Lee Hae-young

Lee Hae-young is a South Korean actor and one of the most familiar supporting faces on Korean television. For more than twenty years, he has played police chiefs, bosses, fathers and officials. Viewers know him from worldwide streaming hits such as The Glory, Bloodhounds and Moving.

Early life

Lee Hae-young was born on September 7, 1970, in South Korea. He built his career slowly through theatre, films and television, taking many small roles before becoming a regular face in big dramas. His long experience gives his acting a calm and natural power that casting directors trust.

Career and breakthrough

For many Korean viewers, he is a long-time favourite from the family series Rude Miss Young Ae, where he played Jang Dong-gun across many seasons. In Voice (2017), he played police team leader Jang Kyung-hak. In Stranger (2017), he played Shin Jae-yong. Step by step, he became the actor dramas call when they need a believable man in charge.

Popular roles

In The Glory (2022), Lee Hae-young plays Shin Yeong-jun, a police chief with a dark secret, and his scenes added real danger to the story. In Bloodhounds (2023), he plays Hwang Yang-jung, and in Moving (2023), he appears as a chief of police. In Unmasked (2025), he plays Park Dae-yong, once again holding the screen with quiet, firm acting.

Recent work and why fans love him

Lee Hae-young also works in big films, including Kill Boksoon (2023) and Officer Black Belt (2024). Fans may not always know his name, but they always remember his face and his steady acting. That is the mark of a great supporting actor, and it is why Lee Hae-young keeps appearing in Korea's biggest hits.