Transforming into a new character is more often than not a challenge for actors. Despite this, these Korean celebrities were able to amaze the viewers with their role as priest in their respective dramas.
From Kim Nam Gil to Cha Eun Woo, these celebrities looked dignified wearing the priest robe for their drama role.
Kim Nam Gil
This award-winning actor made a smooth transformation in 2019 through the SBS series "The Fiery Priest."
In the K-drama, he played the cool Kim Hae Il, a Catholic priest, who teams up with a detective and a prosecutor to unveil the truth behind the death of a senior Catholic priest who is close to him.
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He did not just showcase amazing stunts and delivered hilarious lines, but blew the audience's mind with how dashing he was in a priest gown.
Kim Nam Gil was able to pull off his character perfectly, which also permitted him to win the Daesang at the 2019 SBS Drama Awards.
Ahn Jae Hyun
After displaying a bad boy image in some of his projects, Ahn Jae Hyun made a transition in the series "The Beauty Inside." With his angelic face and unique charm, the actor looked handsome in a priest gown.
He immersed himself in the character of Ryu Eun Ho, a kind and considerate guy who unintentionally hid his vocation from Kang Sa Ra (Lee Da Hee).
Though he didn't end up having a relationship with the actress, many still cheered for their love line.
Lee Joon Gi
Short but thrilling, Lee Joon Gi's cameo in "Hotel Del Luna," where he reunited with "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" actress IU, was a sight to behold.
He appeared in the third episode of the series as a priest who practices exorcism. Seeing him clad in an all-black priest uniform had the viewers expecting more scenes of him.
Cha Eun Woo
Surprising the public with his big character transformation, Cha Eun Woo gained immense praise for playing the role of Father Yo Han in TVING's "Island."
With his role as a young priest, the idol-actor broke his usual boy-next-door image by showcasing his action star potential through this fantasy-horror drama.
The never-before-seen side of his acting was finally introduced as he immersed himself in the character of an exorcist.
Apart from learning Italian phrases, doing action stunts, and fierce acting, Cha Eun Woo earned praises for looking dignified in a priest robe.
He is about to make a comeback reprising his role in "Island 2" this February 24 on TVING. Cha Eun Woo will return alongside Kim Nam Gil, Lee Da Hee, and Sung Joon.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
