Exhuma, The Glory, Youth of May and more: Celebrating Lee Do Hyun's BEST performances on his birthday

Hey, did you know that Lee Do Hyun's real name is Lim Dong-hyun? Yep, it’s true! He kicked off his acting journey back in 2017 with ‘Prison Playbook’ and skyrocketed to fame with his role in the fantasy hit ‘Hotel del Luna’ in 2019. Since then, he's been crushing it in supporting roles, but 2020 was the year he truly stole the spotlight with his first lead role in the rom-com ‘18 Again’. And guess what? It's his birthday today! Big 28 for our guy! Even though he's currently serving in the military, why not celebrate by binging on his best works? Sounds like a plan!

For nearly twenty years, Jung Da Jung (Kim Ha Neul) and Hong Dae Young (Yoon Sang Hyun) have navigated the ups and downs of marriage while raising their twins. However, beneath the facade of a happy family lies a reality marred by Dae Young's constant antics. When Da Jung reaches her breaking point and initiates divorce proceedings after Dae Young loses his job, it prompts Dae Young to confront his shortcomings and past mistakes. Unexpectedly, Dae Young finds himself rejuvenated, inhabiting the body of an eighteen-year-old with the wisdom of his middle-aged self. Taking on the name Ko Woo Young (Lee Do Hyun), he decides to enroll in his children's school, embracing a fresh outlook on life.

In the city of Los Angeles, a wealthy family finds themselves plagued by a series of eerie supernatural occurrences. Desperate for help, they call upon the expertise of the up-and-coming shaman duo, Hwa Rim (Kim Go Eun) and Bong Gil (Lee Do Hyun), to rescue their newborn from the sinister grip of a dark ancestral presence known as the 'Grave Calling'. Determined to free them from this curse, Hwa Rim enlists the support of renowned geomancer Sang Deok and mortician Yeong Geun. Much to their dismay, the group discovers the grave hidden in a remote Korean village, tucked away in a suspicious location. Ignorant of the potential consequences, they proceed with the exhumation, inadvertently releasing an evil force that had long been dormant beneath.

In this drama, we follow the story of Moon Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo), a former victim of relentless school violence, hell-bent on seeking vengeance against her tormentors. With meticulous precision, she orchestrates a plan to inflict pain upon those who wronged her, ultimately infiltrating their lives as the homeroom teacher of her bully's child. Meanwhile, Joo Yeo Jeong (Lee Do Hyun) is the male lead, who is willing to go to any lengths to fulfill her demands in her relentless pursuit of revenge. Leading the pack of bullies is Lim Ji Yeon as Park Yeon Jin, accompanied by Park Sung Hoon, Cha Joo Young, Kim Hieora, and Kim Gun Woo. And guess what's even better? It comes with two seasons!

In a rural town, Young Soon (Ra Mi Ran) finds herself balancing the roles of a single mother and pig farmer, pouring her heart into raising her son Kang Ho (Lee Do Hyun). Despite her unconditional love, Young Soon's strict upbringing leaves Kang Ho resentful, labeling her as a less-than-perfect mother. As Kang Ho matures into a detached prosecutor, he maintains a distant relationship with his mother, until an unforeseen event shakes the foundation of his life. Forced to confront his past, Kang Ho returns home, seeking comfort in the familiar arms of Young Soon. Following his accident, Kang Ho's childhood friend, Mi Joo, reappears, her warm heart and compassionate nature offering a glimmer of hope in a time of upheaval.

Based on true events, this series follows the story of Hee Tae (Lee Do Hyun), whose academic brilliance earns him the admiration of Gwangju as he secures a top spot at Seoul National University College of Medicine. Alongside his fervently pro-democracy friend Kyung Soo, Hee Tae finds himself entangled in a risky venture – operating an underground clinic for students evading government scrutiny. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Hee Tae, compelled by circumstance, agrees to an arranged meeting with a potential spouse, Myung Hee (Go Min Si), a struggling nurse, who also agrees to the meeting to raise funds for her studies in Germany. Yet, amidst the fervent calls for democracy that echoed throughout Gwangju in May 1980, Myung Hee and Hee Tae unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other.