One of the most recognisable and successful performers in South Korea, Lee Byung-hun is back on our screens this week in the dramatic conclusion of Netflix’s global K-drama phenomenon, Squid Game.

Since his television debut in 1991, Lee has found sustained critical and commercial acclaim on the big and small screen, overcome tabloid scandals, and even appeared in Hollywood action blockbusters like G.I. Joe, Terminator Genisys and The Magnificent Seven.

Lee will also be the subject of a 10-film retrospective in South Korea later this month at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, where he is this edition’s actor in focus.

Here we rank his 12 finest cinematic performances to date.

Read my full South China Morning Post feature here