7 Lead Actors in Drakor Who Made You Baper, They Used to Be Villains, Anyone Still Remember?

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas have an endless appeal for fans. There are always surprises hidden in each story, whether it's exciting, heartwarming, or even touching. Not only that, the handsome actors who star in favorite dramas become visually appealing, especially for female fans.

In recent years, more and more lead actors have emerged who are ready to captivate the hearts of fans. But, did you know that some of these lead actors used to play villains? Does anyone still remember?

1. Park Bo Gum

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Admit it, who doesn't feel emotional watching Park Bo Gum's acting as the crown prince in LOVE IN THE MOONLIGHT alongside Kim Yoo Jung, or the most epic when he was paired with Song Hye Kyo in ENCOUNTER? It's hard to resist the charm of this actor. Thanks to his successful dramas, Park Bo Gum has become one of the highly anticipated lead actors by fans.

But, do you still remember when he played the role of a villain in the drama HELLO MONSTER? Yup, in the drama starring Seo In Guk and Jang Na Ra, Park Bo Gum portrayed a lawyer who secretly harbored a psychopathic side.

2. Kim Jae Wook

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After successfully starring in a rom-com with Park Min Young in the drama HER PRIVATE LIFE, Kim Jae Wook's popularity skyrocketed. Playing the role of Ryan Gold, a director at an art gallery and a former painter, his charismatic character easily captured the attention of viewers.

Long before appearing in HER PRIVATE LIFE, Kim Jae Wook played a villain in the drama VOICE which also starred Jang Hyuk and Lee Ha Na. He portrayed Mo Tae Gu, a psychopathic killer who murdered Moo Jin Hyuk's (Jang Hyuk) wife and Kang Kwon Joo's (Lee Ha Na) father. It's a shame if you haven't watched it yet.

3. Yang Se Jong

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If Yang Se Jong is only known to you through the romantic characters he played in TEMPERATURE OF LOVE or STILL 17, then you are not yet a true fan. This cute Yang Se Jong also once played a cold-blooded villain in the drama DUEL.

In the drama, he portrayed a cloning human character involved in the kidnapping of a detective's child. Interestingly, because his character is a cloning human, Yang Se Jong played 2 contrasting characters, Sung Joon who is always afraid and Sung Hoon, a cynical and cruel villain. As a rookie at the time, Yang Se Jong's acting in DUEL received much praise from netizens.

4. Namgoong Min

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Who doesn't know Namgoong Min? He has starred in a series of successful dramas. His acting always makes people emotional, for example when he acted alongside Minah in BEAUTIFUL GONG SHIM or with Hwang Jung Eum in the drama THE UNDATEABLE. Namgoong Min is also known as an actor who often explores different roles. For example, in SENSORY COUPLE, he played a chef who secretly is also a psychopathic killer. You will be amazed by his acting.

5. Jang Ki Yong

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It can be said that Jang Ki Yong is one of the successful lead actors who managed to capture the attention of female fans. His roles in the dramas COME AND HUG ME, SEARCH: WWW, and the latest one BORN AGAIN definitely make the viewers emotional. But, do you still remember that Jang Ki Yong also played a bad guy in the drama MY AHJUSSI which was portrayed by IU and Lee Sun Kyun? Yup, in that drama, he played a rough gangster but managed to gain sympathy from the viewers due to his sad past.

6. Shin Sung Rok

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Who wouldn't feel emotional when seeing the chemistry between Shin Sung Rok and Go Won Hee in the drama PERFUME? Guaranteed to make you smile and laugh because of their silliness. Well, do you still remember that Shin Sung Rok also played a bad guy. Yup, in the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR, he played Lee Jae Kyung who was cunning and even killed his own girlfriend. Which character of Shin Sung Rok do you prefer?

7. Go Joon

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The latest drama featuring Go Joon is currently airing. Paired with Jang Na Ra, they successfully display chemistry that captivates the audience. If you see Go Joon's character in this drama, who is sweet and warm when with Jang Na Ra, you might not believe that he is a mafia figure in the drama THE FIERY PRIEST. These two contrasting characters are portrayed successfully by Go Joon.

Those were the 7 lead actors in Korean dramas whose acting is captivating, apparently they have played the role of a scary villain before. According to you, which one's acting is the most amazing, KLovers?

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