Before the K-Drama scene became a global fad, many actors were typecast with a specific acting role. Some of them only played the matinee idol type, rich chaebol lead and more.

But as the years passed by, many stars showcased their improved acting chops. Many actors took risks and challenged themselves with a new genre and acting role.

Instead of sticking to their prince or cool guy image, many of them perfected their villainous roles on terrestrial television. Here are five of them.

Namgoong Min

When it comes to villains, the list won't be complete without Namgoong Min. In dramas "Beautiful Gong Shim" and "Good Manager," he stole the sympathy of the viewers.

When he was discharged from the military, he took on his very first villainous role in "Strangers From Hell," where he played the role of a murderer.

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Many critics think that Im Siwan plays antagonist roles best in spite of having an innocent face; it is also said that this is his advantage.

This 2023, he became a spiteful poser who kills in Netflix's newest noir film "Unlocked," gaining massive attention from all over the world.

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Written by Elijah Mully.