After making a name for themselves in their homeland, they decided to make their drama and/or film debut in China.
Here are fifteen Korean actors and actresses who have acted in Chinese dramas and movies, as well as the ones that put them on the Chinese industry map.
Kim Hee Sun
Kim Hee Sun acted in numerous Chinese dramas and movies, but her most famous role is in the 2005 movie "The Myth."
In this film, she plays a Korean princess named Princess Ok-Soo, who was sent to China to marry the Qin Emperor but ends up falling in love with the general escorting her instead. Jackie Chan played the role of the general.
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She is still remembered for this role to this day, with many adoring her soft and lovable character.
Jang Dong Gun
Jang Dong Gun starred in the movie "The Promise," where he portrayed a slave named Kunlun. He falls in love with the most beautiful woman in the world.
However, that woman is cursed by a goddess who has a lavish life and beauty in exchange for never having love. If ever she does find love, she is destined to lose it.
Im YoonA
Girls' Generation YoonA starred in the Chinese drama "God of War, Zhao Yun," a historical drama about a famous Chinese general, Zhao Zi Long. She plays the female lead of the story, Xiahou Qing Yi. Many people loved her character for her spunky and playful personality.
Jessica Jung
After she departed from Girls' Generation, Jessica decided to take a shot in the Chinese industry. One of her most famous Chinese films is the 2016 movie "I Love That Crazy Little Thing," in which she played Qianqia, the girlfriend of the main character, Jiang Yang, an editor who dreams of being a movie director.
Lee Joon Hyuk
Lee Joon Hyuk greeted his Chinese fans in the 2012 Chinese drama "Fairytale." The story follows estranged twins who must come together to stabilize the family business and protect it. He plays the role of Du Yu Feng, the fiance of the twin's older sister.
Oh Sehun
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Oh Sehun (EXO) starred in the Chinese drama "Catman" as Liang Qu, a confident but cold half cat-half human. He has the ability to heal broken hearts.
Alongside him is Janice Wu, who stars as Miao Xiao Wan. She creates an app that translates cats' language.
Park Min Young
Park Min Young made her Chinese drama debut with "Braveness of the Ming." The drama follows a man who, after witnessing the Jinyiwei brutality, decides to stand up for those who were unable to do so themselves.
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The man wants to help restore peace into the country. Park Min Young plays the role of Xie Yu Fei, the female lead and wife of Xia Xun, played by Hans Zhang. The drama, according to a source, is set to air this 2022.
Lee Da Hae
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This drama, "Love Actually," is centered around the restaurant industry. Lee Da Hae plays Wang Xiao Xia, a woman who needs money to raise her nephew. After being discovered to have a talent in cooking, she hones her skills with the help of Chen Hao Feng (played by Joe Cheng), head chef at his family's restaurant. As they work together, they fall in love.
Kim Ki Bum
Many may know Kim Ki Bum as a former Super Junior member, but now, he is famous as an actor in both China and Korea. One of his most famous Chinese dramas is "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," which is based on the novel of the same name. He plays Duan Yu, one of the three male leads, a young prince with many female admirers.
Sung Hoon
Sung Hoon acted in the 2012 Chinese drama "Bodyguard." He played the main character Guo Xu, the young master of the Chang Feng security company, who must bring the twelve "Baby Jades" back to the Yun village.
Lee Jong Suk
Lee Jong Suk starred in the Chinese drama "Jade Lovers." The series is set in the 1930s and is a Republican drama about two rival families and the jewelry trading business. Lee Jong Suk plays Bai Luo Han, a man who is treading morally ambiguous territory as he works for both good and bad. The drama is set to air this year.
Kim Sung Joo
K-pop fans know Kim Sung Joo as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group UNIQ! He has made his acting debut in both Korea and China. His most popular Chinese drama, "Magical Space-time," follows Han Ruo Fei (played by Jerry Jia), who obtains a time-traveling polaroid that allows him to go back to ten years in the past for short periods. Kim Sung Joo plays the young version of Han Ruo Fei.
Lee Min Ho
Lee Min Ho starred in the Chinese film "Bounty Hunters," released in 2016. He played the role of San, a martial arts expert who has been working as a bodyguard-for-hire with little luck after his dismissal as Interpol officers a year ago. The story follows him and others as bounty hunters working across countries in Asia.
Rain
Rain played the rich CEO in the Chinese drama "Diamond Lover." The story follows Mi Duo, who, after losing a lot of weight following an accident, begins a new life working for her secret crush, Xiao Liang (Rain), who is the CEO of a diamond company.
Song Hye Kyo
Song Hye Kyo acted in "The Queens," based on the novel of the same name. The film follows three cosmopolitan women who are all going through the up and downs of their romantic lives. Song Hye Kyo played one of the main characters, Annie.
Song Seung Hun
Song Seung Hun played Li Qi Zheng in the "The Third Way of Love." The film follows Lin Qi Zheng, the son of a wealthy family, and Zhou Yu, a smart, beautiful lawyer, and their tragic love story.
Have you seen any of these dramas/movies?
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