Forever Young and Stunning, Here are 7 Dramas Starring Kim Hee Sun, the Specialist of Female Badass Characters!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anastasia Ginting

Who doesn't know the beautiful senior actress named Kim Hee Sun? The actress who became famous again for her badass roles in the dramas 'TOMORROW' and 'REMARRIAGE DESIRE' is once again being talked about because of her beauty that has not faded even though she is now 46 years old. For all KLovers, here are 7 drama recommendations starring Kim Hee Sun, suitable for those of you who are looking for badass female characters!

1. TOMORROW

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The first drama starring Kim Hee Sun is titled 'TOMORROW', a drama that tells the story of angel of death's life that successfully caught the attention and discussion of Korean drama fans. This drama tells the story of two angels named Koo Ryeon and Im Ryong Gu who work as 'Crisis Management'. They will visit humans who have a desire to commit suicide and try to prevent it.

But one day their action was hindered by a human named Jun Woong who accidentally held a man who wanted to jump from the Han River. As a result, he and the father accidentally fell into the river. Fortunately, Jun Woong's body survived, but his soul was bound and he became an angel and worked with Koo Ryeon in the crisis management division. After that, one by one the secrets of each angel and their dark past as humans will be revealed.

2. REMARRIAGE DESIRE

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Next up is 'REMARIAGE DESIRE', a Netflix drama that aired in July 2022. It tells the story of a wife and mother named Seo Hye Seung, married to a wealthy husband. Her daily life revolves around being a homemaker, but her husband is actually having an affair with a beautiful girl named Yoo Hui. Yoo Hui is blackmailing her husband, causing him to go bankrupt.

This comes as a shock to Hye Seung, as her husband suddenly files for divorce and her family is on the brink of bankruptcy. After filing for divorce, her husband dies mysteriously. This prompts her to investigate Yoo Hui, whom she believes is behind her husband's death. This leads her to a matchmaking agency for the wealthy called 'REX'.

3. ALICE

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Then there's 'ALICE', which delves into the genres of time travel, sci-fi, mystery, and fantasy. Since its release, the Korean drama 'ALICE' has garnered attention due to its interesting cast and plot. It follows a detective named Park Jin Gyeom, who is investigating a mysterious case involving his mother's death. Before he was born, Park Jin Gyeom was actually a woman named Park Sun Young.

Park Sun Young was a time traveler from the future with a mission. She travels back to 1992 to fulfill her mission, unaware that she becomes pregnant and gives birth to Park Jin Gyeom. However, Park Jin Gyeom, now a detective, is born with a condition where he cannot feel emotions.

4. ROOM NO.9

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Next is 'ROOM NO. 9', a drama that follows a lawyer named Eulji Hae Yi and death row inmate Jang Hwa Sa. Eulji Hae Yi is someone who always praises those in power but looks down on the poor.

As a lawyer, Eulji Hae Yi will do anything to win her cases, driven by her ambition to be promoted to a senior position in her law firm. She also has a boyfriend named Ki Yoo Jin, who works as a family doctor. He seems like a good person, but he's actually hiding a crime.

On the other hand, Eulji Hae Yi meets death row inmate Jang Hwa Sa in room number 9 of the prison visiting area. In that room, mysteriously, their bodies switch. They then solve a case they never could have imagined before.

5. LADY IN DIGNITY

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Next up is 'THE LADY IN DIGNITY', a Korean drama about infidelity that is quite interesting to watch. This drama tells the story of a character named Woo Ah-jin, a graceful woman from Cheongdam-dong whose life is full of luxury. However, she is cheated on by her husband named Ahn Jae-suk, someone from a chaebol family.

It turns out that her husband meets a character named Park Bok-ja, an ordinary woman who can reach high social class. Bok-ja's arrival in Ah-jin's life begins when she is assigned to take care of Ah Jin's sick father-in-law. Her arrival then creates feelings of love and results in infidelity behind Ah Jin's back, but it turns out that this affair has a secret motive behind it.

6. ANGRY MOM

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Then there is 'ANGRY MOM', which tells the story of a mother's love for her child. The mother character in this drama is named Jo Kang Ja, who is brave, badass, and quite angry. She has a daughter who is already in high school named Oh Ah Ran. Although they live together, these two individuals are not close enough and often disagree on several occasions.

But when Kang Ja realizes that her daughter is a victim of school bullying, it makes her blood boil. She decides to hide her identity and go back to school with her daughter to protect her. She also doesn't hesitate to take revenge on those who bully her child.

7. WONDERFUL DAYS (2014)

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Last but not least, there is the drama 'WONDERFUL DAYS', a family drama that has 50 episodes. This drama stars Lee Seo Jin, Kim Hee Sun, and Taecyeon. Although it has quite long episodes, this drama is quite successful because it has ratings above 20% for each episode.

Telling the character of Kang Dong Seok, a prosecutor assigned to his hometown and returning home after living abroad for 15 years. At that time, Kang Dong Seok readapts to family members and his hometown that he had lost contact with.

In addition, Kang Dong Seok also reunites with his first love named Cha Hae Won (Kim Hee Sun). This drama has a light, romantic comedy storyline. Suitable for watching with family and friends of KLovers!

(kpl/nas)