Are you an avid fan of Korean historical dramas/films? If not, then we bet you love watching modern ones. Whichever genre or theme it is, for Korean drama/film lovers, the theme of the drama wouldn't matter as long as your favorite Korean drama actress stars in it, am I right?
If you are following our page, you have probably opened one article that features the 5 Korean actors in their historical vs. modern looks then, this is the female version of it. For those Korean drama lovers of both historical and modern genre, then this list is perfect for you!
Check out these 5 Korean actresses' historical vs. modern looks, and see which one is your bet!
IU (Hae Soo) in "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo"
In this historical drama, singer and actress IU portrays the character of Go Ha-jin / Hae Soo. A girl having such a miserable life unexpectedly travels back in time during the Joseon era. Hae Soo is very optimistic and righteous, who would not tolerate injustice. The first girl ever to get close with almost all of the prince in the palace and understand each one of them, especially the 4th Prince Wang So's pain. At first, she somehow developed feelings for the 8th Prince but eventually fell in love with the 4th Prince.
IU (Lee Jin An) in "My Mister"
In this drama IU portrays the character of Lee Jin An a girl who is also struggling in life. She was assigned to discover Dong-hoon's weaknesses by her boss. Soon she ends up falling in love for Dong-hoon warm charms.
Ha Ji Won (Ki Seung Nyang) in "Empress Ki"
In this drama Ha Ji Won portrays the character of the famous Empress Ki/ Ki Seung Nyang a Goryeo-born commoner who was able to ascend as Queen when Toghon Temür (Emperor of Mongol Empire) fell deeply in love and married her. The story highlighted the deep and unconditional love of the Emperor Toghon Temür / Ta Hwan( Ji Chang Wook) to Lady Ki.
Hi Ji Won (Seung Yi) in the film "Pawn"
In the film "Pawn" Hi Ji Won portrays the character of the older Seung Yi , who was given away by her real mother as a collateral from a debt. However, the mother was deported and Seung Yi was adopted by the said debt collector. Despite having grown up under a debt collector, she looks content and stable, and grew up having a decent and professional career.
Park Min Young (Shin Chae Kyung/Queen Dan Kyung) in "Queen For Seven Days"
"Queen For Seven Days" is an historical drama that follows the sad and tragic love story of King Yeok and Queen Chae Kyung. In this drama, Park Min Young portrays the character of Queen Chae Kyung who was sadly dethroned just one week after she was crowned as Queen.
Park Min Young (Kim Mi So) in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim"
In this romantic comedy-drama, Park Min Young portrays the character of Kim Mi So, a highly-skilled secretary of the ambitious vice chairman of a major corporation, Lee Young-joon(Park Seo Joon), who has worked with him for nine years. However, she eventually decides to resign from her job to follow her desires, which leave Lee Young-joon to wonder what made her quit the job. She soon reciprocates Young-joon's feelings after realizing that he was a part of her childhood.
Oh Yeon So (Princess Hye Myung) in "My Sassy Girl"
In this sageuk drama, Oh Yeon So plays the character of Princess Hye Myung, who is an independent but troublesome princess but possesses a kind heart. She cannot tolerate the wrong doings of people. At first, he loathes Gyeon Woo (Joo Won ), An eminent and respected scholar but eventually falls in love with him.
Oh Yeon So (Jin Seon Mi / Sam-jang) in "A Korean Odyssey"
In this fantasy drama, Oh Yeon So plays the character of Jin Seon-mi / Sam-jang, an ordinary real estate CEO who was cursed with having the ability to see and shoo away ghosts and evil spirits. Then she meets Ma-wang who sets her up to release Son Oh-gong from his imprisonment and later meets him again by fate.
Park Shin Hye (the queen) in "The Royal Tailor"
In this historical film, Park Shin Hye portrays the character of (the queen) who was the first wife and Queen Consort of King Yeongjo of Joseon, the 21st monarch of the Joseon Dynasty. The King (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Queen (Park Shin Hye) were entangled on a critical case because of their Royal attire that was created by Dol-Seok and Kong-Jin.
Park Shin Hye (Kim Yoo Bin) in "#ALIVE"
This film is Park Shin Hye's latest project. She portrays the character of Kim Yoo-bin a girl who learned how to survive using camping tools and helps her neighbor helps Joon woo (Yoo Ah-in ) to survive the zombie apocalypse.
