Lee Nam-Kyu: South Korean Screenwriter and Television Writer

Lee Nam-Kyu (Hangul: 이남규) is a South Korean screenwriter recognized for his work across both television drama series and feature films.

Career and Major Works

Lee's career spans multiple genres, ranging from historical mystery comedy films to contemporary television dramas dealing with psychological themes, romance, and satire. He has collaborated extensively with television networks such as JTBC and streaming platforms like Netflix.

Filmography

Lee gained widespread prominence as a screenwriter for the theatrical Detective K film trilogy, directed by Kim Sok-yun:

Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011)
Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015)
Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead (2018)

Television Series

In television, Lee has contributed to numerous notable drama series, including:

Old Miss Diary (KBS / 2004–2005)
Smile (KBS2 / 2006)
Living Among The Rich (JTBC / 2011–2012)
Awl (JTBC / 2015)
Listen To Love (JTBC / 2016)
The Light in Your Eyes (JTBC / 2019)
Behind Your Touch (JTBC / 2023)
Daily Dose of Sunshine (Netflix / 2023)
Heavenly Ever After (JTBC / 2025)
Teach You a Lesson (Netflix / 2026)