Brave and Charismatic, These 8 Actors Are Suitable to Play the King in Korean Dramas

Kapanlagi.com - Aside from playing wealthy and skilled fighters, it turns out that there are also actors from Korea who play kings in the dramas they star in. Usually, these actors will have a brave and wise appearance when playing a Korean king.

Of course, this makes the audience melt when they see them appearing as a noble and romantic king. Who are the Korean actors who look brave and noble when playing a Korean king?

According to various sources, here are 8 Korean actors who look brave and noble when portraying a Korean king. And it can make the audience melt, let's check it out.

1. Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun (credit: imbc.com)

The first handsome Korean actor to play a king is actor Kim Soo Hyun. He played the role of a king in the drama THE MOON THAT EMBRACES THE SUN in 2012. Because of his successful portrayal as a king, Kim Soo Hyun's name became more well-known.

Many viewers even believe that Kim Soo Hyun is very deserving of playing a king, as he is so iconic and handsome. In this drama THE MOON THAT EMBRACES THE SUN, every move Kim Soo Hyun makes as a king can make the audience melt.

Because of his success in portraying the role of a king, Kim Soo Hyun received 8 prestigious awards. Two of them are for best actor.

2. Lee Seung Gi

Lee Seung Gi (credit: imbc.com)

The next Korean drama actor who successfully became a handsome king is Lee Seung Gi in the drama THE KING 2 HEARTS. In this drama, Lee Seung Gi captivates the audience by successfully portraying a handsome and charming king.

Unlike typical Korean historical dramas, THE KING 2 HEARTS is set in a modern era, depicting the lives of royal descendants with elements of politics and sweet romance. This drama was quite popular in South Korea, with an initial nationwide rating of 16.2%.

3. Ji Chang Wook

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Ji Chang Wook has also been one of the successful Korean actors in portraying a powerful and handsome king. He successfully played the role of a king in the drama EMPRESS KI from 2013 to 2014.

In this drama, Ji Chang Wook portrayed an emperor or king during the Goryeo dynasty. His role captivated the audience as a handsome, kind-hearted, and brave king.

Due to Ji Chang Wook's success in the drama EMPRESS KI, he won the Excellence Award for Actor in a Special Project Drama in 2013.

4. Lee Jun Ki

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Lee Jun Ki also became the next Korean actor to successfully portray a cool and handsome king. Lee Jun Ki played the role of a king in the Korean drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO in 2016.

In the drama, Lee Jun Ki initially played a prince who was exiled with extraordinary power and bravery, eventually becoming a king. Lee Jun Ki successfully portrayed a wise king with strong principles.

Due to his success in portraying a king, he received three prestigious awards, including the Top 10 Stars Award in 2016.

5. Yoo Seung Ho

Yoo Seung Ho (credit: imbc.com)

Yoo Seung Ho also succeeded in playing the role of a king in a Korean drama. Yoo Seung Ho once played a king in the drama THE EMPEROR: OWNER OF THE MASK in 2017.

In this drama, Yoo Seung Ho can portray a strict yet kind-hearted king. He can captivate the audience with his character and successfully become a great king.

In the drama THE EMPEROR: OWNER OF THE MASK, Yoo Seung Ho received the Top Excellence Award for Actor in a Miniseries in 2017.

6. Yeo Jin Goo

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Besides Yoo Seung Ho, it turns out there is also a young Korean actor Yeo Jin Goo who successfully played the role of an adult and wise king in Korea. In the drama THE CROWNED CLOWN in 2019, Yeo Jin Goo managed to mesmerize the audience with his character as a king.

This drama, which is a remake of a feature film titled MASQUERADE in 2012, can be played well by Yeo Jin Goo as a great king. And he successfully captivates the audience by portraying two characters at once.

7. Ju Ji Hoon

Ju Ji Hoon (credit: Netflix)

The next Korean actor who successfully played the role of a crown prince or future king in a Korean drama is the senior actor Ju Ji Hoon. Previously, Ju Ji Hoon played the role of a prince in the drama PRINCES HOURS in 2006, and in 2019, he mesmerized the audience once again as a cool crown prince with his self-defense skills.

Ju Ji Hoon is incredibly amazing in showcasing his acting skills in self-defense. Of course, this captivates the audience when watching the drama KINGDOM.

Due to his successful acting and the incredibly unique storyline, the drama has reached its second season. It is also reported that a third season is in the works. And, of course, it is highly anticipated by Korean drama viewers.

8. Lee Min Ho

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And the last Korean actor who successfully portrayed a charismatic character as a Korean king is Lee Min Ho. He recently captivated the audience in the drama THE KING ETERNAL MONARCH, making Lee Min Ho's name a hot topic in 2020.

Not only can he be a dignified and majestic king, Lee Min Ho also succeeds in being a romantic king and melting the hearts of viewers when they see him.

Those are the 8 handsome Korean actors who successfully played their roles as noble kings in a Korean drama. Not only displaying handsome visuals, they can also become a king with body gestures and a way of speaking that melts the audience when watching them.

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