From Taekwondo to MMA, These 10 Handsome Korean Actors Have Trained in Martial Arts - Some Already Hold Black Belts

Kapanlagi.com - Having excellent acting skills is a must for an actor. However, sometimes their career in the acting world requires more than that. For example, throwing punches and kicks, performing spinning kicks, and doing all kinds of martial arts scenes while starring in dramas or films.

Therefore, a number of Korean actors are known to have mastered martial arts, making their actions look very cool on screen. Here is a list of actors who have trained in martial arts. Who are they? Check it out!

1. Park Seo Joon

As one of Korea's top actors, Park Seo Joon, who starred in hit dramas 'ITAEWON CLASS', 'WHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM?', 'HWARANG', and 'SHE WAS PRETTY', has been known to have undergone professional MMA training for his role in 'FIGHT MY WAY'. Park Seo Joon was trained by Road FC fighters and often attends matches.

2. Ji Chang Wook

Ji Chang Wook is an actor famous for his roles in 'SUSPICIOUS PARTNER' and 'BACK STREET ROOKIE'. For his role as Jae Ha in 'THE K2', Ji Chang Wook trained professionally with a martial arts instructor to perfect his portrayal of a mercenary.

Previously, Ji Chang Wook also showed off his charm in the drama 'THE HEALER', where he performed difficult actions such as jumping from roof to roof without a stunt double.

3. Lee Joon Gi

Known for his roles in the dramas 'SCARLET HEART RYEO: MOON LOVERS' and 'FLOWER OF EVIL', Lee Joon Gi actually holds a black belt in Hapkido, Taekwondo, and also the traditional Korean martial art Taekkyeon.

Not stopping there, Lee Joon Gi is known to be very enthusiastic about Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The actor rarely uses stunt doubles and often performs his own stunts.

In addition, Lee Joon Gi also learns parkour, Thai kickboxing, and Systema, one of the forms of Russian martial arts for his acting career.

4. Jang Hyuk

Jang Hyuk is an actor famous for playing the lead character in 'THE SLAVE HUNTERS' and 'FATED TO LOVE YOU'. He once trained in Jeet Kune Do, was a semi-professional boxer, and also a former Taekwondo athlete.

5. Ji Soo

Ji Soo's role in 'WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO' and 'ANGRY MOM' made his name skyrocket in the world of Korean dramas. The actor, known as the second lead who makes viewers emotional, once underwent Judo training when he was still in elementary school, where he also competed in the National Judo Championship.

6. Lee Min Ho

Lee Min Ho, who can be said to be one of the biggest and richest actors in South Korea, is a regular in heroic roles, including in the dramas 'THE HEIRS', 'BOYS OVER FLOWERS', and 'THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH'. But when it comes to action dramas, Lee Min Ho has also proven to be skilled.

For his role in 'CITY HUNTER', Lee Min Ho once learned Kali Arnis, one of the martial arts originating from the Philippines.

7. Lee Jong Suk

Lee Jong Suk is an actor-model, where his name soared thanks to his role in 'SCHOOL 2013'. He is also known for his roles in the dramas 'W: TWO WORLDS', 'PINOCCHIO', and 'WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING'.

In the field of martial arts, Lee Jong Suk is known to have achieved the 4th Dan black belt in Taekwondo.

8. Jung Hae In

Rising to popularity in recent years, Jung Hae In left a deep message with his roles in 'D.P.' and 'TUNE IN FOR LOVE'. It is known that Jung Hae In is a black belt holder in Taekwondo.

9. Won Bin

Won Bin, who debuted in the drama 'PROPOSE' in 1997 as a supporting actor, became famous for his roles in 'TOUGH GUYS LOVE' and 'AUTUMN IN MY HEART'. This veteran actor once studied at Yong In University, which is famous for its Taekwondo program. No wonder he holds a Taekwondo black belt.

10. Gong Yoo

Another famous South Korean actor who is also known to have trained in martial arts is Gong Yoo. The actor, famous for his roles in the dramas 'GOBLIN' and 'COFFEE PRINCE', showcased rock climbing scenes, sky diving in the Han River, and car chases without a stunt double in the hit movie 'THE SUSPECT'.

He has also studied Systema, a Russian martial art, to perfect his role in the film.

(kpl/rsp)