Historical K-dramas are receiving massive popularity this 2021. Adding to the excitement are the idol-turned actors Lee Junho, Ok Taecyeon, and Rowoon who currently play as the lead stars of their own Sageuk series. These three talented actors continue to steal the viewers' hearts with their acting and overflowing charisma. Even the foreign viewers are currently hooked to Lee Junho, Ok Taeyeon, and Rowoon as they perfectly slay their roles while wearing hanbok.
Lee Junho - 'The Red Sleeve Cuff'
Fresh from the military, 2PM member Lee Junho immediately grabbed the opportunity to work on a drama months after he was discharged from the army. Leading MBC's "The Red Sleeve Cuff" alongside Lee Se Young is one of the greatest joys that viewers are thankful for this year.
Lee Junho is gaining more fans these days as he continues to impress the viewers with his top-tier acting in "The Red Sleeve Cuff." As his comedic yet romantic relationship with Lee Se Young in the drama is one of the much-anticipated happenings that the viewers are excited to watch. The series' viewership ratings also increase in every episode.
It is his first time to play as a crown prince but he is slaying his role. Thanks to his passionate performance, TRSC is now on its fourth week as the most buzzworthy Kdramas on primetime.
Many are enjoying Lee Junho's flexible acting in the drama. He perfectly conveyed all the emotions that his character needed in the series. The Korean heartthrob shows his limitless potential in his first drama this year.
Fans and viewers also can't stop swooning on Lee Junho's strong charisma. The crown prince's robe and hanbok with various colors and details perfectly fits him.
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Ok Taecyeon - 'Secret Royal Inspector & Joy'
Different from his villain character in "Vincenzo" as Jang Han Seok, 2PM's Taecyeon appears in tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "Secret Royal Inspector & Joy" and plays as Ra Yi Eon. The series provides laughter to the audience and his special chemistry with Kim Hye Yoon gains favorable reviews from the public.
Beast idol Ok Taecyeon still looks dashing wearing either suit or traditional Korean hanbok. He has the same wide range of emotions to get the viewers' attention and be captivated by his acting performance.
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Rowoon - 'The King's Affection'
SF9's Rowoon made a character transformation from being a charming officemate in "She Would Never Know" to becoming a smart and handsome teacher in KBS' "The King's Affection."
From minor roles to having his own lead drama role, Rowoon is one of the young idol-actors who keep on receiving projects every year which challenge his acting capability. Many have seen his growth as an emerging artist in the industry.
He currently plays as Jung Ji Un in "The King's Affection." Rowoon captivated the viewers by showing emotional performances between cunning and serious as well as his affectionate romance with leading lady Park Eun Bin. The drama also received high viewership ratings every week and remained as one of the most watched K-series on Netflix.
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Written by Shai Collins.
