Isn't it frustrating when you have high expectations for a K-drama only to find out it's not as satisfying as you expected? It may be disheartening, and we've all been there. But then some particular actors and actresses decide to star in fantastic K-dramas that we can nearly promise will be excellent. Because of their extraordinary and stunning acting abilities, they can portray any role given to them, and the drama is sure to be a big success. While not all of them have consistently shown us that their dramas are worth the wait and watch, some have. They will never let us down, either. Below are the top 10 actors and actresses who always picked good roles.
1. Song Joong Ki
The K-dramas in which Song Joong Ki has appeared have been massive hits though he hasn't been in many of them. Song Joong Ki was already getting a lot of attention for his excellent acting abilities, even though most people only knew him for playing the hot soldier Yoo Shi Jin in Descendants of the Sun. In addition to playing the bad guy Kang Ma Roo in the critically acclaimed film The Innocent Man, he also acted in the box office hit A Werewolf Boy. Since then, practically all the K-dramas and movies he has been in have been excellent. His noteworthy K-dramas and films include Descendants of the Sun, Vincenzo, The Innocent Man, Tree With Deep Roots, Space Sweepers, The Sungkyunkwan Scandal, and Arthdal Chronicles.
2. Park Shin Hye
Many K-drama fans grew up with Park Shin Hye because she first appeared in them when she was a very young child. She has been in several popular and amusing K-dramas. She has a knack for making K-dramas popular! Every drama Park Shin Hye appears in displays her extensive background in acting. Because of the variety of roles she has chosen, it is difficult to predict how she will act in the series. Watching her K-dramas is always a wonderful surprise, and looking forward to plenty more in the future! Several well-known K-dramas include Doctors, Pinocchio, Sisyphus: The Myth, Heirs, and Memories of the Alhambra.
3. Lee Min Ho
People are unaware that Lee Min Ho toiled for several years as a young actor before landing his breakthrough role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers. He had several modest or, at best, supporting parts in his prior roles before this series. He rose to prominence and became well-known throughout Asia and the rest of the globe once he appeared in Boys Over Flowers. Over the years, Lee Min Ho has shown great versatility in choosing roles and scripts with very different narratives. He has worked in almost every genre, from action to historical to melodramatic, and he never chooses television programs that are even somewhat comparable. The stories are pleasantly different, which is the most likable aspect. Some of his noteworthy k-Dramas are Boys Over Flowers, City Hunter, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Heirs, Personal Taste, Faith, Pachinko, and The King: Eternal Monarch.
4. Kim Ji Won
It's hard to ignore Kim Ji Won because of her established reputation. She appeared in a few K-dramas, but she didn't start to become well-known until her portrayal as the show's villain Rachel Yoo in Heirs. Kim Ji Won has since had an influential run of incredibly successful K-dramas. It's difficult to forget her significant performance as the resilient army doctor Yoo Myung Joo who refused to lose the love of her life. She became a tremendously sought-after actor because of how convincingly she portrayed this terrible love. Soon after, she appeared in the well-acclaimed film Fight My Way. Additionally, she has collaborated with some of the best actors in the industry. Several well-known K-dramas include Heirs, Descendants of the Sun, Fight My Way, Arthdal Chronicles, Lovestruck in the City, and My Liberation Notes.
5. Park Seo Joon
Park Seo Joon's ascent to fame didn't take long. He was able to captivate audiences with his charm and appeal, and it's safe to assume that practically any character he plays is bound to be successful. In What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, he played the snooty CEO Lee Young Joon, and that part helped us trust his acting abilities because it was difficult to dislike his character despite his cockiness. What made it even more striking was how different he had been from his last part as the elitist and harsh MMA fighter Go Dong Man in Fight My Way. His K-dramas are guaranteed to be successful since he has consistently shown his flexibility as a great performer. And Seo Joon once again dazzled with his acting prowess in the highly viewed drama Itaewon Class. Famous K-dramas include Witch's Romance, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, She Was Pretty, Hwarang, Kill Me Heal Me, Fight My Way, and Itaewon Class are examples.
6. Park Min Young
In recent times, Park Min Young has emerged as one of the drama industry's most talked-about actresses. The hit role of fangirl Sung Duk Mi in Her Private Life was so successful, and people have admired her knack for choosing K-dramas with such fun and amusing plots. She has gained the reputation of being the queen of romantic comedy. The bulk of her series was fun and funny K-dramas that everyone needed to watch. Her portrayal of the independent and aspirational Kim Mi So in What's Wrong With Secretary Kim was quite spot on, and just when we thought she couldn't keep going, she appeared in Her Private Life as Sung Duk Mi. She played a significant role in the popularity of this series among fans worldwide. Wow, what a top female powerhouse! The following prominent K-dramas are examples: Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Her Private Life, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, City Hunter, Queen For 7 Days, Remember: War of the Son, Healer, and When the Weather Is Fine.
7. Lee Jong Suk
Lee Jong Suk is one of Korea's top actors. Even back then, when he played the angsty composer Han Tae Sun in Secret Garden, he had tremendous star potential. Since then, he has only had roles in outstanding dramas. Many of the roles Lee Jong Suk chooses are likewise simple to binge watch. He picks highly intriguing screenplays that pique your curiosity about what happens in the end. We didn't even realize we wanted a soothing K-drama until we saw Romance is a Bonus Book, which was a little more laid back. Lee Jong Suk is always reliable! And we are all excited about his upcoming K-Drama Big Mouth after his return from enlisting. Popular K-dramas include While You Were Sleeping, Romance is a Bonus Book, W, The Hymn of Death, Pinocchio, School 2013, and I Hear Your Voice.
8. Jun Ji Hyun
When choosing her screenplays for K-dramas and movies, the Korean diva bee Jun Ji Hyun can do no wrong. She has acted in more films than K-dramas, yet she is always a hit in whichever part she chooses. She juggles being a mother, an actor, and a model. When Jun Ji Hyun portrayed a spunky and endearing character in My Sassy Girl, her popularity rose. One of the most charming and enduring female characters of all time is said to be hers. And if that weren't enough pressure, she acquired even more worldwide renown as the famous and conceited actress Chun Song Yi in the K-Drama My Love From the Star. Three well-known K-dramas are Jirisan, My Love From the Star, and The Legend of the Blue Sea.
9. Lee Dong Wook
You can't help but like Lee Dong Wook. With My Girl, Lee Dong Wook scored big and became well-known. While he may seem a rom-com mainstay, Lee Dong Wook has worked in multiple genres, including fantasy, horror, and Melo. He has taken on numerous roles, and in each one, he fully commits, showcasing his acting range. He is robbing everyone's hearts of the fiction play Tale of the Nine-Tailed to our beloved grim reaper. Any character he plays in a drama is a hit. His notable K-Dramas are My Girl, Scent of a Woman, Goblin, Touch Your Heart, Bad and Crazy, Tale of the Nine-Tailed, and Strangers from Hell.
10. Ji Chang Wook
Another performer who chooses roles with a lot of variety and can effortlessly carry them off is Ji Chang Wook. He played a mystery character named Seo Jung Hoo in the popular television series Healer, who conducts covert operations for unidentified clients. Of all his performances, this one stands out as the most unforgettable. Ji Chang Wook's role in the show needed him to take a lot of action, and he succeeded in winning over the audience. Soon after, he chose the action-packed series K2, and in the following show Suspicious Partner, he further cemented his fan base's devotion to him. Many of us are eager to see him in more parts like this since we've been unable to see his fun and witty side. Empress Ki, Suspicious Partner, Healer, Lovestruck in the City, The K2, and The Sound of Magic are his noteworthy K-dramas.
