Lee Hee Jun, a versatile actor known for his captivating performances, is set to grace our screens in multiple dramas and films throughout 2024. This year, he takes on the challenging roles of villains, captivating audiences with his compelling portrayal.
Let’s delve into the intriguing projects starring Lee Hee Jun in 2024:
1. “Badland Hunters”
Synopsis: Set in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Seoul, “Badland Hunters” portrays a community struggling to survive. Nam San (played by Ma Dong Seok) ekes out a living as a hunter, bartering his catches for essentials. However, his world is upended when Han Su Na (portrayed by Rong Jeong Eui) falls victim to the sinister machinations of psychopathic doctor Yang Gi Su (played by Lee Hee Jun), who conducts twisted experiments in an attempt to resurrect his deceased son.
2. Blood Free
Synopsis: In this Disney original drama, “Blood Free,” Yoon Ja Yoo (played by Han Hyo Joo), CEO of BF, a company specializing in genetically engineered meat, finds herself embroiled in a web of intrigue. Woo Chae Woon (portrayed by Ju Ji Hoon), a former Naval Academy graduate, becomes entangled in Ja Yoo’s world after a mysterious incident. Among the key players is Sun Woo Jae (portrayed by Lee Hee Jun), a cunning politician determined to seize control of Ja Yoo’s empire.
3. A Killer Paradox
Synopsis: Lee Hee Jun captivates audiences with his transformative performance in “A Killer Paradox.” The drama follows Lee Tang (portrayed by Choi Woo Sik), a vigilante serial killer dispensing his own brand of justice to those deemed above the law. As he eludes Detective Jang Nan Gam (played by Son Suk Ku), another figure enters the fray: Song Chon (portrayed by Lee Hee Jun), a former cop driven by personal vendettas and a thirst for revenge against those who’ve escaped justice.
4. Karma
Synopsis: In this Netflix original drama, “Karma,” Moon Kyeok Nam (portrayed by Park Hae Soo) inadvertently becomes entangled in a mysterious accident, striking a Faustian bargain to conceal the truth. Yet, unforeseen consequences unravel his carefully constructed facade. Amidst the chaos is Joo Yeon (played by Shin Min Ah), haunted by childhood trauma, and Lee Hee Jun’s character, an investor in cryptocurrencies whose aspirations are dashed by financial misfortune.
Lee Hee Jun’s portrayal of diverse villains resonates deeply with audiences, ensuring that each character he embodies leaves an indelible mark. Don’t miss his riveting performances in 2024!