5 Iconic Roles in Korean Dramas Played by Ok Taecyeon

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Who doesn't know Ok Taecyeon? This man, born in 1988, is a member of the legendary music group, 2PM. But it turns out that besides being busy singing, he also started to get involved in the acting world.

Taecyeon started his career as an actor in 2010. He first appeared on television screens when he starred in the drama Cinderella's Sister as Han Jung Woo. Then in 2011, he starred in the famous Korean drama, Dream High.

For more than 10 years in the Korean entertainment industry, especially as an actor, he has starred in many famous dramas and films. The roles he played also became iconic. Taecyeon, who has quality acting talent and can portray his character well. Here are some iconic roles in Korean dramas played by Ok Taecyeon.

1. Cha Gun Woo - “Who Are You”

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Transitioning from a high school student to a rookie police officer, Taecyeon's iconic role as Cha Gun Woo in the ghost-filled mystery crime drama Who Are You forced him to work together with Yang Shi Ohn, played by So Yi Hyun, a detective who had just woken up from a six-year coma and suddenly realized that she had the ability to see ghosts, including her deceased lover Hyung Joon.

Cha Gun Woo and Si On are in the same division. Initially, Gun Woo thought Si On was crazy for her ability to see ghosts. They were assigned to solve frozen cases.

2. Park Bong Pal - “Bring It On Ghost”

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Still with a ghost theme, the next drama is slightly different because while Taecyeon's character in Who Are You? was skeptical of the supernatural, in this drama he is someone who not only can see ghosts but also actively drives them away. Able to see ghosts since he was a child, Taecyeon's character, Park Bong Pal, has used this power to become a skilled demon hunter.

Working at a haunted high school, Bong Pal meets wandering spirit Kim Hyun Ji, played by Kim So Hyun. Agreeing to help Hyun Ji uncover the mystery of her past to help her, the spirit and the demon hunter work together to fight a number of ghosts.

3. Han Sang Hwan - "Save Me"

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Switching from the world of ghosts, this drama starring Taecyeon is much darker. Taecyeon becomes a hero, playing the role of Han Sang Hwan. In this drama, Taecyeon plays the son of a politician who uses his father's power and influence to not only save Im Sang Mi (Seo Ye Ji) from the grip of a cult, but also expose the heinous organization to the world.

Digging deep into the world of power, money, and crime, Sang Hwan soon finds himself in over his head. Despite the odds against him, Sang Hwan refuses to give up on Sang Mi, making him a hero to her.

4. Jin Guk - “Dream High”

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One of Taecyeon's most iconic and memorable roles was as Jin Guk in this idol-filled high school drama. As a teenager struggling not only to achieve his dream of becoming a K-pop idol but also to gain the recognition he craves from his cold-hearted father, Jin Guk is a character created to be loved. If his sad story doesn't melt your heart, his killer smile will.

5. Yi Eon - “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”

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It seems incomplete without mentioning Taecyeon's latest drama. He plays Yi Eon, a food lover with a dream of opening a dumpling shop. Yi Eon only wants a simple life, but his outstanding appearance in the civil service exam puts him in the position of a new secret royal inspector.

Reluctant to take on the role, Yi Eon soon meets Kim Jo Yi played by Kim Hye Yoon, a woman who boldly takes fate into her own hands by divorcing her missing husband.

(kpl/mag)