Lee Sung Min: 'Grandfather' is a villain on Korean screens, causing a storm with Song Joong Ki

Actor Lee Sung Min is a name that is no longer unfamiliar to Korean movie lovers. Dominating the Korean small screen, Lee Sung Min recently caused a storm with his role as the villainous 'grandfather', starring alongside Song Joong Ki.

Lee Sung Min, Sino-Vietnamese name: Ly Thanh Man, born October 15, 1968. Is a Korean actor. He is often known for his supporting roles in television series and movies. The films that made Lee Sung Min's name include Golden Time (2012), Broken (2014) and Misaeng (2014).

Lee Sung Min was born and raised in North Gyeongsang, South Korea. He started his career when he was only 17 years old and quickly became a beloved actor. Currently, Lee Sung Min is still a talented actor sought after by many studios. He is currently working under Hodoo Entertainment.

In 1985, Lee Sung Min began his career as a theater actor. He participated in many different plays on stage. It was not until 2004 that Lee Sung Min made the transition to the film industry. His first film was the KBS2 drama Oh Feel Young.

Because he is a newcomer and is no longer in the ag.e range to be chosen by directors to play the main character, Lee Sung Min continuously accepts supporting roles in a series of different dramas. Such as: MBC Best Theater "Brother Is Back", Hello God, The Devil, King Sejong the Great, On Air,... In addition, the actor also appeared in a series of movie projects. Among them are: My Mother, the Mermaid, Bo.y Goes to Heaven, Secret Sunshine, The Good, the Bad, the Weird,...

In 2011, Lee Sung Min made outstanding progress in his career. He received a lot of attention and criticism from the audience when he participated in the movie My Princess (2011). Playing the role of Korean President Lee Young-chan, Lee Sung Min succeeded in acting extremely well. In addition, he also attracted attention in films such as Can You Hear My Heart, Brain...

In 2012, Lee Sung Min continued to be successful in television dramas when he took on a supporting role in The King 2 Hearts and a leading role in the popular medical drama Golden Time.

In 2014, Lee Sung Min was the most mentioned name at major awar.d ceremonies in Korea and internationally. The actor's name is gradually confirmed, creating a deep impression in the hearts of the public. He participated in the hit movie Borken and played the main role in the TV series Misaeng . This role helped him win the "Korean Oscar" for Best Actor.

After many years of trying to assert himself, "sweet fruit" finally came to Lee Sung Min. He won the Baeksang King awar.d in 2015 and was then honored with the King's Awar.d at this awards ceremony in 2019. Thanks to these two titles, Lee Sung Min became a prestigious name, guaranteeing success and acting. in both Korean television and cinema.

Previously, he won many prestigious achievements: Best New Actor at the 1992 Daegu Drama Festival, Best Actor at the 1998 Daegu Drama Festival, 2001 Korean Drama Festival.

Since then, Lee Sung Min has always been a beloved actor in Korea. Although he is not too prominent or famous in Asia, his name is always associated with a talented artist. In addition to acting, he also participates in many game shows as a player or host.

After a while, Lee Sung Min once again made an impressive appearance in the drama titled Reborn Rich. Starring alongside actor Song Joong Ki, the couple brought many emotions to viewers. From panic and surprise to being moved to tears.

Taking on the role of president Jin Yang Chul, actor Lee Sung Min sent chills down the audience's spine with his performance. This is not the first time he has played a villain. In the past, he has conquered the audience many times with his outstanding acting, being able to handle all types of roles.

Even though it was shown late at night (10:30 p.m. Korean time), the film still received the attention of many small screen audiences. The view rate is up to more than 50% for the final episode. This also contributes to proving the diverse and talented acting abilities of Lee Sung Min and the multi-talented actors in the film.

In episode 2 broadcast on the evening of November 19, the episode recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 8.8%, as well as a viewership rating across Seoul of 9.8%. The film also attracted a large audience aged 20 - 49 and immediately reached the top of Korea's hottest television productions, receiving an average rating of 5.0%. With episode 3, The Tycoon's Youngest Bo.y continues to occupy the first place in the broadcast time frame with an average national rating of 10.8%, marking a new record for the film.

Besides, according to statistics, Reborn Rich has ranked No. 1 in more than 50 countries around the world, including the United States, England and Brazil. In particular, on the global streaming platform Rakuten Viki, this fantasy film has occupied the top spot in many countries on five continents, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and India from November 23.

Top Korean movies with the best leopard theme, Song Hye Kyo confronts Song Joong Ki Phương Thảo22:47:29 12/01/2024In addition to romance, the theme of revenge is also very popular with the audience. Grasping that mentality, Korean films continuously produce many masterpieces with this theme and receive positive reactions from viewers.