Lee Soon-jae - Actor Profile

Lee Soon-jae

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Soon-jae reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lee Soon-jae's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Soon-jae remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Soon-jae Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im (1974) movie poster
★9.0

Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im — Kim Su-im, the mistress of an American colonel, is arrested and charged with being a North Korean spy. While not denying

Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im

1974•Drama
★8.5
Romang (2019) movie poster
★8.5

Romang — 75-year-old Cho Nam-bong and 71-year-old Lee Mae-ja are a couple suffering with dementia. After being married for 45 yea

Romang

2019•Romance
★8.4
The Artist: Reborn (2017) movie poster
★8.4

The Artist: Reborn — Oh In-sook, who goes by Gisele in the art world, is a failed artist with nothing going for her. During her shift at her

The Artist: Reborn

2017•Mystery
★8.0
Late Blossom (2011) movie poster
★8.0

Late Blossom — Follows the lives of two couples who live in the same neighborhood. Kim Man-Suk delivers milk on a motorbike at dawn. He

Late Blossom

2011•Drama
★8.0
Traces (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Traces — A Japanese fine art teacher helps a Korean independence fighter to escape from a threat of being arrested by the Japanes

Traces

1967•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Soon-jae.

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 Average Similar →
2005 My Girl and I Kim Man-geum Hit Similar →
1984 Even the Sun is Sobbing - Flop Similar →
1981 Love Me Once Again '80 Part 2 - Flop Similar →
1980 I've Sacrificed Everything - Flop Similar →
1980 Son of a Man - Flop Similar →
1980 Love Me Once Again '80 - Flop Similar →
1979 Eulhwa - Flop Similar →
1979 Pyro-Sonata - Flop Similar →
1975 You Become a Star, Too Dr. Han Flop Similar →
1975 Lee Jung-Seob, a Painter - Flop Similar →
1975 Yeonhwa Min Tae-ho Flop Similar →
1975 Yeonhwa 2 Min Tae-ho Flop Similar →
1975 Yeong-ja's Heydays - Average Similar →
1974 The Earth - Flop Similar →
1974 A Horrible Breath - Flop Similar →
1974 Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Testimony Kang Flop Similar →
1971 Bun-rye's Story - Average Similar →
1970 Great King Sejo - Flop Similar →
1969 Regret - Flop Similar →
1969 Cruel Revenge Choi Chang-ik Flop Similar →
1969 Lady Hong - Flop Similar →
1969 Escaping Shanghai Jin Han-pa Flop Similar →
1969 Saint and Witch - Flop Similar →
1969 Starting Point - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Chulsaegado - Flop Similar →
1968 Past Loves - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Lady in Dream Lee Seong-u Flop Similar →
1968 Ghost Story - Flop Similar →
1968 Love - Flop Similar →
1967 When the Buckwheat Blooms - Flop Similar →
1967 Guests Who Arrived by the Last Train - Flop Similar →
1967 Nostalgia Crown Prince Flop Similar →
1967 Traces - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Yongary, Monster from the Deep Yoo Kwang-nam Flop Similar →
1967 A Regret - Flop Similar →
1967 A Misty Grassland - Flop Similar →
1966 Gunsmoke - Hit Similar →
1962 Teacher Waryong's Trip to Seoul - Flop 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 "Special Investigation Unit: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im" with a rating of 9.0/10.

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 "Romang", "The Artist: Reborn", and "Late Blossom".