In 2014 , he starred in teen romantic comedy '' Hot Young Bloods '' , playing a cheesy womanizer . Lee then starred in hit medical drama '' Doctor Stranger '' , playing a North Korean defector who works as a doctor in South Korea . The drama was a success in China , gaining 400 million views . Lee next starred in '' Pinocchio '' opposite actress Park Shin-hye , and played the protagonist Choi Dal-po , a first year reporter at a broadcasting company who struggles with the idea of justice and truth in a world where everyone wants to hide the facts . '' Pinocchio '' was another hit , with a reported revenue of 6.2 billion won ( US$ 5.62 million ) for broadcasting rights in just one year . Lee 's performances in the dramas '' Doctor Stranger '' and '' Pinocchio '' earned him acting accolades , including the Male Top Excellence Award at the 8th Korea Drama Awards . He also became the youngest actor to win the Best Actor award at the 27th Grimae Awards , chosen by television cinematographers
8th Korea Drama Awards
8th Korea Drama Awards
Lee Jong-suk