Korean Stars Who Cross-Dressed For Their Roles: Kim Nam Gil, Lee Joon Gi, More

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Changing one's looks is a way of showing how dedicated an actor is to their jobs. Whilst some only experience minor transformations, some totally change their looks.

In particular, there are times when male actors take on female roles. Check out these outstanding Korean actors who have cross-dressed for a role!

Lee Joon Gi

Lee Joon Gi rose to stardom for his famous portrayal of an effeminate clown in the popular film "The King and the Clown."

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The competition for the role was fierce but fortunately, Lee Joon Gi proved that he was the best star for the character.

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With that said, he showed off his perfect acting, beauty and excellence in the film, causing a stir that made him famous both domestically and internationally.

Ji Chang Wook

Branded as the "romantic comedy master," Ji Chang Wook also captured everyone's hearts with his beauty.

Korean Stars Who Cross-Dressed For Their Roles: Kim Nam Gil, Lee Joon Gi, More
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In Channel A's "Bachelor's Vegetable Store," the actor transformed into a beautiful witch who sells apples to make ends meet. He dressed as a witch to promote his apples in a unique and exciting way.

Ji Chang Wook succeeded as he didn't only sell his apples, he also gained a solid fan base that supported him all throughout his career.

Seo Kang Joon

Known for his macho appearance, Seo Kang Joon once cross-dressed for a web drama called "After School: Lucky or Not."

Korean Stars Who Cross-Dressed For Their Roles: Kim Nam Gil, Lee Joon Gi, More
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He wore a long, wavy wig to look the part. Even with his transformation, Seo Kang Joon delivered a high quality performance that left a remarkable impact on its viewers.

Yoo Seung Ho

Yoo Seung Ho cross-dressed for the first time in his life for his 2016 film "Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River."

Korean Stars Who Cross-Dressed For Their Roles: Kim Nam Gil, Lee Joon Gi, More
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In the film, he takes on the titular role of Seon Dal, a con artist who tricks the king and sold a river with no owner.

Yoo Seung Ho successfully disguised himself as a woman in a beautiful hanbok (Korean traditional outfit).

Kim Nam Gil

With SBS TV's highly acclaimed drama "The Fiery Priest," actor Kim Nam Gil went undercover as a woman.

Korean Stars Who Cross-Dressed For Their Roles: Kim Nam Gil, Lee Joon Gi, More
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He stole the viewers' attention with his unusual beauty as he transformed into a woman with eccentric fashion, paired with an over-the-top makeup.

Kim Nam Gil totally aced his part, even doing ad libs such as being sassy on-screen.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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