As many popular Korean shows have been recognized worldwide, people are more interested in Korean culture and history. Korean mythological shows have also caught many peopleโs attention for their attractiveย and unique storyline. There are mainly two types of mythology: The traditional historical writings of ancient myths or urban legend and more vast and diverse oral mythology usually narrated or are sung by shamans during rituals. Most mythological k-dramas are based on myths, urban legends, folktales, and supernatural stories.
Here are some actors who appeared in mythological shows:
1. Gong Yooย
Gong Ji- Chul known best for his stage name Gong Yoo is a Famous South Korean actor. Gong Yoo has worked in many popular movies and TV-shows. He is best known for his roles in โTrain to Busanโ, โGuardian: The Lonely andย Great Godโ and โSquid gameโ. He has appeared in the mythological, comedy, Drama show โGuardian: The Lonely and Great Godโ as Kim Shin, an immortal goblin.
2. Lee Dong-Wook
Lee Dong-Wook is a famous South Korean actor, model and host. After a modeling contest Lee Dong-Wookย debuted in a single-episode drama by MBC in 1999. He gained recognition as he was in the cast in two more dramas with the same producer. He is best known for his ย leading roles on the television shows โMy Girlโ, โScent of a Womanโ, โFugitive of Joseonโ and โGuardian:The Lonely and Great Godโ.Furthermore, He has appeared the mythological horror, romance show โTail of the Nine Tailedโ as lee Yeon, a mountain spirit of Baekdudaegan and in the comedy drama show โGuardian:The Lonely and Great Godโ as Wang Yeo.
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3. Lee Yo-Won
Lee Yo-won is a famous South Korean actress. She is best known for her lead roles in โQueen Seon Deokโ, โNight Lightโ, โThe Kingโs Doctorโ and โ49 daysโ. She has appeared in the mythological show โQueen Seon Deokโ, as Queen Seon Deok a young Queen who unites three kingdoms that are in conflict. And her role in the mythological romance period show as Kang Ji-nyeong.
4. Cho Seung-Woo
Cho Seung-Woo is a famous South Korean actor and singer who has appeared in many movies and TV shows. He is best known for his lead roles in โThe Kings Doctorโ, โThe Classicโ, โInside menโ and โSisyphus:The Mythโ. He has appeared in the mythological show โKingโs Doctorโ Seug-woo plays the lead role as Baek kwang-hyun a veterinarian in the Joseon period who goes through many difficulties to become a royal physician.
5. Nam Joo Hyukย
Nam Joo-hyuk is a famous South Korean model and actor. He has appeared in many TV shows and some movies. He is best known for his roles in the TV shows โWho Are You: School 2015โ, โWeightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-jooโ and โStart-upโ. Furthermore, He has appeared in the mythological romance show โThe Bride of Water Godโ as the lead role Ha-baek a narcissistic God comes to earth in search of a powerful stone and helps a psychiatrist in becoming his wife.
6. Lee Seung-Gi
Lee Seung-Gi is a famous South Korean singer, actor, entertainer and host. He has appeared in many TV shows and two movies. He is best known for his role in โVagabondโ, โMouseโ, โA Korean Odysseyโ and โGu Family Bookโ.
Lee Seung-gi is the lead role in the mythological k-drama โGu Family Bookโ as Choi Kang-chi a human/ were-fox who is in search of Gu family book which has the secret to become fully human after discovering his origins.
7. Lee Ji-Ah
Kim Sang-eun professionally known for her stage name Lee Ji-ah is a famous South Korean actress. She has worked in many TV shows and movies and is known for her lead roles in โThe Penthouse: war in life 3โ, โMy Misterโ, โThe Ghost Detectiveโ, and โThe legendโ. She is one of the main leads in the mythological romance show as Sujini.
8. Shin Min-Ah
Shin Min-Ah is a famous South Korean actress and model who has worked in many movies and TV shows. She made her acting debut as a supporting role in the TV show โBeautiful Daysโ and is best known for her roles in the TV shows โTomorrow, with Youโ, โHometown Cha-Cha-Chaโ and a โLove to Killโ. She is the lead in two mythological shows, ย The mythological romance show โMy Girlfriend is a Gu mi hoโ as Gu miho a mysterious fox with nine tails. And in โArang and the Magistrateโ (which is based on a folklore) as Arang who return after her death to find her killer.
9. Park Shin-Hyeย
Park Shin-Hye is a famous South Korean actress and singer. She has appeared in many TV shows and movies and is best known for her roles in the movies and TV show โStairway to Heavenโ, โInheritorsโ and โCallโ. She has also appeared in the mythological drama show called โSisyphusโ as the lead of Gang Seo-hae.
10. Kim Jae-Young
Kim Jae-Young is a famous South actor and model. He has appeared in many TV shows and movies and is best known for his roles in the TV showsย โMy Secret Romanceโ, โBeautiful Love, Wonderful Loveโ and โBlackโ. He is one of the lead in the mythological Show โBlackโ as Kim Woo-shik. The show is about a grim reaper who gets punished for falling in love with a mortal.
