Due to the growing popularity of Korean shows, Korean actors are now aiming to make a name globally. Starring in a drama that gets international recognition is helpful for the actors in many ways. There are many actors who take up different roles in every drama and do not hesitate to act in experimental shows. Despite all these attempts, their talent remains to be hidden from many viewers.
1. Yoon Shi Yoon
Yoon Shi Yoon is a household name in South Korea. The actor has starred in various projects like, ‘Train,’ ‘Grand Prince,’ ‘Your Honour,’ etc. He is impressive in all his shows and is known to ace dual roles. Sadly, many haven’t discovered this actor yet.
2. Lee Joo Myung
Lee Joo Myung is a model by profession and has recently started acting. She played fabulous characters in her previous dramas ‘Kairos,’ and ‘Twenty-five Twent-one.’ It is true that she is a newbie and has a long way to go, but many feel she deserves lead roles like other young actors.
3. Lee Yu Ri
Lee Yu Ri has played notable villain characters even before dark themes for actresses became common. The ‘My Father is Strange’ and ‘Lie after Lie’ star is fit for any role she takes up. She is good on variety shows too. But many new K-fans haven’t even heard of her.
4. Go Soo
If you are a K-movie fan, then you will know who Go Soo is. The ‘Missing: The Other Side’ actor is not just underrated himself but also acts in great shows that end up becoming underrated. He needs to receive more appreciation for his choice of roles.
5. Nam Gyu Ri
Nam Gyu Ri has taken up a variety of roles and has proved that she deserves a lead role. From ‘aegyo’ to being an ‘antagonist,’ she plays different roles. Some shows you can watch her on are ‘You Are My Spring,’ ‘Kairos,’ and ‘Children of Nobody.’
6. Son Ho Jun
Son Ho Jun is typically cast for comic roles, but he is equally good in playing serious roles. Viewers who have watched ‘The first responders’ would surely know this. Other dramas of the actor are ‘Was It Love,’ ‘Go Back Couple,’ ‘My Secret Terrius,’ etc.
7. Jung Eun Chae
Jung Eun Chae managed to impress viewers in ‘The King: Eternal Monarch,’ even though the show had many other popular actors. So, it was expected that she would be getting different roles soon. This wasn’t the case and fans are hoping that she makes a good comeback.
8. Seo Hyun Jin
The dramas ‘Another Oh Hae Young’ and ‘Why Her’ perfectly depict how Seo Hyun Jin can easily play contrasting characters. She has starred in some of South Korea’s most popular shows but she definitely deserves more recognition among K-drama viewers across the world.
9. Lee Sang Yeob
Since his debut, Lee Sang Yeob has acted in almost all kind of shows. From ‘makjang’ dramas to variety shows, he has tried everything. Recently, many feel that he is being sidelined to roles with not much importance and if this continues it would be a huge loss to Korean entertainment.
10. Joo Sang Wook
Joo Sang Wook’s acting is being appreciated through awards and nominations but he has only been getting supporting roles in prime-time shows. The actor has proved his worth and has starred in many notable projects like ‘The King of Tears Lee Bang Won,’ ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘Grand Prince,’ etc.
