From Romance to thrillers: KimSoo-hyun'sdiverse roles in K-dramas

Kim Soo Hyun always brings a fresh flavor to the table with each role he takes on. Whether he's rocking the role of a calm and collected sweetheart or flexing his acting muscles as an arrogant alien, he never fails to keep us entertained and guessing what he'll do next. And with ‘Queen of Tears’ keeping us on the edge of our seats, here's a curated list of must-watch K-dramas starring Kim Soo Hyun, guaranteed to satisfy your craving for more of his acting. Trust us, you won't be disappointed!

Well, of course, no list would be complete without it! K-drama ‘Queen of Tears’ narrates the miraculous love journey of married couple Baek Hyun-Woo, played by Kim Soo-Hyun, and Hong Hae-In, portrayed by Kim Ji-Won, facing a marital crisis. Baek Hyun-Woo, the legal director of conglomerate Queens Group, is hailed as the epitome of success in his hometown village of Yongdu-ri. Married to Hong Hae-In, daughter of the Queens Group owners, she holds the title of 'Arrogant Queen' at Queens Department Store. This series is helmed by Park Ji-eun, known for ‘Crash Landing on You’ and directed by Jang Young-woo of ‘Sweet Home’ fame, alongside Kim Hee-won, the director of ‘Vincenzo’. It stands as an original creation, not adapted from any literary source.

‘Dream High’ series is centered around six students at Kirin Art High School, each fervently pursuing their dreams of making it big in the Korean music industry. Go Hye Mi (Bae Suzy), a talented classical musician, is forced to relinquish her aspirations to settle her father's debts by attending Kirin Art High. To secure her enrollment, she must convince two other students to join her: the country boy Song Sam Dong (Kim Soo Hyun) and Jin Guk (OK Taec Yeon), whom she encounters while evading a loan shark. However, her actions inadvertently ignite a rivalry with her former sidekick, who transforms into her rival at school after feeling betrayed during an audition for admission.

‘My Love from the Star’ follows the extraordinary tale of Do Min Joon, portrayed by Kim Soo Hyun, an alien stranded on Earth for 400 years. Blessed with handsome appearance and superhuman abilities in vision, hearing, and speed, Min Joon awaits an opportunity to return to his home planet. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with top Hallyu star Cheon Song Yi, played by Jun Ji Hyun, his lively and spirited new neighbor. Despite his resolve to remain aloof from human affairs, Min Joon finds himself drawn to Song Yi, gradually becoming emotionally invested in her life.

In 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay’, Kim Soo Hyun steps into the shoes of Moon Gang Tae, a dedicated and compassionate community health worker stationed at a psychiatric ward. Endowed with an array of admirable qualities, including intelligence, empathy, and resilience, Gang Tae's life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Ko Moon Young (Seo Yea Ji). Moon Young, a celebrated children's literature author, harbors her own demons, grappling with an antisocial personality disorder that manifests in arrogance and aloofness. Gang Tae rejects the notion of love, while Moon Young remains oblivious to its true meaning. Despite the odds stacked against them, their paths intertwine, leading to an unexpected journey of love, self-discovery and personal growth.

In this drama, audiences are thrust into the heart of the criminal justice system through the intense story of two men entangled in the aftermath of a woman's murder. 'One Ordinary Day’ delves into the thrilling tale of Hyun Soo, played by Kim Soo Hyun, an unsuspecting college student who finds himself in the spotlight as the prime suspect in a heinous crime. Amidst the chaos, Shin Joong Han, portrayed by Cha Seung Won, emerges as the unlikely savior, the sole attorney willing to champion Hyun Soo's cause. Fresh out of law school, Shin Joong Han's decision to take on this high-stakes case catapults him from obscurity to prominence, forever altering the course of his life.