Lee Do Hyun started getting recognition after he starred in one of the highest-rated fantasy-based dramas ‘Hotel Del Luna.’ He gave significant as well as heartbreaking Second Lead Syndrome with his brilliant acting skills. He later started in 18 Again, winning the New Actor Award at Baeksang Arts Award. He starred in many other dramas, including Youth of May, Melancholia, and Thirty But 17. He took care of his disabled brother with utmost care. He also paid off the debt of his family after becoming an actor. Here’s the list of the top 10 Korean Dramas and Movies by Lee do Hyun.
1. 18 Again
Lee Do Hyun made his drama debut in the leading role in 18 Again. He even won many awards for his role in 18 Again, including Baeksang Arts Award. The drama revolves around the Life of a middle-aged man. He transforms into an 18-year-old boy and tries to fix everything he has broken in the past.
2. Hotel Del Luna
Lee Do Hyun played a supporting role in the Hotel Del Luna. Even though it was a supporting role, it was said he outshined the male lead with his acting. He gave one of the most painful Second Lead Syndrome to the fans. The Hotel Del Luna is one of the highest-rating dramas on Netflix.
3. Still 17
Lee Do Hyun played the supporting character in the drama. He acted as the male lead’s brother’s best friend. He was famous for his ‘Don’t Think Feel’ dialogue among the audience. The drama was about a girl who meets an unfortunate accident and falls into come for the long 13 years, thus losing her precious years.
4. Youth Of May
Lee Do Hyun played the character of Hwang Hee Tae in the drama. He acted as a nonchalant, wealthy, and cheerful son of a business elite. The drama unravels when his father asks him to go on a blind date but he falls for the girl he meets there. The drama follows a tragic ending which makes the fans cry.
5. Melancholia
Melancholia is the latest drama of Lee Do Hyun. He played the role of a high schooler who was a mathematics genius. He was born to love Maths, but for some unfortunate incident, he keeps himself away from Maths. He later meets a teacher, who changes his life drastically.
6. Sweet Home
Lee Do Hyun auditioned for the main lead of Sweet Home, but the director found him to be perfect for some other role. Lee Do Hyun played the role of Lee Eun Hyuk, who was intelligent and brave. He took care of his indifferent step-sister despite his differences. The ending and fate he met in the drama broke the hearts of many fans.
7. Beyond Evil
Lee Do Hyun acted as the teen counterpart of the main lead in the drama. He appeared to show the younger, cheerful and forgotten side of the main lead. He acted as the young Dong Shik. He appeared in episodes 1, 2, 5, and 11. The drama won Baeksang Award also.
8. Reincarnation Love
The squeal of Youth of May produced to heal the wounds given by the said drama. Lee Do Hyun acted as Jeon Sang Tae. It can be considered the first debut movie of Lee Do Hyun looking at the duration of the intended show. The story follows unravels when Jeon Sang Tae falls in love with a girl he went to on a blind date instead of his friend.
9. Summer Night
Lee Do Hyun appeared for a short duration in the movie Summer Night. He appeared as Lim Dong Hyun. Lim Dong Hyun was applying for the sales department in the movie. The drama depicts the struggling life of a 20-year-old girl who crosses every hurdle. She have been stuck between getting a real job and a job that pays well.
10. Prison Playbook
Lee Do Hyun played the teen counterpart of the lead character Lee Joon Ho. He appeared in episodes 1, 6, and 9. The Prison Playbook is a dark-comedy drama reflecting the day-to-day lifestyle of the people. It shows how an optimistic person can make anything possible if he is determined.
