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From red lines shooting out of his head in S Line to spelling 'MANNER' in Doom at Your Service - Lee Soo-hyuk's most iconic K-drama moments

More than just a visual icon, Lee Soo-hyuk is a force of elegance and mystery in K-dramas, with sharp cheekbones and a voice as deep as the ocean. He began his career as a high fashion model before turning to acting, and he has a reputation for portraying characters who are intense, enigmatic, and frequently ethically dubious. Lee Soo-hyuk has added captivating stillness and simmering intensity to every part he takes on, whether it's that of a ruthless vampire, a rule-bound grim reaper, or a chic executive fixing your grammar. Let's have a look at his Top 5 iconic roles in various K-dramas. S Line In this ongoing drama, Lee Soo-hyuk gives one of his most eerie performances to date as a brooding detective where after wearing special glasses he can see people's sexual interactions through unexplained red lines that emerge from their heads. The show explores the hidden taboos of society, such as exposure, privacy, and shame, but the internet was totally hooked by the viral image of red lines emerging from Lee Soo-hyuk's head. It was more than just exciting. It was a memorable experience. Scholar Who Walks the Night As Gwi, the ancient vampire pulling the strings of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Soo-hyuk delivered a performance dripping with menace and magnetism. A villain by title but a legend in execution, his portrayal of Gwi transformed what could have been a campy antagonist into a bone-chilling, seductive predator. Critics and fans alike called it one of the most compelling villain arcs in period drama history. Tomorrow With death in his eyes and dignity in every step, Lee Soo-hyuk played the leader of Jumadeung's grim reaper team in Tomorrow. Cold, principled, and shadowed by a tragic past as Koo Ryeon's husband in a previous life, his character commanded the screen. Many viewers claimed no one else could have carried the role with such quiet power and tragic grace. Doom at Your Service A moment that lives eternally in meme heaven - Lee Soo-hyuk, playing a stern and stylish publishing director, interrupts a chaotic issue to coldly correct the spelling of 'manner'. "M-A-N-N-E-R," he enunciates, his tone cutting through the room like a blade. A few seconds, one word, and the internet declared it a scene for the ages. Who knew spelling could be this iconic? Queen Woo In Queen Woo, Lee Soo-hyuk unleashes a different kind of terror - not from fangs or spirits, but raw ambition. As Go Bal-gi, the volatile third prince, he claws his way toward the throne with fire in his eyes and betrayal in every breath. The power struggles, the ruthless decisions, and his barely restrained rage had audiences gripped. His performance? A masterclass in regal menace. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.