13 Artists Who Put in the Most Effort for Their Roles in Korean Dramas, Even Learning New Skills, Super Total Commitment

In the drama STUDY GROUP, Hwang Minhyun plays the role of a diligent student who also possesses tough martial arts skills. For the realistic fight scenes, Minhyun underwent intense physical training and maintained a strict diet to keep his body in proportion.

To portray a boxer named Cho Sang Gu, Lee Je Hoon underwent four months of boxing training. He exercised six times a week and sculpted his body to look like a professional athlete. His efforts brought new emotional strength to the character.

Playing a versatile character, Kim Seon Ho learned various skills such as surfing and coffee brewing. He wanted to portray the character Hong Du Shik, who is skilled in many areas, in a natural way. These two skills made his role even more lively and adorable on screen.

Kim Min Jae plays a genius pianist in this drama, even though he couldn't play the piano at all before. He practices every day before filming starts, until his fingers get used to the keys of the instrument.

Before performing as a professional ballet dancer in Navillera, Song Kang, who had never danced before, underwent intensive training for six months. He learned basic techniques to the unique stage expressions of a ballerino. As a result, many praised his flexibility and grace.

Park Shin Hye learned how to play the gayageum, a traditional Korean musical instrument. She practiced until her hands became accustomed to the strings and rhythm of the instrument. Her efforts demonstrate a high level of commitment to portraying an authentic young musician character.

As a mysterious magician in THE SOUND OF MAGIC, Ji Chang Wook truly learned magic tricks from professionals. He practiced hand precision and eye expressions to highlight the magical charm of his character. His dedication made every scene look stunning and realistic.

Actor Oh Eui Shik even temporarily joined a company that employs people with Asperger's syndrome. This experience helped him understand the behavior, speech patterns, and emotions of the character he played. This approach made his acting very natural and touching.

Hyeri showed her dedication by practicing the traditional instrument janggu for nine months. She also learned the local dialect and hip-hop dance choreography to support her complex character. This combination of modern and traditional strengthens the image of her dynamic role.

In LOVELY RUNNER, Byeon Woo Seok plays the role of an athlete and idol. He underwent swimming training for three months, regularly went to the gym, and attended vocal and stage expression training. This combination allowed him to fully embody a multi-talented character.

Before starting filming, Chae Soo Bin studied sign language for two full months. She wanted to portray the character with a disability with full empathy and accuracy of expression. As a result, many viewers praised the emotional honesty of her performance.

For her role in BON APPETIT YOUR MAJESTY, Im Yoona learned cooking techniques from a professional chef. She practiced how to chop ingredients, manage timing, and perform natural hand movements in the kitchen. All to make her cooking scenes look realistic and elegant.

Kim Taeri underwent intense fencing training before filming TWENTY-FIVE, TWENTY-ONE. She trained for months to understand the basic techniques and posture of a professional athlete. This dedication made her role as a young athlete feel authentic and energetic. Let's read articles about other Korean drama recommendations at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?