Becoming the Highest-Paid Actor, Here Are the 5 Most Popular Korean Dramas Starring Kim Soo Hyun!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin

For K-drama fans, the name of handsome actor Kim Soo Hyun is certainly not unfamiliar. Kim Soo Hyun's name is known as one of the famous actors in Korea. This man, born in 1988, officially made his debut as an actor in 2007 through the sitcom KIMCHI CHEESE SMILE. However, Kim Soo Hyun's name began to soar and became known to the public after his successful role in the drama DREAM HIGH in 2011.

With his exceptional acting talent, Kim Soo Hyun occupies the top spot as the highest-paid Korean actor. It is known that Kim Soo Hyun receives a payment of 2.4 billion per episode of a drama. Thanks to his acting skills, it is not uncommon for Korean dramas and films starring Kim Soo Hyun to achieve high ratings and extraordinary popularity. Here are the 5 most popular Korean dramas starring Kim Soo Hyun, which one is your favorite?

1. DREAM HIGH (2011)

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Korean drama DREAM HIGH is one of the legendary dramas starring actor Kim Soo Hyun. Having a romantic and musical genre, the drama DREAM HIGH tells the story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work hard to achieve their dream of becoming famous stars in the Korean music industry. There is a girl named Go Hye Mi who wants to change her fate from a family that is lacking in everything to becoming a famous singer. To fulfill her dream, Go Hye Mi invites her two friends, Song Sam Dong and Jin Gook, to study together at Kirin Art High School.

At Kirin Art High School, Go Hye Mi, Song Sam Dong, and Jin Gook meet friends who have the same dream, namely Yoon Baek Hee, Kang Pil Sook, and Jason. What makes them enthusiastic about studying at Kirin Art High School is that there is an alumni of Kirin Art High School who has won and performed at the Grammy Awards. Kim Soo Hyun, who plays Song Sam Dong, is a co-star with other Korean artists such as Bae Suzy, Taecyeon 2PM, IU, and Wooyoung 2PM. This Korean drama, which aired in 2011, successfully gained tremendous popularity upon its release.

2. THE MOON EMBRACING THE SUN (2012)

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Korean Drama THE MOON EMBRACING THE SUN is the second drama by Kim Soo Hyun that is most liked by fans of Korean dramas. Having a historical and romantic genre, the drama THE MOON EMBRACING THE SUN tells the story of the love between a king named Lee Hwon and a shaman named Wol. They first met when they were teenagers. Wol, who was originally named He Yeon Woo, turned out to be a noble princess, invited to attend an event at the royal palace.

In the royal palace, Yeon Woo met Lee Hwon, who was still a crown prince, trying to escape. Directed by Lee Sung Joon, this drama cast actor Kim Soo Hyun as King Lee Hwon and actress Han Ga In as Wol. Although it was released in 2012, this Korean drama is still a legendary drama that is still watched by fans of Korean dramas until now.

3. MY LOVE FROM THE STAR (2013)

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Korean Drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR is a popular drama that was released in 2013. This drama tells the story of an alien named Do Min Joon who has been living on Earth for 400 years. While living on Earth, Do Min Joon works as a handsome professor. One day, Min Joon meets a woman named Chun Song Yi in an elevator. Chun Song Yi turns out to be a famous artist who has many problems and happens to move to the same apartment as Min Joon.

Unexpectedly, Chun Song Yi is the reincarnation of the little girl that Do Min Joon saved 400 years ago. With a Sci-fi genre, the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR achieved popularity and high ratings during its airing. In addition to the interesting storyline, the success of this drama is also influenced by the two main actors, Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun, who showcase their amazing acting talents.

4. IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY (2020)

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Korean drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY is one of the successful dramas released in 2020 that has captured the attention of K-drama fans. The drama IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY tells the story of two siblings named Moon Kang Tae and Moon Sang Tae, along with a female writer named Ko Moon. Moon Sang Tae, the older brother, has a mental disability, which causes Moon Kang Tae to spend his life taking care of his brother.

On the other hand, there is a children's book writer named Ko Moon Young, who is known for her unique writing but has explosive emotions. This behavior is actually caused by a sad experience she had in her childhood. Moon Young has a father with mental health issues, which requires him to be treated at a psychiatric hospital. Meanwhile, her mother, who is a writer, suddenly disappears before publishing her work. Addressing mental health issues, this drama starring Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Oh Jung Sae has successfully attracted viewers' attention.

5. ONE ORDINARY DAY (2021)

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Korean drama ONE ORDINARY DAY is the next popular drama starring Kim Soo Hyun. Released in 2021, this drama tells the story of a college student named Kim Hyun Soo who suddenly gets accused of being a murderer. One night, Hyun Soo is suddenly designated as a murder suspect of a woman. Under pressure from the media, Hyun Soo is officially declared guilty by the prosecutor.

However, one day Hyun Soo receives help from an ordinary lawyer named Shin Joong Han who intends to help him get justice. From this murder case, Hyun Soo and Shin Joong Han have to go through a very cruel legal system. With a thriller genre, this drama ONE ORDINARY DAY is a remake of the British series CRIMINAL JUSTICE. In addition, in this drama, Kim Soo Hyun, who plays Kim Hyun Soo, has successfully attracted attention due to his unquestionable acting skills.

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