreography with polish.

These boundary-hopping moves underline Lee Joon's range and appetite for challenges. Capping a nonstop year, he is set to close out 2025 with 'A Star's Love,' part of KBS 2TV's single-episode project 'Love: Track,' airing at 9:50 p.m. on December 24.