You are a certified K-drama lover if you know who Lee Je Hoon is. He has been considered one of the most underrated actors in the Korean Industry. The reason is quite simple, he believes in the quality of his project. He delivers his best performance in every drama and movie. His projects are mostly realistic and crime based try to reflect light on real-life situations. Lee Je Hoon’s breakthrough occurred when he appeared in the indie film “Bleak Night,” in 2011. The movie gained him widespread popularity and fame.
1. Three Sisters
Lee Je hoon began his acting career in dramas by playing the role of a supporting character in Three Sisters (2010). He played the role of the sister’s brother. The drama revolves around the lives of three sisters, showcasing their relationship dynamics. The three sisters go through a number several circumstances.
2. Fashion King
Lee Je Hoon cast with Yoo Ah-In for the 2021 K-drama ‘Fashion King’. Though the drama wasn’t much of a hit, it surely gave K-drama Industry its two most famous actors that are Yoo Ah-In and Lee Je Hoon. The drama revolves around the lives of four people who aspire to be successful in the Fashion Industry.
3. Secret Door
Lee Je Hoon made his first appearance in a historical drama with ‘Secret Door’. He played the character of Crown Prince Sa Do. The drama is based on the real story of King Yeongju and Prince Sado. Lee Je Hoon’s character Crown Prince was a sympathetic person who believed in equality for everyone.
4. Signal
Je Hoon made his breakthrough with ‘Signal’ in 2016. Signal won the ‘Best Drama Award’ at the 52 nd Baeksang Arts Award. The signal is a time travel drama where Lee Je Hoon plays the character of a police officer and a criminal profiler. His character used a walkie-talkie to connect with Detective Lee Jae Han from the past. The duo sets on a journey of solving cold cases.
5. Tomorrow With You
Tomorrow With You is a rom-com and a melodrama. Lee Je Hoon played the character of Yoo So Hoon and he was paired with Shin Min Ha. The drama revolves around Yoo So Hoon who can go back and forth in time. He tries to find happiness for his future self by doing so.
6. Where Stars Land
Where Stars Land is a 2018 rom-com, comedy drama. Le Je Hoon plays the character of Lee Soo Yeon and follows his journey. The drama revolves around the liver of people who works at Incheon Airport. The drama particularly involves the story of Lee Soo Yeon and Han Yoo Reum.
7. Hot Stove League
Hot Stove League is a 2019 K-drama mainly focused on sports and baseball. The drama particularly focused on a loser team who struggles to make themselves better. Lee Je Hoon made a cameo appearance in this drama which delighted his fans. He had a small appearance that also showed his popularity and fame.
8. Taxi Driver
The Netflix hit drama Taxi Driver (2021) increased the popularity of Lee Je Hoon. The crime-thrill-action- based drama smashed many ratings. Le Je Hoon played the role of taxi driver Do Gi. The drama revolves around many stories where taxi Driver Do Gi, takes revenge on behalf of victims who couldn’t get justice. He works for a secret organization, the Rainbow Taxi. The secret organization specializes in avenging victims who were wronged by law.
9. Move To Heaven
The therapeutic, dark, and slice-of-life drama marks a turning point in Lee Je Hoon’s career. The drama was partially based on the real-life story of a Trauma Cleaner. Lee Je Hoon plays the character of Han Ge Ru’s uncle Sang Gu. The drama revolves around the life of Trauma Cleaners who are engaged in cleaning the crime place of a deceased person. They also collect the belongings of deceased ones and return them to their loved ones. The drama also unravels the growing relationship between uncle and nephew.
10. Taxi Driver 2
Taxi Driver’s popularity led the director to renew the crime drama for season 2. Fans were astonished and delighted at the prospect of getting a new season with the same cast but Esom won’t be joining them. Lee Je Hoon will be playing the role of taxi driver Do Gi. The drama is set to premiere in the year 2023.
