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Lee Kye-in

Known For
Acting
Born
May 16, 1952 in Incheon, South Korea
Active Years
1978–2025 (48 Years)
Total Credits
19 credits in database
Acting Born May 16, 1952 Incheon, South Korea 19 credits
19
Total Credits
1978–2025
48 Years Career Span
3
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Biography

Lee Kye-in is a South Korean actor born on May 16, 1952, in Incheon, South Korea. Known by the stage name Lee Gye-in, he has a career spanning numerous television series and other acting credits. Among his notable television series are Chief Inspector, Country Diaries, Emperor Wang Gun, and Jumong. Other television and film works associated with him include The Hoechun Gate, The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow, The King of Food, Woman's Wail, Summer Snow, Merchant, A Woman Betrayed, Glory Again, Medical Gibang Cinema, 7 Empresses, 2 Days and 1 Night, Chief Detective 1958, Gu Am Heo Joon, Reckless Family 2, Warrior Baek Dong Soo, and Dong Yi.

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Career

Career overview

Subject: Lee Kye-in (Acting career).
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview.
Format: 2-3 short paragraphs, plain prose, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON.
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Name: Lee Kye-in (이계인). Also known as Lee Gye-in, Yi/Rhee Gye In.
Profession: Actor.
Birthdate: May 16, 1952.
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea.
Notable TV Series: Chief Inspector (1972-1989), Country Diaries (1980-2002), Emperor Wang Gun (2000-2002), Jumong (2006-2007).
Other TV Works: Chief Detective 1958 (MBC, 2024) cameo, Gu Am Heo Joon (MBC, 2013), Reckless Family 2 (MBC Every1, 2012), Warrior Baek Dong Soo (SBS, 2011), Dong Yi, 7 Empresses, 2 Days and 1 Night.
Film/Other Works: The Hoechun Gate (1986), The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow (1984), The King of Food (2014), Woman's Wail, Summer Snow, Merchant, A Woman Betrayed, Glory Again, Medical Gibang Cinema.
Physical/Personal (if needed for context, though the prompt asks for career overview): Height 172cm, Weight 67kg, Star sign Taurus, Blood type O.
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Lee Kye-in is a South Korean actor born on May 16, 1952, in Incheon, South Korea. He is recognized for his work in several long-running and notable television series. His credits include Chief Inspector, which ran from 1972 to 1989, and Country Diaries, which aired from 1980 to 2002. He also appeared in Emperor Wang Gun from 2000 to 2002 and the series Jumong from 2006 to 2007.
Paragraph 2: Other TV and film credits.
His television career includes appearances in works such as Warrior Baek Dong Soo, Reckless Family 2, Gu Am Heo Joon, Dong Yi, 7 Empresses, and 2 Days and 1 Night. In 2024, he made a cameo in Chief Detective 1958. In addition to his television roles, Lee Kye-in has appeared in films and other productions. His known credits include The Ume Tree in the Midst of the Snow, The Hoechun Gate, and The King of Food. Other works associated with him include Woman's Wail, Summer Snow, Merchant, A Woman Betrayed, Glory Again, and Medical Gibang Cinema.
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Lee Kye-in is a South Korean actor born on May 16, 1952, in Incheon, South Korea. He is known for his roles in several notable television series, including Chief Inspector, which aired from 1972 to 1989, and Country Diaries, which ran from 1980 to 2002. His television credits also include Emperor Wang Gun, which aired between 2000 and 2002, and Jumong, which aired from 2006 to 2007.

His television work extends to productions such as Warrior Baek Dong Soo, Reckless Family 2, Gu Am Heo Joon, Dong Yi, 7 Empresses, and 2 Days and 1 Night. He also appeared

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Career timeline

7 Empresses
Glory Again
회장님네 사람들
조선미녀삼총사Mongdol Scandal
케이블TV VOD배 스타당구대회
Summer Snow
Home Alone
무작정 패밀리
2 Days and 1 NightMedical Gibang Cinema
Age of Heroes
Fairy and Swindler
Merchant
Woman's Wail
전원일기
The Third Han-Gang Bridge
A Woman BetrayedThe Arch of Triumph

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • 7 Empresses (2025)
  • Glory Again (2023) as Dae-seo's father
  • 회장님네 사람들 (2022)
  • 조선미녀삼총사 (2018)
  • Mongdol Scandal (2018)
  • 케이블TV VOD배 스타당구대회 (2017)
  • Summer Snow (2015) as Jong-gu
  • Home Alone (2013) as Self
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  • 무작정 패밀리 (2012)
  • 2 Days and 1 Night (2007)
  • Medical Gibang Cinema (2007) as Jo Seo-Bang
  • Age of Heroes (2004)
  • Fairy and Swindler (2003) as 제갈호
  • Merchant (2001)
  • Woman's Wail (1986)
  • 전원일기 (1980) as Lee Gui-dong
  • The Third Han-Gang Bridge (1979)
  • A Woman Betrayed (1978)
  • The Arch of Triumph (1978)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lee Kye-in best known for?

Lee Kye-in is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gambling House (1950), Son of Paleface (1952), The American Experiment (2026).

When and where was Lee Kye-in born?

Lee Kye-in was born on May 16, 1952 in Incheon, South Korea.

How many credits does Lee Kye-in have?

Lee Kye-in has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2025.

What is Lee Kye-in's background in cinema and television?

Lee Kye-in is a South Korean actor born on May 16, 1952, in Incheon, South Korea. Known by the stage name Lee Gye-in, he has a career spanning numerous television series and other acting credits. Among his notable television series are Chief Inspector, Country Diaries, Emperor Wang Gun, and Jumong. Other television and...

Lee Kye-in by the numbers

19credits
8films
11TV series
1978–2025active years

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