Lee Yea-chun - Actor Profile

Lee Yea-chun

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
49Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 20, 1919
Birth Place: Seoul, Korea

About Lee Yea-chun

Lee Yea-chun (July 20, 1919 - November 23, 1977) was a South-Korean actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Lee Yea-chun Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lee Yea-chun reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Lee Yea-chun'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 Prince Yeonsan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lee Yea-chun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Yea-chun'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
Goryeojang (1963) movie poster
★7.2

Goryeojang: Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over

Goryeojang

1963•Drama
★7.0
The Sea Knows (1961) movie poster
★7.0

The Sea Knows: A Korean man, forced into service in the Japanese army during WWII, marries his Japanese girlfriend despite everyone's o

The Sea Knows

1961•Drama
★6.5
A Neckless Beauty (1966) movie poster
★6.5

A Neckless Beauty: Right after Korea's liberation, O Yun accidently finds out through Choe Sang-bae about a large amount of gold nuggets Ja

A Neckless Beauty

1966•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Lee Yea-chun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1975 A Horrible Double-Faced Man - Average Similar →
1972 Oyster Village - Flop Similar →
1970 My Seoul - Flop Similar →
1969 Rebirth - Flop Similar →
1969 I Want to Be Human - Flop Similar →
1969 The Devil and the Beauty - Average Similar →
1968 Witch Castle - Flop Similar →
1968 The Shadow - Flop Similar →
1967 A Virgin Ghost - Flop Similar →
1966 The Last Empress - Flop Similar →
1966 Sell Your Life - Flop Similar →
1966 A Neckless Beauty - Hit Similar →
1965 A Bloodthirsty Killer Lee Shi-mak Average Similar →
1965 Buy My Fist - Flop Similar →
1965 The Field Glow with the Setting Sun - Flop Similar →
1965 Fading in the Rain Mr. Oh Flop Similar →
1965 Hwalbindang - Flop Similar →
1965 The Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min the Heroine Oh Jang-gyeong Flop Similar →
1964 The Soviet-Manchurian Border - Flop Similar →
1964 The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings - Flop Similar →
1964 When Night Falls at Myeongdong - Flop Similar →
1964 The Last Woman of Shang Sir Bi Zhong Hit Similar →
1964 The Power for Ten Years Jang Ji-hang Flop Similar →
1964 The Barefooted Young Gwon Dari Average Similar →
1964 Buddha - Flop Similar →
1963 한양에서 온 성춘향 Byeon Hak-do Flop Similar →
1963 The Cloud Bridge of Gratitude - Flop Similar →
1963 Goryeojang Park Chul Hit Similar →
1963 A Sad Story of Danjong - Flop Similar →
1962 Heartlessness - Flop Similar →
1962 The Gates of Hell - Average Similar →
1962 Revenge - Flop Similar →
1962 Great Monk Wonhyo - Flop Similar →
1962 Tyrant Yeonsan Im Sa-hong Average Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Im Sa-hong Super Hit Similar →
1961 Lim Kkeok-jeong - Flop Similar →
1961 Wonsullang - Flop Similar →
1961 Bumpkin Oh-bok Heo Seo-bang Flop Similar →
1961 The Sea Knows Private Morrie Hit Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Prince Dong-pyeong Average Similar →
1961 An Upstart Father Flop Similar →
1961 A Wanted Man Chief of investigation Average Similar →
1961 A Dream of Fortune Kim In-dal (Chang-soo's friend) Average Similar →
1961 Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber Kim Man-geun Flop Similar →
1961 A Star - Flop Similar →
1961 A Flower of Evil - Flop Similar →
1961 Seong Chun-hyang Byun Hakdo Hit Similar →
1960 A Sad Pastorale - Flop Similar →
1955 Piagol Agari, the Boss Flop Similar →

Lee Yea-chun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Yea-chun?

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

How many movies has Lee Yea-chun acted in?

Lee Yea-chun has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Yea-chun?

Other notable films include "Seong Chun-hyang", "Goryeojang", and "The Sea Knows".

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