The King and The Clown is a historical film directed by Lee Joon Ik released in 2005. The film Lee Jun Ki plays has been shown in 11 countries and regions around the world. The superb film received 14 renowned film awards and has the largest income in Korean movie history. Lee Jun Ki's character Gong Gil in The Emperor and the Clown earned him a series of Best Newcomer Awards at prominent award ceremonies and became one of his "classic" roles.

The King and The Clown are set in the Joseon Dynasty and address the issue of same-sex love, which was a taboo relationship at the time. The film depicts conflicting and pained feelings throughout the film as it depicts the interaction between a virtuous Jangsaeng, the beautiful Gong Gil, and the cruel, greedy king Yeonsan. Lee Jun Ki has captivated viewers with every glance, smile, and gesture that oozes beauty from the soul to the character Gong Gil's appearance. Lee Jun Ki not only stood out with his genderless attractiveness, but he also left a lasting impression on the audience with his natural acting talent.

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Release year: 2005

Genre: Romance

Length: 120 minutes

Directed by: Lee Joon-Ik
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Kam Woo-Sung, Jung Jin-Young, Kang Sung-Yeon

Iljimae is based on the well-known Chinese novel joy of the Unjust Family, which depicts the life of an Iljimae. It was a mythical bandit general wielding a scepter and specializing in robbing the wealthy and distributing it to the needy. Lee Jun Ki in Iljimae spent 8 hours a day learning martial arts and eating tofu for a long time in order to perfectly reproduce a tale. Lee Jun Ki and the film crew's contributions helped the film win five honors at the SBS Drama Awards that year.

In 2008, Lee Jun Ki starred in the film Iljimae. This role has officially brought his name to spread throughout Asia. Not disappointing viewers, Lee Jun Ki has excellently transformed into the character of Iljimae who always suffers from the feud to kill his father, with a cold, windy face, and sharp eyes that frighten enemies but also a warm, funny man.

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Release year: 2008
Genre: Romance, Swordsmanship, Ancient History
Length: 20 Episodes
Directed by: Yong-seok Lee

Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Park Si Hoo, Han Hyo Joo, Lee Young Ah

Arang and the Magistrate revolve around two characters: the ghost Arang (Shin Min Ah) and the judge Eun Oh (Lee Jun Ki). Arang died unjustly and had absolutely no memory of the cause of his death. She became a ghost, specializing in intimidation, driving away new judges. Until she meets Eun Oh, a judge who looks cold on the outside but is warm inside, she asks him to clear her wrong. Thrilling, interesting situations between the two begin to arise, accompanied by love without distance.

Lee Jun Ki marks his comeback after serving in the military for two years with Arang and the Magistrate. All of the action scenes in the movie were performed by the actor himself to produce the most realistic and vivid video. One of the main reasons Japan spent millions of dollars to purchase the rights to this movie is because of his charisma. With this performance, Lee Jun Ki exhibited the radiant aura of a talented, attractive, and intelligent historian. At the 2012 MBC Drama Awards, his "chemistry" with co-star Shin Min Ah earned the Best Couple Award.

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Release year: 2012
Genre: Romance, Ancient History
Length: 20 Episodes
Directed by: Kim Sang Ho
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Shin Min Ah, Yeon Woo Jin, Kwon Oh Jung

In 2014, Lee Jun Ki continued to participate in the popular historical film project called Gunman In Joseon. The film marks the reunion after 7 years of "The Age of Dogs and Wolves" between Lee Jun Ki and Nam Sang Mi. This is also a work that polishes Lee Jun Ki's name a lot thanks to the unique action scenes.

The film is set in the nineteenth century, during a turbulent period of change in the Joseon Dynasty. Lee Jun Ki portrays the hero Park Yoon Kang, who gives up his sword to become a brave gunman in order to revenge on his father and sister. Family tragedy, bravery, and heartbreaking love have shaped a vivid image of a national hero. The character of Park Yoon Kang allowed Lee Jun Ki to return to his acting talents. Those are tough, intimidating characters.

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Release year: 2014
Genre: Historical, Action, Drama, Romance
Length: 22 Episodes
Directed by: Kim Jung Min
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Nam Sang Mi, Jeon Hye Bin, Han Joo Wan

A year later, "Prince of Classic Drama" Lee Jun Ki starred in the historical drama Scholar Who Walks the Night. This time, the actor takes on the appearance of a 150-year-old vampire who sacrifices himself to protect Joseon and is cursed to remain young forever. Kim Sung Yul (Lee Jun Ki) spent a hundred years alone until he met Yang Sun (Lee Yoo Bi), a girl who disguised herself as a male bookseller. Scholar Who Walks the Night, based on the film Vampire of the East or The Scholar Who Walks the Night, is regarded as the hottest vampire film in Korean cinema in 2015.

The attraction of the drama lies in Lee Jun Ki's convincing acting in Scholar Who Walks the Night. He has successfully shown the complicated inner feelings of three characters coexisting in one person. The most expensive scene in the film played by Lee Jun Ki is the inner development of the vampire Sung Yeol when he has to struggle to find himself. When the drama was just aired, the audience had to take their hat off to admire Lee Jun Ki's masterful acting talent.

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Release year: 2015
Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Length: 20 Episodes
Directed by: Lee Sung-Joon
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Lee Yoo Bi, Shim Chang-Min, Lee Soo Hyuk

Never Said Goodbye marks Lee Jun Ki's first collaboration with top Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu. In the film, Lee Jun Ki plays Jun Ho, the boyfriend of Tieu You (Zhou Dongyu). Both work at a design company in Shanghai. One day, Jun Ho suddenly quit his job and left Xiao You in Shanghai to go to Sicily, Italy to study Opera.

Jun Ho's decision reveals many moving insights about love, sacrifice, and life choices. The identical appearances and acting abilities of two real-life stars, Lee Jun Ki and Zhou Dongyu, have resulted in interesting and plausible "chemical responses". Furthermore, Lee Jun Ki's exceptional eye acting abilities contributed considerably to the success of Jun Ho's role. Lee Jun Ki, known for his attractive face and flowing, romantic hair, is willing to shave his hair for his role in the film Never Said Goodbye.

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Release year: 2016

Genre: Romance

Length: 100 minutes

Directed by: Yuxian Lin

Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Zhou Dongyu

Lee Jun Ki has agreed to appear in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo opposite "goddess" IU Lee Ji Eun, bringing his name back to the golden age after a string of "bomb" productions. Although the film's rating in Korea is constantly flat, it has sparked a fever and garnered tremendously positive comments in the international market. Lee Jun Ki has demonstrated his ability to act forcefully to conquer even the most demanding audience with his sensitive, versatile acting and remarkable ability to portray emotions through his eyes.

Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a cult remake of the popular Chinese film Bu Bu Jing Xin. The film stars Lee Jun Ki, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Baek Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk, Ji Soo, and others, and depicts the narrative of Hae Soo (IU), who travels across the Goryeo dynasty and has a brutal and sorrowful love affair with princes. Lee Jun Ki plays the fourth prince Wang So, who has a scar on his face and has a mysterious, gloomy, homicidal air as a result of a traumatic childhood. On the inside, Lee Jun Ki plays a valiant but lonely prince who is always divided between love and the crown.

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Release year: 2016
Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical, Fantasy
Length: 20 Episodes
Directed by: Kim Kyu-Tae
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, IU, Kang Ha Neul, Baek Hyun, Nam Joo Hyuk

The plot of the film Lawless Lawyer centers around Bong Sang Pil (played by Lee Jun Ki), a lawyer who does not believe in the rule of law and instead utilizes his fists to solve problems. The film's appeal stems from the exceptional duo, Lee Jun Ki and Seo Ye Ji. The picture has gained a lot of attention from the audience since its debut. The drama started off well, ranking 21st out of 34 Korean films with the highest ratings on cable stations.

Lee Jun Ki and "witch" Seo Ye Ji collaborate on Lawless Lawyer. The story revolves around the eccentric lawyer Bong Sang Pil, who replaces the law with the "law of the jungle". Bong Sang Pil is a polite but egotistical man until he meets Ha Jae Yi (Seo Ye Ji), a troublesome but upright coworker. Following misunderstandings, the two team together to solve cases and punish the terrible men who harmed Bong Sang Pil's mother many years ago.

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Release year: 2018
Genre: Law, Romance
Length: 16 Episodes
Directed by: Kim Jin Min
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Seo Ye Ji

Lee Jun Ki's new film, Flower Of Evil, has spectacular action themes. From the first episode, with the reverse scenario: murder husband, police wife, the film is appealing. Lee Jun Ki and outstanding actress Moon Chae Won reunite in the criminal blockbuster. Despite fans' expectations, Lee Jun Ki's performance in Devil's Flower takes them from surprise to admiration. Lee Jun Ki made people envy when he portrayed an ideal spouse, moved them when he played a caring father and terrified them when he turned malevolent. Nothing appears to be able to make it difficult for him, regardless of the level of emotion or the scene around the action.

Lee Jun Ki plays a jeweler who adores his wife and children and is an ideal husband and father in "Flower Of Evil". However, behind the flawless exterior hides a cold-blooded killer. Unlike the previous chivalrous characters, the two-faced villain Baek Hee Sung, played by Lee Jun Ki, gives spectators goosebumps. Aside from the romantic sequences of the pair Hee Sung - Ji Won, and genuine parenthood, fans are captivated by the exhilarating action scenes, and the "brain balance" battles to discover the truth.

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Release year: 2020
Genre: Action, Crime
Length: 24 Episodes
Directed by: Kim Cheol-Kyu
Actors: Lee Jun Ki, Moon Chae Won

The film is based on Lee Hae Nal's novel of the same name, Again My Life. The plot centers around the life and job of Hee Woo, a young, upright prosecutor (Lee Jun Ki). Hee Woo was unfairly slain while cooperating in the investigation of the strong politician Jo Tae Seob (Lee Kyung Young), who was accused of wrongdoing. But then something strange happened. He was revived when he was 18 years old. Hee Woo has a chance to catch his killer because of his knowledge, experience, and competence. He also battles politician Jo Tae Seob in order to expose him.

For a long time, he was criticized for not paying attention to the script when the films in which he starred, Lee Jun Ki, received low ratings. However, Lee Jun Ki's acting ability shines through in every film he appears in. Lee Jun Ki, 39, is not only a capable actor, but he is also progressively establishing himself as an acting "monument" for Korean cinema.

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Release year: 2022
Genre: Mystery, Law, Drama, Fantasy
Length: 16 Episodes
Directed by: Han Chul-Soo
Actors: Lee Joon-gi, Lee Geung-young, Kim Ji-eun