Handsome actor Lee Joon Hyuk will make an acting comeback through the Korean drama Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard which is scheduled to premiere on October 10, 2024. This Korean drama is a spin-off of Stranger, in which Lee Joon Hyuk plays a prosecutor named Seo Dong Jae.
According to Lee Joon Hyuk, Seo Dong Jae is a truly special character. “I never thought I would return to play this character, but I will give it my all. He’s such a unique character that the deeper I get into it, the more fun the role becomes,” said Lee Joon Hyuk.
Before Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard, Lee Joon Hyuk has starred in many popular Korean dramas. Most of them starring Lee Joon Hyuk carry the thriller and mystery genres. Even so, he has also starred in rom-com to comedy Korean dramas.
While waiting for the release of Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard, let’s look at the following 7 Korean dramas starring Lee Joon Hyuk.
1. Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard
As the title suggests, Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard will focus on the story of Seo Dong Jae as a prosecutor at the Cheongju District Prosecutor’s Office. Now, Seo Dong Jae must struggle with his reputation tarnished by past corruption.
In addition, Seo Dong Jae must also deal with Nam Wan Sung (Park Sung Woong) who is the CEO of Lee Hong Construction. Therefore, the audience is curious to know how Seo Dong Jae’s journey unfolds in Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard.
2. Vigilante
Adapted from a webtoon, Vigilante tells the story of a police student named Kim Ji Yong (Nam Joo Hyuk). During the day, Kim Ji Yong is a model student. But at night, he turns into a vigilante who punishes criminals.
In this Korean drama, Lee Joon Hyuk plays a second-generation chaebol named Jo Kang Ok. He dreamed of being a hero as a child. After seeing news about Vigilante, Jo Kang Ok was excited to see heroes in the real world and became a big fan of ‘vigilante’.
3. Our Beloved Summer
Our Beloved Summer is a rom-com Korean drama that tells the story of the love affair between Choi Woong (Choi Woo Shik) and Kook Yeon Su (Kim Da Mi). The two are ex-lovers who are forced to reunite after a documentary they filmed in high school goes viral.
In Our Beloved Summer, Lee Joon Hyuk is only a special guest aka cameo. He plays Jang Do Yoon, one of Kook Yeon Su’s perfectionist clients. At first, Jang Do Yoon didn’t like the ideas given by Kook Yeon Su.
But the two of them can slowly exchange ideas better.
4. Dark Hole
Dark Hole tells the story of a detective and a tow truck driver who have to fight against mutants in Muji City. The mutants were created when residents inhaled mysterious black smoke from a sinkhole.
In this Korean drama, Lee Joon Hyuk plays a tow truck driver named Yoo Tae Han. He worked as a detective but had to stop because of a case.
Even so, Yoo Tae Han still has a strong sense of justice. He then joined forces with detective Lee Hwa Sun (Kim Ok Bin) to save the people of Muji City.
5. Designated Survivor: 60 Days
Designated Survivor: 60 Days is a political drama that tells the story of South Korea’s Environment Minister Park Mu Jin (Ji Jin Hee). She has no ambition, personal conviction, or political sensibility as a politician.
When an explosion incident kills many government officials, including the President, Park Mu Jin is forced to sit as acting President for 60 days.
In this Korean drama, Lee Joon Hyuk plays a former Lieutenant Commander of the South Korean Navy named Oh Yeong Seok. He is involved in an evil plan to seize the President’s position at any cost.
6. Stranger
Stranger follows the story of an emotionless prosecutor named Hwang Si Mok (Cho Seung Woo) and a kind-hearted cop named Han Yeo Jin (Bae Doo Na). The two work together to unravel the mystery of a serial murder case as well as tackle corruption in the prosecutor’s office.
In this Korean drama, Lee Joon Hyuk plays a corrupt prosecutor named Seo Dong Jae. He has gray morals and is often an accomplice to businessmen.
When portraying Seo Dong Jae, Lee Joon Hyuk was praised for his ability to play a character that is unlikable but still understandable to the audience.
7. City Hunter
Adapted from a Japanese comic of the same name, City Hunter tells the story of Lee Yoon Sung (Lee Min Ho) who is trained by his father’s best friend to become an elite soldier. He is given a mission to take revenge on five government officials who killed everyone in his father’s unit.
In this drama, Lee Joon Hyuk plays a smart prosecutor named Kim Young Joo. He has a strong sense of justice and is ashamed of his father’s corrupt actions. On his way, Kim Young Joo also became Lee Yoon Sung’s rival.
Well, that’s 7 Korean dramas starring Lee Joon Hyuk. Which ones have you watched?
