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Lee Chae Min Shows to Binge Right Now
From early campus romances to scene-stealing cameos, Lee Chae-min’s filmography shows how he steadily grew into one of today’s most notable rising actors.
Before winning Yeon Ji-young’s heart in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, he was already drawing attention for his natural charm and grounded performances. His brief appearance in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow left viewers curious about the newcomer. Soon after, his role as Lee Sun-jae in Crash Course in Romance showed a more emotional side, hinting at the range he would later display as Kang Ha in Hierarchy.
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‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’
Across romantic leads and more layered characters, Lee Chae-min has built a career defined by steady growth rather than spectacle. His latest project pairs him with Girls’ Generation’s Yoona in one of Netflix’s unexpected hits. Here, he plays King Yi-heon—a cold, guarded monarch who develops an unlikely connection with modern-day chef Yeon Ji-young. Fans have called his last-minute casting a strong fit, especially since he stepped into the role with limited preparation. His dynamic with Yoona and his composed performance helped strengthen his status as a lead actor to watch.
‘Crushology 101’
Lee Chae-min reunites with Hierarchy co-star Roh Jeong-eui in a campus romance where he plays Hwang Jae-yeol, one of Ban Hee-jin’s potential love interests. The story follows their quiet, often uncertain relationship and gives Lee Chae-min a chance to revisit the youth-romance genre with a lighter touch.
‘Hierarchy’
In this teen drama, he takes on the role of Kang Ha, a scholarship student navigating the rigid power structure of Jooshin High School. His mix of restraint and intensity made the character stand out and marked one of his strongest performances to date.
‘See You in My 19th Life’
He appears as Kang Min-gi, a figure tied to past-life mysteries. Though the role is small, it drew attention from viewers who were already following his work.
‘Crash Course in Romance’
This was his first major supporting role. As Lee Sun-jae, he portrays a student balancing friendship, unspoken feelings and the weight of academic pressure. The character allowed him to show sincerity and emotional nuance.
‘Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow’
His short cameo as a young liquor vendor was brief but memorable, sparking early interest from viewers who took notice of him even in a single scene.
‘Love All Play’
In this sports romance, he plays a young badminton athlete whose energy adds to the ensemble. The role gave an early glimpse of the charm he would later be known for.
‘High Class’
His acting debut came through this mystery-thriller, where he played the secretary to a powerful figure at an elite school on Jeju Island. It marked his entry into television and set the stage for the projects that followed.
LEE CHAE MIN 2025 Fan Meeting Tour ‘Chaem-into You’ to Manila
Catch Lee Chae Min live in Manila on November 23, 2025 at the New Frontier Theater. Limited tickets available via TicketNet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph
This event is brought to you by PULP Live World. Don’t miss it!
