| Lee Jang-kun | |
| Native Name: | 이장군 |
| Native Name Lang: | Korean |
| Nickname: | Babumoshai of Bengal/General |
| Nationality: | South Korean |
| Citizenship: | South Korean |
| Birth Date: | 6 November 1992 |
| Birth Place: | Busan, South Korea |
| Education: | Dong-eui University Dong-a University (M.Ed.) |
| Occupation: | Kabaddi Player |
| Years Active: | 2011–2024 (present) |
| Height: | 1.84 m |
| Weight: | 82 kg |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Sport: | Kabaddi |
| Position: | Raider |
| League: | Pro Kabaddi League |
| League Type: | Kabaddi |
| Team: | Bengal Warriors (2014-2019) Patna Pirates (2019) Patna Pirates (2024) |
| Turnedpro: | 2014 |
Lee Jang-kun 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.
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.
| League | Club Team | Season | Year | Total Apps | Raid Points | Tackle Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Kabaddi League | 11 | 55 | 2 | 57 | |||
| 14 | 48 | 2 | 50 | ||||
| 15 | 79 | 11 | 90 | ||||
| 11 | 61 | 4 | 65 | ||||
| 21 | 89 | 0 | 89 | ||||
| 18 | 79 | 3 | 82 | ||||
| 16 | 60 | 3 | 63 | ||||
| XI | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Total | 107 | 472 | 25 | 497 | |||
| 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 |