# Lee Soon-jae

Lee Soon-jae (Korean: 이순재; born November 16, 1934) is a South Korean actor. He has had a prolific career on the small and big screen spanning over six decades, and was given a second-class Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit for his work as an actor. Lee made his debut on the TV screen in 1961 with the first drama of KBS' opening Should I become a human too.

## Early life and education

Lee was born in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, now part of North Korea. When he was four years old, his family moved to Seoul where Lee's grandparents were living. Lee's grandfather ran a small real estate business, while his father produced and sold soaps. Lee was raised in the neighborhood of Ahyeon-dong, and graduated from Seoul High School and the prestigious Seoul National University. He also holds an insurance planning license as celebrities without the license cannot become endorsers or spokespeople of related products.
Lee interest in acting begin around the 1950s, when films from various countries came into Korea, and Lee Soon-jae began to have a longing for 'art' while watching these works. He mainly watched Italian, French, and British works. He was especially impressed by Italian films that pursued neo-realism. Also, while watching American works that coexist commercial and artistic aspects, he thought that it would be nice if he could act like that. When he went to England of UK, he saw Shakespeare's Hamlet, Richard III, and Romeo and Juliet. He really liked Laurence Olivier. He really was a regal artist. Lee decide to do acting in the winter of his second year at university.
Lee wanted to go on stage in a play, so he went to work every day at 'East Salon' coffee shop on Myeongdong street where Lee Hae-rang worked. Lee Hae-rang's father, a doctor in Busan, made it for his son to live on because his son couldn't make money in theater. It was a gathering place for artists and writers. Poets like Park In-hwan and Kim Soo-young were regulars.
After being discharged from the military, Lee worked as a salaried worker as the head of the broadcasting office, but only the thought that this was not his path was getting stronger. He went to the drama center and asked Lee Hae-rang for one role. Coincidentally, the role of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet was vacant. He said, "From now on, I'm prepared to starve" and decided to act. When his father came to stop his son from his hardships, he said, "It must be this or that." "I didn't have the talent to do anything else. In the end, my father surrendered, saying, "Wouldn't it be a world where you can earn money if you become first-class no matter what you do?"

## Career

Lee Soon-jae made his debut in 1956 with play 'Beyond the Horizon' when he was a senior at the Department of Philosophy at Seoul National University. In the 1950s and 1960s he was known, along with other veteran actors like Yeo Woon-kay, as the original stars of daehakgeuk or amateur student theatrical productions.
   The stage has simultaneity of action. Filming a movie or drama is no different from the pre-filming process, and the video is cut and edited. However, on stage, the director cannot intervene whether the actors are good or bad, and they have no choice but to rely entirely on the actors. Lawrence Olivier said, "Film is the director's art, drama is the writer's art, and theater is the actor's art." Of course, it's not that actors do whatever they want on stage. It follows as suggested by the writer and director, but in the midst of it, there is an independent window for the actor. In a play, the role of an actor is the most important. In that sense, from the actor's point of view, the 'act' of this play is worth doing. Also, there is nothing more rewarding than when we interpret and analyze the works of great masters, deliver their literature and philosophy to the audience, and get a response. So theater is something actors must do. Lee Soon-jae about Theater.
Lee has since built a prolific career on the small and big screen spanning nearly six decades. Lee made his debut on the TV screen in 1961 with the first drama of KBS's opening, 'Should I become a human too'. From the opening of TBC in 1964 to the media consolidation in 1980, he swept the home theater as an exclusive talent for 16 years. The reason Lee did TV dramas was to make a living. "Until 1968, I did more than 12 years of acting, but I never received a penny. The first time I got paid was 'Death of a Salesman', which was a big hit in 1978."
He was most active in film in the late 1960s through the 1970s, most notably in Yu Hyun-mok's Bun-rye's Story. As he grew older, Lee shifted to a primarily TV career in the 1990s, receiving acclaim for his roles in the television dramas Live As I Please (written by Yoo Ho), Pungwoon (Crisis), What is Love (written by Kim Soo-hyun) and Hur Jun.
From 1992 to 1996, Lee served as a member of the 14th National Assembly of South Korea. He quit politics after one term after finding the political climate "too barren" for his taste. Lee remains active in his various advocacies, such as the Korea Broadcasting Actors Union.
He is also a professor of Film Arts at Sejong University, a professor emeritus of Performing Arts at Gachon University, and the director of the SG Academy. After starring in Hur Jun, he was given an honorary doctorate in Oriental Medicine by Kyung Hee University.
In 2018, Lee was awarded a second-class Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit by the Korean government, for his work as an actor.

### Recent works
#### High Kick!

In 2007, Lee, by then a distinguished veteran actor, reached new heights of mainstream popularity when he starred in the sitcom Unstoppable High Kick!. One particular scene became a huge hit among young audiences: when his stern grandfather character discovers porn while browsing through a family member's computer files, then embarrassingly gets caught watching. It went viral, giving rise to numerous parodies in which "Yadong (Porn) Soon-jae" is involved in R-rated hijinks. Lee was surprised that even his granddaughter asked for his autograph for her friends, adding, "Even during my best years, my daughter never asked me for that." Despite having no superstars in the cast, the sitcom received high ratings, which Lee attributed to successfully building comic tension. He said, "For an actor to be funny, he's got to play things straight. [...] It's about finding the comedy in something serious." But Lee also lamented the recent trend of casting inexperienced actors in leading roles on TV, saying, "It's important to know the basics, like the language. How can you act, when you don't even know how to pronounce? Acting is not a simple thing, and this I can say from experience." He later returned as the family patriarch in High Kick Through the Roof, which shares the same concept as the previous sitcom, but with a different cast and characters.

#### Good Morning President

In 2009, Lee made his big screen comeback after 20 years in television, in Jang Jin's comedy Good Morning President. The movie tells the story of three fictional Korean presidents, and in the first segment, Lee played a well-respected elderly president nearing the end of his term who espouses frugality and charity, but then agonizes whether to take the money when he unexpectedly wins the lottery. Lee said, "I was impressed with how much times have changed; before it would have been impossible to parody the president. The film tries to show that heads of state are only human, just like you and me, which I think makes the movie distinctive, as well as fresh and fun for viewers."

#### Late Blossom

In 2011, Lee, Yoon So-jung, Song Jae-ho and Kim Soo-mi starred in Late Blossom, a tearjerker romance about two elderly couples, based on the popular webtoon I Love You by Kang Full. Lee said the movie was a rare chance for him and other senior actors to play leading roles on the big screen. He added that Korea's senior citizen population had surpassed five million, and "not understanding their feelings would be a failure of television dramas, movies and even elections. Young people might be under the illusion that life is over after turning 60, but the heart doesn't change despite getting old." Initially difficult to finance due to ageism, Late Blossom had a small shooting and marketing budget compared to most Korean mainstream films. But it became a sleeper hit, recouping four times its cost in just a few weeks. Lee also won Best Actor under the international film category at the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, becoming its oldest recipient. Lee said, "I never thought I'd win. What a surprise. It feels great to know that Late Blossom has been received well overseas. I thought it would be hard for an actor from television dramas to be awarded a prize at film awards, not to mention the unexpected pleasure of winning at a foreign film festival. I have received the best entertainer award and achievement award before, but receiving this makes me happier and more thrilled." It was his first best actor award for a film in 34 years since the 1977 Baeksang Arts Awards.

#### Theater

Lee returned to the stage in 2012 in Father, a Korean adaptation of Arthur Miller's play Death of a Salesman. This was his third time to play the character Willy Loman. Lee said, "When I first played this role in 1978, some parts were rather incomprehensible. But now, as our society developed, we can finally fully understand what those lines mean. That is the beauty of working on masterpieces like Arthur Miller's. I feel a satisfaction and regret at the same time, for I have reached a new comprehension, and for the perspective that I have yet to discover." He reprised the role in 2013, under the direction of Kim Myung-gon.

#### Grandpas Over Flowers

In 2013, cable channel tvN launched the travel-reality show Grandpas Over Flowers (the title parodies the manga Boys Over Flowers). It marked producer Na Young-seok's first variety show since leaving KBS, where he was best known for creating the first season of hit variety show 2 Days & 1 Night. Defying a youth-centered entertainment industry, the hit show stars four veteran actors in their 70s, Shin Goo, Park Geun-hyung and Baek Il-seob, with their porter Lee Seo-jin as they go on a backpacking tour of France, Taiwan and Spain.
The first season aired from July 5 to August 16, 2013, with seven episodes. It was filmed in Paris, Strasbourg, Bern, and Lucerne. It was immediately followed by the airing of the second season from August 23 to September 20, 2013. The five episodes were filmed in Taiwan, with an additional two-episode special featuring unaired footage on September 27 and October 4, 2013. The third season aired from March 7 to May 2, 2014, with eight episodes. It was filmed in Spain, specifically the cities of Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Ronda, and Madrid. Shin Goo also went on a solo trip to Lisbon. The fourth season aired from March 27 to May 8, 2015, with seven episodes. It was filmed in Dubai and Greece, with Choi Ji-woo joining as a second travel guide and assistant.
After a few years' break, a fifth season titled Grandpa Over Flowers Returns aired from June 29 to August 24, 2018, with nine episodes. Actor Kim Yong-gun joined the cast for the trip filmed in Germany, Czech Republic and Austria.

#### Idol School

In 2017, he joined Idol School as principal and narrator. Idol School is a survival program, making a new permanent girl group in 11 weeks. They are trained in dance, vocal, and physical education while gathering votes from public and performing on stages.
As of 2019, he is the oldest active actor and the oldest actor. Song Hae-ga (Donggap, Im Kwon-taek) is the only senior artist among all celebrities. He was the first to be dedicated to the Korean Broadcasting Hall of Fame and earlier to the MBC Hall of Fame.

## Personal life

Lee first met his wife Choi Hee-jung as a university student as she was the sister of his fellow student theater troupe member. They married in 1966 and have two children.

## Filmography
### Television series

List of Television series(s) :
| Year | Title | Title | Role |
| Year | English | Korean | Role |
| 2024 | Dog Knows Everything | 개소리 | Lee Soon-jae |
| 2023 | Family: The Unbreakable Bond | 패밀리 | Kwon Woong-soo |
| 2022 | Again My Life | 어게인 마이 라이프 | Woo Yong-soo |
| 2022 | The Red Sleeve | 옷소매 붉은 끝동 | Special appearances |
| 2020 | Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol | 도도솔솔라라솔 | Kim Man-Dok |
| 2019 | Pegasus Market | 쌉니다 천리마마트 | Kim Dae-ma |
| 2019 | Legal High | 리갈 하이 | Gu Se-jong |
| 2018 | Live | 라이브 | Lee Soon-Jae |
| 2017 | Money Flower | 돈꽃 | Jang Kook-hwan |
| 2016 | Dear My Friends | 디어 마이 프렌즈 | (cameo) |
| 2016 | Yeah, That's How It Is [ko] | 그래, 그런거야 | Yoo Jong Chul |
| 2015 | The Scholar Who Walks the Night | 밤을 걷는 선비 | King Hyeonjo |
| 2015 | Make a Woman Cry | 여자를 울려 | Kang Tae-hwan |
| 2015 | Unkind Ladies | 착하지 않은 여자들 | Kim Chul-hee |
| 2014 | The King's Face | 왕의 얼굴 | Baek Kyung |
| 2014 | Drama Festival: "Turning Point" | 드라마 페스티벌 - 터닝포인트 | Lee Soon-jae |
| 2014 | Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit | 꽃할배 수사대 | Lee Joon-hyuk |
| 2013 | Potato Star 2013QR3 | 감자별 2013QR3 | Noh Song |
| 2013 | Ugly Alert | 못난이 주의보 | Na Sang-jin |
| 2012 | My Kids Give Me a Headache | 무자식 상팔자 | Ahn Ho-shik |
| 2012 | The King's Doctor | 마의 | Ko Joo-man |
| 2012 | Late Blossom | 그대를 사랑합니다 | Kim Man-seok |
| 2012 | The King 2 Hearts | 더킹 투하츠 | Eun Kyu-tae |
| 2012 | Korean Peninsula | 한반도 | Kang Dae-hyun |
| 2011 | A Thousand Kisses | 천번의 입맞춤 | Jang Byung-doo |
| 2011 | The Princess' Man | 공주의 남자 | Kim Jongseo |
| 2011 | My Princess | 마이 프린세스 | Park Dong-jae |
| 2010 | Big Thing | 대물 | Baek Sung-min |
| 2010 | Flames of Desire | 욕망의 불꽃 | Kim Tae-jin |
| 2010 | Coffee House | 커피하우스 | Seo Eun-young's grandfather |
| 2010 | The Miracle of Love | 사랑의 기적 | cardiologist |
| 2010 | Stars Falling from the Sky | 별을 따다줘 | Jung-gook |
| 2010 | Master of Prescriptions | 처방의 고수 | |
| 2009 | Father, Your Place | 아버지, 당신의 자리 | Lee Sung-bok |
| 2009 | High Kick Through the Roof | 지붕뚫고 하이킥! | Lee Soon-jae |
| 2009 | Children of Heaven | 천국의 아이들 | |
| 2009 | Queen Seondeok | 선덕여왕 | King Jinheung |
| 2008 | Don't Cry My Love | 사랑해, 울지마 | Han Gyu-il |
| 2008 | Beethoven Virus | 베토벤 바이러스 | Kim Kap-yong |
| 2008 | Mom's Dead Upset | 엄마가 뿔났다 | Na Choong-bok |
| 2007 | Lee San, Wind of the Palace | 이산 | King Yeongjo |
| 2007 | Love Isn't Stop: "Ex-lover" | 사랑은 쉬지 않는다 | Sarangyeot |
| 2007 | When Spring Comes | 꽃피는 봄이 오면 | Lee Jae-shik |
| 2006 | High Kick! | 거침없이 하이킥! | Lee Soon-jae |
| 2006 | The Vineyard Man | 포도밭 그 사나이 | Lee Byung-dal |
| 2005 | A Love to Kill | 이 죽일놈의 사랑 | |
| 2005 | Bride from Hanoi | 하노이 신부 | Song Il-ran's father |
| 2005 | Princess Lulu | 루루공주 | Chairman Go Deok-soo |
| 2005 | HDTV Literature: "The Post Horse Curse" | 역마 | |
| 2005 | My Sweetheart, My Darling | 어여쁜 당신 | Jang Yoon-jae |
| 2004 | Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin | 불멸의 이순신 | Yi Hwang |
| 2004 | Toji, the Land | 토지 | Teacher Kim |
| 2004 | The Age of Heroes | 영웅시대 | Chun Tae-san's grandfather |
| 2004 | Hot Tropical Nights in December | 12월의 열대야 | Dr. Min Tae-joon |
| 2004 | Sweet 18 | 낭랑18세 | Kwon Jin-sa |
| 2003 | Escape from Unemployment | 백수탈출 | Hwang Choon-beom |
| 2003 | A Problem at My Younger Brother's House | 흥부네 박터졌네 | Park Man-bo |
| 2003 | Pearl Necklace | 진주 목걸이 | Hwang Man-kap |
| 2003 | My Fair Lady | 요조숙녀 | President |
| 2002 | Do You Know The Country? | 너희가 나라를 아느냐 | Choi Ik-hyun |
| 2002 | Jang Hui-bin | 장희빈 | Song Siyeol |
| 2002 | Hyun-jung, I Love You | 현정아 사랑해 | Kim Jae-hwa |
| 2002 | Rustic Period | 야인시대 | Won Do-in |
| 2002 | Who's My Love? | 내사랑 누굴까 | Kim Deok-bae |
| 2002 | Present | 선물 | |
| 2001 | The Merchant | 상도 (商道) | Park Joo-myung |
| 2001 | Way of Living: Couple | 이 부부가 사는 법 | Ki In-jong |
| 2001 | Guardian Angel | 수호천사 | Chairman Kang Doo-shik |
| 2001 | Orient Theater | 동양극장 (東洋劇場) | Wakejima |
| 2001 | Still Love | 그래도 사랑해 | Park Hoe-jang |
| 2000 | The Aspen Tree | 은사시나무 | |
| 2000 | Ahjumma | 아줌마 | Jang Ki-baek |
| 2000 | I Want to Keep Seeing You | 자꾸만 보고 싶네 | Kim Eui-kyung |
| 2000 | Mr. Duke | 신귀공자 | President Jang |
| 1999 | Hur Jun | 허준 | Yoo Ui-tae |
| 1999 | The Last War | 마지막 전쟁 | Han Ji-soo's father |
| 1999 | Someone's House | 사람의 집 | Shim (Joo-sa) |
| 1998 | The Solid Man | 단단한 놈 | National Treasure |
| 1998 | I Don't Know Anything But Love | 사랑밖엔 난 몰라 | |
| 1998 | Panther of Kilimanjaro | 킬리만자로의 표범 | Professor Noh |
| 1998 | The Era of the Three Kims | 삼김시대 | Yun Bo-seon |
| 1998 | See and See Again | 보고 또 보고 | Principal Park |
| 1997 | Burnt Railing | 불 붙은 난간 | Jung Joon |
| 1997 | Only You | 당신 뿐인데 | Heo Jang-gap |
| 1997 | Greed | 욕망 | Song Il-young |
| 1997 | Palace of Dreams | 꿈의 궁전 | Ji Won-ho |
| 1997 | Because I Love You | 사랑하니까 | |
| 1996 | Sometimes Like Strangers | 때로는 타인처럼 | Chairman Park |
| 1996 | Wonji-dong Blues | 원지동 블루스 | Choi Ik-sam |
| 1995 | Korea Gate | 코리아게이트 | Yun Bo-seon |
| 1995 | Men of the Bath House | 목욕탕집 남자들 | Kim Bok-dong |
| 1994 | Ambition | 야망 | Woo Yeok-gwan |
| 1993 | The 3rd Republic | 제3공화국 | Yun Bo-seon |
| 1993 | How's Your Husband? | 댁의 남편은 어떠십니까? | |
| 1991 | Kyoto at 25 | 교토 25시 | Chairman Ishida |
| 1991 | What is Love | 사랑이 뭐길래 | Lee Byung-ho |
| 1991 | The Wonders of Eastern Medicine | 동의보감 | Yoo Ui-tae |
| 1990 | Pacheonmu | 파천무 | Kim Jong-seo |
| 1990 | Betrayal of the Rose | 배반의 장미 | Kim Won-il |
| 1989 | Mt. Jiri | 지리산 | |
| 1989 | God's Will | 천명 | |
| 1989 | The 2nd Republic | 제2공화국 | Yun Bo-seon |
| 1987 | Private Song | 사모곡 | |
| 1986 | Your Portrait | 그대의 초상 | |
| 1985 | Silver Rapids | 은빛 여울 | |
| 1985 | An Ardent Desire | 열망 | Samchonri Industrial founder |
| 1984 | My Love is Still Not Over | 내 사랑 아직도 끝나지 않았네 | |
| 1984 | Trees Planted in Winter | 겨울에 심은 나무 | expert on liberation theology |
| 1984 | TV's Tale of Chunhyang | TV 춘향전 | |
| 1983 | Mom is Busy | 엄마는 바빠요 | |
| 1982 | Mountains and Rivers | 산하 | |
| 1982 | Ordinary People | 보통 사람들 | |
| 1982 | Crisis | 풍운 | Heungseon Daewongun |
| 1981 | A Blessing To Us | 우리에게 축복의 기도를 | |
| 1981 | Campfire | 모닥불 | |
| 1981 | The 1st Republic | 제1공화국 | Yun Bo-seon |
| 1981 | Two Women | 두 여인 | |
| 1980 | Arong and Darong | 아롱이 다롱이 | |
| 1978 | I Miss | 그리워 | retired principal |
| 1978 | Until I Get Married | 시집갈때까지는 | |
| 1977 | It Is | 그건 그려 | |
| 1976 | Cheon Yeo-hwa | 천여화 | |
| 1975 | Mist | 안개 | |
| 1974 | The Men | 사나이들 | |
| 1974 | Phosphorus | 인목대비 | King Gwanghae |
| 1973 | A Road | 길 | University of Tokyo student Shin Sang-gu |
| 1973 | A Second Marriage | 재혼 | |
| 1973 | Softening | 연화 | Min dae-gam |
| 1972 | Official Contact Line | 관부연락선 | Yoo Tae-rim |
| 1970 | Lone Path | 고독한 길 | |
| 1970 | Tokyo International Student | 동경유학생 | |
| 1970 | Daughter | 딸 | |
| 1970 | Madam | 아씨 | |
| 1970 | Ajumma | 아줌마 | Jang-gu's uncle |
| 1966 | Live As I Please | 내 멋에 산다 | |
| 1966 | Mister Bear | 미스터 곰 | |
| 1964 | It's Snowing | 눈은 나리는데 | |
| 1962 | I Want to be a Human, Too | 나도 인간이 되련다 | |

### Film

List of Film(s) :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Director |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Director |
| 2024 | About Family | 대가족 | The Great Monk | Yang Woo-suk |
| 2022 | Good Morning | 안녕하세요 | In-su | Cha Bong-joo |
| 2020 | Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP | 미스터 주: 사라진 VIP | Hamster (voice) | Kim Tae-yoon |
| 2019 | Romang | 로망 | Jo Nam-bong | Lee Chang-geun |
| 2018 | Stand By Me | 덕구 | Grandfather | Bang Soo-in |
| 2011 | Romantic Heaven | 로맨틱 헤븐 | old man (God) | Jang Jin |
| 2011 | Late Blossom | 그대를 사랑합니다 | Kim Man-seok | Choo Chang-min |
| 2009 | Good Morning President | 굿 모닝 프레지던트 | Kim Jeong-ho | Jang Jin |
| 2009 | Up | 업 | Carl Fredericksen (Korean dubbing) | Pete Docter |
| 2006 | Family Matters | 모두들, 괜찮아요? | Won-jo | Nam Seon-ho |
| 2006 | Forbidden Quest | 음란서생 | Kim Yoon-seo's father | Kim Dae-woo |
| 2005 | My Girl and I | 파랑주의보 | Kim Man-geum | Jeon Yoon-soo |
| 1989 | Honeymoon | 밀월 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1987 | Forget-me-nots | 물망초 | | Lee Mi-rye |
| 1987 | 0.917 (Subconscious) | 영점구일칠 (0.917) | | Lee Dong-hui |
| 1986 | Wet Grass and Wet Leaves | 젖은 풀 젖은 잎 | | Im Joung-soo |
| 1984 | I Want to Go | 가고파 | | Kwak Jeong-hwan |
| 1984 | Road to Peace | 화평의 길 | | Kang Dae-jin |
| 1984 | Holy Mission | | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1983 | The Foolish Woman | 바보스러운 여자 | | Ha Hwe-ryong |
| 1983 | Love and Farewell | 사랑 그리고 이별 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1982 | The Blues of Jong-ro | 종로 부루스 | | Kim Hyo-cheon |
| 1981 | Forgive Me Once Again Despite Hatred '80' | 미워도 다시한번 80 제2부 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1981 | Goodbye Daddy '81 | 아빠안녕 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1980 | Son of Man | 사람의 아들 | | Yu Hyun-mok |
| 1980 | Mu Hyoup Gum Pung | 무협검풍 | | Nam Gi-nam |
| 1980 | The Man to be Forgotten | 잊어야 할 그사람 | | Park Ho-tae |
| 1980 | Love Me Once Again Despite Hatred '80 | 미워도 다시한번 '80 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1980 | Magnificent Experience | 화려한 경험 | | Lee Sang-gu |
| 1980 | Unconditional Love | 아낌없이 바쳤는데 | | Park Ho-tae |
| 1979 | Admiration of Nights | 밤의 찬가 | | Kim Ho-sun |
| 1979 | Pyro-Sonata | 광염소나타 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1979 | Eul-hwa | 을화 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1979 | Eternal Inheritance | 영원한 유산 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1979 | The Terms of Love | 사랑의 조건 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1979 | Miss Oh's Apartment (Sequel) | O양의 아파트(속) | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1979 | A Letter from Heaven | 하늘나라에서 온 편지 | | Kim Jun-sik |
| 1978 | Miss Oh's Apartment | O양의 아파트 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1978 | Red Gate of Tragedy | 비련의 홍살문 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1978 | Woman in the Fog | 안개속의 여인 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1978 | Grave Wood | 비목 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1978 | Sadness Under the Sky | 하늘아래 슬픔이 | | Lee Yeong-woo |
| 1978 | With My Older Brother and Sister | 오빠하고 누나하고 | | Lee Sang-eon |
| 1978 | King Sejong the Great | 세종대왕 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1977 | The Old Manor | 고가 | | Cho Moon-jin |
| 1977 | Towards the High Place | 저 높은 곳을 향하여 | | Im Won-sik |
| 1977 | Little Namgung Dong-ja | 남궁동자 | | Kim Su-hyeong |
| 1977 | Arirang-A | 아리랑아 | | Jeong In-yeob |
| 1977 | Two Decades as a Woman Journalist | 여기자 20년 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1976 | I Really Have a Dream | 정말 꿈이 있다구 | | Mun Yeo-song |
| 1976 | Concentration of Attention | 집념 | Heo Jun | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1976 | Mother | 어머니 | | Im Won-sik |
| 1976 | Season of Love | 사랑의 계절 | | Lee Seong-min |
| 1976 | Even I Don't Know My Mind | 내마음 나도 몰라 | | Im Won-sik |
| 1975 | You Become a Star, Too | 너 또한 별이 되어 | | Lee Jang-ho |
| 1975 | Wasteland | 황토 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1975 | Yeong-ja's Heydays | 영자의 전성시대 | | Kim Ho-sun |
| 1975 | Glory in Ten's | 10대의 영광 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1975 | Outing in 10 Years | 십년만의 외출 | | Seol Bong |
| 1975 | End of an Affair | 애종 | | Jung Jin-woo |
| 1975 | Story of the Youth | 청춘극장 | | Byun Jang-ho |
| 1975 | Escape | 탈출 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1975 | Chang-su's Heydays | 창수의 전성시대 | | Kim Sa-gyeom |
| 1975 | A Northwest Youth | 서북청년 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1974 | The Instinct | 본능 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1974 | A True Story of Kim Du-han | 실록 김두한 | | Kim Hyo-cheon |
| 1974 | Pupils of the Evil | 악마의 제자들 | | Lee Seong-gu |
| 1974 | The Land | 토지 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1974 | You and I, and Another | 너와 나 그리고 또 하나 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1974 | Special Investigation Bureau: The Life of Miss Kim Su-im | 특별수사본부 김수임의 일생 | | Lee Won-se |
| 1974 | A Blind Swordsman | 죽장검 | | Shin Young-il |
| 1974 | Reminiscences | 회상 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1974 | A Horrible Breath | 공포의 숨소리 | | Park Tae-won |
| 1974 | Lee Jung-seob, a Painter | 이중섭 | | Kwak Jeong-hwan |
| 1974 | An Inmate | 동거인 | | Lee Gyeong-tae |
| 1974 | Dangerous Relations | 위험한 사이 | | Lee Seong-gu |
| 1974 | Yeonhwa 2 | 연화(속) | | Im Kwon-taek |
| 1974 | Yeonhwa | 연화 | | Im Kwon-taek |
| 1973 | Testimony | 증언 | | Im Kwon-taek |
| 1973 | Special Investigation Bureau: Bae Tae-ok Case | 특별수사본부 배태옥 사건 | | Lee Won-se |
| 1972 | A Judge's Wife | 판사부인 | | Kang Dae-sun |
| 1972 | A Woman in a Mud Flat | 갯벌속의 여자 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1972 | Girls' High School Days | 여고시절 | | Kang Dae-sun |
| 1972 | Two Sons Crying for Their Mother's Love | 모정에 우는 두아들 | | Lee Il-su |
| 1971 | My Older Brother (sequel) | 형(속) | | Lee Doo-yong |
| 1971 | Bun-rye's Story | 분례기 | | Yu Hyun-mok |
| 1971 | I Want to Be in Your Arms Again | 그대 가슴에 다시한번 | | Kim Sa-gyeom |
| 1971 | The First Love | 첫정 | | Jang Yeong-guk |
| 1971 | A Family of Brother and Sister | 남매는 단둘이다 | | Moon Sang-hun |
| 1971 | Darling, I'm Sorry | 아내여 미안하다 | | Ahn Hyun-chul |
| 1970 | Eight Daughters-in-law | 팔도며느리 | | Shim Wu-seob |
| 1970 | A Woman's Battleground | 여인전장 | | Shim Wu-seob |
| 1970 | Underground Women's College | 지하여자대학 | | Choi Moo-ryong |
| 1970 | When We Have Hatred | 당신이 미워질때 | | Kang Dae-jin |
| 1970 | Father-in-law | 시아버지 | | Ha Han-soo |
| 1970 | If There Were No Parting Again | 이별없이 살았으면 | | Nam Sang-jin |
| 1970 | My Life in Your Heart | 내 목숨 당신 품에 | | Jeong Seong-mun |
| 1970 | Turtle | 거북이 | | Lee Seong-gu |
| 1970 | Please Turn Off the Light | 방의 불을 꺼주오 | | Lee Hyung-pyo |
| 1970 | Twisted Fate of a Man | 한많은 남아일생 | | Kim Hyo-cheon |
| 1970 | Great King Sejo | 세조대왕 | | Lee Kyu-woong |
| 1970 | House of a Stranger | 타인의 집 | | Lee Sang-eon |
| 1969 | Evil Person | 마인 | | Im Won-sik |
| 1969 | Regret | 원 | | Nam Tae-gwon |
| 1969 | Forget-me-not | 물망초 | | Choi Hoon |
| 1969 | Invisible Man | 투명인간 | | Lee Kyu-woong |
| 1969 | Wound | 상처 | | Choi Moo-ryong |
| 1969 | Wild Girl | 야성녀 | | Lee Kyu-woong |
| 1969 | Lost Love | 어느 하늘아래서 | | Choi Moo-ryong |
| 1969 | Sahwa Mountain | 사화산 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1969 | Temporary Government in Shanghai | 상해 임시정부(와 김구선생) | | Jo Keung-ha |
| 1969 | Flower Sandals | 꽃버선 | | Jo Keung-ha |
| 1969 | For Once in a Lifetime | 내 생애에 단한번 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1969 | A Returned Singer | 돌아온 선창 | | Chun Jo-myoung |
| 1969 | Cruel Revenge | 피도 눈물도 없다 | | Kim Gang-yun |
| 1969 | Wind | 바람 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1969 | 7 People in the Cellar | 지하실의 7인 | | Lee Seong-gu |
| 1969 | Devoting the Youth | 청춘을 다바쳐 | | Kim Ki-duk |
| 1969 | Lady Hong | 미녀홍낭자 | | Kim Ki-young |
| 1969 | Brother | 형 | | Lee Sang-eon |
| 1969 | Chunwon Lee Gwang-su | 춘원 이광수 | Yi Kwang-su | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1969 | First Night | 첫날밤 갑자기 | | Kim Hyo-cheon |
| 1969 | Yun Sim-deok | 윤심덕 | | Ahn Hyun-chul |
| 1969 | Jang Nok-su | 요화 장록수 | | Lee Kyu-woong |
| 1969 | The Saint and the Witch | 성녀와 마녀 | | Na Han-bong |
| 1969 | Escaping Shanghai | 상해탈출 | | Im Kwon-taek |
| 1969 | Starting Point | 시발점 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1969 | Snowy Night | 눈나리는 밤 | | Ha Han-soo |
| 1969 | Sky and Star | 하늘을 보고 별을 따고 | | Jo Keung-ha |
| 1968 | Quick Ladder of Success | 출세가도 | | Park Jong-ho |
| 1968 | Autumn Love | 추정 | | Yu Yeol |
| 1968 | Labyrinth | 미로 | | Jung Jin-woo |
| 1968 | Daughter | 딸 | | Kim Su-dong |
| 1968 | Lady in Dream | 몽녀 | | Im Kwon-taek |
| 1968 | Snow Lady | 설녀 | | Kim Ki |
| 1968 | Secret Order | 밀명 | | Im Won-sik |
| 1968 | Trees Stand on a Slope | 나무들 비탈에 서다 | | Choi Ha-won |
| 1968 | Cloud | 구름 | | Jung Jin-woo |
| 1968 | Ghost Story | 괴담 | | Chun Jo-myoung |
| 1968 | Salt Pond | 수전지대 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1968 | I Won't Hate You | 미워하지 않겠다 | | Lee Hyung-pyo |
| 1968 | The Sister's Diary | 언니의 일기 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1968 | Love | 사랑 | | Kang Dae-jin |
| 1968 | Remarriage | 재혼 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1968 | A Police Note | 형사수첩 | | Park Jong-ho |
| 1968 | A Solar Eclipse | 일식 | | Lee Seong-gu |
| 1968 | The Eternal Motherhood | | | Jo Keung-ha |
| 1968 | Pure Love | 순정산하 | | Cho Woong-dae |
| 1968 | Sun-deok | 순덕이 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1968 | Madame Anemone | 아네모네 마담 | | Kim Ki-duk |
| 1968 | Trumpet in Night Sky | 밤하늘의 트럼펫 | | Yang Myeong-sik |
| 1968 | Romance Mama | 로맨스마마 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1968 | A Great Hero, Kim Seon-dal | 천하호걸 김선달 | | Im Won-jik |
| 1968 | Where is He Now | 지금 그 사람은 | | Choi Hoon |
| 1967 | Guests Who Arrived on the Last Train | 막차로 온 손님들 | | Yu Hyun-mok |
| 1967 | A King's Command | 어명 | | Gang Jo-won |
| 1967 | The Freezing Point | 빙점 | | Kim Soo-yong |
| 1967 | Madam of Myeong-wol Kwan | 명월관 아씨 | | Park Jong-ho |
| 1967 | Nostalgia | 망향천리 | | Im Kwon-taek |
| 1967 | Dongsimcho | 동심초 | | Lee Sang-eon |
| 1967 | I Hate Men | 남자는 싫어 | | An Myoun-hee |
| 1967 | A Traveling King | 나그네 임금 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1967 | Whistle | 기적 | | Lee Man-hee |
| 1967 | Is Wild Apricot an Apricot? | 개살구도 살구냐 | | Kim Cheol |
| 1967 | The Hateful King | 상감마마 미워요 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1967 | Bobbed Hair | 단발머리 | | Kim Su-dong |
| 1967 | Yongary, Monster From The Deep | 대괴수 용가리 | | Kim Ki-duk |
| 1967 | When Bucketwheat Flowers Blossom | 메밀꽃 필 무렵 | | Lee Seong-gu |
| 1967 | A Regret | 한 | | Yu Hyun-mok |
| 1967 | The White Crow | 하얀 까마귀 | | Jung Jin-woo |
| 1967 | A Deviation | 탈선 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1967 | Others | 타인들 | | Kim Ki-duk |
| 1967 | A Virtuous Woman | 칠부열녀 | | Choe In-hyeon |
| 1967 | Lingering Attachment | 미련 | | Go Yeong-man |
| 1967 | The Queen Moonjeong | 문정왕후 | | Rha Bong-han |
| 1967 | A Child Who Was Born in the Year of Liberation | 해방동이 | | Park Sang-ho |
| 1967 | Traces | 이조잔영 | | Shin Sang-ok |
| 1967 | A Misty Grassland | 안개낀 초원 | | Go Yeong-nam |
| 1966 | Gunsmoke | 초연 | | Jung Jin-woo |
| 1966 | The Dead and the Alive | 죽은 자와 산 자 | | Lee Kang-cheon |
| 1966 | I Will Be a King for the Day | 오늘은 왕 | | Kim Ki-duk |
| 1966 | The Life of Na Woon-gyu | 나운규 일생 | | Choi Moo-ryong |
| 1966 | Terminal | 종점 | | Kim Ki-duk |

### Variety show

| Year | Title | Title | Role | Ref. |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Ref. |
| 2010 | Chronicles - The Legend of 100 | 연대기 - 100인의 전설 | MC | |
| 2013; 2014; 2015 | Grandpas Over Flowers (Season 1 to 5) | 꽃보다 할배 | Cast Member | |
| 2017 | Idol School | 아이돌학교 | Narrator and Principal | |
| 2021 | Granpar | 그랜파 | Cast Member | |
| 2021 | Godfather | 갓파더 | Main Cast | |

## Theater

List of Stage Play(s) :
| Year | Title | Title | Role | Theater | Date | Notes |
| Year | English | Korean | Role | Theater | Date | Notes |
| 1956 | Beyond the Horizon | 지평선 너머 | — | — | — | |
| 1958 | Cyrano | 씨라노 드 벨쥬락그 | Cyrano de Bergerac | National Theater of Korea (Myeongdong) | Jun 20–25 | |
| 1960s | The Taming of the Shrew | 말괄량이 길들이기 | Petruchio | — | — | |
| 1963 | The Matchmaker | 결혼중매 | August | National Theater of Korea (Myeongdong) | Dec 23-28 | |
| 1964 | The Martyred | 순교자 | Captain Park | National Theater of Korea (Myeongdong) | Sep 28–Oct 4 | |
| 1965 | Look Homeward, Angel | 천사여 고향을 돌아보라 | | National Theater of Korea (Myeongdong) | Nov 30–Dec 3 | |
| 1970s | Becket | 베케트 | — | — | — | |
| 1971 | Cyrano | 시라노 | Cyrano de Bergerac | — | — | |
| 1978 | Romeo and Juliet 78 | 로미오와 쥬리엣 78 | Father Lawrence | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Annex | April 6–10 | |
| 1978 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Small Auditorium | May 21–28 | |
| 1978 | Gone with The Wind (Part one) | 바람과 함께 사라지다 (제1부) | Gerald O'Hara | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium | Nov 16-19 | |
| 1979 | Male and Female Fantasies | 남녀환상곡 | Chéjian | Daegu Civic Center Auditorium | Oct 14-15 | |
| 1980 | Gone with The Wind (Part two) | 바람과 함께 사라지다 (제2부) | Gerald O'Hara | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium | Apr 18–21 | |
| 1982 | Padam Padam Padam | 빠담 빠담 빠담 | | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Auditorium | Feb 19–21 | |
| 1982 | Crime and Punishment | 죄와 벌 | Porfiri | Soongeui Music Hall, Seoul | Dec 13–21 | |
| 1990s | | | | | | |
| 2004 | Uncle Vanya | 바냐 아저씨 | Vanya (Kim Tae-hoon) | Byeol Oreum, the National Theater of Korea | September 9 | |
| 2006–2007 | The Odd Couple | 늙은 부부 이야기 | Park Dong-man | the 'Small Theater Festival' in Daehangno from the | Dec 29–January 1 | |
| 2008 | A Life in the Theatre | 라이프 인 더 씨어터 | Robert | Dongsoong Arts Center Small Theater in Daehangno, Seoul | May 30–August 18 | |
| 2010–2011 | Don Quixote | 돈키호테 | Don Quixote | Myeongdong Arts Theater | | |
| 2012 | Don Quixote | 돈키호테 | Don Quixote | Myeongdong Arts Theater | January | |
| 2012 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Cinema Center Sky Yeon Theater | April 6–7 | |
| 2012 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Dongsoong Art Center Dongsoong Hall | April 13–29 | |
| 2012 | White Neutral Nation | 하얀중립국 | Priest | Dongduk Women's University Performing Arts Center | August 23–September 1 | |
| 2012 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Lee Haerang Art Theater | September 7–30 | |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | GS Caltex Yeulmaru | February | |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Icheon Art Hall | March | |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Busan Cinema Center Sky Yeon Theater | April 19–20 | |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Mapo Art Center Art Hall MAC | May 3–19 | |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Wonju Baegun Art Hall | May 25–26 | |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Hanam Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater (Geomdan Hall) | Juni 15 | |
| 2013 | Sooni's Uncle | 순이 삼촌 | — | Chungmu Arts Center Medium Theater Black | June 6 to 30 | Director |
| 2013 | The Crucible | 시련 | Danfort | Sejong Center for the Performing Arts M Theater | September 5 to 14 | Director |
| 2013 | Father | 아버지 | Willy Loman | Hongju Cultural Center | November 23–24 | |
| 2014 | Theater Heated Battle 5–Love Song | 연극열전5 — 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Dongsoong Art Center Dongsoong Hall | May 2–August 3 | |
| 2014 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | EXCO Auditorium | August 30–31 | |
| 2014 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Incheon Culture & Arts Center Grand Hall | September 13–14 | |
| 2014 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Centum City Sohyang Theater Lotte Card Hall Busan | September 20–21 | |
| 2014 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Korea Sori Culture Center Moakdang Jeonju | September 27–28 | |
| 2014 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Gwangju Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater | October 3–4 | |
| 2014 | On Golden Pond | 황금연못 | Norman Thayer | DCF Daemyung Cultural Factory Hall 1 Vivaldi Park Hall | September 19 to November 23 | |
| 2014 | On Golden Pond | 황금연못 | Norman Thayer | Jeju Art Center | December 27 to 28 | |
| 2015 | Yuminga | 연극유민가 | Un-je | Sogang University Mary Hall | Jan 9-18 | |
| 2015 | On Golden Pond | 황금연못 | Norman Thayer | Daegu Culture and Art Center | January 17 to 18 | |
| 2015 | On Golden Pond | 황금연못 | Norman Thayer | The Haneul Yeon Theater of the Seoul Cinema Center | January 30 to 31 | |
| 2015 | On Golden Pond | 황금연못 | Norman Thayer | Ulsan Culture and Art Center | February 7 to 8 | |
| 2015 | The Hague 1907 | 헤이그 1907 | — | Dongyang Arts Theater Hall 2 in Daehangno | August 15 to September 6 | Director |
| 2015 | The Crucible | 시련 | Danfort | Myeongdong Arts Theater | December 2–28 | |
| 2016 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Lee Hae-rang Arts Theater. | September 4 | |
| 2016 | Let's Follow The Law | 법대로 합시다 | President of the Republic of Korea (Vincentio in the original novel) | Ewha Girls' High School 100th Anniversary Hwaam Hall | November 2–13 | |
| 2016 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Asian Culture Center | December 3–4 | |
| 2016 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Arko Arts Theater | December 13–22 | |
| 2016 | I set the end time and don't postpone it | 끝나는 시점을 정해두고 연기하지 않는다 | Grandpa | Arko Arts Theater in Daehak-ro, Seoul | December 13–22 | |
| 2017 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Daejeon Arts | January 13–14 | |
| 2017 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Uijeongbu Arts | February 10–12 | |
| 2017 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Suwon SK Atrium | February 17–18 | |
| 2017 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Ulsan Culture | February 24–25 | |
| 2017 | Death of a Salesman | 세일즈맨의 죽음 | Willy Loman | Gyeongju Arts | February 28–March 1 | |
| 2017 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Yegreen Theater | April 28–May 4 | |
| 2017 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Suseong Artpia | June 17–18 | |
| 2017 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Boseong-gun | September 7 | |
| 2017 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Changnyeong-gun Culture and Arts Center | September 9 | |
| 2017 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Eumseong Culture | September 15 | |
| 2017 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | National Theater of Korea Daloreum Theater | September 15 to October 8 | |
| 2017 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Yegreen Theater | September 29 to October 29 | |
| 2017 | Love Song | 사랑별곡 | Mr. Park | Iksan Arts Center | October | |
| 2017 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Anseong Machum | November 18 | |
| 2017 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Bupyeong Art | Dec 22–24 | |
| 2017–2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Daemyung Cultural Factory Hall 1 Vivaldi Park Hall | Dec 15 to Feb 18 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Uijeongbu Arts Centre | February 23 to 24 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Iksan Arts Center Grand Hall | | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Seongnam Art Centre Ensemble Theatre | March 16 to 17 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Gyeongju Arts Center Grand Performance Hall (Gallery Hall) | March 30 to 31 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Ulsan Culture and Arts Centre Small Performance Hall | April 20 to 21 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Daejeon Arts Centre Ensemble Hall | May 4 to 5 | |
| 2018 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall in Gangnam District, Seoul | April 28 to June 3 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Gwacheon Civic Center Small Theater | May 19 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Centum City Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall | May 26 to 27 | |
| 2018 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Suwon SK Atrium Grand Performance Hall | June 1 to 2 | |
| 2018 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Daehangno Uniplex 1 | September 7 to October 9 | |
| 2018 | Song of Love | 사랑별곡 | Son-jae | Gimpo Art Hall | October 13 | |
| 2018 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Haeundae Cultural Center Haeun Hall Busan | October 20 | |
| 2018 | Song of Love | 사랑별곡 | Son-jae | Jung-gu Cultural Center Incheon | October 26–27 | |
| 2018 | Collaborators | 협력자들 | La Grange | Dongguk University Lee Haerang Arts Theater | October 26–November 4 | |
| 2018 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Busan Cultural Center Central Theater | November 10–11 | |
| 2018 | Song of Love | 사랑별곡 | Son-jae | Inje Haneulnaerin Center Grand Hall | November 11 | |
| 2018 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Iksan Arts Center Grand Hall | November 24 to 25 | |
| 2018 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Cheongju Arts Center Grand Hall | December 1 to 2 | |
| 2018 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Daegu EXCO Auditorium | December 15 to 16 | |
| 2018 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Suwon SK Atrium | December 21 to 22 | |
| 2018 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gwangju Culture | December 28 to 29 | |
| 2018–2019 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Daehangno Art One Theater 1 | Dec 6 to Feb 10 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Suncheon Culture | January 26 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gangneung-Wonju | March 9 to 10 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Bupyeong Arts | March 16 to 17 | |
| 2019 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Jeju Art Center | March 21–22 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Goyang Oullim Nuri | March 30 to 31 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gyeongju Arts | April 12 to 13 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Sejong Culture | April 18 | |
| 2019 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Daehangno Uniplex 1 | March 15 to May 12 | |
| 2019 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Incheon Seo-gu Cultural Center Grand Auditorium. | April 19 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gumi Culture and | May 17 to 18 | |
| 2019 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Gunpo Culture & | May 24 to 25 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gangdong Arts | May 25 to 26 | |
| 2019 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Gunsan Arts Center | May 31 to June 1 | |
| 2019 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Suseong Artpia | June 8 to 9 | |
| 2019 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Cinema Center Sky | June 15 to 16 | |
| 2019 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Icheon Art Hall | June 20 to 21 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Busan Cultural Center Central Theater | July 5 to 6 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gwanglim Art Center Jangcheon Hall | August 30 to September 22 | |
| 2019 | Killing the Dead | 망자 죽이기 | Pavle | Dongguk University Lee Haerang Arts Theater | Oct 5–31 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Geumnarae Art Hall | November 1–2 | |
| 2019 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Gimcheon Culture and Arts Center Grand Hall | November 7 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gyeonggi Culture Center Grand Theater | November 30 to December 1 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Suseong Artpia Paper Hall | December 14 | |
| 2019 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Centre | December 21 to 22. | |
| 2019–2020 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Seokyeong University Performing Arts Center Scone Hall 1 | November 22 to February 2 | |
| 2020 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Ulsan | June 7 | |
| 2020 | Cafe Family | 동굴 가족 | King | Yegreen Theater | October 15 to 31 | |
| 2020 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Yeoju | November 13–14 | |
| 2020–2021 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Yes 24 Stage 1 | Dec 3 to Feb 14 | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | March 19–Apr 11 | |
| 2021 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Gyeonggi Art Centre Small Theatre, Suwon | March 27–28 | |
| 2021 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Nowon Culture and Arts Center Grand Hall | May 29 | |
| 2021 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Online | May 30 | |
| 2021 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Yangsan Culture and Arts Center Grand Hall | June 5 | |
| 2021 | The Student and Monsieur Henri [fr] | 앙리할아버지와 나 | Monsieur Henri | Online | June 6 | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Gimcheon | August | |
| 2021 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Dangjin Culture and Arts Center | September 3 | |
| 2021 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Changwon 3.15 Art Center | September | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Yangcheon Cultural | Sep | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Hanam Culture and | Sep | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Sohyang Theater | Oct | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | GS Caltex Yeulmaru | Oct | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Chonbuk National | Oct | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Ulsan Culture | Oct | |
| 2021 | King Lear | 리어왕 | King Lear | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | Oct-Nov 21 | |
| 2021 | King Lear | 리어왕 | King Lear | Seoul Arts Center CJ Towol Theater | Nov 24-Dec 5 | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Bucheon Civic | Nov 27–28 | |
| 2021 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Yeungnam University | December 25 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Mokpo Civic | Jan | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Gwangju Cultural Foundation | April 8–9 | |
| 2022 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Gwangju Namhansanseong Art Hall | April 8–9 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Bongsan Cultural Center Gaon Hall, Daegu | April 15–16 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Dangjin Culture and Arts Center Grand Hall | April 23–24 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Gamyeong Civic Center 1st Floor Grand Performance Hall | May 6–7 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Ansan Culture and Arts Center | May 7–8 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Jeju Art Center | May 14 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Gimhae Haebu Culture and Arts Center | May 20–21 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Suwon SK Atrium | May 27–29 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Grand Theater of the Haenam Culture & Arts Center | June 7–11 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Grand Hall of the Hyundai Arts Center Ulsan | July 9 | |
| 2022 | Jangsu Sangho | 장수상회 | Kim Seong-chil | Yongsan Art Hall | Sep 17-18 | |
| 2022 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Yes 24 Stage 1 | Sep 17-Dec 11 | |
| 2022 | Tartuffe, or The Hypocrite | 위선자 따르뛰프 | NA | Lee Hae-rang Arts Theater | October 15 to 24 | Artistik Director |
| 2022 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Changnyeong Culture & Arts Center | Nov 11-12 | |
| 2022–2023 | The Seagull | 갈매기 | So-rin | Universal Arts Center | Dec 21-Feb 5 | director |
| 2023 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Sejong Arts Center Auditorium | Jan 27-28 | |
| 2023 | The Seagull | 갈매기 | So-rin | Gyeongju Arts Center | Feb 25 | director |
| 2023 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Gunpo Culture and Arts Center Repair Hall | March 4–5 | |
| 2023 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Asia Culture Center Arts Theater, Gwangju | March 10–11 | |
| 2023 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Andong Culture and Arts Center | March 24–25 | |
| 2023 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Daegu Culture and Arts Center Palgong Hall | April 8–9 | |
| 2023 | Art | 아트 | Mark | Pyongcheon Art Hall Anyang | March 5 | |
| 2023 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Doosan Art Center Yonkang Hall | April 21 to May 21 | |
| 2023 | Jangsu Sanghoe | 장수상회 | Sung-chil | Grand Theater of the Jeju Culture and Arts Center | July 15 | |
| 2023 | King Lear | 리어왕 | King Lear | LG Art Center Seoul | June 1 to 18 | |
| 2023 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Chungcheongnam-do Cheong Culture and Arts Center | May 19–20 | |
| 2023 | I Love You | 사랑해요, 당신 | Han Sang-woo | Chonbuk National University Samsung Cultural Center | October 7 | |

## Accolades
### Award and nominations

Award and nominations :
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient/ Nominated work | Result |
| APAN Star Awards | 2012 | Achievement Award | High Kick Through the Roof, Good Morning President | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 1966 | Best Theater Actor | Look Homeward, Angel | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 1970 | Favorite Reader Award for Theater | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 1971 | Favorite Reader Award for Theater | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 1972 | Favorite Reader Award for Theater | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 1974 | Favorite Reader Award for Theater | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 1977 | Best Film Actor | Concentration of Attention | Won |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2009 | Achievement Award, TV category | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Beautiful Artist Awards (Shin Young-kyun Arts and Culture Foundation) | 2023 | Theatre Artist Award | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Buil Film Awards | 1972 | Best Actor | Bun-rye's Story | Won |
| China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival | 2011 | Best Actor, International Film category | Late Blossom | Won |
| Geumgye Baekhwa Film Festival Best Actor Award | 2011 | Best Actor Award | Late Blossom | Won |
| Golden Cinematography Film Festival hosted by Korean Cinematography Association | 2019 | Acting Achievement Award | Deokgu | Won |
| Interpark Golden Ticket Awards [ko] | 2015 | Best Theater Actor | Love Poem | Won |
| Interpark Golden Ticket Awards [ko] | 2019–2020 | Best Theater Actor | Longevity Association, Grandpa Henry and I, I Love You | Won |
| Interpark Golden Ticket Awards [ko] | 2021–2022 | Best Theater Actor | King Lear | Won |
| Interpark Golden Ticket Awards [ko] | 2022–2023 | Best Theater Actor | Art, Longevity Association | Nominated |
| KBS Drama Awards | 1984 | Excellence Award | 겨울에 심은 나무 | Won |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Dog Knows Everything | Won |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Best Couple Award (with Yeonwoo and Ari) | Dog Knows Everything | Won |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Dog Knows Everything | Nominated |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Dog Knows Everything | Nominated |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Popularity Award, Actor | Dog Knows Everything | Nominated |
| Korea Best Star Awards | 2018 | Best Actor | Stand By Me | Won |
| Korea Broadcasting Awards | 2007 | Excellence Award in TV | Unstoppable High Kick! | Won |
| Korea Drama Awards | 2007 | Achievement Award | Unstoppable High Kick! | Won |
| Korea Green Foundation | 2009 | People Who Brightened Our World | High Kick Through the Roof | Won |
| Korea Visual Arts Awards | 2007 | Photogenic Award | Unstoppable High Kick! | Won |
| Korean CEO Grand Prix | 2011 | Special Award, Cultural CEO category | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1969 | Drama Division's Favorite Readers' Award | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1966 | Best Acting Award in Theater | Look Homeward, Angel | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1970 | Favorite Readers' Award in theatre | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1971 | Favorite Readers' Award in theatre | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1972 | Favorite Readers' Award in theatre | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1974 | Favorite Readers' Award in theatre | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Korean Drama and Film Arts Awards | 1977 | Best Actor Award | Obsession | Won |
| MBC Drama Awards | 2008 | PD Award | Beethoven Virus | Won |
| MBC Drama Awards | 2007 | Golden Acting Award, Actor in a Historical Drama | Lee San, Wind of the Palace | Won |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2008 | Grand Prize/Daesang | Unstoppable High Kick! | Won |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2009 | Achievement Award | High Kick Through the Roof | Won |
| MBC Hall of Fame | 2002 | Hall of Fame | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Mnet 20's Choice Awards | 2007 | Best Casting | Unstoppable High Kick! | Won |
| New Film Arts Film Festival Middle hosted by Director Shin Sang-ok's Commemorative Business Association | 2019 | Actor Award | Romance | Won |
| Person Award | 2007 | Popular Artist Award | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2000 | Achievement Award | Silver Aspen | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2004 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Toji, the Land | Won |
| Scene Stealer Festival | 2023 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| Seoul Art & Culture Awards | 2010 | Grand Prize/Daesang, Cultural Artist category | Lee Soon-jae | Won |
| TBC Drama Awards | 1974 | Grand Prize/Daesang | 연화, 사나이들 | Won |
| TBC Drama Awards | 1979 | Distinguished Service Award | Lee Soon-jae | Won |

### State honors

List of State Honour(s) :
| State | Award Ceremony | Year | Honor |
| South Korea | Cultural Day (문화의 날) | 2004 | Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit (3rd Class) |
| South Korea | Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards | 2018 | Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit (2nd Class) |
| South Korea | 41st Tax Payer's Day | 2007 | Citation given by the Dongdaemun District Tax Office |

### Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement :
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement |
| Forbes | 2010 | Korea Power Celebrity 40 | 32nd |
| KBS | 2023 | The 50 people who made KBS shine | 41st |
| Sisa Journal | 2019 | Most Influential Person in Broadcasting & Entertainment | 10th |