Lee Deok Hwa is a South Korean actor and singer who was born on May 8, 1952, in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Dongguk University, receiving a BA degree in Theater and Film. He first made a name for himself when he was selected as a new actor by the TBC broadcasting network. He has since appeared in dozens of hit movie and TV drama titles, and also launched a pop career in the early 1990s. He currently serves as the chairman of the Korean Film Actors’ Association and appeared on the reality TV show “I’m a Trot Singer” (2020).

Lee Deok Hwa

SBS, KOCOWA

Seven seemingly unrelated individuals find their lives irrevocably intertwined after a young girl's disappearance: ruthless CEO Geum Ra Hee (Hwang Jung Eum), former gangster Min Do Hyuk (Lee Joon), aspiring idol Han Mo Ne (Lee Yu Bi), cunning doctor Cha Ju Ran (Shin Eun Kyung), entertainment CEO Yang Jin Mo (Yoon Jong Hoon), school teacher Go Myoung Ji (Jo Yoon Hee), and detective Nam Chul Woo (Jo Jae Yoon), all pulled together by mysterious media mogul Matthew Lee (Uhm Ki Joon). As they are drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder, it becomes clear that each holds a dark secret connected to the missing girl. Will any of them escape the meticulously planned retribution, or are they all destined to pay the ultimate price for their sins?

The Escape of the Seven

Run, Run, as Fast as You Can

Prince Yi San (Lee Junho) vows to become a benevolent monarch despite his cruel grandfather's reign. He falls for Sung Deok Im (Lee Se Young), an intelligent and spirited palace maid. Yi San aims to make her his concubine but Deok Im knows becoming a royal consort would restrict her freedom and rob her of joy. Undeterred by Deok Im’s misgivings, Yi San’s pure love slowly wins her over. Will their hard-earned love be able to withstand the turmoils of palace life? Based on the novel of the same name by Kang Mi Kang, this 2021 South Korean historical series was directed by Jung Ji In and Song Yeon Hwa.

The Red Sleeve

💞Love Finds A Way 🛣

JTBC

Three aspiring dreamers – ambitious film director Dong Goo (Kim Jung Hyun), eccentric actor Joon Ki (Lee Yi Kyung), and freelance writer Doo Sik (Son Seung Won) – open the Waikiki guest house in Itaewon, hoping to fund their creative pursuits. Joined by Dong Goo's sister Seo Jin (Go Won Hee), who manages the household, and unexpected guest Yoon Ah (Jung In Sun), a single mother with a baby, the group struggles to keep their business afloat. Complicating matters further is Dong Goo's ex-girlfriend Soo Ah (Lee Joo Woo), who adds additional tension to the already chaotic living situation. Can these young adults pursue their dreams while navigating shared living and unexpected life complications? This 2018 South Korean comedy series is directed by Lee Chang Min.

Welcome to Waikiki

Down and Out in Waikiki 

There have been many court-related dramas, but there have never been any dramas based on the court itself. There have been many characters who took the roles of judges, prosecutors, and lawyers. However, rarely were their lives at the court depicted in detail. This drama focuses on the true nature of the court and the cutthroat competition among the judges as well as the conflicts, joy, sorrow, desires, and failures that they experience. Lee Jung Joo, also known as Judge Knucklehead, is a young judge who has lost both of her parents and whose older brother is incarcerated for the rape and murder of an underage girl. Sah Eui Hyun is a judge who strives to be fair, wise, and passionate in his field. Do Han Joon is a prosecutor who is also known as the Knucklehead Prosecutor. He is determined to sit his own father in court no matter what it takes.

Judge vs. Judge

No Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) is a successful public prosecutor whose life changes suddenly after intern Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) joins his team. The duo becomes close, but things get chaotic when Bong Hee is wrongly accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend. Ji Wook pulls out all the stops to help Bong Hee – jeopardizing his stellar career in the process. Ji Wook and Bong Hee realize that the only way out of this mess for both of them is to track down the real killer. But will they close the net in time? And could they find love together as they hunt this cunning criminal?

Suspicious Partner

The Suspicious Team

KBS02

During the Joseon Dynasty in the late 1800s, the father of Chun Bong Sam (Jang Hyuk) made his living as a merchant before being framed for opium possession and wrongfully executed. Bong Sam’s older sister seeks her own revenge, while Bong Sam himself joins a group of children who train to become peddlers, eventually working himself up to becoming a merchant himself. He later inherits an inn, albeit in poor condition and requiring substantial renovation. Nevertheless, Bong Sam perseveres, maintaining his humble roots as he strives to become one of Korea’s top merchants despite opposition from greedier peers. This drama was based on Kim Joo Young’s novel “Gaekju,” serialized in a Korean daily newspaper from 1979–1983.

The Merchant: Gaekju 2015

Gu Seo Jin (Hyun Bin), the director of theme park Wonder Land, is also a third-generation member of the family that owns Wonder Group, making him one of the contenders to be the next CEO. However, for the past 15 years, Seo Jin has privately dealt with dissociative identity disorder, avoiding any activities that might trigger the appearance of his alter, Robin, whose kind and gentle personality contrasts with Seo Jin’s cynical, ruthless ways. This grows increasingly difficult when Jang Ha Na (Han Ji Min), the next-generation director of the circus show at Wonder Land, returns with plans to revamp the failing show. Seo Jin had planned to cancel the show due to poor margins, but Ha Na refuses to back down, leading to Robin’s personality emerging more frequently. As the stakes grow higher, Seo Jin, Ha Na, and Robin’s relationship to each other continues to evolve in ways none of them expected.

Hyde, Jekyll, Me

Don't Hyde From Me Team

Goo Myung Han

Wang Soe, a prince of Goryeo, is the fourth son of King Taejo. He is called a cursed prince as it's been foretold that he will make the kingdom of Goryeo covered in blood. His brother was killed when he was eight years old, so he was sent to Mount Geumgang so that he could grow away from the turmoil at the palace. Shin Yule is the last princess of Balhae. She was born with the prediction that she would become the light of another kingdom. She was almost killed due to that prediction, but she has become a business magnate with her skills and brilliance. Wang Soe meets Shin Yule and learns the meaning of free will through her. He turns into a true leader through the only woman he loves.

Shine or Be Mad

The Crazy Shine Team

Wang Shik Ryum

Lee Soon Jin (Jang Shin Young), the oldest of three girls, helps her father run their fried chicken restaurant Jinsim after her mother passed away. Jinsim is a modest but generally successful shop, until a larger fried chicken franchise, owned by ruthless businessman Chun Woon Tak (Bae Soo Bin) and his family, sets up shop nearby and threatens the future of their livelihood. Unbeknownst to Soon Jin, Woon Tak has a crush on her, but keeps it hidden due to their fathers’ business conflicts. When Soon Jin’s father passes away, Woon Tak decides to make a move, and Soon Jin accepts despite her sisters’ protests. Can Soon Jin carry on her father’s fried chicken legacy despite her new in-laws’ desires?

My Heart Twinkle Twinkle

The Twinkling Team

Lee Jin Sam

Kang Yoo Jung (Hwang Jung Eum) lives a life of unwavering devotion, taking the blame for a hit-and-run accident caused by her prosecutor boyfriend, Ahn Do Hoon (Bae Soo Bin). She endures prison, believing he will wait for her. Unbeknownst to her, the victim of the accident was the pregnant girlfriend of Jo Min Hyuk (Ji Sung), a wealthy, cold-hearted business heir. Driven by a thirst for revenge, Min Hyuk dedicates himself to making Yoo Jung's life a living hell upon her release, unaware of the true culprit. As Min Hyuk pursues his vendetta, he begins to see a different side of Yoo Jung – her resilience, her unwavering spirit, and the profound injustice she has suffered. As the dark secrets surrounding the accident unravel, Min Hyuk and Yoo Jung must confront the devastating consequences of lies, betrayal, and the blurred lines between love and hate.

Secret Love

The Shh! Team

Born into extreme poverty, Da Hae (Park Soo Ae) was determined to claw herself into a higher economic status, no matter the cost. As an orphaned child, she met Ha Ryu (Kwon Sang Woo), and the two grew close despite being separated through adoption. Ha Ryu is willing to do anything for Da Hae – which turns out to be his fatal flaw, as she primarily sees him as a pawn in her life. After the tragic loss of their daughter, Da Hae abandons and betrays Ha Ryu in favor of a wealthier man. She eventually becomes the first lady, and Ha Ryu ends up as the prosecutor for her corruption case. Is this Ha Ryu’s chance to get “revenge” on Da Hae, or will she manage to get her way yet again?

King of Ambition

     The Ambitious Team

In 1970s South Korea, siblings Kang Mo (Lee Bum Soo), Sung Mo (Park Sang Min), and Mi Joo (Hwang Jung Eum) were separated after their father was betrayed and killed in a robbery gone wrong. In adulthood, Kang Mo, the ambitious middle child, rises from poverty, navigating treacherous political and business landscapes to avenge his family. However, he often clashes with Sung Mo, a stoic intelligence agent, and Mi Joo, an aspiring singer caught in a tragic romance with the son of a family enemy. Amidst South Korea’s rapid industrialization, Kang Mo tries to enact his revenge, fights to reclaim his family's honor, and strives to build an empire of his own.

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