7 iconic scenes from K-dramas starring South Korean superstar Lee Min Ho

One of the best actors in South Korea is Lee Min Ho, whose acting is unmatched. He rose to fame as a K-drama icon among fans both inside and outside of South Korea. Here are some of his best scenes from dramas to lookout for.

1. ‘Prince on a white horse’- The King: Eternal Monarch

Lee Min Ho, who perfectly suited the role of Lee Gon, a prince in The King: Eternal Monarch. A legendary aura surrounded Lee Min Ho’s Lee Gon at all times, and it felt particularly subtle when, in Episode 11, he rides in on his white horse to save Jeong Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun). The whole scene is surreal, and Lee Min Ho’s tense, angry-yet-worried expression makes you shudder from within.

2. Go Jun Pyo saves Geum Jan Di- Boys Over Flowers

In Boys Over Flowers, Lee Min Ho portrayed Go Jun Pyo in a way that was instantly recognizable, particularly when he saved Geum Jan Di in a heroic manner. More than ten children were cruelly tormenting Geum Jan Di (Koo Hye Sun), who was wrongfully defeated in a fight. Just when she thought the night was over, Go Jun Pyo appeared out of nowhere to save her. In this scene, Lee Min Ho’s Go Jun Pyo was incredibly iconic as he defeated all of the bullies, causing them to shake in fear just by looking at him.

3. A touching goodbye- Pachinko

In Pachinko, Lee Min Ho plays Koh Hansu, a character who is anything but simple to comprehend. Even though he may love Kim Sunja, he can’t be the man he wants to be or the man she deserves because of his job and reality. Koh Hansu and Kim Sunja have their final meeting in the scene before Sunja leaves Korea and gets married to someone else. For viewers, this scene is heartbreaking and continues to be a crucial part of their story. Here, Lee Min Ho excels brilliantly as he tries to keep Sunja from leaving.

4. Kim Tan’s ultra casual kick thrown at Choi Young Do- The Heirs

A major “green flag” was Lee Min Ho’s character Kim Tan, who did everything in his power to back and shield Cha Eun Sang. In The Heirs, Lee Min Ho delivered a scene that is among the best in his vast repertoire of roles. He pushed Choi Young Do, played by Kim Woo Bin, into the pool with such casual elegance that he repeated his line, “Sorry, I slipped.”

5. “Disgusting” that’s the irony- The Legend of the Blue Sea

In The Legend of the Blue Sea, Lee Min Ho’s elegance was most evident when he pretended to be the hospital chairman’s son. Wearing the newest fashions, he looked the part and performed flawlessly. Lee Min Ho spoke Korean using English words while picking faults with everything, but one particularly memorable exchange was when he called the Vice President “disgusting” and “bad-smelling” with such a chic accent.

6. Lee Yoon Sung ready to pay a fine for a kiss- City Hunter

Lee Yoon Sung was incredibly charming in a scene where he was attempting to persuade Kim Na Na to agree to live with him. Lee Min Ho was great in City Hunter, even though he was vengeful and natural in action sequences. His endearing and playful nature won hearts in this particular scene as he repeatedly inquired about the fine he would incur if he grasped hands, hugged, or shared a kiss with Kim Na Na (played by Park Min Young).

7. The feeling of letters on hands- The King: Eternal Monarch

In The King: Eternal Monarch, Lee Min Ho plays Lee Gon alongside Jeong Tae Eul. Their portrayal of Lee Gon is especially strong in episode 6, when they are flying with his bodyguard and chief assistant. This scene is simultaneously endearing, humorous, and legendary. In addition to displaying his distinct cuteness, Lee Min Ho channels his regal manner as a king by inventing a novel method of expressing love in public.