Article: Top 10 Korean Actors Who Played Both The Good Guy And Bad Guy With Equal Ease

There is no doubt that the success of any actor can be determined by how well he essays any role with equal aplomb. For example, some actors have taken up supporting roles initially, and later they have pulled off lead roles. Some have essayed both the good guy role and the villain role equally well. So let’s see some of our favorite Korean actors who have played both the good guy and bad guy roles with equal ease.

1. Kwak Dong-Yeon

This talented actor has proved his mettle in several K-dramas. Projects like “Love in the Moonlight”. It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” etc. earned him recognition in good guy roles. His role as a villain was also embraced by the audience. Being shown as a man with two faces, Kwak Dong Yeon made the audience dislike his character in “My Strange Hero”. The evil character was depicted effortlessly by this charming villain. The romantic comedy had Yoo Seung-ho in the lead and was the first film as the bad guy of Kwak Dong-yeon after his debut. He later returned to television and portrayed the role of a gentle villain in the television series “Vincenzo”.

 

2. Park Bo-Gum

This charming actor may have done cute roles on screen and would have made you appreciate him through movies like Love in the Moonlight, but his role as a villain in Hello Monster is still remembered. Taking the role of Seo In Guk’s long lost brother, this talented actor just nailed it to perfection in the drama. He was quite a new actor at that time, and his role as the serial killer was much appreciated.

 

3. Lee Sang-Yeob

Lee Sang-Yeob got applaused for his role in the family drama “Once Again”. The drama is all about being happy even after difficult times, including a divorce. He played the role of a doctor effortlessly in the drama. However, one would be surprised at how well he depicted the role of a villain in “While You Were Sleeping”. He also worked as a scheming villain in “On the Verge of Insanity”. The comedy-drama is a story about office employees who want to prove their mettle in the corporate scenario.

 

4. Namgoong Min

Namgoong Min proved his caliber as a villain in his early roles, so it was a significant change when he essayed the lead roles with equal ease. The “Girl Who Sees Smells” is one film that added a feather to his illustrious cap.  The movie had its share of creepy moments, and Namgoong Min did an outstanding job. The drama “Remember” also shows his acting best as a character having anger management issues. He depicted the psycho character very well.

 

5. Jang Ki-Yong

Jang Ki-yong has impressed the viewers  with several performances. For example, his role in “Go Back Couple” as a nice guy was much appreciated. “Come and Hug Me”, wherein he played a lively detective, also proved his calibre. In the 2019 action drama, Jang played the role of a veterinarian who has a dark side too. This only demonstrated that he can do any role with ease.

 

6. Yoo Seung-Ho

One of the best-looking actors  in K-Drama and also renowned as a child actor, Yoo Seung-ho  played the role of a psychopathic murderer in the drama “Missing You.” The character was highly pathetic with no rise, and the actor pulled it off effortlessly. His expressions in the drama were perfect. It is to be noted that his first film, “The Way Home”, itself, gave him much-needed recognition. Here he essayed a good guy role.

 

7. Shin Sung-Rok

Though Shin Sang-rok is good at rom-com, he is also recognized for his wicked roles. “The Last Empress” was a drama that made him show his skills in a strange character: a funny character that is interspersed with villainous elements. “My Love” from the star also gave him the chance to show his evil acting side, and it elevated his career to a different dimension. The series gained him recognition worldwide. In “In Liar Game,” he was equally good as a villain.

 

8. Kim Jae-Wook

Kim Jae-wook has done some good performances in his career, including the Coffee Prince. The crime mystery “Voice” had Kim Jae-wook essay the role of a villain excellently. It was considered a great crime series when it was released. He played a role that had shades of arrogance and pride with amazing perfection.

 

9. Im Si Wan

 Initially a K-pop idol, Im Si Wan is also a good actor. His boy-next-door look caught the attention of several viewers. His profound acting skills have made him a force to reckon with. In “Merciless,” he essayed the role of an evil prisoner and gangster effortlessly. Though there was a good leading actor in the movie, he didn’t let himself be surpassed  by his role.

 

10. Hong Jong-Hyun

Hong Jong-Hyun took up a leading role in some projects, and he outstandingly did that. In the television series, Moon Lover, Scarlet Heart Ryeo, he essayed the role of a wicked third prince excellently.