Lee Jong Suk is a popular actor well known for his romantic dramas. He made his acting debut in 2005 apart from being an actor, he is also a model. He debuted in 2005 as a runway model, becoming the youngest male model ever to participate in Seoul Fashion Week. One can say that Lee Jong Suk has become successful since he walked the runway. His endearing looks and dynamic acting skills have helped him establish a strong reputation both nationally and internationally.
The actor trained as an idol group member for three months and signed with an agency to make his debut. However, he resigned as the agency failed to keep its promise of debuting him as an actor. When he was in middle school, he auditioned for an acting role at the SBS TV station.
The artist made his formal acting debut in the South Korean television series ‘Prosecutor Princess’ in 2010. Lee won acting awards for his roles in the dramas ‘Doctor Stranger,’ and ‘Pinocchio’, including the Male Top Excellence Award at the 8th Korea Drama Awards. He also became the youngest actor to win the Best Actor award at the 27th Grimae Awards, chosen by television cinematographers.
Lee Jong Suk has been in several successful dramas and has gained recognition worldwide. Nevertheless, all of his dramas are fascinating and entertaining to watch; here is a list of the top 7 Lee Jong-Suk dramas that you should not miss!
1. I Can Hear Your Voice (2013)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Yoon Sang-Hyun, Lee Bo-Young, Lee DA-Hee
EPISODES: 18
GENRE: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Legal drama
ORIGINAL RELEASE: June 5, 2013 – August 1, 2013
ORIGINAL NETWORK: Seoul Broadcasting System
AVAILABLE ON: Viki
Lee Jong-Suk plays Park Soo-Ha, a high school student whose father was murdered ten years ago. Soo also has the extraordinary capacity to hear other people’s thoughts.
Jang Hye Sung is a fearless public defender who worked on Soo Ha’s father’s case years ago. Soo Ha told himself that he would protect her from anyone who would endanger her life because of the case.
When Soo Ha, Hye Sung, and police investigator Cha Kwan Woo work together, they solve problems in unexpected ways. Lee Jong-Suk catches people’s attention with his attractive looks and lively performance.
2. Doctor Stranger (2014)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Jin Se-yeon, Park Hae-jin and Kang So-Ra
EPISODES: 20
GENRE: Romance, Thriller, Drama, Medical
ORIGINAL RELEASE: May 5-July 8, 2014
ORIGINAL NETWORK: Seoul Broadcasting System
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viki, MX Player
Lee Jong Suk plays The role of Park Hoon, who was captured by North Korea with his father and taken there. While living in North Korea, Park Hoon’s father educates him to become a doctor while they are still residing in North Korea. Park Hoon develops into a brilliant cardiac surgeon as he gets older. Later, he runs away to South Korea and tries to make money in order to bring the women he loves.
Doctor Stranger” was a project that won over the hearts of many. Park Hoon is a powerful character with a heartwarming love story that touched viewers’ hearts. Park Hoon is a powerful character with a poignant love tale that touched viewers’ hearts. Not only is his character very brilliant, but he is also kind. His character growth served as the plot’s engine, pushing you to the edge of your seat and rooting for the character’s happy ending.
3. Pinocchio (2014)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Park Shin-Hye, Kim Young-Kwang, Lee Yu-Bi
EPISODES: 20
GENRE: Drama, Romance, Crime, Lawyer
ORIGINAL RELEASE: November 12 2014 –January 15 2015
ORIGINAL NETWORK: Seoul Broadcasting System
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix, Viki, MX Player
This drama stars Lee Jong Suk as Choi Dal-Po and Park Shin Hye as Choi In-ha. They play the role of reporters in the drama with different reasons for being in the profession. Dal Po’s intentions of becoming a reporter are more for revenge, as the death of his mother was broadcast on national television by a malevolent journalist. As for In Ha, she has to figure out how to become a journalist without letting her “Pinocchio Syndrome” (inability to lie) affect her.
The chemistry and flirting between the two kept viewers anticipating their eventual relationship. Also, we can’t fail to mention the astounding makeover and transformation that Choi Dal Po goes through a few episodes into the series.
4. W-TWO WORLDS (2016)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Han Hyo-Joo
EPISODES: 16
GENRE: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Thriller
ORIGINAL RELEASE: July 20 –September 14, 2016
ORIGINAL NETWORK: MBC TV
AVAILABLE ON: Viki
This one’s another fantasy drama starring Lee Jong-Suk to add to your watchlist. W – Two Worlds is a fantasy romance drama that focuses on a man (Lee Jong Suk) and a woman (Han Hyo Joo) living in different worlds. While her father produced the well-known webcomic W, Yeon Joo is a physician who works in the real world. Things become difficult when Yeon Joo’s father decides to kill Kang Chul. Yeon Joo gets pulled into the world of comic books and encounters the hero there. What happens after the two characters fall in love may be found out by watching the episode. There are several unexpected turns in this drama that will have you watching until the very end.
Don’t we all wonder what would happen if our beloved fictional characters encountered us in real life? We get a peek at that in this drama, making it enjoyable and interesting. There are also a number of amazing hooks in it. If one comes from the world of webtoons and the other is from the real one, how can Yeon-Joo and Kang Chul get close together? To discover out, you’ll have to see it.
5. While You Were Sleeping (2017)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Bae Suzy, Lee Sang-Yeob, Jung Hae-In
EPISODES: 16
GENRE: Romance, Fantasy, Thriller, Comedy, Legal drama
ORIGINAL RELEASE: September27- November 16, 2017
ORIGINAL NETWORK: Seoul Broadcasting System
AVAILABLE ON: Disney+ Hotstar, Viki
Nam Hong Joo (Suzy) in ‘While You Were Sleeping’ has the ability to witness other people’s deaths in their dreams. She has made countless futile attempts to stop them but has consistently failed. She is unable to get rid of this curse.
Hong-Joo (Bae Suzy) and Jae-Chan (Lee Jong-Suk) meet in their dreams. They each come to the realization that the ‘cases’ that occur in their dreams truly take place in their waking lives, even though they are clueless that the other person actually exists in real life. They made the decision to work together and figure out the cases in an effort to stop them from materializing in reality.
The original idea behind this play is very fascinating. And, while it has a strong crime-thriller element, it also includes lighthearted comedy moments as well as romance storylines that give the drama the right amount of spice.
6. Romance Is A Bonus Book (2019)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Lee Na-Young
EPISODES: 16
GENRE: Romantic, Comedy
ORIGINAL RELEASE: January 26 –March 17, 2019
ORIGINAL NETWORK: tvN
AVAILABLE ON: Netflix
Cha Eun Ho plays the youngest head editor of a publishing house and a successful, handsome writer, while Lee Na Young plays Kang Dan Yi, a mother attempting to get back into work. Dan Yi used to be a well-known copywriter, but owing to certain events, her career changed. She was unable to find a new job until she got hired at Eun-Ho’s company under false pretenses.
While this drama certainly takes a page out of countless rom-com cliches early into the story, it develops depth as it progresses. Anyone who struggles to develop a voice in their chosen industries will find it sympathetic as it addresses topics regarding self-doubt and people’s definitions of success.
7. Big Mouth (2022)
CAST: Lee Jong-Suk, Im Yoon-Ha, Kim Joo-Hun
EPISODES: 16
GENRE: Hardboiled, Noir, Thriller, Crime, Legal
ORIGINAL RELEASE: July 29 –September 17, 2022
ORIGINAL NETWORK: MBC TV
AVAILABLE ON: Disney+ Hotstar.
Since his school days, Park Chang Ho has been referred to as “Big Mouth” for making big commitments that he couldn’t follow. He is a well-known attorney who has a very poor success rate. He is eventually employed by the mayor, but owing to his incompetence, he is eventually falsely accused of being the widely recognized and mysterious con man Big Mouse and imprisoned.
The most recent project of Lee Jong Suk, “Big Mouth,” don’t put double quotes in dramas and all) was a huge success. It was fascinating to see the story’s ups and downs and wonder if Chang Ho would ever be able to resume his normal life. Each episode’s ending generates an intense desire to watch the entire series. Additionally, Lee Jong Suk and YoonA’s relationship is adorable and amusing. Big Mouth strikes the ideal combination of suspense, comedy, and romance.
Have you watched any of these? Let us know which one is your favorite. Do recommend the actor you want to encounter next.
Written by Kity Sharma
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