5 Korean Drama Actors Who Always Play Father - Grandfather Characters

Kapanlagi.com - Korea not only has a bunch of talented young actors who often get roles as main characters, but also has many supporting actors who love to work hard. Without their presence, a Korean drama will not complete its story.

They are the ones who play supporting actors, both as fathers and grandfathers who are so amazing in their acting. In fact, because of their quality and experience, these actors almost always play the roles of fathers and grandfathers in Korean dramas.

1. Ahn Gil Kang

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First there is Ahn Gil Kang who may already be familiar to Korean drama lovers. Various roles as a father or grandfather have been taken by him.

His quality acting can be seen in a series of hit dramas, such as Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Into the Ring, WATCHER, Orange Marmalade, Naeil's Cantible, Sweet & Sour, On Your Wedding Day, and many more.

2. Jeon Gook Hwan

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Speaking of iconic grandfather roles in Korean dramas, it would be incomplete not to mention Jeon Gook Hwan's name. As an experienced veteran actor, his acting skills are unquestionable. He can even stir the emotions of the audience, just like the main characters.

Jeon Gook Hwan has starred in many famous dramas, such as Sisyphus: The Myth, She Would Never Know, Crash Landing on You, Graceful Family, The Nokdu Flower, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, While You Were Sleeping, and many more.

3. Jung In Gi

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Not to be outdone, there is Jung In Gi who is also a regular in getting roles as a father or grandfather in various famous Korean dramas. Jung In Gi is even known as a versatile actor, as he can play both antagonist and protagonist supporting characters.

Some of the Korean films and dramas that he has starred in include Flower Boy Ramyun Shop, Please Don't Date Him, My Absolute Boyfriend, Laughter in Waikiki 2, Bad Papa, The Girl Who Sees Scents, Hospital Ship, The Bride of Haebak, Secret Garden, and many others.

4. Uhm Hyo Sup

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Next, there is Uhm Hyo Sup who often gets roles as a supporting character as a father or grandfather of the main characters in Korean dramas. His charismatic presence as a father is indeed suitable for playing such roles.

Some of the Korean dramas and films that he has starred in include Youth of May, Start-Up, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, Extraordinary You, He is Psychometric, While You Were Sleeping, Doctors, You Who Came From the Stars, and many others.

5. Jung Hae Kyun

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Last but not least, there is Jung Hae Kyun who often portrays the role of a father and grandfather in Korean dramas, especially those with a historical or sageuk theme. He delves into his role very well. In fact, he is able to fully transform into characters from different eras.

Some of the Korean dramas that Jung Hae Kyun has starred in as a father or grandfather include Navillera, Kill It, 100 Days My Prince, Save Me, Love in the Moonlight, The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, Doctors, Orange Marmalade, and others.

Those are some actors who always play the role of a father or grandfather in Korean dramas. Out of these names, which one is the most familiar to you, KLovers?

(kly/tmi)