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These are some of the best looks served by Lee Min-ho, one of Korea's most stunning Hallyu icons

Korean superstar Lee Min-ho's irresistible charm has captured hearts all around the globe. The actor, who last appeared on TV screens in his blockbuster fantasy drama The King: Eternal Monarch, will once again grace our lives as Koh Hansu in the upcoming series Pachinko, based on the best-selling eponymous novel.

As we all wait for Lee's return and in celebration of his birthday, Tatler sums up some of his most jaw-dropping looks.

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1. Berluti Satin Shirt

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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 21: Actor Lee Min Ho attends the Berluti Menswear Spring Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images)
Above PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 21: Actor Lee Min Ho attends the Berluti Menswear Spring Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images)

After Lee's military discharge, he made one of his first public appearances in Paris by attending the Berluti Spring/Summer 2020 Menswear fashion show. The star appeared in his Berluti satin shirt covered with a sleek grey trench coat. 

The actor sat at the front row beside his esteemed colleagues in show business Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng and Berluti general manager Antoine Arnault.

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2. Fendi Mock Neck Shirt

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Photo: Fendi
Above Photo: Fendi

For Fendi Men's Fall/Winter 2021 runway show, Lee donned a Fendi mock neck shirt underneath a black blazer and a pair of black jogger pants. The look was even made better with his black and beige messenger bag and sneakers. 

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3. Dior Trench Coat

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Photo: Kingssleeve
Above Photo: Kingssleeve

Lee wore a lot of high-end clothes in The King: Eternal Monarch and this Dior trench coat is one of them. In the show's third episode, the actor donned a dove grey button-down that he paired with a white polo shirt and beige pants. A real head-turner if you ask me!

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4. Tag Heuer Timepiece

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Photo: The King Eternal Monarch on Netflix
Above Photo: The King Eternal Monarch on Netflix

Lee has a way of making his overall look stand out by using accessories. In this scene from The King: Eternal Monarch, he was seen wearing Tag Heuer's Monaco Chronographe Calibre 11 Automatique Homme 39mm.

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5. Raf Simons oversized buttoned cardigan

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Raf Simons oversized buttoned cardigan
Above Raf Simons oversized buttoned cardigan

No one else can look as sleek and handsome as Lee even when he's wearing a fuzzy, pink, oversized cardigan from Raf Simons. This buttoned top can easily be paired with palette-muted clothes.

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6. His outfit at the 35th Golden Disc Awards

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His outfit at the 35th Golden Disc Awards
Above Actor Lee Min-ho at the 35th Golden Disc Awards

Lee graced the stage in his sleek black and white tuxedo when he presented the Best Digital Song of the Year at The 35th Golden Disc Awards. Even with the mask covering half his face, the actor still knows how to get everybody's attention.

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7. Two perfect shades of brown

Donning brown shades is a fool-proof fashion move that will help you look sleek yet laidback. In this outfit, Lee paired his russet jacket with a lighter shade of brown pants. 

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8. Hermès coat

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Photo: Kingssleeve
Above Photo: Kingssleeve

Lee has a habitual liking for monochromatic colours like black. In an episode of The King: Eternal Monarch, he was seen wearing a navy blue Hermès coat and a matching black button-down shirt. (Is this what a real, modern king would look like?)

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9. Pink tuxedo

Here, Lee sports a vibrant pink tuxedo (as if he's not noticeable enough!). The star paired it with a white shirt which gave balance to the whole look. 

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