Lee Won Jong is a prolific, award-winning South Korean character actor with an instantly recognizable face. Born on January 1, 1966, he made his acting debut in the 2001 television drama “School of Love.” He has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including the recent “Secret Door” (2014), “The Girl Who Sees Smells” (2015), “Hidden Identity” (2015), “Remember” (2015-2016) and “Goodbye Mr. Black” (2016).

Lee Won Jong

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Tae Yong (Kwon Sang Woo) took an unconventional path to becoming a lawyer: despite never attending college, he passed the bar exam and obtained his license to practice. Unfortunately, this led to his inability to find a job at a law firm, so instead he turned to public defending. After winning his first criminal retrial, Tae Yong catches the attention of empathetic independent reporter Sam Soo (Bae Sung Woo), who seeks out emotionally-driven stories that other writers often overlook. They decide to team up, and together they vow to fight for those who’ve been wrongfully convicted of crimes. This drama was inspired by a true story.

Delayed Justice

🐉The Dragons of Justice Team⚖️

Channel A

Ji Eun Su (Lee Yoo Ri) is a woman from a wealthy family whose life dramatically changes when she is convicted of murdering her husband and sent to prison while pregnant. After giving birth, her daughter is given to foster parents, specifically Kang Ji Min (Yeon Jung Hoon), a principled journalist who becomes the child's sole caretaker. Upon her release, Ji Eun Su devises a calculated plan to reunite with her daughter by winning Kang Ji Min's heart and becoming her child's stepmother. Her complex scheme threatens to unravel as the potential consequences of her hidden truth loom large, raising the question of how her new family will react if her past is exposed. This is a 2020 South Korean drama produced by Kim Dong Rae that explores themes of deception, motherhood, and redemption.

Lie After Lie

The Sweet Liars

JTBC

Miss Hammurabi follows the contrasting journeys of two judges in the 44th Civil Affairs Department at the Seoul Central District. Park Cha Oh Reum (Go Ara) is a newly appointed, empathetic judge who is always passionate about fighting injustice, while Im Ba Reun (Kim Myung Soo) is a rigid, principled colleague committed to creating an equal court system. Their differing approaches to judicial work create tension and challenge each other's perspectives on law and human compassion. Together, they must navigate complex legal cases while exploring the intricacies of judicial decision-making and their own personal growth within the court system. This is a 2018 South Korean legal drama directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.

Miss Hammurabi

The Don't Judge Me Team! 

KBS02

Passionate but untalented radio scriptwriter Song Geu Rim (Kim So Hyun) is about to get fired from her job, unless she’s able to cast the notoriously difficult actor Ji Soo Ho (Yoon Du Jun) as the DJ for her new show. Soo Ho, despite his perfect public image, secretly struggles with depression and insomnia, finding solace only in his carefully constructed private life. Initially, Soo Ho consistently rebuffs Geu Rim, in part because he’s unable to perform without a script in front of him, but Geu Rim eventually wears him down. As they begin working together, the raw, unfiltered nature of radio broadcasting forces them to confront their vulnerabilities and connect on a deeper level that might just lead to love.

Radio Romance

Love On The Air Team 💗

Cha Ji Won (Lee Jin Wook), a Navy SEAL officer, seeks revenge for his father's murder after being framed as an outlaw in Thailand. His childhood friend Min Sun Jae (Kim Kang Woo), who harbors resentment towards Ji Won, becomes involved in a plot that leads to Ji Won's father's death. With help from Korean ex-patriots Kaya (Moon Chae Won), Ko Sung Min (Lee Won Jong), and Kim Ji Ryoong (Kim Tae Woo), Ji Won navigates dangerous territory to uncover the truth and clear his name. Complicated by past relationships, including his fiancée Yoon Ma Ri (Yoo In Young) and his sister Cha Ji Soo (Im Se Mi), Ji Won must overcome numerous obstacles to find his father's real killer. This is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Han Hee, based on a comic by Hwang Mi Na and inspired by "The Count of Monte Cristo."

Goodbye Mr. Black

BLACK Is Back Team

Go Seong Min

Eighteenth-century Joseon Crown Prince Sado (Lee Je Hoon) yearns for a nation built on equality and enlightenment. His progressive ideals, however, oppose his father, King Yeongjo (Han Suk Kyu), who ruthlessly clings to absolute power and the intricate web of court politics. As Sado seeks to implement his reforms, he uncovers a horrifying secret: a conspiracy surrounding the death of his mother, implicating the very foundations of the monarchy. Can a son challenge a king, or will the "secret door" to truth lead only to tragedy? This drama was inspired by true events.

Secret Door

Secret Door Team

Sung Nyang was born a girl but now pretends to be a boy to avoid becoming a palace maidservant. To get revenge on her enemies, she hides her true identity but gets caught up in a Yuan Dynasty conspiracy while watching over the Yuan crown prince To Gon, who was exiled to Koryo. Through a series of twists and turns, she saves To Gon, but her secret about being a woman is discovered, and she is forced to become a royal maidservant. To Gon was the rightful heir to the throne, which was stolen from him by his half-brother, who then exiled him to Koryo. To avoid being murdered, he plays dumb, but he has a fierce rage and sadness within him. He eventually returns to Yuan and becomes Emperor, and with the help of Sung Nyang, a royal maidservant, he becomes a dignified king and fights against those who are a threat to him.

Empress Ki

The Imperial Team

Lee Yeon Jae (Kim Sun Ah), a timid, unmarried woman in her mid-30s, is given a devastating diagnosis: terminal cancer with only six months to live. Fed up with her mundane, exploited life as a travel agency employee, she quits dramatically and embarks on a mission to live her remaining days to the fullest. Yeon Jae creates a bucket list, transforming herself into a vibrant, confident woman, eventually taking her first trip alone to Okinawa. There, she unexpectedly meets Kang Ji Wook (Lee Dong Wook), a handsome but jaded company heir – and her former boss’ son. As they navigate a whirlwind romance, Yeon Jae keeps her secret, determined to experience true love and joy before time runs out. But how long can she hide the truth from the man who is falling deeply in love with her?

The Scent of a Woman

During the political turmoil of 18th-century Joseon, Baek Dong Soo (Ji Chang Wook) was adopted by a swordsmith and grew up alongside Yeo Woon (Yoo Seung Ho). However, their paths diverge dramatically in adulthood: while Dong Soo embraces justice and loyalty, eventually joining the royal guard, Woon is drawn into a clandestine assassin organization, becoming a skilled but conflicted killer. Their brotherhood is tested as they find themselves on opposing sides of a brewing war, one fighting to protect the Crown Prince and the other serving a shadowy faction aiming to overthrow the kingdom. This drama was based on the comic “Honorable Baek Dong Soo” by Lee Jae Heon.

Warrior Baek Dong Soo

⚔The New Joseon Warriors ⚔

In the world of traditional Korean cuisine, Bong Joo (actor name) and Sung Chan (actor name), raised as brothers, find themselves at a crossroads when a special cooking contest challenges their familial bonds. Bong Joo, from a renowned restaurant family claiming descent from the last royal Joseon Dynasty chef, expects to inherit the family business and marry Joo Hee (actor name). However, Sung Chan's exceptional culinary talent and unconventional approach threaten Bong Joo's plans. When a shocking revelation about their great-grandfather emerges, it creates tension between them. Joo Hee sympathizes with Sung Chan, attempting to support him amid the family conflict. Ultimately, Sung Chan leaves to become a food peddler, specializing in sourcing the finest traditional Korean ingredients. Their brotherhood is tested by ambition, family legacy, and culinary passion. This 2000s South Korean culinary drama explores family dynamics, tradition, and personal growth in the competitive world of Korean cuisine.

Gourmet

Master chef team

In the midst of the Joseon Dynasty, eight-year-old Lee Gyeom was orphaned after witnessing his father’s murder. Haunted by the past, he transforms into a masked vigilante named “Il Ji Mae” (Lee Joon Gi) who steals from corrupt officials to aid the poor, leaving a plum blossom calling card. Driven by vengeance, he seeks the truth behind his family's demise and the killer's identity. His quest intertwines with Eun Chae (Han Hyo Joo), a compassionate woman who eventually falls for Il Ji Mae, and Si Hoo (Park Si Hoo), his adoptive brother-turned-royal guard who seeks to capture Il Ji Mae in the hopes of being promoted to a nobleman. Will Il Ji Mae find the justice he seeks, or will his mission to avenge his family lead him deeper into darkness?

Il Ji Mae

Twenty-year-old Sang Eun (Kang Hye Jung) has always dreamed of falling in love and finding a "prince charming" like the fairytales she reads. However, she doesn't fully realize that love might be a little complicated for her, as her intellectual disability means her emotional and mental maturity level is closer to that of a seven-year-old's. When she meets police officer Jong Bum (Jung Kyung Ho), Sang Eun thinks he might be the one for her, but Jong Bum tries to break up with her shortly after finding out about her disability. Sang Eun is further devastated when she learns about her mother's terminal diagnosis, as her mother is her biggest supporter and cheerleader in life. How will Sang Eun adapt to her changing reality? This 2007 Korean movie was directed by Heo In Moo.

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