7 must-watch Lee Junho K-dramas

Lee Junho is a popular ido land actor who is known for his roles in dramas like The Red Sleeve, King the Land and many more. Here are 7 best Lee Junho K-dramas.

Published on Sep 26, 2024  |  06:34 PM IST |  36.1K
Lee Junho in King the Land and The Red Sleeve: JTBC, MBC
Lee Junho in King the Land and The Red Sleeve: JTBC, MBC

Lee Junho made his debut in 2008 as a member of 2PM. The group is known for their tracks like My House, Make It, and more. He started off his acting career in 2003 with the film Cold Eyes. Since then, he has been a part of various popular K-dramas. As an actor he is known for his charismatic persona and the ability to express emotions with the slightest gestures. Here are 7 must-watch Lee Junho K-dramas. 

7 best Lee Junho K-dramas 

  • King the Land

  • Release year: 2023
  • Director: Im Hyun Wook, Choi Sun Min
  • Cast: Lee Junho, Im Yoon Ah, Go Won Hee

King the Land was one of the biggest hits of 2023. It tells the story of a son of a big business who inevitably ends up in an inheritance war. He is a smart and intelligent man but is not so good at dating. A girl with a bright smile joins the company and as the two come across each other, romance slowly blossoms. 

  • The Red Sleeve

  • Release year: 2021
  • Director: Jung Ji In, Song Yeon Hwa
  • Cast: Lee Junho, Lee Se Young, Kang Hoon 

The Red Sleeve is a historical romance drama that revolves around the love story of King Jeongjo (Yi San) and a court lady named Sung Deok Im. The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty and is based on the novel of the same name. The drama delves into the complexities of royal duty, personal desires, and the harsh realities of life within the palace.

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  • Wok of Love

  • Release year: 2018
  • Director: Park Seon Ho, Ham Joon Ho
  • Cast: Lee Junho, Jung Ryeo Won, Jang Hyuk

Wok of Love revolves around a chef who works at a five-star restaurant but due to some incidents ends up starting a small Chinese place. A rich woman had her wedding cancelled at the last minute but she gets motivated in life as she comes across the chef and tries his food. They start working together. The character may seem cold and distant at first but his charms are slowly revealed through the drama. Things get hard for him as the owner of the restaurant forces him to employ his gang members.

  • Good Manager 

  • Release year: 2017
  • Director: Lee Jae Hoon, Choi Yoon Seok
  • Cast: Namgoong Min, Nam Sang Mi, Lee Junho, Jung Hye Sung

Good Manager follows Kim Sung Yyong, a quirky, money-driven accountant who ends up as the Chief of a company’s Business Operations Department. Initially aiming to embezzle funds, Sung Ryong unexpectedly becomes a whistleblower. This leads to fighting corporate corruption and people with power. With humor and wit, he battles greedy executives, turning into an unlikely hero championing workers’ rights and justice. 

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  • Just Between Lovers

  • Release year: 2017
  • Director: Kim Jin Won 
  • Cast: Lee Junho, Won Jin Ah, Lee Ki Woo, Kang Han Na

Just Between Lovers follows Lee Kang Doo and Ha Moon Soo, two people who survive a tragic building collapse and struggle with deep emotional scars. As they meet years later, they find solace and healing in each other while working on a construction project. Their shared trauma and pain draw them closer, leading to a tender, healing romance. The drama explores themes of loss, resilience, and finding love amid shared grief and hardship.

  • Confession 

  • Release year: 2019
  • Director: Kim Chul Gyu, Yoon Hyun Gi
  • Cast: Lee Junho, Shin Hyun Been, Yoo Jae Myung, Nam Ki Ae

Confession is the story of Choi Do Hyun, a lawyer determined to clear his father’s name after he’s wrongfully convicted of murder. The drama delves into the legal principle that no one can be tried twice for the same crime, revealing hidden truths behind complex cases. Do Hyun team up with Detective Ki Choon Ho to unravel corruption, cover-ups, and secrets. It’s a gripping legal thriller about justice, redemption, and uncovering buried truths.

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  • Memory 

  • Release year: 2016
  • Director: Park Chan Ho 
  • Cast: Lee Sung Min, Kim Jee Soo, Park Jin Hee, Lee Junho 

Memory follows Park Tae Suk who is a brilliant but ruthless lawyer who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Determined to make things right before losing his memories, Tae Suk takes on one last major case while reconnecting with his estranged family. As he battles the disease, he confronts past mistakes, seeking redemption and justice. The explores themes of love, regret, and the fragility of human memory and highlights Tae Suk’s emotional journey against the ticking clock.

Lee Junho’s upcoming activities

2PM’s Lee Junho will be next appearing in the upcoming K-drama Cashero which is expected to be released in 2025 and is currently under production. Lee Junho will be taking on the role of Kang Sang Woong who is an ordinary community centre official who had a dream of buying his own house. One day, he suddenly possesses supernatural power but along with that, he also starts to lose money.

ALSO READ: Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner & more announced as South Korea's winners for Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024

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