K-drama with horror-fantasy genre is challenging to do as it requires effort from the production and the actors. With the growing number of dramas in this genre, there are also brilliant stars like Jang Na Ra, Cha Eun Woo, and more who exhibited excellent performances as they played the roles of exorcists.
Jang Na Ra
Jang Na Ra never fails to deliver a brilliant performance. In her 2021 comeback drama "Sell Your Haunted House," she played as a fierce and smart exorcist who runs a realty business, in which she exorcises evil spirits from properties.
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The "Go Back Couple" lead star was praised for her character transformation. Even the actress' co-star Jung Yong Hwa said in one of his interviews that he was amazed by the effort and passion Jang Na Ra puts into her acting.
Kim Jae Wook
Uniquely showcased a different side of him onscreen, the "Her Private Life" actor once gave life to a character of an exorcist through the 2018 OCN drama "The Guest."
Having taken a break from the romance genre, Kim Jae Wook gifted viewers with his new character as a cynical and cold priest who alienates people but is recognized by his capability as an exorcist.
During "The Guest's" press con, it was revealed that the actor even went to the Philippines to meet a real-life exorcist and witnessed the priest's ritual of expelling demons from individuals.
The male star had his thorough research and resulted in an outstanding performance which can be seen in the series.
Yeon Woo Jin
In the 2018 OCN drama "Priest," Yeon Woo Jin landed the role of Oh Soo Min, who is also recognized by his Catholic name Michael. He led an unofficial exorcism organization 634 Regia. He is an exorcist who protects his principles in life.
Clad with that simple black priest grab and combined with his newly learned skills in exorcism, Yeon Woo Jin succeeded in playing the challenging character despite doing it for the first time.
Cha Eun Woo
Surprising the public with his character transformation, Cha Eun Woo finally began his action star era as he played Father Yohan, a young exorcist in the fantasy drama "Island."
Moving away from his boy-next-door image, the idol-actor also impressed his entertainment colleagues with his transition.
Father Yohan is the character that viewers didn't know they needed as they've got to see the potential in Cha Eun Woo to play a variety of roles.
The "True Beauty" actor learned some Italian words and heavy action stunts which he smoothly delivered in the series. He was even praised for her acting in "Island."
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Shai Collins wrote this.