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South Korean actor Lee Min-ho is a well-known Hallyu star due to his hit projects. These include Boys Over Flowers, Legend of the Blue Sea, Pachinko, and other series. He is set to make his comeback with the sci-fi and romantic comedy Ask The Stars.
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Ask The Stars, featuring Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin, will premiere in the first half of 2025 through tvN. It will chronicle the love story of an astronaut and a space tourist on a space station. Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin will play the characters of an obstetrician-gynecologist, Gong Ryong, and a Korean-American astronaut, Eve Kim.
With only two months left in 2025, viewers can binge-watch the seven swoon-worthy K-dramas of Lee Min-ho before his new project premieres.
Pachinko, Legend of the Blue Sea, City Hunter, and others: 7 Lee Min-ho K-dramas to watch while waiting for Ask The Stars
1) Pachinko seasons 1 and 2
Lee Min-ho made a powerful comeback with Pachinko seasons 1 and 2. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Min Jin-lee, the American drama follows the story of four generations of a Korean family from 1915 to 1989. The protagonist, Sunja, moves to Osaka's Koreatown from Korea, where she starts a new life despite multiple obstacles brought on by Japanese rule over Korea.
The series features the discrimination, racism, and troubles faced by Korean immigrants in a foreign land. The actor chronicles the character of a Zainichi Korean man, Koh Hansu, residing in Osaka, Japan. It was the first antagonist role played by Lee Min-ho, where he left viewers impressed with his acting skills, powerful play, and dialogue delivery. The series is available to stream on Apple TV+.
2) The King: Eternal Monarch
The fantasy and romance drama The King: Eternal Monarch revolves around the life of a modern-day Korean emperor who discovers an unidentified portal through which he can enter into an alternate reality world set in modern day Korea. After he crosses the portal, he encounters an ambitious and courageous female police detective. The emperor from another world and the police detective form a bond that tries to transcend reality and time.
Lee Min-ho chronicles the character of Emperor Lee Gon and charms viewers with his nonchalant personality. The series is available to watch on Netflix.
3) The Legend of the Blue Sea
The romantic and fantasy drama Legend of the Blue Sea depicts the love story of a con artist and a mermaid. Intertwined with the ill events of the past, the mermaid and the con artist encounter each other in modern South Korea. The former falls in love with the latter. Subsequently, the mermaid crosses the ocean to find the love of her life, and the story takes an interesting turn.
Lee Min-ho rose to international fame and success by playing the role of con artist Heo Joon-jae. He impressed fans with his bubbly yet understanding character. The drama is available to stream on Netflix and Rakuten Viki.
4) The Heirs
The high school and romance drama The Heirs showcases the love story of two teenagers belonging to completely different social backgrounds. While the male lead hails from a wealthy family, having everything luxury under his belt. The female lead suffers from financial constraints. After meeting in Los Angeles, the duo reunites at a prestigious South Korean high school, where they get close.
Lee Min-ho plays the role of Kim Tan, who turns a new leaf after behaving like a bully at the prestigious high school. The actor left viewers shocked with his bad-boy image. The drama is available to watch on Netflix.
5) Faith
The historical and romance series The Faith chronicles a unique love story between a warrior from the Goryeo Period and a plastic surgeon from the 21st century. The warrior Choi Yeong abducts plastic surgeon Eun Soo to save the fatally injured Queen on the order of the King to save the Kingdom of Goryeo. Choi Yeong indulges in multiple fights with Eun Soo. However, soon they fall for each other.
Lee Min-hoo breathes life into the existence of the character general/warrior Choi Yeong. He impresses viewers with his first historical appearance. The drama is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, Apple TV, and Kocowa.
6) City Hunter
The action and thriller series City Hunter depicts the story of a talented and ambitious MIT graduate. He has been employed at the international communications team in the Blue House. His sole aim in life is to avenge the five politicians who happen to be responsible for the untimely demise of his surrogate father, Park Moo-yeol. Subsequently, he earns the title of City Hunter after he starts killing his enemies.
Lee Min-ho left fans awestruck with his action stunts and scenes depicted in City Hunter. The series is available to stream on Apple TV.
7) Boys Over Flowers
The classic hit Boys Over Flowers depicted the love story of a wealthy conglomerate male lead, Jun-pyo, and a middle-class female protagonist, Jan-di. After getting a scholarship at a prestigious high school, Jan-di encounters the F4. She embarks on a journey to change the terrible condition of the school, where students are bullied and discriminated against. Subsequently, the two polar opposite personalities, Jan-di and Jun-pyo, fall in love with each other.
The actor rose to international fame and recognition with his character Jun-pyo and helped the spread of the Korean Wave. The drama is available to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Tubi, iQIYI, Viki, WeTV, and other platforms.
The K-drama community can binge-watch other dramas of Lee Min-ho, including Personal Taste, Secret Campus, Mackerel Run, and Get Up.
