Lee Yea-chun

Acting

Lee Yea-chun

Born July 20, 1919 · Seoul, Korea

Died November 23, 1977 · aged 58

Lee Yea-chun (July 20, 1919 - November 23, 1977) was a South-Korean actor.

Known For

The Last Woman of ShangThe Last Woman of Shang · 1964
The Last Woman of Shang
★ 7.01964
MovieHistoryDrama
In order to exact revenge upon him, a young woman (Lin Dai) marries the Emperor Chou (Shin Young-kyun), who killed her father.
The Door of the BodyThe Door of the Body · 1965
The Door of the Body
1965
MovieDrama
After coming to Seoul, Eun-sook (Kim Hye-jeong) becomes a prostitute and a masseuse. She earns a lot of money and starts buying stocks. However, she falls in love with a swindler (Namkoong Won) and loses everything. A ‘hidden masterpiece’ by director Lee Bong-rae.
The Barefooted YoungThe Barefooted Young · 1964
The Barefooted Young
★ 6.71964
MovieCrimeDrama
Jo Doo-soo, a member of a gang, comes across and helps Joanna, a college student who is about to have her handbag robbed by the bullies on her way home. Joanna is a diplomat's daughter and living the life of the upper class; whereas, Jo Doo-soo wastes his days serving the gang. Attracted to one another because of their opposite lives, Doo-soo and Joanna quickly fall in love. Being a devout Christian, Joanna believes that if only Doo-soo changed his thoughts about the way he lives, he could be a new person...
Prince YeonsanPrince Yeonsan · 1961
Prince Yeonsan
★ 8.61961
MovieDramaHistory
A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed and executed Queen Yun.
The Sea KnowsThe Sea Knows · 1961
The Sea Knows
★ 7.01961
MovieDramaWar
A Korean man, forced into service in the Japanese army during WWII, marries his Japanese girlfriend despite everyone's objections. Later, he becomes the sole survivor when the Americans attack.
Great Monk WonhyoGreat Monk Wonhyo · 1962
Great Monk Wonhyo
★ 10.01962
MovieHistoryRomance
After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.
A Sad PastoraleA Sad Pastorale · 1960
A Sad Pastorale
1960
MovieRomance
Lady JangLady Jang · 1961
Lady Jang
★ 7.31961
MovieDramaHistory
King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now called Jang Hui-bin, drives out the Queen through a coup and takes her place. But thanks to loyal court officials, the King finds out what has been going on. He demotes Jang to Bin again and reinstates his Queen. Jang, now vindictive, conspires with her mother to kill the queen and reclaim her place. But the conspiracy is brought to light, and Jang is executed.

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Bumpkin Oh-bokBumpkin Oh-bok · 1961
Bumpkin Oh-bok
★ 6.51961
MovieDrama
Kind-hearted country bumpkin O-bok leads a simple life working as a long-time farmhand for the rich landlord Soon-young. When Soon-young discovers that his son Jae-seok has fallen for local girl Soon-yi, he protests the relationship and arranges for Soon-yi to be wed to O-bok instead. Despite the initial heartbreak, Soon-yi grows fond of O-bok over time and they have a daughter together named Sook-hee. However, when Jae-seok returns into Soon-yi’s life, she cannot resist his charms and runs away with him, leaving Jae-seok to raise Sook-hee on his own. Years later, Sook-hee is now a grown woman working in the city and in close contact with her father. However, a series of coincidences threaten to forcibly reunite O-bok and Sook-hee with Jae-seok and Soon-young in the most dramatic way possible.

Heo Seo-bang