4 Unforgettable Lee Sun Kyun K-Dramas, Films To Watch: ‘Pasta,’ ‘My Mister,’ More

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News of the sudden death of Hallyu favorite actor Lee Sun Kyun has stirred the Internet as well as the global entertainment scene.

Many mourned for the actor who was at the peak of his acting career. Despite that, his legacy lives on through his works. Here are four of Lee Sun Kyun's most unforgettable works. Keep on reading.

'Pasta'

The 2010 romance drama "Pasta" is undoubtedly one of Lee Sun Kyun's most popular works under his filmography. It's about ambitious young people who dream of becoming elite chefs in the competitive culinary scene of South Korea.

In the show, Lee Sun Kyun played the role of a macho chef who came back from the US. He gradually changed after he fell for one of his peers. Catch "Pasta" with English subtitles on Netflix, Apple TV and Viu now.

'My Mister'

Perhaps Lee Sun Kyun's best work is the 2018 melodrama "My Mister" with IU.

The series explores how people, who are filled with pain and burden, are able to find comfort from other people through a deep connection.

Since Lee Sun Kyun's demise, the drama once again stirred buzz online, thanks to the actor's top-notch depiction of his character Park Dong Hoon.

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Moreover, "My Mister" is Lee Sun Kyun's most favorite work as an actor. Check it out now on Netflix.

'A Hard Day'

In the 2014 film "A Hard Day," Lee Sun Kyun boasted his versatility and great ability to adapt to any role he's given.

The actor transformed into a corrupt detective who accidentally kills someone while on his way to his mother's funeral, which pushes him into the path of crimes with no turning back.

"A Hard Day" became one of the most successful works of the decade, and Lee Sun Kyun also took home the Best Actor Award at the 51st Baeksang Arts Award.

Check out Lee Sun Kyun's gravity-defying skills in "A Hard Day" on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

'Parasite'

"Parasite" is no doubt Lee Sun Kyung's most popular and most regarded work as it took home the first-ever Oscar in Asia.

The film follows the story of a lower class family that preys like a parasite on an upper class family, depicting the bloody fight between the rich and the poor.

Lee Sun Kyun played the rich father in the film, perfectly showcasing the message that it's the rich who are the true social parasites.

"Parasite" is a work that no one should ever miss. Check out the film on Netflix now.


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Written by Elijah Mully.

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