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Lee Myung-se

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Lee Myung-se was born on 20 August 1957 in South Korea. He is a writer and director, known for M (2007), Duelist (2005) and Nowhere to Hide (1999).
BornAugust 20, 1957
BornAugust 20, 1957
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      • 11 wins & 9 nominations total

    Known for

    M (2007)
    M
    6.1
    • Writer(as Myung-se Lee)
    • 2007
    Duelist (2005)
    Duelist
    5.8
    • Writer(as Myung-se Lee)
    • 2005
    Nowhere to Hide (1999)
    Nowhere to Hide
    6.4
    • Writer(as Myung-se Lee)
    • 1999
    First Love (1993)
    First Love
    7.2
    • Writer(as Myung-se Lee)
    • 1993

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    Writer



    • My Love, My Bride (2014)
      My Love, My Bride
      6.4
      • original screenplay (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2014
    • M (2007)
      M
      6.1
      • Writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2007
    • Duelist (2005)
      Duelist
      5.8
      • Writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2005
    • Nowhere to Hide (1999)
      Nowhere to Hide
      6.4
      • writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1999
    • Their Last Love Affair (1996)
      Their Last Love Affair
      6.0
      • Writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1996
    • Bitter and Sweet (1995)
      Bitter and Sweet
      5.6
      • Writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1995
    • First Love (1993)
      First Love
      7.2
      • writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1993
    • My Love, My Bride (1990)
      My Love, My Bride
      7.0
      • Writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1990
    • The Dream (1990)
      The Dream
      7.7
      • Writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1990
    • Gagman (1989)
      Gagman
      6.0
      • writer (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1989

    Director



    • The Killers (2024)
      The Killers
      6.1
      • segment director
      • 2024
    • M (2007)
      M
      6.1
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2007
    • Duelist (2005)
      Duelist
      5.8
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2005
    • Nowhere to Hide (1999)
      Nowhere to Hide
      6.4
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1999
    • Their Last Love Affair (1996)
      Their Last Love Affair
      6.0
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1996
    • Bitter and Sweet (1995)
      Bitter and Sweet
      5.6
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1995
    • First Love (1993)
      First Love
      7.2
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1993
    • My Love, My Bride (1990)
      My Love, My Bride
      7.0
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1990
    • Gagman (1989)
      Gagman
      6.0
      • Director (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 1989

    Actor



    • Let Me Out (2012)
      Let Me Out
      8.1
      • (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2012
    • Student Film
      • (as Myung-se Lee)
      • 2011

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    • Alternative names
      • Myung Se Lee
    • Born
      • August 20, 1957
      • South Korea

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