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Lee Mun-shik

Lee Mun-shik

Actor · Born November 13, 1967 (58) · Sunchang, North Jeolla, South Korea

Lee Moon-sik (이문식) is a South Korean actor.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 13, 1967 (58)
From
Sunchang, North Jeolla, South Korea
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 79 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 12% in 30 days

What are Lee Mun-shik's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
24%
Morality
22%
Bonds
19%
Survival
13%
Society
11%
Power
6%
Ideas
4%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 1 · Serious 2 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 5

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 5 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
7
Warm
5
Dread
3
Hopeful
4
Other
8

How their films linger

Thought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Lee Mun-shik's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Lee Mun-shik's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

79 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Andreas Kim Taegon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jo Shin-chul

  • Pro Bono(2025)

    Show 5 episodes · as Shin Jung-seok

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Ginseng Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Saehabyul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • A Lucky Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • A Shop for Killers(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Gang Boss

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • New Normal(2022)

    as Jeong-hoon

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Assassin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Lee Bang

  • A Birth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Jo Shin-chul

  • Rookie Cops(2022)

    Show 16 episodes · as Go Yang-cheol

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • 딩가딩가 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Move to Heaven(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Park Ju-taek

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Night in Paradise(2020)

    as Mr. Park

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Rainbow Goddess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • The Tale of Nokdu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 32 episodes · as Hwang Jang-gun

  • The Fiery Priest(2019)

    Show 40 episodes · as Ki Yong-Moon

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Negotiation(2018)

    as Team Leader Jung

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Memento Mori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Detective Squad Chief - Cameo

  • The Undateables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 32 episodes · as Yoo Seung-Ryeol

  • Gate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Cheol-soo

  • Yeonnam-dong 539 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · as Jodan

  • Nothing to Lose(2017)

    Show 32 episodes · as Oh Ji-Rak

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Love in the Moonlight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 18 episodes · as Eom-gong

  • Wanted(2016)

    Show 16 episodes · as Choi Joon-Goo

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Proof of Innocence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Red Name Tag

  • Karaoke Crazies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sung-wook

  • Come Back Alive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 16 episodes · as Pilot

  • Moorim School(2016)

    Show as Sim Bong-san

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • First Love Showed Up One Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • The Grand Heist(2012)

    as Yang

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Two Weddings and a Funeral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Priest

  • Miss Conspirator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Sa Young-Cheol

  • Law of the Jungle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Miracle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Duk-soo

  • Late Blossom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Battlefield Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Thingamajig

  • Running Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Looking for My Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Yoo Kwak

  • Romantic Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Joong-sik

  • Baby and Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Subway Attendant

  • Public Enemy Returns(2008)

    as Lee Ahn-soo

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Iljimae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 20 episodes · as Seo Dol

  • Bank Attack(2007)

    as Bae gi-ro

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Mapado 2: Back to the Island(2007)

    as Na Chung-su

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Fly, Daddy, Fly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Jang Ga-pil

  • A Bloody Aria (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Bong-yeon

  • The 101st Proposal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 15 episodes · as Park Dal Jeh

  • Detective Mr. Gong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Gong Pil-du

  • The Art of Fighting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Martial Arts Master

  • Mapado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Na Chung-su

  • Another Public Enemy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Lee Ahn-soo

  • Hi, Dharma 2: Showdown In Seoul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dae-bong

  • The Big Swindle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Big Mouth

  • Who's Got The Tape? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Bonehead

  • Once Upon a Time in the Battlefield(2003)

    as Geoshigi

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Oh! Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Detective Squad Chief Jeong

  • Damo(2003)

    Show 14 episodes · as Ma Chook Ji

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Reversal of Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ma Gang-seong

  • Mr. Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Do-chul

  • The First Amendment of Korea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Baek Sung-ki

  • Forever Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Nam Chul-ho

  • Lovers' Concerto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sleeping Man on the Bus

  • Break Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jjinppa

  • No Comment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Make It Big (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Thief

  • No Blood No Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Middle-aged Tourist

  • Public Enemy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lee Ahn-soo

  • Hi, Dharma! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Dae-bong

  • One Fine Spring Day(2001)

    as Recording Room Senior

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Last Present (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Young-man

  • Happy Funeral Director (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Spy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Thief 4

  • Timeless Bottomless Bad Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Convenience Store Owner

  • Beat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as District Officer

  • Green Fish(1997)

    as Thug on Train

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Ambiguous Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Taxi driver

  • Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Lilith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Little Monster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 78 titles, 76 of them dated from 1996 to 2025; peak year 2003.

Biggest box office

Public Enemy Returns (2008)

$27M worldwide

Highest rated

Move to Heaven (2021)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19962025

Peak 2003 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1997Screen debut· Green Fish
  • 2023Career best· The Assassin

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting78 of 78: 78 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68th

By decade

1990s6 · acting2000s33 · acting2010s23 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
9707

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Lee Mun-shik's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 61st percentile, the median of all 10; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 72nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

72ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th5

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 19 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Mapado 2: Back to the Island (2007)

82nd percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Move to Heaven (2021)

Midcredits 97th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Lee Mun-shik's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 12 · minimalMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Lee Mun-shik work with?

People who share at least 2 of Lee Mun-shik's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jang Young-nam shares the most, 2.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles