Quantcast
Moon Sae Lee

Lee Moon Sae

  • Name: Lee Moon Sae
  • Native name: 이문세
  • Also Known as: Lee Mun Se, I Mun Se
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 17, 1959
  • Age: 67
Lee Moon Sae is a South Korean singer and radio DJ. He graduated from Gwangseong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and a master's degree in Information Industry Processing, both from Myongji University. He made his debut in 1978 as a radio DJ at CBS Seventeen.

He moved from acoustic guitar folk-pop music, which was the basis of Korean music in the 1970s, to pop ballad music in the 1980s and made his debut as a ballad singer in 1983. His first two albums were not successful, but his luck changed in 1985 after meeting composer Lee Young Hoon who became his benefactor when he gifted him the single "I Don't Know Yet", immediately rising to the top of the charts and swept most of the music awards that year.

After that, most of his albums were also very popular, and the combination of the two proved quite successful. He hosted a popular radio show among teenagers on MBC FM called "Starry Night" from 1985 until 1996.

In 2007, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and received treatment and went into remission. However, in 2014, he revealed that it came back and was affecting his vocal cords but decided against removing them due to his career as a singer. He seems to have recovered as he released an album in 2015 and several afterwards and now is considered one of the top ballad icons in the country.

(Source: Korean = NamuWiki || Translation = kisskh) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2015 Reply 1988
Korean Drama, 2015, 20 eps
[Radio show host] (Guest Role)
20
[Radio show host]
Guest Role
9.0
2006 Alone in Love
Korean Drama, 2006, 16 eps
[Mi Yeon's man] (Guest Role)
16
[Mi Yeon's man]
Guest Role
7.5
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2005 My Girl and I
Korean Movie, 2005,
[Radio DJ] (Voice Actor)
[Radio DJ]
Voice Actor
7.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 Yoo Quiz on the Block Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2022, 175 eps
(Ep. 269) (Guest)
175
(Ep. 269)
Guest
7.5
2021 The Stage of Legends - Archive K
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Ep. 1-2) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1-2)
Guest
8.4
2019 Hangout with Yoo
Korean TV Show, 2019, 350 eps
(Ep. 73-74) (Guest)
350
(Ep. 73-74)
Guest
8.1
2017 Master in the House
Korean TV Show, 2017, 238 eps
[Master] (Ep. 41-42) (Guest)
238
[Master] (Ep. 41-42)
Guest
8.6
2017 Fantastic Duo Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 36 eps
(Ep. 1-2, 34-36) (Guest)
36
(Ep. 1-2, 34-36)
Guest
7.9
2016 Let's Eat Dinner Together
Korean TV Show, 2016, 164 eps
(Ep. 98) (Guest)
164
(Ep. 98)
Guest
7.8
2016 Fantastic Duo
Korean TV Show, 2016, 30 eps
(Ep. 27-30) (Guest)
30
(Ep. 27-30)
Guest
7.8
2014 Hidden Singer Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2014, 16 eps
[3 Seasons King of Kings' Challenge] (Ep. 16) (Guest)
16
[3 Seasons King of Kings' Challenge] (Ep. 16)
Guest
7.8
2012 Hidden Singer
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Hidden singer] (Ep. 12, 16-17) (Guest)
17
[Hidden singer] (Ep. 12, 16-17)
Guest
7.6
2012 2 Days & 1 Night Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 89 eps
(Ep. 61) (Guest)
89
(Ep. 61)
Guest
7.8
2011 Healing Camp
Korean TV Show, 2011, 219 eps
(Ep. 177-178) (Guest)
219
(Ep. 177-178)
Guest
7.4
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps
[Legend] (Ep. 98-99) (Guest)
800
[Legend] (Ep. 98-99)
Guest
8.2
2010 Superstar K2
Korean TV Show, 2010, 14 eps
[Judge - 2nd Round of Finals] (Guest)
14
[Judge - 2nd Round of Finals]
Guest
7.1
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 324, 548) (Guest)
975
(Ep. 324, 548)
Guest
7.6
Trending Articles
China tells C-dramas to end idolization of looks and apply Xi Jinping Thought on Culture
News - Apr 3, 2026

China urges TV dramas to reject idolization of appearance, focus on acting and story quality, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture

Dylan Wang knocks away phone as follower captures him up close during private schedule
News - Apr 7, 2026

Dylan Wang faces trouble with sasaeng fans once again

Cha Eun Woo states he has 'paid all relevant taxes' in new Insta post
News - Apr 8, 2026

Cha Eun Woo has once again spoken out on his tax evasion controversy

Zhang Ling He hits 20+ brand endorsements, upcoming Chinese dramas gain reservations
News - Apr 10, 2026

'Pursuit of Jade' Zhang Ling He continues to rise in popularity and commercial appeal

Lee Min Ho: 13-Year Reign as K-Drama King
News - Apr 11, 2026

Lee Min Ho has dominated popularity rankings for 13 consecutive years, proving his unbreakable star power in the K-drama world.

'Siren's Kiss': Wi Ha Joon says comments about him looking older don't bother him
Celebrity - Apr 8, 2026

Wi Ha Joon has shared behind-the-scenes details of the rigorous self-management he undertook to play the character Cha Woo Seok in the tvN drama 'Siren’s Kiss', his concerns as an actor, and more

Zhang Ling He mobbed by sasaeng fans, studio issues warning
News - Apr 6, 2026

Zhang Ling He's studio released a statement condemning sasaeng fans and proxy photography

Park Ji Hoon: Soulful Eyes, Heartfelt Acting
Editorials - Apr 11, 2026

Get to know Park Ji Hoon, one of the most multi-talented young Korean artists out there!

Lee Moon Sae

Moon Sae Lee
0 Followers
5 Hearts

Details

  • First Name: Moon Sae
  • Family Name: Lee
  • Native name: 이문세
  • Also Known as: Lee Mun Se, I Mun Se
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 17, 1959
  • Age: 67

Weekly kisskh Support Goal

30%
Help Support kisskh

Top Contributors

3 edits
3 edits

Popular Lists

Related lists from users