5 K-Dramas Starring Kim Soo-Hyun to Watch After "It's Okay to Not Be Okay"
The best roles of one of the most talented Korean actors.
Kim Soo-hyun is widely regarded as one of the most successful and recognizable actors of the Korean Wave. No matter what character he plays, Soo-hyun proves to be a versatile and talented actor with each of his roles, capable of shining in any genre from hilarious comedy to heartbreaking drama.
Those familiar with Korean dramas have likely seen It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Kim Soo-hyu's first project after the military service, which made him the highest-paid South Korean actor of the 2020. Here are five K-dramas that will make you love the actor even more.
5. The Producers (2015)
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Don't let the IMDb score fool you, as The Producers is actually one of the most underrated comedy-dramas, following the crazy working days of the Korean Broadcasting System employees. Kim Soo-hyun played an aspiring prosecutor who, after his failed love affair, decides to abruptly change his career path by becoming a producer.
4. Dream High (2011)
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
It's always fun to watch actors at the beginning of their careers, and in the case of Soo-hyun, Dream High is the best choice. This musical romance show centers around six high school students who dream of making it in the K-pop industry. The actor played a country bumpkin musical prodigy.
3. Moon Embracing the Sun (2012)
IMDb rating: 8.0/10
This poignant costume drama tells the story of Sun, the fictional king of Joseon (a royal dynasty until 1910), and his lover Moon, who is destined to become the queen. But jealous rivals nearly kill the young woman, causing her to lose her memory and become a shaman.
2. My Love from the Star (2013)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Four hundred years ago, an alien (Kim Soo-hyun) found himself in Joseon and, after saving the girl he fell in love with, missed the chance to leave Earth. In today's time, the alien becomes infatuated with an actress who resembles his former flame and questions his desire to return to his planet.
1. One Ordinary Day (2021)
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
In this drama, Kim Soo-hyun plays a student who accidentally ends up behind bars as the prime suspect in the brutal murder of a young woman. The only people willing to help him are a not-so-successful lawyer and a prison crime boss.