Lee Soon-jae - Actor Profile

Lee Soon-jae

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 10, 1935
Birth Place: Hoeryong, North Hamgyong, Korea

About Lee Soon-jae

Lee Soon-jae (이순재) was a South Korean actor.  He was born in Japanese-occupied Korea in what is now North Korea, but moved to Seoul at age 4.

Lee Soon-jae Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Soon-jae reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 92% of Lee Soon-jae'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 You Become a Star, Too, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Soon-jae Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Soon-jae's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lee Soon-jae has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 About Family Elder Monk Hit Similar →
2022 Good Morning Senior Park Hit Similar →
2020 Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP Hamster (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Romang Nam-bong Super Hit Similar →
2018 Intimate Strangers Young-bae's Father (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Stand by Me Grandfather Hit Similar →
2017 The Artist: Reborn Park Joong-sik Super Hit Similar →
2011 Late Blossom Kim Man-seok Super Hit Similar →
2009 Good Morning President Kim Jung-ho Average Similar →
2006 Family Matters Won-jo Average Similar →
2006 Forbidden Quest Yun-seo's father Flop Similar →
2005 My Girl and I Kim Man-geum Hit Similar →
1989 Honeymoon - Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Foolish Woman - Hit Similar →
1982 The Blues of Jong-ro - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Love Me Once Again '80 Part 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Mu Hyoup Gum Pung - Hit Similar →
1980 I've Sacrificed Everything - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Son of a Man - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Love Me Once Again '80 - Hit Similar →
1980 The Man to be Forgotten - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Eulhwa - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Pyro-Sonata - Hit Similar →
1979 Miss O's Apartment 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Miss O's Apartment - Hit Similar →
1975 Wasteland - Super Hit Similar →
1975 You Become a Star, Too Dr. Han Super Hit Similar →
1975 Yeonhwa Min Tae-ho Super Hit Similar →
1975 Yeonhwa 2 Min Tae-ho Super Hit Similar →
1975 Yeong-ja's Heydays - Hit Similar →
1974 The Earth - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Bun-rye's Story - Hit Similar →
1970 Great King Sejo - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Escaping Shanghai Jin Han-pa Hit Similar →
1969 Starting Point - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Salt Pond - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Chulsaegado - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Past Loves - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Lady in Dream Lee Seong-u Hit Similar →
1968 Ghost Story - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Trees Stand on Slope Hyun-tae Super Hit Similar →
1968 Love - Hit Similar →
1967 When the Buckwheat Blooms - Flop Similar →
1967 Guests Who Arrived by the Last Train - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Nostalgia Crown Prince Super Hit Similar →
1967 Traces - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Regret - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Misty Grassland - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Gunsmoke - Super Hit Similar →

Lee Soon-jae - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Soon-jae?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Soon-jae is "You Become a Star, Too" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Soon-jae acted in?

Lee Soon-jae has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Soon-jae?

Other notable films include "The Earth", "Great King Sejo", and "Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im".

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