Lee Byung-hun
ActingAbout Lee Byung-hun
Lee Byung-hun (이병헌; born July 12, 1970) is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He has received acclaim for his work in a wide range of genres, most notably Joint Security Area (2000); A Bittersweet Life (2005); The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008); I Saw the Devil (2010); Masquerade (2012); Inside Men (2015); The Man Standing Next (2020); and the television series All In (2003), Iris (2009), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Our Blues (2022). He has received multiple awards and nominations throughout his career. In the United States, he is known for portraying Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) and its sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013). His other notable Hollywood films include Red 2 (2013), Terminator Genisys (2015), and The Magnificent Seven (2016). He also appeared as the Front Man in Netflix hit survival series Squid Game (2021–2025).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Byung-hun reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lee Byung-hun'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 57% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Byung-hun remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Squid Game: Making Season 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lee Byung-hun Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lee Byung-hun's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Byung-hun.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No Other Choice | Yoo Man-soo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Squid Game in Conversation | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | KPop Demon Hunters | Gwi-Ma (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Netflix Tudum 2025 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Match | Cho Hoon-hyun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Squid Game: Making Season 2 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | BSK 25th Anniversary Concert Film : The Journey | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Concrete Utopia | Yeong-tak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Emergency Declaration | Park Jae-hyuk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Man Standing Next | Kim Gyu-pyeong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ashfall | Lee Jun-pyeong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Keys to the Heart | Kim Jo-ha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Fortress | Choe Myeong-gil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Decades Apart | Sgt. Lee Soo-hyeck | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Single Rider | Kang Jae-hoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Master | President Jin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Magnificent Seven | Billy Rocks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Age of Shadows | Jung Chae-san | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Misconduct | The Accountant | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Men | Ahn Sang-goo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Memories of the Sword | Yu-baek / Duk-gi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Terminator Genisys | Cop / T-1000 | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | RED 2 | Han Cho Bai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Tommy Arashikage / Storm Shadow | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Masquerade | King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Share the Vision | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Saw the Devil | Kim Soo-hyeon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Iris: The Movie | Kim Hyun-jun | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Influence | W/White W | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra | Storm Shadow | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Come with the Rain | Su Dongpo | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Good, the Bad, the Weird | Park Chang-yi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hero | Kang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Once in a Summer | Yun Suk-young | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Bittersweet Life | Sun-woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Three... Extremes | Director (segment "Cut") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Everybody Has Secrets | Choi Soo-hyun | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Addicted | Hwang Dae-jun | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | My Beautiful Girl, Mari | Adult Nam-woo (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bungee Jumping of Their Own | Seo In-woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Joint Security Area | Sgt. Lee Soo-hyuk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Harmonium in My Memory | Kang Soo-ha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lament | Jong-man | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kill the Love | Love | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Armageddon | Haesung | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Run Away | Lee Dong-hee | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Who Drives Me Mad? | Lee Jong-du | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sunset on the Neon Lights | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | I Believe In A Thing Called Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
Lee Byung-hun - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lee Byung-hun?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Byung-hun is "Squid Game: Making Season 2" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Lee Byung-hun acted in?
Lee Byung-hun has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lee Byung-hun?
Other notable films include "Keys to the Heart", "KPop Demon Hunters", and "Joint Security Area".