Lee Jae-gu - Actor Profile

Lee Jae-gu

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
27Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1965
Birth Place: South Korea

About Lee Jae-gu

Lee Jae-gu is a South Korean theater, film, and television actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Lee Jae-gu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Jae-gu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lee Jae-gu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Lee Jae-gu's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Thread of Lies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Jae-gu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Jae-gu's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Thread of Lies (2014) movie poster
★7.4

Thread of Lies: A seemingly happy family gets rocked by the suicide of the 14-year-old daughter.

Thread of Lies

2014•Drama
★7.3
A Millionaire's First Love (2006) movie poster
★7.3

A Millionaire's First Love: When a high school diploma becomes the key to unlocking his inheritance, a spoiled teen gets an invaluable lesson in lif

A Millionaire's First Love

2006•Drama
★7.0
Maundy Thursday (2006) movie poster
★7.0

Maundy Thursday: Yu-jeong is suicidal, yet she reluctantly goes to prison for volunteer work. There, she meets a prisoner who is waiting

Maundy Thursday

2006•Drama
★7.0
The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014) movie poster
★7.0

The Admiral: Roaring Currents: Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 J

The Admiral: Roaring Currents

2014•War
★6.9
Blood Rain (2005) movie poster
★6.9

Blood Rain: In 1808, an imperial investigator arrives on an idyllic island to investigate a series of grisly murders. The locals bel

Blood Rain

2005•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Lee Jae-gu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Paradise O-gwang Average Similar →
2021 Tiger Mask - Average Similar →
2021 세상은 요지경 - Flop Similar →
2018 The Wrath Husband Jang Average Similar →
2018 Rampant Minister #2 Hit Similar →
2018 The March for the Lost Chul-ho Flop Similar →
2017 Ordinary People - Flop Similar →
2015 Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies Nan Hee's father Average Similar →
2014 The Admiral: Roaring Currents Jo Mun-ong (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2014 Thread of Lies Hwa-yeon's Father Hit Similar →
2014 One Thing She Doesn't Have Representative Tak Flop Similar →
2010 A Friend In Need - Flop Similar →
2010 Try to Remember - Average Similar →
2010 Romantic Debtors - Hit Similar →
2008 Eye For An Eye Detective Park Average Similar →
2007 Unstoppable Marriage Mr. Kim Average Similar →
2007 Beautiful Sunday Doctor Flop Similar →
2007 The Old Garden Priest Choi Average Similar →
2006 Tazza: The High Rollers Choon-jae Hit Similar →
2006 Radio Star Wonju Manager Hit Similar →
2006 Maundy Thursday Teacher Hit Similar →
2006 The Customer Is Always Right Detective 2 Flop Similar →
2006 A Millionaire's First Love Teacher Hit Similar →
2005 Blood Rain Gum-yool Hit Similar →
2005 The President's Last Bang KCIA Agent Kwon Hit Similar →
2004 Arahan Staff Executive (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2004 Too Beautiful to Lie - Hit Similar →

Lee Jae-gu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Jae-gu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Jae-gu is "Thread of Lies" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Lee Jae-gu acted in?

Lee Jae-gu has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Jae-gu?

Other notable films include "A Millionaire's First Love", "Maundy Thursday", and "The Admiral: Roaring Currents".

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