Paul Christian Ocampo

Lee Jun-ho to have his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Article (news)

E. Kristhoff Cagape

Push Team

<p>Korean actor Lee Jun-ho is set to be immortalized with his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.</p><p>The sitting session, during which experts conducted detailed measurements of his facial contours, hand shapes, posture, expressions, skin tone, and other physical features to achieve lifelike accuracy, was done in South Korea, according to a press release.</p><p>&quot;It was fascinating to see even the smallest details being recorded. Preparing my wax figure felt like starting a new project, filled with excitement and a desire to do my best,&quot; the actor remarked about the process.</p><p>Wade Chang, General Manager of Merlin Entertainments Hong Kong, the company behind Madame Tussauds Hong Kong stated: &quot;Lee Jun-ho is an artist who embodies the essence of both stage and screen, captivating a truly global fanbase. His wax figure will serve as a striking symbol of the vibrant cultural phenomenon that is the Hallyu today.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVKc9epmCcp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A634296.8000000119%2C%22ls%22%3A4712.200000047684%2C%22le%22%3A5290.700000047684%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="567" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Jun-ho first rose to fame as a member of K-pop group 2PM, which debuted in 2008 and became known for popular tracks such as &quot;Hands Up,&quot; &quot;Heartbeat,&quot; and &quot;I&#x27;ll Be Back,&quot; among others.</p><p>He later expanded into acting, making his big-screen debut in the 2013 action thriller <em>Cold Eyes</em>. He went on to appear in several television dramas, including <em>Memory, Rain or Shine, Confession, The Red Sleeve,</em> and <em>King the Land</em>, among others.</p><p>He recently starred in the 2025 Netflix series<em> Typhoon Family</em>, a coming-of-age drama that follows a small business CEO navigating the challenges of the 1997 financial crisis. Jun-ho portrayed Kang Tae-pung, a carefree heir to Typhoon Trading Company.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/9/15/lee-jun-ho-hopes-typhoon-family-brings-laughter-comfort-1430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Lee Jun-ho hopes &#x27;Typhoon Family&#x27; brings laughter, comfort</strong></a></div><p>Back in November 2023, Jun-ho staged a fan meeting in the Philippines at the Mall of Asia Arena.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s been a long time since I&#x27;ve been here so I want to feel the atmosphere, the weather and the scenes in the Philippines,&quot; he said during the press conference prior to the fan meeting as previously reported by Manila Bulletin.</p><p>&quot;First of all, I would like to thank all my fans who have waited for me. When I arrived in the Philippines, there were fans who were waiting for me and I really felt happy. If there&#x27;s an opportunity, I would like to visit here more often. I&#x27;m pretty much excited. It is my first time having a fan meeting in the Philippines and I’m excited,&quot; he added.</p><p>Madame Tussauds has long been an exhibit that honors notable personalities across industries and throughout history. Filipino icons who have their own wax figures on display include boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, Miss Universe queens Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray, Broadway actress Lea Salonga, and actress-host Anne Curtis. Another Filipino personality that will soon join the prestigious roster is actress Kathryn Bernardo. </p>

<p>Lee Jun-ho completed the sitting session in South Korea, where experts took detailed measurements to ensure lifelike accuracy for his wax figure.</p>

Lee Jun-ho completed the sitting session in South Korea, where experts took detailed measurements to ensure lifelike accuracy for his wax figure.