Lee Jong-gu - Actor Profile

Lee Jong-gu

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
17Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 23, 1950
Birth Place: South Korea

About Lee Jong-gu

Lee Jong-gu is Korean actor and voice actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Lee Jong-gu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Jong-gu reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 65% of Lee Jong-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 Canola, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Jong-gu Movies Ranked

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

★7.9
Canola (2016) movie poster
★7.9

Canola: A girl who went missing after an accident returns 10 years later and reunites with her grandmother.

Canola

2016•Drama
★7.8
The Chaser (2008) movie poster
★7.8

The Chaser: Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared

The Chaser

2008•Crime
★7.7
Fabricated City (2017) movie poster
★7.7

Fabricated City: In real life, Kwon Yoo is unemployed, but in the virtual game world he is the best leader. Kwon Yoo is then framed for a

Fabricated City

2017•Action
★7.7
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs (2019) movie poster
★7.7

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs: Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

2019•Animation
★7.5
Exhuma (2024) movie poster
★7.5

Exhuma: After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a wealthy family's ancestral gravesite, a team of pa

Exhuma

2024•Mystery

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Wall to Wall Kim Yeong-cheol Average Similar →
2024 Exhuma Bodhisattva Super Hit Similar →
2020 Rainbow Goddess - Average Similar →
2019 Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs King White / Big Bunny (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Door Lock Real Estate Agent Hit Similar →
2017 The Mayor Old Congressman Hit Similar →
2017 Fabricated City Judge Super Hit Similar →
2016 Canola Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2012 Soar Into the Sun Minister of Unification Hit Similar →
2011 Human Casino - Flop Similar →
2010 The Unjust Representative Ko Hit Similar →
2010 Secret Reunion Priest Lee Ki-hoon Average Similar →
2009 Insadong Scandal Mr. Park Average Similar →
2008 Heartbreak Library psychiatrist Average Similar →
2008 The Chaser Analyst Super Hit Similar →
2007 Big Bang Dr. Pyung-seob Hit Similar →
2007 Yobi, The Five-Tailed Fox Hunter/Village Headman (voice) Hit Similar →

Lee Jong-gu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Jong-gu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Jong-gu is "Canola" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Lee Jong-gu acted in?

Lee Jong-gu has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

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

Other notable films include "The Chaser", "Fabricated City", and "Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs".

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