Lee Dae-yub - Actor Profile

Lee Dae-yub

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
44Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 10, 1935
Birth Place: Changwon, South Korea

About Lee Dae-yub

Lee Dae-yub (이대엽) was a South Korean actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Lee Dae-yub Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Dae-yub reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lee Dae-yub's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 59% of Lee Dae-yub's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Man Is Not Popular, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Dae-yub Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Dae-yub's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Man Is Not Popular (1963) movie poster
★10.0

Man Is Not Popular:

Man Is Not Popular

1963•Comedy
★10.0
Cruel history of Myeong Dong (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Cruel history of Myeong Dong: An omnibus of three stories all taking place in the Myeongdong district of Seoul.

Cruel history of Myeong Dong

1972•Drama
★10.0
Buddha (1964) movie poster
★10.0

Buddha: A prince in India learns that his birth was responsible for his mother's death. He makes up his mind to relieve the suff

Buddha

1964•Action
★10.0
The True Story of Kim Du-han (1974) movie poster
★10.0

The True Story of Kim Du-han: The son of a Chosun Dynasty general, Kim Du-han finds himself orphaned when the dynasty ends and the Japanese colonize K

The True Story of Kim Du-han

1974•History
★10.0
A War Diary (1978) movie poster
★10.0

A War Diary: Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War.

A War Diary

1978•War

Full Filmography

Every movie Lee Dae-yub has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Pear and Peach Flowers - Flop Similar →
1979 Eulhwa - Super Hit Similar →
1978 A War Diary - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Nobody Knows - Hit Similar →
1976 Tomorrow is Ours - Flop Similar →
1976 The Battle of Eagle - Hit Similar →
1975 The Dragon Tamers Master Pai Hit Similar →
1974 The True Story of Kim Du-han - Super Hit Similar →
1974 A Young Lady - Flop Similar →
1973 Special Investigation Unit: The Case of College Girl Lee Nan-hee - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Bloody Fist - Flop Similar →
1973 A Journey Sang-jun Flop Similar →
1972 Cruel history of Myeong Dong Yeong-bae (ep. 2) Super Hit Similar →
1969 Hurricane Sword Elaine's Master Hit Similar →
1969 Your Name Is Woman - Hit Similar →
1968 Herb of Desire - Hit Similar →
1967 United Front - Flop Similar →
1967 Sound of Magpies - Flop Similar →
1967 Lost People - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Traces 박동호 Super Hit Similar →
1967 Soil - Hit Similar →
1964 The Soviet-Manchurian Border - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Black Hair Dae-il Average Similar →
1964 Asphalt - Hit Similar →
1964 The Teacher with Ten Daughters - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Red Scarf Do-chan Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Result of the Ambition - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Buddha - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Sinmungo Yi-beom Hit Similar →
1963 Man Is Not Popular Byeong-chil Super Hit Similar →
1963 Marine Battleground Private Goo Hit Similar →
1963 Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness Shim Jae-gu Average Similar →
1962 Teacher Waryong's Trip to Seoul - Flop Similar →
1962 The Way to Seoul Master Sergeant Park Flop Similar →
1962 Farewell to the Duman River Kim Hyeon-gu (Yeon-hwa's Younger Brother) Average Similar →
1961 My Sister is a Tomboy Shiho Noh (sculptor) Flop Similar →
1961 Aimless Bullet Jin-won Hit Similar →
1960 Entanglements - Hit Similar →
1960 A Jealousy Kim Gwangho Flop Similar →
1959 A Female Boss Journalist (Miss Yang) Flop Similar →
1959 Way of the Body - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Gobau - Flop Similar →
1958 A Country Girl Jeong-min Flop Similar →
1958 The River of Temptation - Flop Similar →

Lee Dae-yub - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Dae-yub?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Dae-yub is "Man Is Not Popular" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Dae-yub acted in?

Lee Dae-yub has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Dae-yub?

Other notable films include "Cruel history of Myeong Dong", "Buddha", and "The True Story of Kim Du-han".

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