Lee Hyo Jung

Name: Lee Hyo Jung
Native name: 이효정
Also Known as: Lee Hyo Jeong
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Male
Born: January 7, 1961
Age: 65

Lee Hyo Jung is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Daeil High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film from Dongguk University. He made his debut in 1981, only one year after graduating from high school, with a role in the movie "A Small Ball Shot by a Midget" (난장이가 쏘아올린 작은 공).

He managed to continue his studies while appearing in several movies and made his TV debut in 1986 with a role in the drama "Windfall" (노다지). He even debuted in theater when in 1989, he appeared in the play "Memories of Balbari". He continues to take on roles in dramas but is now shifting to appearing more on variety shows.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2025	First Man Korean Drama, 2025, 140 eps Ma Dae Chang [Seo Rin's grandfather] (Support Role)	140	Ma Dae Chang [Seo Rin's grandfather] Support Role	6.8
2024	Namib Korean Drama, 2024, 12 eps [Su Hyeon's father] (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	12	[Su Hyeon's father] (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.9
2019	My Lawyer, Mr. Joe 2: Crime and Punishment Korean Drama, 2019, 40 eps Kim Joon Chul (Guest Role)	40	Kim Joon Chul Guest Role	7.1
2018	Children of a Lesser God Korean Drama, 2018, 16 eps Baek Do Gyu (Support Role)	16	Baek Do Gyu Support Role	8.0
2015	My Heart Twinkle Twinkle Korean Drama, 2015, 26 eps Kang Jin Oh (Support Role)	26	Kang Jin Oh Support Role	7.1
2013	Birth Secret Korean Drama, 2013, 18 eps Choi Seok (Support Role)	18	Choi Seok Support Role	7.3
2013	Jang Ok Jung Korean Drama, 2013, 24 eps Min Yu Jung [In Hyeon's father] (Support Role)	24	Min Yu Jung [In Hyeon's father] Support Role	7.8
2012	I'll Give You the Stars and the Moon Korean Drama, 2012, 129 eps Han Jeong Hun (Support Role)	129	Han Jeong Hun Support Role	7.2
2011	TV Novel: Dear My Sister Korean Drama, 2011, 130 eps Song Byung Man (Support Role)	130	Song Byung Man Support Role	6.6
2011	The Princess's Man Korean Drama, 2011, 24 eps Shin Sook Joo (Support Role)	24	Shin Sook Joo Support Role	8.4
2011	City Hunter Korean Drama, 2011, 20 eps Lee Kyung Wan [Senator] (Ep. 1-4) (Guest Role)	20	Lee Kyung Wan [Senator] (Ep. 1-4) Guest Role	8.3
2011	New Tales of Gisaeng Korean Drama, 2011, 52 eps Ma Yi Joon (Guest Role)	52	Ma Yi Joon Guest Role	7.6
2010	Kim Soo Ro Korean Drama, 2010, 32 eps Lee Bi Ga (Support Role)	32	Lee Bi Ga Support Role	7.7
2010	Giant Korean Drama, 2010, 60 eps Han Myeong Seok (Support Role)	60	Han Myeong Seok Support Role	8.1
2010	Jejoongwon Korean Drama, 2010, 36 eps Baek Gyu Hyun (Support Role)	36	Baek Gyu Hyun Support Role	7.7
2008	East of Eden Korean Drama, 2008, 56 eps Cheon Teuk Bo [Assistant minister] (Support Role)	56	Cheon Teuk Bo [Assistant minister] Support Role	7.7
2008	Gourmet Korean Drama, 2008, 24 eps [Grand chef] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	24	[Grand chef] (Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.3
2007	Snow in August Korean Drama, 2007, 20 eps Kang Hak Su [Mi Soo's father] (Support Role)	20	Kang Hak Su [Mi Soo's father] Support Role	7.0
2006	TV Novel: As the River Flows Korean Drama, 2006, 198 eps Song Jun Ho [Father] (Support Role)	198	Song Jun Ho [Father] Support Role	8.0
2005	Queen of Conditions Korean Drama, 2005, 131 eps Kim Kwang Soo (Main Role)	131	Kim Kwang Soo Main Role	9.7
2005	Biscuit Teacher and Star Candy Korean Drama, 2005, 16 eps Park Jung Seop [Tae In's father] (Support Role)	16	Park Jung Seop [Tae In's father] Support Role	7.3
2004	Forgiveness Korean Drama, 2004, 162 eps Park Jung Tae (Support Role)	162	Park Jung Tae Support Role	6.2
2004	Love Is All Around Korean Drama, 2004, 27 eps Jin Young Hwan (Support Role)	27	Jin Young Hwan Support Role	7.1
2004	Beijing My Love Korean Drama, 2004, 20 eps Secretary Park (Support Role)	20	Secretary Park Support Role	6.3
2003	Not Divorced Korean Drama, 2003, 162 eps Han Ki Beom (Support Role)	162	Han Ki Beom Support Role	7.4
2003	Baeksutalchul Korean Drama, 2003, 36 eps Wang Man Soo (Support Role)	36	Wang Man Soo Support Role	5.5
2002	Sunrise House Korean Drama, 2002, 132 eps Do Duk Man (Support Role)	132	Do Duk Man Support Role	6.3
2002	Five Brothers and Sisters Korean Drama, 2002, 120 eps Han Joon Goo (Support Role)	120	Han Joon Goo Support Role	7.2
2002	Dawn of the Empire Korean Drama, 2002, 94 eps Ssang Ki (Support Role)	94	Ssang Ki Support Role	7.2
2001	Ladies of the Palace Korean Drama, 2001, 151 eps Yoon Im (Support Role)	151	Yoon Im Support Role	7.5
2000	Because of You Korean Drama, 2000, 114 eps Ahn Soo Myung (Support Role)	114	Ahn Soo Myung Support Role	5.4
2000	My Funk Family Korean Drama, 2000, 60 eps (Support Role)	60	Support Role	6.3
1999	Sweet Bride Korean Drama, 1999, 26 eps (Support Role)	26	Support Role	6.6
1999	Happy Together Korean Drama, 1999, 16 eps Lee Young Ho [Doctor] (Support Role)	16	Lee Young Ho [Doctor] Support Role	7.1
1998	Sunflower Korean Drama, 1998, 16 eps [Prosecutor] (Guest Role)	16	[Prosecutor] Guest Role	7.0
1998	Seven Brides Korean Drama, 1998, 40 eps Ha Pil (Support Role)	40	Ha Pil Support Role	4.0
1998	Legend of Ambition Korean Drama, 1998, 60 eps Yum Jae Man (Support Role)	60	Yum Jae Man Support Role	8.6
1997	Women Korean Drama, 1997, 53 eps Chul Min (Support Role)	53	Chul Min Support Role	5.0
1996	Open Your Heart Korean Drama, 1996, 24 eps Kim Tae Min (Main Role)	24	Kim Tae Min Main Role	5.0
1995	Till We Meet Again Korean Drama, 1995, 40 eps Im Seung Guk (Support Role)	40	Im Seung Guk Support Role	0.0
1994	There Is No Love Korean Drama, 1994, 33 eps Lee Sang Cheol (Main Role)	33	Lee Sang Cheol Main Role	0.0
1993	Marriage Korean Drama, 1993, 50 eps Yoo Ki Hoon (Support Role)	50	Yoo Ki Hoon Support Role	0.0
1993	Dinosaur Teacher Korean Drama, 1993, 70 eps [Hero] (Main Role)	70	[Hero] Main Role	4.0
1993	Lovers Korean Drama, 1993, 50 eps Han Sang Hoon (Main Role)	50	Han Sang Hoon Main Role	0.0
1992	Tragic Grass Korean Drama, 1992, 24 eps Young Sub (Support Role)	24	Young Sub Support Role	0.0
1992	Jealousy Korean Drama, 1992, 16 eps Min Sang Hoon (Support Role)	16	Min Sang Hoon Support Role	7.6
1991	Eyes of Dawn Korean Drama, 1991, 36 eps Kim Ik Ryul (Support Role)	36	Kim Ik Ryul Support Role	8.3
1986	Windfall Korean Drama, 1986, 64 eps [North Korean army officer] (Guest Role)	64	[North Korean army officer] Guest Role	8.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2013	A Clear Night Korean Movie, 2013, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.5
2003	Silmido Korean Movie, 2003, Director Oh (Bit part)	Director Oh Bit part	7.6
1990	All That Falls Has Wings Korean Movie, 1990, Tae Won (Support Role)	Tae Won Support Role	8.0
1983	Iron Men Korean Movie, 1983, [Man] (Support Role)	[Man] Support Role	0.0
1981	A Dwarf Launches a Little Ball Korean Movie, 1981, Young Ho (Support Role)	Young Ho Support Role	5.7

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2023	Thumbnail Battle: The Strongest Hearts Korean TV Show, 2023, 12 eps (Ep. 1-2) (Guest)	12	(Ep. 1-2) Guest	7.3
2019	Where Is My Home Korean TV Show, 2019, 375 eps (Ep. 226) (Guest)	375	(Ep. 226) Guest	7.5
2017	Mr. House Husband Season 2 Korean TV Show, 2017, 475 eps [House husband] (Ep. 322-335) (Regular Member)	475	[House husband] (Ep. 322-335) Regular Member	7.7
2015	King of Mask Singer Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps [Contestant] (Ep. 504) (Guest)	525	[Contestant] (Ep. 504) Guest	8.0
2013	I Live Alone Korean TV Show, 2013, 700 eps (Ep. 485, 497) (Guest)	700	(Ep. 485, 497) Guest	8.4
2007	Radio Star Korean TV Show, 2007, 1050 eps (Ep. 856) (Guest)	1050	(Ep. 856) Guest	7.6

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