From hosting shows to delivering slick lines on set for TV shows, Lee Chae Min has done it all. The young Korean star is currently riding high on the success of Netflix teen drama Hierarchy and is in the news for dating a former co-star. If you’re not familiar with him yet, here are some of his projects to check out.
In Netflix’s latest hit K-drama, a dark secret unfolds at a prestigious school for the children of South Korea’s elite. At its center is a vengeful scholarship student played by Korea National University of Arts student and actor Lee Chae-min. The young star recently starred in the romantic thriller “Hierarchy,” where he made headlines for dating a former co-star. Ryu Da-in — The actress has stated that he was a very supportive boyfriend. Aside from TV shows, he is also known for hosting the KBS music show “Music Bank” for two years. While he still has a lot to do, let’s take a look back and see some of the titles that have defined his career so far.
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hierarchy
director: Bae Hyun-joo
cast: Noh Jeong-ui, Lee Chae-min, Kim Jae-won, Ji Hye-won, Lee Won-jung
release date: June 7
episode: 7
Synopsis: Kang Ha (Lee Chae Min) transfers to the elite school Jushin High School as a top student. Secretive, he is seen by his classmates as one of the “lowly” scholarship students and is consumed with revenge. That is, until he catches the eye of Jeong Jae Yi (Noh Jeong Eui), the school’s queen bee and leader of the most powerful clique. Also in the mix is her lover, Kim Li An (Kim Jae Won), whose father runs the school. The three find themselves caught in a love triangle and their worlds fall apart. This is one of Lee Chae Min’s latest and most sensational TV shows, or K-dramas as they call them.
A crash course in romance
director: Yoo Jae Won
cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Jeon Kyung-ho
release date: January 14, 2023
episode: 16
Synopsis: The owner of a banchan shop, whose daughter is caught up in the frenzy that is South Korea’s college entrance exams, navigates a relationship with a top lecturer, whose daughter’s friend Lee Seong-jae (Lee Chae-min) has a crush on her.
Let’s meet again in our 19th life
director: Lee Na-jeong
cast: Shin Hye-sun, Ha Yun-kyung, Ahn Dong-gu
episode: 12
release date: June 17, 2023
Synopsis: Bang Ji-um (Shin Hye-sun) can remember her past lives. In her current 19th life, she searches for Moon So-ha (Ahn Dong-gu). They first met when they were 12 years old in the 18th life, but So-ha in the present has a distaste for human relationships. Ji-um struggles to forget the past and move forward. Also in the picture is Kang Min-gi (Lee Chae-min), who recognizes Ji-um from her part-time job at the restaurant and follows her around.
Luxury
director: Choi Byung-gil
cast: Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Ji-soo, Kim Young-jae
release date: September 6, 2021
episode: 16
Synopsis: A widow, Song Yeo-wool (Cho Yeo-jeong), is falsely accused of murdering her husband. She embarks on a dangerous path to uncover the truth while enduring harsh criticism and scrutiny from society. To make matters worse, parents at her son’s HSC International School start spreading rumors about her. This is professionally managed by Nam Ji-seon (Kim Ji-soo), the president and CEO of Hotel Locanda and the school’s PTA parent representative. Her assistant, Ahn Seung-jo (Lee Chae-min), is also in the picture. This is one of Lee Chae-min’s few great TV shows.
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