Lee Sung Min is a popular South Korean actor. Born on December 4, 1968, he is best known for his supporting roles in many films and television dramas, including “Ordinary Love” (2012), “Golden Time” (2012), “Miss Korea” (2013), “Incomplete Life” (2014), “Splendid Politics” (2015) and “Memory” (2016), as well as the leading role in the 2016 film “Sori: Voice From the Heart.”

Lee Sung Min

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Won Gyeong (Cha Joo Young), a daughter of the prestigious Min family, is intelligent and ambitious. She marries Yi Bang Won (Lee Hyun Wook), the fifth son of King Tae Jo, who aspires to ascend the throne. However, his father designates his second son as the next king instead, spurring Won Gyeong and Bang Won to make alternate plans. Won Gyeong successfully becomes a "King Maker" by helping Bang Won become the third King of Joseon, establishing a new regime together. After Bang Won becomes the king, however, he continuously betrays their family and her love by taking in more concubines. Nevertheless, Won Gyeong will not be swayed from her desire to change the world. This drama was based on the true historical regime of Queen Won Gyeong and King Tae Jong of Joseon.

The Queen Who Crowns

The Queen's Path 🌹

King Tae Jo

On December 12, 1979, following President Park Chung Hee's assassination, Major General Chun Doo Gwang (Hwang Jung Min) arrests General Jeong Sang Ho (Lee Sung Min) and initiates a military coup. Commander Lee Tae Shin (Jung Woo Sung) of the Capital Garrison Command opposes Chun's power grab, rallying forces to stop the insurrection. As tensions escalate between the military factions, Chun's powerful allies support his aggressive takeover, creating a critical moment in South Korean political history. With military leaders divided and the nation in turmoil, the struggle for control becomes increasingly intense. This is a 2023 South Korean historical action drama film directed by Kim Sung Su, inspired by true events.

12.12: The Day

Jeon Hae Woong (Jo Jin Woong), an ambitious political candidate in Busan, finds his dreams shattered when Kwon Soon Tae (Lee Sung Min), a powerful local politician, derails his campaign. Facing mounting pressure from loan sharks after defaulting on a campaign loan, Hae Woong turns to local gang leader Kim Pil Do (Kim Moo Yeol) for help. Together, they steal classified urban development information that could potentially destroy Soon Tae and expose widespread political corruption. Hae Woong re-enters the National Assembly race, hoping to use the stolen information as leverage for revenge against Soon Tae. With high stakes and dangerous political maneuvering, Hae Woong must determine if his risky strategy will be enough to triumph over a deeply entrenched political rival. This is a 2023 South Korean crime drama film directed by Lee Won Tae.

The Devil's Deal

JTBC

After serving the Jin family and Soonyang Group faithfully for years, Yoon Hyeon Woo (Song Joong Ki) is embroiled in their succession battle and tragically murdered as collateral damage. Miraculously, fate gives him a chance to exact his revenge when he finds he’s brought back in time inside the body of Jin Do Jun, the youngest grandson of Jin Yang Cheol (Lee Sung Min), the CEO of Soonyang Group. Using his new identity and knowledge of the future, Do Jun plots a hostile takeover of the Soonyang Group. Will Do Jun succeed in his revenge and find his murderer? Based on the webtoon of the same name by San Kyung, this 2022 South Korean drama series was directed by Jung Dae Yoon.

Reborn Rich

🥊Reborn to Avenge Team🎯

Han Pil Joo (Lee Sung Min), an elderly waiter with a brain tumor and Alzheimer's, harbors a dark secret from his past. Working alongside young cook In Gyu (Nam Joo Hyuk), Pil Joo has spent decades plotting revenge against those who destroyed his family during the Japanese colonization of Korea. When In Gyu discovers Pil Joo carrying out what appears to be an execution, he learns the truth about Pil Joo's mission to hunt down and eliminate the individuals responsible for his family's suffering. With Pil Joo's health and memory rapidly declining, he must complete his quest for vengeance before it's too late. This is a 2022 South Korean movie written and directed by Lee Il Hyung.

Remember

Remember Team

Jung Jun Kyung (Park Jung Min), living in a remote North Gyeongsang Province village, faces daily challenges with dangerous railroad track travel due to the lack of a proper train station. As the son of an engineer, Jun Kyung dreams of building a station and persistently writes letters to the President seeking permission. When he nearly loses hope, his classmate Song Ra Hee (Yoona) inspires him to continue pursuing his goal. Together with the village residents, Jun Kyung embarks on a determined journey to transform his lifelong dream into reality. This inspiring true story follows a young man's unwavering commitment to improving his community's infrastructure and connectivity. "Miracle: Letters to the President" is a 2021 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Jang Hoon.

Miracle: Letters to the President

✨Miraculous✨Team 

NIS agent Tae Joo (Lee Sung Min) is tasked with protecting a special Chinese guest: a panda named Ming-Ming. Despite his fear of animals, Tae Joo accepts the mission. When Ming-Ming is kidnapped by an international terrorist organization, Tae Joo is knocked unconscious and mysteriously gains the ability to communicate with animals. Teaming up with Ali, a retired military dog, Tae Joo embarks on a mission to rescue the panda. The unlikely partners navigate through dangerous territory, using their unique skills to track down the criminals and ensure Ming-Ming's safe return. This wild adventure pushes Tae Joo far beyond his comfort zone as he relies on his newfound animal communication abilities to solve the case. "Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP" is a 2020 South Korean crime comedy film directed by Kim Tae Yoon.

Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP

🐼 V.I.Panda Team 🐼

Officer Eun Shi Yeon (Gong Hyo Jin), a demoted police officer, joins the hit-and-run task force with Officer Seo Min Jae (Ryu Joon Yeol). Together, they target Jung Jae Chul (Jo Jung Suk), a former Formula One racer turned corrupt businessman. As they pursue this elusive criminal, the duo engages in a high-stakes chase to bring him to justice. Their determination and teamwork are put to the test in this intense pursuit of one of Korea's most cunning criminals. This is a 2019 South Korean action film directed by Han Jun Hee.

Hit-and-Run Squad

Seok Geun (Lee Sung Min), a Jeju Island taxi driver notorious for his womanizing ways, continues to chase women even after his wife's death. His brother-in-law Bong Soo (Shin Ha Kyun), married to Seok Geun's sister Mi Young (Song Ji Hyo), struggles to manage their struggling Italian restaurant and lacks the courage to stand up to his strong-willed wife. When a captivating young woman named Jenny (Lee El) arrives in town, both Seok Geun and Bong Soo become infatuated with her, potentially setting the stage for romantic and personal complications. Their mutual attraction to Jenny threatens to disrupt their already fragile family dynamics and personal relationships. This is a 2018 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Byeong Hun.

What a Man Wants

Go Ju Yeon (Kim Hye Soo), a fading forty-something actress, finds her glamorous life feeling empty as her career declines and her younger boyfriend uses her for personal gain. Desperate to become a mother, Ju Yeon discovers she has reached menopause, crushing her dreams of motherhood. When she meets Dan Ji (Kim Hyun Soo), a pregnant teenager in need of help, Ju Yeon proposes an unconventional solution to her maternal longings. As their unusual arrangement unfolds, both women navigate complex emotional terrain, uncertain whether their risky plan will lead to the happiness they seek. This is a 2016 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Kim Tae Gon that explores unexpected paths to family and fulfillment.

Familyhood

Princess Jeongmyeong is the only grandchild and princess of King Seonjo, the fourteenth king of Joseon. Having grown up with receiving plenty of love from the royal family, Jeongmyeong is driven into a tragic life once Gwanghae, her half-brother, takes over the throne. Having to become a low-class person in one fell swoop, she fights to survive while in Japan. Then with the help of Hong Ju Won, she returns to Joseon while hiding her identity and joins the armory, which is the central part of Gwanghae's reign. Being in charge of the armory, Ju Won and Princess Jeongmyeong are in love with each other, but he stands with Gwanghae. Born as the child of a concubine, Gwanghae engages in ruthless and cruel politics to protect Joseon and his power. What will be the end result to the political confrontation between Gwanghae, Injo and Jeongmyeong over the throne?

Hwa Jung, the Princess of Light

Splendid Team

Lee Deok Hyung

Choi Ik Ho (Lee Jung Jae), a former footballer and mixed martial artist, is thrust into a deadly game when his brother disappears and he is arrested on suspicion of foul play. Ace (Shin Ha Kyun), a mysterious figure, offers Ik Ho a chance to save his brother by following his instructions alongside Soo Kyung (BoA). Trapped in a high-stakes gambling ring run by wealthy South Koreans who bet on his rescue mission, Ik Ho must complete a dangerous task in a packed soccer stadium during a crucial match to save his brother and clear his name. This is a 2014 South Korean thriller movie directed by Choi Ho.

Big Match

The Team of Evil

Orphaned at birth, Ji Hyeok has struggled to survive for as long as he can remember. He has done everything from being a boxer to working as a street thug. His whole life turns upside down when he suddenly finds himself the son of one of the largest conglomerate families in Korea. In an attempt to save his biological son, Dong Seok, Chairman Kang Sung Wook tries to take Ji Hyeok's heart and give it to Dong Seok. However, in the middle of the transplant surgery, Ji Hyeok miraculously wakes up from anesthesia. When the media catches wind of his existence, Chairman Kang panics and tries to play off Ji Hyeok as his real son. Meanwhile, Dong Seok is forced to go overseas for a heart transplant. When he returns, he immediately seeks out his girlfriend, Mi Ra. However, when he realizes that Mi Ra has developed feelings for Ji Hyeok, he sees red and vows revenge, paving the way for a complicated future for these two men connected by a strange twist of fate.

Big Man

 The Big Man Team

Tae Sang left alone after his mother's extramarital affair and, consequently, his father's death lived through a deprived childhood. He rose to second in command with the help of his mafia boss but is betrayed by him out of jealousy and suffers a near-death crisis. In the end, he rises to the top after eliminating his boss and becomes a successful businessman on entering the loan industry. He plans to prepare a cultural business for the woman he loves, Mi Do. Mi Do, well-rounded and accomplished, grew up strong-minded despite her family's poverty. Being aware of others' snobbishness, she is full of ambition to live a lavish life others will envy but feels the wall between her desire to rise in status and reality. Mi Do, who had received Tae Sang's support, realizes his thoughtfulness was actually loved. About to consider even marriage, she develops feelings toward Jae Hee, who she met while on a trip as if he were her destiny. While he has feelings for Mi Do, Jae Hee wishes to repay Tae Sang, who helped him attend a prestigious university and become confident in his own right.

When a Man Falls in Love

Man in Love Team

Eun O, a son born out of wedlock of the former Chancellor Kim, travels around the nation as he is interested in nothing, even women, money, or fame. Since his childhood, Eun O has been able to see and talk to ghosts, and this ability has bothered him so much. Eun O meets A Rang, a clumsy, brazen, yet lovely ghost. A Rang strives hard to find out who she was when she was alive, only to face despair. But she teams up with Eun O, a district magistrate, clears up cases one by one, and gets close to a big shocking truth.

Tale of Arang

Marang

The frivolous prince of South Korea gets involved with the strongest North Korean special force officer at the World Officer Championship! Lee Jae Ha, the South Korean Prince, loves goofing around and has no interest in state affairs at all. Kim Hang Ah, the first female drill sergeant of the North Korean special force, dreams of finding her Mr. Right and getting married to him. Army officers from 16 countries gather for the World Officer Championship, and South and North Korea enter as one team for the first time. There, Hang Ah and Jae Ha get to share a room, but their start as a team doesn't seem smooth at all.

The King 2 Hearts

The King's Lovers Team

MBC, KOCOWA

Woo Ri, an intelligent 9-year-old girl, never knew her father's name. She stands by her deaf mother's side with Young Gyu, a not-so-smart man who falls in love with her mother, and Ma Ru, his son. A man who hopes to inherit his grandfather's company running by his stepfather named Dong Joo meets Woo Ri years later. He teaches her how to play the piano. In a world of uncertainties, the two now learn to listen to each other's hearts while plotting revenge against Dong Joo's stepfather.

Listen to My Heart

Lee Myung Kyun

Lee Seol (Kim Tae Hee), an ordinary college student, discovers she is the great-granddaughter of the Joseon Dynasty's last Emperor, Emperor Sunjong. Park Hae Young (Song Seung Heon), the grandson of a powerful Daehan Group chairman, is tasked with teaching Seol royal etiquette to prepare her for potential monarchy restoration. As Hae Young guides Seol through her royal transformation, he finds himself unexpectedly attracted to her, creating a complex dynamic that threatens his own inheritance. Their growing connection becomes increasingly complicated as Seol's royal lineage could potentially disrupt Hae Young's family's power and wealth. This is a South Korean drama exploring royal heritage, personal ambition, and unexpected romance.

My Princess

Team My Princess

In the oppressive South Korea of the 1970s, Sang Kyu (Cho Seung Woo), a talented vocalist, and Man Shik (Cha Seung Woo), a guitarist, form a rock band called the "Devils" to break free from their monotonous lives. After winning a rock band contest and securing a regular gig at the "Nirvana" club, the group becomes overnight stars. However, they soon face overwhelming obstacles and oppression that threaten to destroy their dreams. Determined to resist despair, Sang Kyu plans a final, emotion-filled concert that could potentially ignite a nation-wide revolution. This is a 2008 South Korean musical drama film directed by Choi Ho, inspired by real-life events of the 1970s.

Go Go 70s

The famous story of Chun Hyang is reinterpreted from Hyang Dan's perspective. In fact, Hyang Dan had a more ardent love for Mong Ryong than Chun Hyang. Hyang Dan spots a man in a mask sneaking into Chun Hyang's house, and she helps him, thinking he is a righteous outlaw. It turns out that the man is Mong Ryong, and the two instantly click at the first encounter. Soon, Hyang Dan finds out that Wol Mae is trying to pair Mong Ryong off with Chun Hyang, so she hides her feelings and helps them get close. How will this heartrending love story of Hyang Dan and Mong Ryong overcome their social standings and end up?

Hyang Dan

Thirteen year old Ne Mo (Park Hae Il) was raised by a single mother, influencing his own desire to marry a single mother. When his mother suddenly takes her own life, her shop is taken over by Bu Ja (Yum Jung Ah), who happens to be a single mother. Despite the age difference, Ne Mo falls in love with Bu Ja. However, tragedy strikes when a fire breaks out and Ne Mo sacrifices himself to save Bu Ja's son. Upon arriving in the afterlife, Ne Mo finds himself in a conundrum – the angels can't decide if he was supposed to die yet or not. In a compromise, Ne Mo returns to the living world in the body of a thirty-three year old man, but only for 60 days, and for every day he lives, he will age a year. Determined to make the most of his limited time, he sets out to win Bu Ja's heart.

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