Movies with Lee Dae-ro

Lee Dae-ro is a venerable South Korean film actor with a rich, diverse body of work spanning three decades. Though he shares a name with a renowned racewalker, this Lee Dae-ro has made an indelible mark on Korean cinema through his poignant, layered performances in a wide range of roles. From his early roles in contemplative dramas like The Dream and Late Autumn in the 1980s, to his gripping turn as a world-weary detective in the 1999 neo-noir Tell Me Something, Dae-ro has consistently demonstrated a remarkable versatility and emotional depth. He excels at conveying a sense of world-weariness and introspection, but is equally adept at more boisterous, comedic parts, as evidenced by his scene-stealing performance in the 1999 culinary dramedy A Great Chinese Restaurant. In recent years, Dae-ro has continued to challenge himself, taking on complex, morally ambiguous characters in films like the 2007 thriller Underground Rendezvous and the 2014 sci-fi drama The 4th Innovator. Through these nuanced, layered portrayals, Dae-ro has cemented his status as one of the most compelling and respected actors in Korean cinema, a true master of his craft.