Lee Dong-Wook is a popular South Korean actor famous for his performances in many highly rated and critically acclaimed movies and K-dramas. He has played a variety of roles, experimenting with his skills in romance, comedy, thriller, and fantasy works. The actor made his acting debut in 1999 in an MBC single-episode drama. From then on, he portrayed many successful roles and went on to become one of the most sought-after actors in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Lee Dong-Wook is about to appear in the upcoming Disney Plus thriller series A Shop for Killers. He was previously seen in the 2023 film Single in Seoul. He also has several memorable roles to his credit, including the 2021 rom-com film A Year-End Medley and K-dramas like Tale of the Nine Tailed, Bad and Crazy, and Touch Your Heart, among several others.
Check out more about these movies and K-dramas of Lee Dong-Wook.
A Shop for Killers
A Shop for Killers is an upcoming Disney Plus K-drama, which is all set to air on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The series follows the story of a young college student, Jeong Ji-An (Kim Hye-Jun), who discovers the death of her uncle and guardian, Jeong Jin-Man (Lee Dong-Wook). However, she begins to uncover secrets behind her uncle’s shopping mall. The K-drama presents Lee Dong-Wook in a high-stake action thriller.
Tale of the Nine Tailed
Tale of the Nine Tailed follows the story of a nine-tailed fox, Lee Yeon (Lee Dong-Wook), who strives to protect humans from supernatural elements. Although he wishes to keep his identity secret, he comes across television producer Nam Ji-Ah (Jo Bo-Ah), looking determined to expose him. Even though he does very little to arouse her suspicion, chaos ensues after his stepbrother shows up in his life. The drama released on October 7, 2020, and is available on Viki and Netflix.
Bad and Crazy
Bad and Crazy is a popular K-drama that premiered on December 17, 2021. The series follows the story of a cop, Ryu Soo-Yeol (Lee Dong-Wook), who often turns a blind eye to ethics, injustice, and corruption in order to produce the desired results and gain a promotion. However, his life turns upside down when he meets a mysterious but righteous, justice-seeking entity, K (Wi Ha-Joon). The drama is available to stream on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Touch Your Heart
Touch Your Heart follows the story of a popular actress, Oh Yoon-Seo (Yoo In-Na), who ends up in a scandal with the son of a chaebol family. This affects her career. However, to get cast in the promising role of a secretary in a drama, she wishes to get into character. Yoon-Seo begins working as a secretary for six months under lawyer Kwon Jung-Rok (Lee Dong-Wook), who is a perfectionist. The drama aired on February 6, 2019, and is available on Viki.
Single in Seoul
Single in Seoul is a 2023 romantic comedy film that follows the story of two interesting characters. Park Yeong-Ho (Lee Dong-Wook) is a man who likes to be alone. He comes across a competent publisher, Joo Hyeon-Jin (Im Soo-Jung), who thinks otherwise. She writes a book about single life. The film features a star-studded cast, documenting modern-day singles, and was released theatrically on November 29, 2023. It is yet to release on any streaming platform.
A Year-End Medley
A Year-End Medley is a 2021 South Korean romance film, which released on December 29. The movie follows the story of a variety of clients who visit Hotel Emross with their own stories. Throughout their stay, the individuals form bonds and relationships that change their lives forever. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Lee Dong-Wook, Han Ji-Min, Kang Ha-Neul, and more. It is also available to stream on Disney Plus.
Lee Dong-Wook has played many versatile roles, including Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Hell Is Other People, My Girl, La Dolce Vita, the School series, The Beauty Inside, Heartbreak Library, and several others.
