Lee Gi-hong - Actor Profile

Lee Gi-hong

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
23Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1916

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Gi-hong reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lee Gi-hong'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Gi-hong remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Prince Yeonsan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Gi-hong Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Gi-hong's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Prince Yeonsan (1961) movie poster
★8.2

Prince Yeonsan: A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed a

Prince Yeonsan

1961•Drama
★7.3
Seong Chun-hyang (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Seong Chun-hyang: Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry hi

Seong Chun-hyang

1961•Drama
★7.2
Madam White Snake (1960) movie poster
★7.2

Madam White Snake: A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love wit

Madam White Snake

1960•Fantasy
★6.8
Under the Sky in Seoul (1961) movie poster
★6.8

Under the Sky in Seoul: An oriental doctor Kim Hak-gyu is a cantankerous man who is the longest-term householder in a small village in Seoul. He

Under the Sky in Seoul

1961•Romance
★6.3
To the Last Day (1960) movie poster
★6.3

To the Last Day: Captain Kim is grievously wounded in the first days of the war. When the northern troops continue their advance, his wif

To the Last Day

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Gi-hong.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1969 Three Generations of Men Priest Flop Similar →
1965 The Girl Raised as a Future Daughter-in-law - Average Similar →
1965 The Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min the Heroine Han Jong-sam Flop Similar →
1964 Red Scarf Medical officer Average Similar →
1963 Rice - Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 Revenge - Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Shin Su-dong Average Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Shin Su-dong Super Hit Similar →
1961 Under the Sky in Seoul (Old man) Hit Similar →
1961 Wonsullang - Flop Similar →
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber Kim Seon-geun Flop Similar →
1961 A Star - Flop Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang - Hit Similar →
1960 Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang - Flop Similar →
1960 A Widow - Flop Similar →
1960 A Returned Man Yeon Gu-won Flop Similar →
1960 Madam White Snake Jangsa Lee Hit Similar →
1960 To the Last Day - Average Similar →
1959 There is No Tragedy - Flop Similar →
1958 The Bell Tower - Flop Similar →
1957 The Shadowless Pagoda Go Du-soe Flop Similar →
1955 Yangsan Province - Flop Similar →

Lee Gi-hong - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Gi-hong?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Gi-hong is "Prince Yeonsan" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Lee Gi-hong acted in?

Lee Gi-hong has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Gi-hong?

Other notable films include "Seong Chun-hyang", "Madam White Snake", and "Under the Sky in Seoul".