Lee Il-seon - Actor Profile

Lee Il-seon

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
18Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Il-seon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lee Il-seon's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Il-seon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wedding Day, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Il-seon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Il-seon's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
The Wedding Day (1956) movie poster
★6.0

The Wedding Day: Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his loving daughter, Mi-yeo

The Wedding Day

1956•Comedy
★6.0
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun (1959) movie poster
★6.0

King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun: At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the

King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun

1959•History
★5.8
Flame in Valley (1967) movie poster
★5.8

Flame in Valley: During the Korean War, a widow living in a village in a mountainous region in the South of the Korean Peninsula that has

Flame in Valley

1967•War
★5.5
Volunteer (1941) movie poster
★5.5

Volunteer: A young man is anguished that Koreans cannot volunteer to join to Japanese Imperial Army.

Volunteer

1941•Drama
★5.4
A Petty Middle Manager (1961) movie poster
★5.4

A Petty Middle Manager: When his wife sees him helping his boss' lover, a low-level manager finds his marriage in shambles.

A Petty Middle Manager

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Il-seon.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1967 Flame in Valley - Average Similar →
1965 The Martyrs - Flop Similar →
1963 A Sad Story of Danjong - Flop Similar →
1961 A Petty Middle Manager Grandfather Flop Similar →
1960 Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang - Flop Similar →
1960 A Widow - Flop Similar →
1959 Even the Clouds Are Drifting - Flop Similar →
1959 Nameless Stars - Flop Similar →
1959 There is No Tragedy - Flop Similar →
1959 Yu Gwan-Sun - Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun Jaehyung Choi Average Similar →
1958 When the Night Comes Again - Flop Similar →
1956 The Wedding Day - Average Similar →
1956 Prince in Yam Clothes - Flop Similar →
1956 The Virgin Star - Flop Similar →
1948 Yu Gwan-sun - Flop Similar →
1941 Volunteer Prisoner Average Similar →
1939 New start in life - Flop Similar →

Lee Il-seon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Il-seon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Il-seon is "The Wedding Day" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Il-seon acted in?

Lee Il-seon has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Il-seon?

Other notable films include "King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun", "Flame in Valley", and "Volunteer".