Go International, These 8 Korean Artists Have Starred in Hollywood Films, Including Ma Dongseok - Park Seo Joon!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin

Not only dominated by K-Pop idols, the K-Pop industry is also known for its acting industry that creates extraordinary works. There have been many Korean dramas and films that have successfully captured the attention of film and drama enthusiasts. Not only producing great works, the Korean acting industry has also produced actors and actresses with undeniable acting skills. Many famous Korean artists have successfully starred in popular dramas and films in Korea. Expanding their horizons, these renowned Korean artists are trying their luck in starring in internationally-scaled films. Here are the Korean actors and actresses who have starred in Hollywood films, including Ma Dongseok and Park Seo Joon.

1. MA DONGSEOK

(Ma Dongseok credit: instagram.com/donlee)

Senior Korean actor, Ma DongSeok, is known to have been one of the Korean actors who has starred in several Hollywood films. Ma Dongseok made his debut as a Korean actor in 2005 through the film HEAVEN'S SOLDIERS. Before his Hollywood acting debut, he starred in a series of popular Korean films, such as TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016), THE OUTLAWS (2017), THE VILLAGERS (2018), and ASHFALL (2019). 

Furthermore, Ma Dongseok made his international debut by starring in the Hollywood film ETERNALS. This is his first Hollywood film released on November 3, 2021. The ETERNALS film is the 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and tells the story of a group of super heroes who re-emerge and strive to fight against the Deviants villains to protect the Earth. The film was released on November 3, 2021, and Ma Dongseok plays the role of Gilgamesh.

2. RAIN

(RAIN credit: instagram.com/rain_oppa)

Korean singer and actor, Rain once made his acting debut in Hollywood. It is known that Rain has starred in several Hollywood films throughout his career as an actor. Rain is known as a Korean actor who has starred in famous Korean dramas such as FULL HOUSE (2004), MY LOVELY GIRL (2014), COME BACK MISTER (2016), and GHOST DOCTOR (2022).

As for Hollywood films, Rain made his debut in Hollywood through the film SPEED RACER in 2008. After that, he starred in other Hollywood films such as NINJA ASSASSIN (2009), which became a popular film and entered the North American box office with a revenue of USD 61.6 million, and the film THE PRINCE (2014), which starred famous actors Bruce Willis and John Cusack.

3. PARK SEO JOON

(Park Seo Joon credit: instagram.com/bn_sj2013)

Park Seo Joon is one of the famous Korean actors who has starred in a series of popular Korean dramas. Actor Park Seo Joon made his debut as an actor in 2012. Some of the Korean dramas he starred in include DREAM HIGH 2 (2012), ONE WARM WORD (2013), FIGHT FOR MY WAY (2017), WHAT’S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM (2018), and ITAEWON CLASS (2020).

It has been confirmed that Park Seo Joon will make his debut in the Hollywood film industry. He is known to be joining the series THE MARVELS, which is scheduled to be released on November 10, 2023. Park Seo Joon is reported to be playing the role of Prince Yan, one of the characters in the film. THE MARVELS is a sequel to CAPTAIN MARVEL.

4. LEE BYUNG HUN

(Lee Byung Hun credit: byunghun0712)

The next senior actor from Korea who has starred in Hollywood films is actor Lee Byung Hun. He is one of the Korean actors who has successfully starred in a series of Korean dramas and films, such as WHITE NIGHTS 3.98 (1998), HAPPY TOGETHER (1999), ALL IN (2003), MR. SUNSHINE (2018), and SQUID GAME (2021). It is known that this senior actor debuted as an actor and started his acting career in 1995.

This senior Korean actor expanded his acting career by making his debut in Hollywood. He starred in G.I JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA in 2009. In this action film, he played the role of Storm Shadow. Not only that, he also starred in Hollywood films such as THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (2016) as the character Billy Rocks and TERMINATOR GENISYS (2015) as the character T-1000.

5. JUN JI HYUN

(Jun Ji Hyun credit: instagram.com/wkorea)

Beautiful Korean actress, Jun Ji Hyun became a Korean actress who successfully starred in Hollywood films. Before her debut in Hollywood film industry, Ji Hyun was known for successfully starring in a series of popular Korean dramas and films, such as ASSASSINATION (2015), THE BERLIN FILE (2013), THE THIEVES (2012), and KINGDOM: ASHIN OF THE NORTH (2021). It is known that Jung Ji Hyun began her acting debut in the drama STEAL MY HEART in 1998.

Her acting skills have made Ji Hyun one of the highest-paid Korean actresses. In addition, her acting talent has also led her to international debut. She made her debut in Hollywood film industry in 2009 in the film BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE and played the role of Saya Otonashi. This film is a horror action film starring other famous actors.

6. LEE JUN KI

(Lee Jun Ki credit: instagram.com/actor_jg)

Born in 1982, Lee Jun Ki is known as one of Korea's famous actors who has also joined Hollywood films. This handsome actor made his acting debut in the 2000s. He has starred in several popular Korean dramas such as MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO (2016), LAWLESS LAWYER (2018), CRIMINAL MINDS (2017), and AGAIN MY LIFE (2022).

In Hollywood, Lee Jun Ki made his debut in 2016. He starred in the film RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER. In this film, he played the role of Commander Chu. Through his acting, Lee Jun Ki successfully showcased his acting skills that cannot be underestimated.

7. BAE DOONA

(Bae Doona credit: instagram.com/doonabae)

Another famous actress who has starred in Hollywood films is actress Bae Doona. Born in 1979, she began her acting debut as a Korean actress in 1999. After that, she also starred in Korean dramas and films, such as BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE (2000), MR VENGEANCE (2002), THE HOST (2006), and THE SILENT SEA (2021).

It is known that Bae Doona made her Hollywood film debut in 2012. She starred in the Hollywood film titled CLOUD ATLAS and played the role of Sonmi 451. In this film, she also acted alongside other famous actors Tom Hanks and Hugo Weaving. Not only that, she also returned to star in a Hollywood film titled RABEL MOON as Nemesis. This drama is estimated to be released on December 22, 2023.

8. KIM YOO JUNG

(Kim Yoo Jung credit: instagram.com/you_r_love)

Beautiful actress Kim Yoo Jung adds to the list of Korean actresses who have starred in Hollywood films. Previously, Kim Yoo Jung was known as one of the Korean actresses who have starred in popular Korean dramas, such as CLEAN WITH PASSION FOR NOW (2018), LOVERS OF THE RED SKY (2021), LOVE IN THE MOONLIGHT (2016), and 20^th CENTURY GIRL (2022).

This actress, who made her debut in 2003, is known to have starred in Hollywood films. Impressing everyone, Kim Yoo Jung made her acting debut in Hollywood at the age of 14. In 2014, Kim Yoo Jung was reported to have starred in the Hollywood film ROOM 731 and played the role of Wei. The character Wei is depicted as a girl from China who becomes a victim of experiments by Unit 731.

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