If you're a fan of emotionally layered performances, unique plots, and versatile acting, Lee Min Ki should already be on your radar. With a career spanning multiple genres and roles, Lee has built a reputation for taking creative risks and portraying complex characters. His upcoming drama 'Mary Kills People' promises another gripping performance as he takes on the role of a terminally ill cancer patient.
While you wait for the new drama to air this August, here are 5 of his past K-dramas you should definitely check out.
MY LIBERATION NOTES (2022)
Episodes: 16
Meet the Yeom siblings of Sanpo Village, all of whom feel stuck in a monotonous routine. The middle child, Chang Hee (played by Lee Min Ki), wants more out of life but has no clear direction. When a mysterious man named Mr. Goo moves into town, his presence changes everything. Each sibling begins a quiet journey toward liberation.
OH MY LADYLORD (2021)
Episodes: 16
Lee Min Ki plays Han Bi Soo, a drama writer who finds himself reluctantly living with a popular actress, Oh Joo In, after she buys his childhood home. Their unusual living arrangement leads to unexpected romance and plenty of comedic tension.
THE LIES WITHIN (2019)
Episodes: 16
In this political thriller, Lee plays Jo Tae Sik, a detective who gets pulled into a tangled web of lies after the sudden death of an assemblyman and the disappearance of his son-in-law. As he works alongside the politician’s daughter, secrets begin to unravel, pulling them deeper into danger.
THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018)
Episodes: 16
Based on the popular film, this fantasy romance stars Lee Min Ki as Seo Do Jae, a man with face blindness who meets Han Se Gye, an actress whose appearance changes once a month. Their unlikely romance is both heartfelt and thought-provoking as they navigate their unique conditions.
BECAUSE THIS IS MY FIRST LIFE (2017)
Episodes: 16
In this romantic slice-of-life drama, Lee plays Nam Se Hee, a socially awkward but kindhearted man who agrees to a contract marriage with a struggling screenwriter. Their journey from roommates to something more explores love, independence, and the meaning of family in a refreshingly realistic way.
Which Lee Min Ki drama is your favorite? Let us know and don’t forget to check out his new drama 'Mary Kills People' this August!
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