5 Lee Junho Drama Roles That Prove His Versatility: Yi San, Seo Yul, More! [Updated 2023]
Want to see more of the handsome chaebol heir? Then let's take a look back at some of Lee Junho's drama characters - glutton prosecutor, ill-tempered chef, the king of Joseon, and more - through the years that prove his versatility.
Yi San - 'The Red Sleeve'
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Lee Junho played the role of a crown prince in MBC's megahit drama "The Red Sleeve" in 2021. Among all the characters he portrayed, Yi San is one of his most iconic roles that earned him huge recognition.
A major head-turner, many commended his character as the adept and cold-hearted crown prince whose focus is to serve his country well when he finally becomes the king of Joseon.
His lines and powerful emotions combined wowed the viewers, and even his co-stars praised his performance.
Choi Do Hyun - 'Confession'
Luckily, after looking for donors, Do Hyun underwent a heart transplant and started a new life. But his misery still didn't end there as his father was accused of murder and received a death penalty.
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In 2019, Junho starred in the legal drama "Confession" and took Choi Do Hyun's role, a guy who had heart disease and spent most of his childhood inside a hospital.
Ten years later, Choi Do Hyun became a lawyer to overturn the false accusation against his father.
Seo Poong - 'Wok of Love'
Lee Junho transformed into a talented chef named Seo Poong in "Wok of Love." He is bad-tempered who possesses a strong personality, and he aims to become a top chef in a Chinese restaurant of a 5-star hotel.
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His journey is not easy at all because he got involved in a major predicament, which resulted in him losing his job.
The slump he experienced fueled him to work hard despite ending up being a co-owner of a failing restaurant.
In this food-centric drama, the idol-actor showcased his cooking skills. As a matter of fact, he allotted time for training to play his role well!
Lee Gang Doo - 'Just Between Lovers'
2PM's Junho made the viewers cry for his role as Lee Gang Doo in "Just Between Lovers," also known as "Rain or Shine." His character dreamed of becoming a successful soccer player someday, but due to an accident, he let go of his goal.
At an early age, his father died and broke his leg. After spending years in the rehab, Lee Gang Doo meets Ha Moon Soo (Won Jin Ah), who gave new meaning to his life.
Seo Yul - 'Good Manager'
Lee Junho, Good Manager still cut
Playing the character of Seo Yul in the hit K-drama "Good Manager" opened new doors for Lee Junho. Here, he gave life to the glutton, hot-tempered prosecutor who becomes the Director for Finance of the TQ group.
As a high-powered executive, he wants to have everything in control and doesn't tolerate stupidity.
Lee Junho made an impressive performance that became his ticket to land more roles in the following years. His iconic bromance with Namgoong Min in this drama was also well-received that they even won the Best Couple Award at 2017 KBS Drama Awards.
BONUS!
Gu Won - 'King the Land'
YoonA, Lee Junho
This 2023, Lee Junho plays the role of Gu Won, a handsome chaebol heir who hates fake smiles due to a childhood trauma. Opposite him is YoonA, who is known for her "million-dollar" smile, which he can't stand.
As they spend more time together, Gu Won gradually learns to smile as his heart slowly warms.
Catch Lee Junho and YoonA's irresistible chemistry in "King the Land" every Saturday and Sunday on Netflix.
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