Lee Sung-min
ActingAbout Lee Sung-min
Lee Sung-min (Korean: 이성민; born October 15, 1968) is a South Korean actor. He first gained recognition for his supporting roles in television and film. He is best known for his performances in the series Golden Time (2012), Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), and Reborn Rich (2022), winning Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards for the latter two works. Lee has also received critical acclaim for his role in the espionage film The Spy Gone North (2018), for which he won several Best Actor awards. His other notable films include The Sheriff in Town (2017), The Witness (2018), The Man Standing Next (2020), and Handsome Guys (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Lee Sung-min (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lee Sung-min Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lee Sung-min reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lee Sung-min's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Lee Sung-min'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 Miniforce: Raid of Hamburger Monsters, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lee Sung-min Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lee Sung-min's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lee Sung-min has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boss | Boss | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | No Other Choice | Gu Bum-mo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Handsome Guys | Jae-pil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | 12.12: The Day | Jung Sang-ho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Moon | Hwang Gyu-tae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Devil's Deal | Kwon Soon-tae | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Remember | Pil-ju | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hunt | Cho Won-sik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Miracle: Letters to the President | Tae-yoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hostage: Missing Celebrity | Self (cameo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The 8th Night | Park Jin-soo / Seon Hwa | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Miniforce: Raid of Hamburger Monsters | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Man Standing Next | President Park | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP | Joo Tae-ju | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Black Money | Prosecutor General | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Beast | Jung Han-su | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hit-and-Run Squad | Seo Jeong-chae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Drug King | Seo Sang-hoon | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Witness | Sang-hoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Spy Gone North | Ri Myeong-woon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | What a Man Wants | Seok-geun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Sheriff In Town | Dae-ho | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Familyhood | Joo Min-ho | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | A Violent Prosecutor | Woo Jong-gil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sori: Voice from the Heart | Hae-Gwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Piper | Village chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Big Match | Young-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | My Brilliant Life | Ah-reum's Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kundo: Age of the Rampant | Dae-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Broken | Jang Eok-gwan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Attorney | Lee Yoon-taek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Wonderful Moment | Hee-suk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | All About My Wife | Director Na | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hoya | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Howling | Young-cheol | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Cat | Silk Papa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Officer of the Year | Detective Jo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Café Noir | Mi-yeon 1's Husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Unjust | Chief Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Troubleshooter | Yoon Dae-hee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Little Pond | Kkuri's Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Go Go 70's | Byung-wook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Good, the Bad, the Weird | Chef | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Wide Awake | Sang-woo's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Secret Sunshine | Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Seducing Mr. Perfect | Director Yang | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Boy Who Went to Heaven | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Marathon | Coach Son Jung-wook's Friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Flying Boys | Mr. Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | My Mother the Mermaid | Fruit Store Owner | Hit | Similar → |
Lee Sung-min - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lee Sung-min?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Sung-min is "Miniforce: Raid of Hamburger Monsters" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lee Sung-min acted in?
Lee Sung-min has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lee Sung-min?
Other notable films include "The Attorney", "12.12: The Day", and "No Other Choice".