The Trotters have made a solid, yet unspectacular start to the 2010/11 campaign, taking eight points from their opening seven games.
Heading into the international break, they sit 12th in the Premier League table - two points above the drop zone and three off the UEFA Champions League places.
While those connected with the club are happy with the start they have made, they know that five draws have prevented them from occupying a more deserved standing.
Lee acknowledges as much, but the South Korea international remains confident that Owen Coyle's men can challenge for a top-six finish this term.
"I know we keep drawing games at the moment, and that must change, but I think we are very different from last season," he told The Bolton News.
"We are a mentally strong team and if we drew against West Brom, who are sixth in the table, then we should be aiming higher than that.
"My ambition is to finish in the European places. And I think we can achieve that."
As well as hailing Bolton's progress over the past 12 months, Lee also believes that he has improved during his time in England.
The 22-year-old moved to the Reebok Stadium from FC Seoul last summer and admits that he has had to tweak his game in order to meet the demands of the Premier League.
"There is a very big difference between playing football in the K League and the Premier League," he added.
"I like it here. It gives me a chance to test myself against the very best footballers.
"I cannot say any defender is easy to play against in this league but I think I am learning more how to play against them now, and how I should approach games."
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