10 Dramas and Films Starring the Legendary Member, Lee Junho 2PM

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Lee Junho is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor from South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM. Lee Junho is not only pursuing a career as a singer and dancer. In recent years, Lee Junho has been acting in films and dramas.

This 2PM member always impresses his fans with his acting ability and talent in portraying his characters well. This talent is proven when he receives various awards during his acting career.

There is no doubt about the quality of actors in South Korea. Before making their debut, they are trained to ensure that the quality of their acting is not taken lightly. The same goes for Lee Junho's acting quality. To prove it, here are some dramas and films starring Lee Junho 2PM.

1. Wok of Love

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In this drama, Lee Junho portrays Seo Poong, a talented chef who gets fired from a top-class cooking show at a hotel. He ends up working at a Chinese restaurant right across the street. The restaurant has no customers and is nearly bankrupt, but Seo Poong decides to turn it into a successful restaurant.

He is hired by Doo Chil Seong, played by Jang Hyuk, and becomes his manager. He then hires Dan Sae Woo as a server, and the two of them get involved in a romance, much to the dismay of Chil Seong, who also has feelings for Sae Woo. The three of them work together to make the restaurant successful, but they also get entangled in this messy love triangle.

2. Homme Fatale

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Homme Fatale tells the story of Huh Saek (Lee Junho), the first male gisaeng of Joseon who has the ability to make any woman fall in love with him. He meets Hae Won (Jung So Min), a beautiful woman who appears quiet but very confident. She is different from other women Huh Saek has met, and they continue to get to know each other.

This historical comedy film will entertain you and make you fall in love with Lee Junho. This role is perfect for him as it showcases his charm and is also entertaining.

3. Good Manager

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A big success from director Park Jae Bum, Good Manager stars Namgoong Min as Kim Sung Ryong, a former gang accountant who stumbles into working as the head of accounting at a large company. He struggles to keep the company afloat as he encounters friends and enemies along the way.

This drama successfully captured public attention and its ratings increased every week. The bromance between Namgoong Min and Lee Junho became the main topic and even received the Best Couple award at the KBS Drama Awards 2017.

4. Just Between Lovers

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Lee Gang Doo, played by Lee Junho, has been through a lot in his life. He aspired to be a soccer player, but due to an accident, his dream was shattered. As an adult, he worked odd jobs and struggled to survive.

Ha Moon Soo (Won Jin Ah) has also experienced traumatic events in her life, but she has suppressed her memories of it. She focuses all her attention on her goal of becoming a successful architect. They seem very different, but they form a peculiar relationship. They discover that their past traumas are connected.

5. The Red Sleeve

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The drama 'The Red Sleeve' tells the story of Crown Prince Lee San, played by Lee Jun Ho, facing the burden of the throne when his father dies. Now, he has become King Jeongjo. Meanwhile, Sung Deok Im, played by Lee Se Young, is a head maid who comes from a humble background.

Sung Deok Im gets involved with King Jeongjo and eventually the king falls in love with her. The king wants Sung Deok Im to become his concubine, but she refuses. Sung Deok Im wants to live her life freely, something that is not possible as a concubine. She also knows that the life of a royal concubine generally does not bring happiness. However, Sung Deok Im becomes entangled with the young king and becomes his concubine.

6. RAIN OR SHINE (2017)

RAIN OR SHINE is a drama starring Lee Junho from 2PM about a tragic event in the past. The event becomes the connection between all the main characters. It is told that a shopping center was built with construction errors and suddenly collapsed, causing the death of 11 people.

Lee Kang Doo (played by Lee Junho) and Ha Moon Soo (played by Won Jin Ah) are two characters tragically affected by the incident. Years later, they unexpectedly meet and end up working at the same company. As time goes by, they get closer and realize that they have a connection to the events that happened in the past. You can watch the complete story of this drama on Netflix.

7. CONFESSION (2019)

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Next, there is CONFESSION as Lee Junho's drama that is worth not to be missed. In general, this drama follows the story of a lawyer's struggle to eliminate the murder charges against his father. The conflict in this drama focuses on the process of revealing the hidden truth behind the dangerous legal system.

It is told that Choi Do Hyun (played by Lee Junho) suffers from a heart disease and has to spend most of his childhood in the hospital. However, his fate changes when he is unexpectedly given the opportunity to undergo a heart transplant. Unfortunately, after a successful operation, his father becomes a murder suspect, resulting in him being sentenced to death. As an adult, Choi Do Hyun then works as a lawyer to investigate his father's case and find the truth.

8. COLD EYES (2013)

Next, there is COLD EYES as one of Lee Junho's films that you must not miss. This film is actually Lee Junho's first film. He plays a detective in a special team with the nickname "Squirrel". His performance is very impressive, he even received a nomination for Best New Actor at the Buil Film Awards 2013.

In general, this film tells the story of Ha Yoon-joo (played by Han Hyo-Joo), a girl who joins the police unit under the leadership of Detective Hwang (played by Sol Kyung-Gu). Most members of this unit do not carry weapons and do not wear official uniforms. One day, a bank is attacked by a group of robbers. Only one of the seven criminals is captured by the CCTV camera. Detective Hwang, Yoon, and several other officers then investigate the five remaining criminals. You can watch this film on Netflix.

9. MEMORIES OF THE SWORD (2015)

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MEMORIES OF THE SWORD is also a film by Lee Junho that you should watch. This film tells the story of a female swordsman, Hong Yi (Kim Go Eun), seeking revenge for the death of her parents. Junho portrays the character Yul, acting alongside senior actors such as Lee Byung Hun, Jeon Do Yeon, Kim Go Eun, Lee Kyung Young, Kim Tae Woo, and Bae Soo Bin.

It is told that during the Goryeo Dynasty, there were three warriors named Deok Ki (played by Lee Byung Hun), Seol Rang (played by Jeon Do Yeon), and Poong Chun (played by Bae Soo Bin). They lived with the goal of protecting the people amidst the ongoing turmoil of the Goryeo government. However, Deok Ki's betrayal forces him to fight against his own comrade, Poong Chun. So, how will their story unfold? Please watch this film on iQIYI.

10. TWENTY (2015)

There are still more Lee Junho movies that are too good to miss. This film, released in 2015, tells the story of the friendship of three young men since they were in middle school.

Kyung-jae (played by Kang Ha-neul) is a shy person, especially when dealing with women. He has a dream of working in a big company and achieving financial success.

Meanwhile, Dong-woo (played by Lee Junho) is a part-time worker who is trying to decide between facing reality or pursuing his dream as a cartoonist. There is also Chi-ho (played by Kim Woo-bin) who doesn't have a specific dream in his life. He is known as a playboy who likes to have fun, have relationships with many women, and even have sexual relationships.

When they turn 20 years old and graduate from high school, they hope to fulfill their respective dreams. However, on their journey, they are faced with various challenges that are difficult to overcome in order to achieve their dreams. Chi-Ho's life changed when he met Eun Hye (played by Jung Joo-yeon), a woman who aspires to be a successful actress. Furthermore, the three friends experience complexity in loving the same woman. You can watch the full story of this film on Tubi and Viki.

Well, KLovers, those are a series of dramas and films starring Lee Junho 2PM that you shouldn't miss.

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