Accepting roles in an action genre and challenging themselves to try out something new somehow elevated their careers in the acting industry. From Cha Eun Woo to Kim Sejeong, these are the K-stars who received praise for their brilliant performances in action dramas.
Cha Eun Woo
In 2022, Cha Eun Woo took a break from the romance genre as he headlined the horror-fantasy series "Island," which consisted of 2 parts. He donned a priest's robe and transformed into an exorcist in the webtoon-based drama.
He played the role of Yo Han and as it was his first action genre project, Cha Eun Woo impressed the audience with his stunts and stable acting.
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It was the beginning of his action star era and gained an enthusiastic response from the crowd.
Bae Suzy
Apart from mesmerizing the public with her visuals and singing skills, Bae Suzy surprised the masses with her role in the high-rated series "Vagabond," which aired in 2019.
Different from her previous characters, the actress took her acting to a new height as she turned into a NIS agent and worked undercover in the said project.
Through this work, Suzy allowed herself to explore a new genre that would help her grow as an actress. She shared the frame with singer-actor Lee Seung Gi and had a notable tandem that many enjoyed watching.
Park Hyung Sik
As he continues to gain more experience in the acting field, Park Hyung Sik is always all in, exploring new genres. Aside from romance, thriller, comedy, and fantasy, the idol-actor exhibited his incredible stunts in "Hwarang" and "Happiness."
Despite wearing costumes under the heat, the actor was able to provide satisfying action scenes in both dramas. In a behind-the-scenes clip of "Happiness," Park Hyung Sik impressed people on set after he immediately copied the stunt actor's choreo.
Doh Kyungsoo
EXO's Doh Kyungsoo never fails to leave a lasting impression in any role he plays. He always exhibits different emotions from anger, resentment, and hatred.
In his comeback legal series "Bad Prosecutor," the idol-actor gave the audience a breath of fresh air as he took the role of Jin Jung, a righteous prosecutor who conveyed a wide range of emotions and diligently did his action stunts.
Kim Sejeong
Known for her charming and adorable image, Kim Sejeong broke these personas as she starred in the megahit drama "Uncanny Counter." Packed with dangerous skits, the idol-actress flawlessly devoured every scene with her amazing stunts.
She immersed herself in the character of Do Ha Na and possessed an alpha female image on the screen, which also garnered praise from the viewers.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
