Kim Soo-Hyun is the latest internet crush (of course for new K-drama fans) who can’t get enough of the charming Baek Hyun-woo from ‘Queen of Tears’. Soo-Hyun, one of the most popular celebrities in South Korea, is dominating the charts with his record-breaking Korean drama streaming on Netflix. The K-drama chronicles the struggles of a married couple who try to keep their relationship afloat amidst many challenges.
The Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun made his first appearance in ‘Kimchi Cheese Smile', and his filmography boasts a bunch of hit titles. Over the years, he has offered his fans engaging romance dramas and hilarious comedy flicks. And we have a round-up of titles that every Kim Soo Hyun fan should watch.
Here are the best movies and K-dramas starring Queen of Tears actor Kim Soo Hyun:
Secretly, Greatly
The Kim Soo-hyun starrer features the actor as a spy for the North Korean Special Forces officer (5446 Corps), who is sent to South Korea. He disguises himself as a high school student and builds a new life in the neighbouring country. The comedy movies went on to become a hit at the box office, and Soo Hyun was lauded for his stellar performance.
The Thieves
The movie, directed by Choi Dong-hoon, revolves around six thieves and a heist plan to steal a million-dollar diamond from a casino in Macau. However, the obstacles in their way make it an impossible mission. The heist film marked the big-screen debut of Kim Soo Hyun. It went on to become one of the highest-grossing movies at the time and won the actor the Popularity Award at the 33rd Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Real
In the action flick directed by Lee Sa-rang, Soo Hyun plays the role of a mobster and owner of a popular casino. Set in the underworld of a fictional city, it revolves around Jang Tae-yeong (Kim Soo-hyun), who is struggling with multiple personality disorders. After he seeks help to get rid of the other personality, things take an unexpected turn.
My Love From The Star
The romance-comedy drama narrates the story of an alien who lands on Earth during the Joseon Dynasty. However, he is unable to return to his home planet. After being stranded on Earth for 400 years, he bumps into a popular star who becomes his neighbour. The Korean drama was well-received by critics and revived the Korean wave globally. His performance in the series earned him the title of Best Actor in Asia at the International Drama Festival in Tokyo.
Dream High
‘Dream High’, which was released in 2011, is one of the earliest K-dramas starring Kim Soo-Hyun that is still a must-watch. The series revolves around six teenagers who dream of becoming K-pop idols. The actor won the Best New Actor and Popularity Award at the Korea Drama Awards and KBS Drama Awards for his performance.
The Producers
In the 2015 K-drama, Kim Soo-hyun plays a member of a group of employees at KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) who work in different departments. Soo Hyun is seen as Baek Seung-chan, who is an aspiring prosecutor but ends up becoming a producer-director at KBS after falling for an employee there.
It's Okay To Not Be Okay
Another must-watch korean drama, starring Kim Soo-hyun, is the immensely popular series It's Okay To Not Be Okay. In the romantic K-drama Moon, Kang-tae (Kim) crosses paths with an antisocial writer, Ko Moon-young. It is the story of childhood friends and focuses on mental health. The series bagged nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the International Emmy Awards.
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