The South Korean entertainment industry is known for giving great opportunities to young filmmakers and artists. The industry consists of exceptional talents in acting, direction, and filmmaking. Kim Go Eun has made a mark in the South Korean acting industry. She debuted in 2012 and has never stopped surprising her fans with strikingly amazing acting performances. Kim Go Eun knows filmmaking, she has acted in numerous dramas and movies. Kim Go Eun is famous for taking on challenging roles, and she is one of the best actresses of this decade. If you’re looking for outstanding acting performance, then you should check out the top ten hit dramas and movies of South Korean actress Kim Go Eun.
1. Little Women- 2022
Kim Go Eun is In Joo in this nail-biting hit drama series. The series was a Netflix hit and is, likely the best performance by actress Kim Go Eun. In Joo is a woman who grew up in poverty and only looks at one thing, that is, money. She has many responsibilities and wants to marry a rich man one day. However, unknowingly, she ends up being caught in a conspiracy against the rich and powerful. Kim Go Eun expresses In Joo’s frustration and anger in a commendably way. She proves to her audience that if there is a great script, then it should be assisted by an excellent acting performance.
2. Goblin: The Lonely And Great God- 2016
Artists often experiment to improve their skills as much as possible. Many actresses and actors look for roles that are challenging for them. Kim Go Eun has always taken on such challenges, which has made her one of the most versatile actresses in the South Korean acting industry. She plays the role of Ja Eun Tak in the 2016 supernatural series Goblin. Kim Go Eun shows off her acting skills as a teenager who is full of troubles and turmoils. However, Eun Tak never gives up and continues to have a positive outlook on life. The role of Eun Tak, played by Kim Go Eun, showcases a character whose kindness continues to bloom wherever she goes. Kim Go Eun perfectly delivers the qualities of beautiful character through her acting skills.
3. Cheese In The Trap- 2016
The 2016 hit is Kim Go Eun’s television debut. The show is memorable for portraying complex relationships among young adults. Kim Go Eun made her remarkable first appearance on South Korean television through this drama. Kim Go Eun carries out the role of a college student, Hong Seol, who is highly influenced by the challenging circumstances and poverty in her life. Her life gets twisted when she meets a mysterious college senior. The role of Hong Seol is all about confusion, self-consciousness, and the hardships of young adulthood, and no doubt, however tricky the part is, Kim Go Eun never fails to amaze us with her performance. She does what she does best as Hong Seol: mesmerize the audience by highlighting Seol’s most relatable traits.
4. A Muse- 2012
Kim Go Eun has been active in the South Korean acting industry, and longtime fans would know that she debuted in the gothic and complex movie "A Muse,” also known as "Eungyo.” Kim Go Eun has always had potential as an actress, and she proved her phenomenal acting skills when she took up the role of a 17-year-old teenager in this movie. When Kim Go Eun took the part of "Eun Gyo" in the movie, she knew it would be a hard choice. Eun Gyo is just like any teenager, hopeful, curious, and flirtatious. She wants to explore and settle her questions with wise answers. In an interview with Screenanarchy, Go Eun stated that taking the role of Eun Gyo, for her debut, was definitely burdensome. However, despite being her first role, Go Eun established herself as a skilled actress through her portrayal of "Eun Gyo."
5. The King: Eternal Monarch- 2020
Another work of Kim Go Eun in the supernatural genre, "The King: Eternal Monarch", is a story about parallel words. Kim Go Eun once again showcases her versatile acting skills by playing double roles. She is an inspector called Jeong Tae Eul in one world and Luna, a criminal, in the other. Kim Go Eun flawlessly understands the concept of playing contrasting characters and astonishes fans with her depiction of both the leading personalities in the drama.
6. Yumi’s Cells- 2021
There has become a pattern where fans have started looking forward to whatever Kim Go Eun has to offer whenever she announces her new drama. The same thing happened during the announcement of the K drama called "Yumi’s Cells.” Kim Go Eun’s enactment as Yumi in the webtoon-based drama Yumi’s Cells opened new doors for her in the hearts of K-drama fans worldwide. The show is spread across two seasons and represents the life story of Yumi as she ventures into her life, exploring love, heartbreak, dreams, and ambitions.
7. Monster- 2014
It’s true that Kim Go Eun fans have witnessed the greatest acting performances of all time. Kim Go Eun has made a mark in the industry as a distinguished actress who thoroughly studies the traits of the characters that she plays. In the 2014 action thriller movies, Kim Go Eun is again delivering one of the most commendable performances of her entire career. She depicts the life of Bok Soon. Now, Bok Soon is not a jolly character. She is not smart but brave and reckless. The story is based on unfortunate and deadly events that turn grief-stricken Bok Soon into a monster.
8. Canola- 2016
Canola is a heart-warming drama film. It is the story of an orphaned girl who is reunited with her grandmother after 12 years. Kim Go Eun leads the movie and makes sure that she touches the hearts of the audience. Kim Go Eun is the lead as Hye Ji. Hye Ji is a teenager who meets her grandmother after a long time. The story explores the difficulties that arise between the grandmother and granddaughter as they get to know each other.
9. Sunset In My Hometown- 2018
Sunset In My Hometown is one of the most heart-warming works ever written. The movie is so beautiful that it inspires you to start trusting yourself again. Kim Go Eun as Sun Mi shines bright in the film. Sun Mi is a writer; she wins local prizes and touches the hearts of people with her writing. The movie unfurls the feelings of long-lost joy. Kim Go Eun even mentioned in her interview with the Korea Herald, that one of the primary reasons behind her acceptance of the role was her desire for happiness.
10. Tune In For Love- 2019
Melodramas are an essential part of an actor’s career. Kim Go Eun is Misoo in this melodrama set in the 1990s. The slow-paced romance is a story about two people who want to fall in love, but the timing never sets in. The role proves that Kim Go Eun is the actress of the century, and she can play any character that she wants.
