Lee Bong-gyu

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

18Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 7, 1949

Birth Place: South Korea

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Bong-gyu 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 Bong-gyu'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Bong-gyu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in City of the Rising Sun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Bong-gyu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Bong-gyu's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

City of the Rising Sun (1999) movie poster

★7.2

City of the Rising Sun: Do-chul is a boxer who never wins a game. While trying to make some money, he gets involved with Hong-ki, a small-time c

City of the Rising Sun

1999•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

The Whistleblower: Lee Jang-hwan receives widespread acclaim and media attention after successfully cloning human embryo stem cells. A TV n

The Whistleblower

2014•Drama

★7.0

I Want to Know Your Parents (2022) movie poster

★7.0

I Want to Know Your Parents: An eighth grade student kills himself but not before writing the names of the students who victimized him. Their parents

I Want to Know Your Parents

2022•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Eungyo: A reclusive elderly poet feels the fire of his youth when gamine schoolgirl Eun-gyo enters his life, to the chagrin of t

Eungyo

2012•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Waikiki Brothers: Waikiki Brothers is a band going nowhere. After another depressing gig, the saxophonist quits, leaving the three remaini

Waikiki Brothers

2001•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Bong-gyu.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	I Want to Know Your Parents	-	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Whistleblower	Monk	Hit	Similar →
2013	Do You Hear She Sings?	Director Kim	Flop	Similar →
2012	Eungyo	Bookstore Owner	Hit	Similar →
2012	Doomsday Book	Senior Monk	Average	Similar →
2009	Paju	1st Floor Man	Average	Similar →
2008	Forever the Moment	Chairman	Hit	Similar →
2006	Traces of Love	Buddhist Monk	Average	Similar →
2006	Holiday	Lee Duk-man	Average	Similar →
2003	A Good Lawyer's Wife	Town Chief	Average	Similar →
2003	Sword In The Moon	Min Dae-gam	Flop	Similar →
2002	Jungle Juice	Barber	Average	Similar →
2002	No Blood No Tears	Boxing Director	Average	Similar →
2001	Waikiki Brothers	Manager	Hit	Similar →
1999	City of the Rising Sun	Lender (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1995	Who Drives Me Mad?	Ji Jum-jang	Flop	Similar →
1995	Bitter and Sweet	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Myong-Ja Akiko Sonia	-	Average	Similar →

Lee Bong-gyu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Bong-gyu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Bong-gyu is "City of the Rising Sun" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Lee Bong-gyu acted in?

Lee Bong-gyu has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Bong-gyu?

Other notable films include "The Whistleblower", "I Want to Know Your Parents", and "Eungyo".