8 Korean Dramas with Main Actors with a Huge Age Difference of Up to 21 Years, Including Song Hye Kyo - Gong Yoo

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin Malihah

 A significant age difference is not a hindrance to developing chemistry in acting. There are a series of dramas that choose two main actors with a significant age difference. The age difference between the main actors often becomes a topic of discussion among netizens. Here are 8 Korean dramas with main actors who have a significant age difference, including Song Hye Kyo - Gong Yoo!

1. BECAUSE I WANT NO LOSS

(Shin Min Ah credit: instagram.com/illusomina - Kim Young Dae credit: youngdae0302)

Upcoming Korean drama titled "BECAUSE I WANT NO LOSS" is a rom-com genre drama. This drama tells the story of a woman who fakes her marriage because she doesn't want to feel loss. The drama also tries to cast actress Shin Min Ah as the female lead.

Youth actor Kim Young Dae is also reported to be the male lead opposite Shin Min Ah. Kim Young Dae will play the role of Kim Ji Wook and Shin Min Ah will play the role of Son Han Young. Both of them have become a topic of conversation after it was known that they have a significant age difference, which is 12 years with Kim Young Dae being younger. Shin Min Ah herself was born in 1984 while Kim Young Dae was born in 1996.

2. THE GLORY

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Drama "THE GLORY" successfully garnered tremendous enthusiasm from the audience due to its intriguing storyline. This drama tells the story of a bullying victim with a thriller genre. Having 2 parts, "THE GLORY 2" was successfully released on March 10th. Not only the plot, but the audience also noticed the age difference between the two main actors in "THE GLORY".

Lee Do Hyun and So Hye Kyo were chosen as the main actors in this drama. Lee Do Hyun is known for his role as Joo Yeo Jeon, a plastic surgeon, while So Hye Kyo plays Moon Dong-eun, a bullying victim. Despite captivating the audience with their amazing chemistry, they became the center of attention due to their age difference. It is known that Lee Do Hyun and Song Hye Kyo have a significant age gap, with Lee Do Hyun being younger by 14 years. Lee Do Hyun is a 28-year-old actor, while Song Hye Kyo is a 42-year-old actress. 

3. CINDERELLA AT 2AM

(Shin Hyun Been credit: instagram.com/hyunbeenshin - Moon Sang Min credit:instagram.com/_sangmxn_)

Upcoming Korean drama titled “CINDERELLA AT 2AM” has been a topic of discussion among netizens due to the main cast. This drama itself will have a rom-com genre and is an adaptation of a webtoon. Drama “CINDERELLA AT 2AM” tells the story of a woman who is very protective of herself, who then meets a chaebol man who is determined to protect his love.

Drama “CINDERELLA AT 2 AM” has already conducted casting for the main cast, namely Moon Sang Min and Shin Hyun Been. The main cast of this drama has attracted attention due to the significant age difference between them, which is 14 years. It is known that Moon Sang Min, who will play Seo Joo Won, was born in 2000, while his co-star, Shin Hyun Been, was born in 1986 and will play Ha Yoon Seo.

4. SUMMER LOVE MACHINE BLUES

(SUMMER LOVE MACHINE BLUES credit: instagram.com/tvn_drama)

Scheduled to air at the end of this year, the drama “SUMMER LOVE MACHINE BLUES” will tell the story of the main character's growth process, who escapes from a harsh environment and difficult life. This drama will be produced as a short drama by tvN.

The drama “SUMMER LOVE MACHINE BLUES” already has the main cast, namely actor Go Soo and Oh My Girl Arin. They have a significant age difference, which is 21 years. Oh My Girl Arin was born in 1999 and is 24 years old, while Go Soo was born in 1978 and is 45 years old. 

5. EVE

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One of tvN's dramas titled “EVE” successfully aired in 2022. This drama tells the story of Lee Ra El's revenge for her parents' death and the divorce lawsuit between the Chaebol family. Drama “EVE” is a romance melodrama series.

Drama “EVE” stars actor Park Byung Eun and Seo Ye Ji as the main cast. However, they have a significant age difference, which is 13 years. When this drama was aired, Seo Ye Ji, who played Lee Rael, was 32 years old, while Park Byun Eun, who played Kang Yoon Gyeom, was 45 years old.

6. A WITCH'S LOVE

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Korean drama "A WITCH'S LOVE" was released in 2014. This drama tells the story of two people who both have a dark past. "A WITCH'S LOVE" is starred by actor Park Seo Joon and actress Uhm Jung Hwa.

Being the main cast, they actually have a significant age difference, which is 19 years when this drama was aired. In 2014, Park Seo Joon was only 26 years old, playing the role of Yoon Dong Ha, while Uhm Jung Hwa was 45 years old, playing the role of Ban Ji Yeon.

7. MY SECRET TERRIUS

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Drama "MY SECRET TERRIUS", released in 2018, is a rom-com genre drama. This drama tells the story of secret agent Kim Bon and Go Ae Rin, who together uncover secrets in a mysterious incident.

"MY SECRET TERRIUS" stars actor Seo Ji Seob and actress Jung In Sun as the main cast. Seo Ji Seob plays the role of Kim Bon, while Jung In Sun plays the role of Go Ae Rin. They gained attention due to their significant age difference, which is 14 years. When this drama was aired in 2018, Seo Ji Seob was 45 years old and Jung In Sun was 31 years old.

8. GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD

(GOBLIN credit: imdb.com)

Drama "GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD" or known as "GOBLIN" became one of the iconic and highly watched dramas. This drama, released in 2016, tells the story of Kim Shin, a war general in ancient times who was killed by a young king, and Kim Shin eventually becomes a Goblin with eternal life.

This "GOBLIN" drama is starred by actor Gong Yoo and actress Kim Go Eun. They successfully have great chemistry in the drama, but it turns out that they have a significant age difference, which is 12 years. It is known that Gong Yoo was born in 1979 while Kim Go Eun was born in 1991.

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