6 Must-Watch Lee Min-ho K-Dramas Now Streaming on Netflix
Watch these hit Korean dramas with Lee Min-ho on Netflix. Find your next binge-worthy show today.
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South Korean star Lee Min‑ho continues to dominate Netflix lists with six standout dramas now available for global streaming. From space‑age romance to royal fantasy, each series showcases a different aspect of his range and on‑screen appeal.
When the Stars Gossip (2025)
In this sci‑fi rom‑com, Min‑ho plays a space tourist opposite astronaut Gong Hyo‑jin aboard a space station. The series aired on tvN from Jan. 4 to Feb. 23, 2025, and is now available on Netflix in select regions.
The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
This parallel‑universe romance features Min‑ho as Emperor Lee Gon, who travels between alternate versions of Korea. Premiering April 17 on SBS and Netflix, it became the top Korean drama on Netflix in India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, and ranked in the U.S. top two titles.
The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–17)
Min‑ho stars as a clever con man who encounters a mermaid, played by Jun Ji‑hyun. With 20 episodes, it aired on SBS from Nov. 16, 2016, to Jan. 25, 2017, and peaked at 21 percent Nielsen ratings.
The Heirs (2013)
Set in a prestigious high school, this drama enmeshes Min‑ho’s Kim Tan in a love triangle with classmates from different social classes. He stars alongside Park Shin‑hye and Kim Woo‑bin.
Faith (also known as The Great Doctor, 2012)
In this historical‑fantasy romance, Min‑ho portrays a royal guard who transports a modern plastic surgeon to the Goryeo era. It ran on SBS from Aug. 13 to Oct. 30, 2012, for 24 episodes.
City Hunter (2011)
Adapted from a Japanese manga, this action‑thriller stars Min‑ho as an avenger‑trained agent. It aired May 25–July 28, 2011, on SBS and helped elevate his European profile.
Global appeal and career shift
Lee Min‑ho rose to fame with earlier hit dramas like “Boys Over Flowers” and “Personal Taste.” He has since evolved from romantic leads to complex roles. Notably, his role in Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” (2022) earned critical praise.
Today, his Netflix lineup spans science‑fiction, fantasy, thriller, comedy, romance, and historical narratives.
