Actor Lee Gi-taek is rapidly gaining prominence across both the small screen and variety landscape. He recently secured his first-ever career trophy, winning the Male Rookie Award at the '2026 Global OTT Awards' held on the 20th in Busan for his performance in the drama 'Efficient Meeting of Unmarried Men and Women'. Beyond his acting success, Lee has joined the cast of KBS 2TV's long-running variety show '1박 2일' (2 Days & 1 Night) and the Coupang Play program 'Bonjour Bakery'. As he adapts to the physical challenges of variety shows, his presence has been highly praised by veteran colleagues, including Kim Jong-min, who notably predicted that the next three years would mark the era of Lee Gi-taek. - Lee Gi-taek won the Male Rookie Award at the '2026 Global OTT Awards' for his acting in 'Efficient Meeting of Unmarried Men and Women'. - He has officially joined the cast of popular variety shows '1박 2일' and 'Bonjour Bakery', receiving high praise from senior entertainer Kim Jong-min. Q: Why is this trending? A: Lee Gi-taek is trending due to his dual success as an award-winning actor and a breakout star in major variety programs, fueled by his recent Rookie Award win and glowing endorsements from industry veterans. | Actor Lee Gi-taek is rapidly gaining prominence across both the small screen and variety landscape. He recently secured his first-ever career trophy, winning the Male Rookie Award at the '2026 Global OTT Awards' held on the 20th in Busan for his performance in the drama 'Efficient Meeting of Unmarried Men and Women'. Beyond his acting success, Lee has joined the cast of KBS 2TV's long-running variety show '1박 2일' (2 Days & 1 Night) and the Coupang Play program 'Bonjour Bakery'. As he adapts to the physical challenges of variety shows, his presence has been highly praised by veteran colleagues, including Kim Jong-min, who notably predicted that the next three years would mark the era of Lee Gi-taek. - Lee Gi-taek won the Male Rookie Award at the '2026 Global OTT Awards' for his acting in 'Efficient Meeting of Unmarried Men and Women'. - He has officially joined the cast of popular variety shows '1박 2일' and 'Bonjour Bakery', receiving high praise from senior entertainer Kim Jong-min. Q: Why is this trending? A: Lee Gi-taek is trending due to his dual success as an award-winning actor and a breakout star in major variety programs, fueled by his recent Rookie Award win and glowing endorsements from industry veterans.