Lee Jang-kun

Lee Jang-kun
Personal information
Native name	이장군
Nickname	Babumoshai of Bengal/General
Nationality	South Korean
Citizenship	South Korean
Born	6 November 1992 (age 32); Busan, South Korea
Education	Dong-eui University; Dong-a University (M.Ed.)
Occupation	Kabaddi Player
Years active	2011–2024 (present)
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	82 kg (181 lb)
Spouse	Lee Aeng-ja (m. 2022)
Sport
Country	South Korea
Sport	Kabaddi
Position	Raider
Kabaddi	Pro Kabaddi League
Team	Bengal Warriors (2014-2019) ; Patna Pirates (2019); Patna Pirates (2024)
Turned pro	2014
Medal record
Asian Games
World Cup
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

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
	Patna Pirates	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

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

External links

Lee Jang-kun at bengalwarriors.com

[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.

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