In many K-dramas, casting directors select male lead stars with younger leading ladies, sometimes with an age gap of more than 11 years. This type of pairing isn't new in Korean TV series, and thanks to their chemistry and amazing portrayal of their characters, they look well together onscreen.
Below is the list of onscreen couples with over a decade of age gap.
Touch
Starring:
Joo Sang Wook (born in 1978)
Kim Bo-Ra (born in 1995)
Age Gap: 17 years
Jo Sang Wook and Kim Bo-Ra cross paths in finding ways to work and live life. In desperation, he landed a much-needed job as a make-up artist, and he took Kim Bo-Ra under his supervision. Seeing how talented she is, Joo Sang Wook agrees to teach her everything he knows. Together in their journey to acquire their dreams, they slowly learn to let go of their broken dreams and plan for their future.
Soul Mechanic (Fix You)
Starring:
Shin Ha Kyun (born in 1974)
Jung So Min (born 1989)
Age Gap: 15 years
Shin Ha Kyun works as a quirky psychiatrist and on a mission to help people heal having mental health issues. His holistic approach to managing and helping his patients cope with their mental illness gets him in trouble. Jung So Min is a theatre actress who struggles to give balance to her career and life challenges. They meet and help each other to overcome their traumas. As they go along, they begin to support and fall for each other's imperfections.
Find Me In Your Memory
Starring:
Kim Dong Wook (born in 1983)
Moon Ga Young (born in 1996)
Age Gap: 13 years
Kim Dong Wook is a famous news anchor and he is well-respected in his craft. One of the guests in the show is the rising actress Moon Ga Young to promote her movie. Soon after, events lead them together to learn each other's secrets. Kim Dong Wook suffers from an illness wherein he remembers everything that happens in his life, while Moon Ga Young has forgotten her past connected and intertwined with his life. Destiny then brings them together to heal.
King Maker: The Change of Destiny
Starring:
Park Si Hoo (born in 1977)
Ko Sung Hee (born in 1990)
Age Gap: 13 years
Park Si Hoo is bound to protect Ko Sung Hee and have her by his side forever. He is a good warrior and a fighter for the oppressed. She, on the other hand, is a skilled fortune teller and in her power, she can save him and but need to outsmart the people that keep them apart.
Backstreet Rookie
Starring:
Ji Chang Wook (born in 1987)
Kim Yoo Jung (born in 1999)
Age Gap: 12 years
He owns and manages a 24/7 convenience store, in which he needs to choose to keep his health fit and sales rising. Kim Yoo Jung, as she struggles in life, applies to be his part-time staff. He is kind and charming while she is a fun girl and pretty.
365: Repeat The Year
Starring:
Lee Joon Hyuk (born in 1984)
Nam Ji Hyun (born in 1995)
Age Gap: 11 years
He works as a detective who works hard and loyal to his team. She's a famous webtoon writer and they both have been selected for a chance to time travel to their past. In doing so, they get to change the things they regret and live the life they wanted. But one by one, other resetters dies, and as death approaches them, they try to escape it and protect each other.
