Lee Hong-Nae

Lee Hong-Nae (Korean: 이홍내; born January 28, 1990) is a South Korean actor known for his diverse roles across film and television. Standing at 182 cm, he has built a robust career through supporting and lead performances in both commercial cinema and popular television series.

Television and Streaming Series

Lee made his television debut and steadily expanded his presence through numerous drama series. Some of his early appearances include OCN's Save Me (2017), Dokgo Rewind (2018), and Trap (2019). He also appeared in SBS's fantasy romance The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) as Seok Ho-Pil.

His mainstream recognition grew significantly following his portrayal of the antagonist Ji Cheong-Sin in the OCN and tvN hit series The Uncanny Counter (2020–2021) and its subsequent second season, The Uncanny Counter 2: Counterpunch (2023). Other notable television projects include Catch The Ghost (2019), Inspector Koo (2021), The King of Desert (2022), Dr. Romantic 3 (2023) as Lee Sun-Woong, Strong Girl Nam-Soon (2023), Aema (2025), and The East Palace (2026).

Film Career

Lee began appearing in feature films in the mid-2010s, starting with roles such as Fire in Hell (2014) and Gifted (2015). He gained wider exposure through action and crime dramas including The Great Battle (2018), Tazza: One-Eyed Jack (2019), The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful (2019), Intruder (2020), and Spiritwalker (2021).

His performance as A-Mi in the gritty crime film Hot Blooded (2022) earned critical acclaim, leading to major film accolades. His upcoming projects include features such as Project Y (2026).

Awards and Recognition

Lee Hong-Nae's performances have been recognized by major South Korean award ceremonies. He won the Best New Actor award in the film category at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards for his work in Hot Blooded (2022). Additionally, he received the Best New Actor award at the 2023 SBS Drama Awards for his performance in Dr. Romantic 3.