Article: Top 10 Korean Actors Who Donned Completely Different Avatars For Their Films

We all love to see our favourite actors take on different roles, and the more versatile they get with their characters, the more we enjoy watching them onscreen. Many stars throughout their careers have managed to take up roles that have left an impact on the audience. And this helps them express and prove their potential to the audience, who then love and hold these characters dear to their hearts. So, today we bring you a list of the top 10 Korean actors who donned completely different avatars for their films.

1. Song Joong Ki

Even with only a few words to speak throughout an entire movie, Song Joong Ki managed to capture the audience with his powerful aura on screen. Released in 2012, the movie 'A Werewolf Boy' revolves around the story of a young girl who tries to civilize a feral boy. Song Joong Ki pulled off the role flawlessly even when we all know that walking on all fours accompanied with occasional howling and growling is not a piece of cake.

 

2. Kim Da Mi

One moment she's that innocent teenager who cares only about her life and family without any memories of her past, and another moment she's a badass, angry woman who'll stop at nothing to avenge the wrongdoings against her. Released in 2018 the movie, 'The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion' starring Kim Da Mi is bound to make you sit at the edge of your seats as the story keeps unfolding. Her supernatural abilities leave the viewers in awe, and all you can do is hold your breath as you wait to piece everything together.

 

3. Jun Ji Hyun

If you loved watching the 'Kingdom' series, then 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' starring Jun Ji Hyun is a "must-watch." Released in 2021, it's a prequel to the 'Kingdom' series and points out the origin of the zombie-inducing plant. It's exciting to see Jun Ji Hyun in a unique avatar wielding bows and arrows. We certainly love a woman who knows how to fight!

 

4. Kim Soo Hyun

You're going to love him in 'Secretly Greatly'!

It has its comical element in the beginning that turns towards a more action-packed lane. Released in 2013, Kim Soo Hyun performs the role of a North Korean sleeper agent who starts living undercover and eventually starts believing his cover stories. Having to undergo hardcore training sessions for his action scenes, it's a different side of the actor that you'll witness.

 

5. Lee Jong Suk 

Don't let his innocent smile fool you!

The tall but delicate frame of Lee Jong Suk masked with his innocent smile is bound to terrify you as he stars as a serial killer in the 2017 released film 'V.I.P'. This is the first time he's taken up the role of an evil person. It’s interesting how he uses it in his favour and pulls the character off perfectly.

 

6. Ryu Seung Ryong

Ryu Seung Ryong plays the role of a superhero in the 2018 film "Psychokinesis" who gains psychokinetic abilities overnight. The movie has its comical element bound to keep the viewers entertained. His clumsy yet likeable character has managed to impress the audience, and fans who would love to see Ryu Seung Ryong pull off this unique superhero role should add this movie to their "must-watch" bucket list.

 

7. Lee Min Ki

He'll give you the creeps! Unlike the rest of the works that he's starred in where he plays a romantic and funny guy, this time he plays a villain you don't ever want to come across. He plays an impulsive psychopathic killer who enjoys killing people a little too much. Released in 2014, the movie 'Monster' starring Lee Min-Ki shows a whole new side of this actor that we never knew he could pull off so well. Lee Min-Ki also lost 16-17 kgs while filming. We've got a man in the industry who gives his all into his work!

 

8. Kim Ok Bin

In 2018 starring Kim Ok Bin the movie, 'The Villainess' is a total game-changer. Trained to be an assassin from her childhood, she starts working as a sleeper agent to the South Korean intelligence agency with a promise that she'll be given her freedom back after ten years. Kim Ok Bin does an exceptional job of portraying the essence of her character to the audience. She also underwent hardcore training to pull of her character. We need more women in such compelling roles.

 

9. Ju Ji Hoon

He's a grim reaper you would want to remember! Ju Ji Hoon starred as a grim reaper in the 2017 and 2018 released movies 'Along with Gods: The Two Worlds' and 'Along with Gods: The last 49 days' respectively. Ju Ji Hoon does justice to the role by bringing life to the character, and he's a grim reaper we won't forget. It's refreshing to see him in a character that's different from the ones he's played before.

 

10. Doh Kyung Soo 

This iconic brother duo is going to make you'll cry! Released in 2016, the movie 'My Annoying Brother' starring Doh Kyung Soo and Jo Jung Suk is a heartwarming story that's sure to leave you with a warm yet hurtful feeling. After losing his eyesight permanently, Doh Kyung Soo gives up on his dream to be a Judo athlete, and when his estranged brother comes back from prison, he revives his ambition and starts training again. It's interesting to see Doh Kyung Soo open up to his brother after all these years of separation, leaving the audience with a bittersweet emotion in the end.