(Madame Tussauds)

Wax figure museum Madame Tussauds Hong Kong revealed photos of hallyu star Lee Jong-suk going through size measurement for the waxwork, which took as much as seven hours. In the photos, the star sports a hot pink satin suit over black shirt, brightly smiling for the camera.

Referring to Lee as a “talented actor,” the museum praised his sense of humor which enlivened the set.

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum which has its branches in more than 20 cities around the world, garnering popularity since it first opened over 200 years ago. The museum exhibit A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons for visitors.

The star will be the fourth Korean celebrity following Bae Yong-joon, Lee Min-ho and Kim Soo-hyun, to be waxed for the museum, bringing up anticipation among fans.

By Ko Ji-seon (jiseonko@heraldcorp.com)