The rich guy and poor girl, the bratty one, the coldhearted main lead, the crazy and dumb character - If you're a true K-drama enthusiast, chances are, you already know these cliche K-drama roles and "starter pack."
Though they're as cliche as ever, these roles undoubtedly made some actors internationally popular after mastering characteristics. Here are the most famous stars who have become more popular for their "signature" roles!
Park Shin Hye's Classic Poor, Innocent Roles
Without a doubt, Park Shin Hye is one of the most accomplished and popular stars in the history of South Korean media.
This is all thanks to her synchronization with every role that she aces every performance. Park Shin Hye mastered the unfortunate, poor and financially-struggling role in her works.
From "The Heirs" to "Doctors" and "Memories of the Alhambra," the South Korean beauty constantly proved her acting skills and why she became one of the country's K-drama darlings.
Yoo In Young's Pure Evil Characters
While Park Shin Hye played the poor, innocent-looking roles, actress Yoo In Young definitely slayed her evil character roles!
In many popular dramas like "My Love From The Star" and "Oh My Venus," the actress always puts on her game face as she plots something behind the main characters' knowledge.
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With her unrivaled visuals and charms, she effortlessly owned the evil and dauntless roles.
Jun Ji Hyun's Crazy, Sassy, Adorable Starring Roles
Over the years, Jun Ji Hyun has snatched the title of the comical queen, thanks to her cider-like acting props.
With her hit series "My Love From The Star" and "The Legend of the Blue Sea," where she both played roles of unearthly beings, Jun Ji Hyun undoubtedly mastered the "eccentric and adorable" female lead roles.
Lee Min Ho's Rich and Callous Bad Boy Roles
In contrast to Park Shin Hye's poor, innocent trope, Lee Min Ho played the role of a filthy rich heir and callous, bad boy character one too many times.
In several of his past dramas including "Boys Over Flowers" up until "The Heirs," the South Korean heartthrob unapologetically stole everyone's hearts with his unmatched acting.
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Because of this, Lee Min Ho is now the "Face of Chaebol" or "Face of an Heir" in South Korean dramas!
Lee Jong Suk's Rational and Handsome Characters
Because of his gentle yet rational roles, Lee Jong Suk became the K-drama Land's handsome "Man of Justice."
If you've seen many series, you'll easily recognize the actor's innocent visage, which often defeats the bad in every K-Drama series he participates in as he always fights the injustice!
What are your favorite types of roles? Share it with us in the comments below!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
