Hard Workers, These 10 Korean Actors Always Play Drama Every Year

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas have been widely spread since long ago, not only in South Korea but also in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries. As the years go by, South Korea continues to show its existence in the world of music and film, one of which is Korean drama. The success of Korean dramas is also not separate from the greatness of the actors and actresses who strive to deliver an epic story. There are even some Korean actors who work hard in their jobs to provide the best for their fans.

And their efforts are by giving their best acting and always appearing on the screen to entertain. And here are some Korean actors who work hard by always appearing on the screen every year, and always giving their best performances in every drama they play. Who are they? As reported by Koreaboo, here are 10 hardworking Korean actors that you must know. Who knows, your favorite oppa might be among them.

1. Ji Chang Wook

Ji Chang Wook (credit: instagram.com/jichangwook)

The first hardworking Korean actor is Ji Chang Wook. Starting his career in 2006, Ji Chang Wook is currently one of the actors with a busy schedule in starring in a drama. Ji Chang Wook started actively in the drama world in 2010 when he became the lead actor in the drama titled SMILE AGAIN (2010), which also elevated his name as an actor until now.

That's why Ji Chang Wook is one of the actors who has a drama schedule every year. And here are some lists of dramas that he has played from 2010 until now:

SMILE AGAIN (2010)

WARRIOR BAEK DONG SOO (2011)

BACHELOR'S VEGETARIAN STORE (2012)

FIVE FINGER (2012)

EMPRESS KI (2013-2014)

HEALER (2014-2015)

THE WHIRLWIND GIRL 2 (2016)

K2 (2016)

SUSPICIOUS PARTNER (2017)

Military Service (2017-2019)

MELTING ME SOFTLY (2019)

BACKSTREET ROOKIE (2020)

The above drama schedule does not include movies, music videos, variety shows, commercials, and official events. Despite having a busy work schedule, Ji Chang Wook can still portray his role well in a drama. He also often sends funny photos or videos to be shared with his fans.

2. Nam Goong Min

Nam Goong Min (credit: instagram.com/min_namkoong)

The next hardworking Korean actor is Nam Goong Min. Starting his career in 1999 until now, Nam Goong Min has gained a lot of experience in the acting industry. He began his career in dramas in 2002, and since 2010, he has been working hard in various dramas.

Here is a list of dramas that Nam Goong Min has appeared in since 2010.

BECOMING A BILLIONAIRE (2010)

LISTEN TO MY HEART (2011)

STILL PICTURE (2012)

HUR JUN, THE ORIGINAL STORY (2013)

MY SECRET HOTEL (2014)

A GIRL WHO SEES SMELLS (2015)

BEAUTIFUL GONG SHIM (2016)

GOOD MANAGER (2017)

THE UNDATABLE (2018)

DOCTOR PRISONER (2019)

HOT STOVE LEAGUE (2020)

This list does not include his film appearances and music videos. It is also known that Nam Goong Min is not only an actor, but also a director and screenwriter in Korean films and dramas. Truly a hardworking individual, KLovers.

3. Lee Jong Suk

Lee Jong Suk (credit: instagram.com/jongsuk0206)

Being one of the most handsome Korean actors of 2020 according to fans' choice and also being one of the most popular actors, it is understandable that Lee Jong Suk often appears on screen and works hard for his fans. Lee Jong Suk started his career in 2005 as a model, and entered the world of acting in 2010 in the drama PROSECUTOR PRINCES.

And he started to be known by many people when he played in the drama SCHOOL 2013 until now. And here is the list of dramas that Lee Jong Suk has played from 2012 until now.

SCHOOL 2013 (2012)

I HEAR YOUR VOICE (2013)

DOCTOR STRANGER (2014)

PINOCCHIO (2015)

W TWO WORLD (2016)

FIRST SEVEN KISSIS (2016)

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (2017)

HYMN OF DEATH (2018)

ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK (2019)

Military Service (2019 - present)

The list above does not include feature films, music videos, variety shows, advertising endorsements, and photoshoots. Lee Jong Suk is one of the actors who has done a lot of photoshoots with famous brands, and he has also been a spokesperson for beauty products, fashion, and famous food brands.

4. Lee Dong Wook

Lee Dong Wook (credit: instagram.com/leedongwook_official)

Just like Lee Jong Suk, Lee Dong Wook is also one of the most handsome actors and a fan-favorite choice for now. Starting his career in 1999, Lee Dong Wook is one of the hardest-working actors in Korea and always appears in dramas every year. Lee Dong Wook began his acting career in 1999 in a drama titled SUNDAY BEST COACHING.

Then his name became known in 2005 when he played the lead role in the drama MY GIRL. He also returned as the lead actor in SCENT OF A WOMAN in 2011, and has been active every year since then. Here is a list of dramas played by Lee Dong Wook from 2011 to 2020.

SCENT OF A WOMAN (2011)

WILD ROMANCE (2012)

THE FUGITIVE OF JOSEON (2013)

HOTEL KING (2014)

BLADE MAN (2014)

BUMBBLE GUM (2015)

GOBLIN (2016)

LOVE IS (2017)

TOUCH YOUR HEART (2019)

STRANGER FROM HELL (2019)

Just like other actors, the list above does not include feature films, music videos, theater, and variety shows.

5. Lee Joon Gi

Lee Joon Gi (credit: instagram.com/actor_jg)

The next hardworking Korean drama actor is Lee Joon Gi. Starting his career in 2001, Lee Joon Gi began acting in dramas in 2004 with the title WHAT SHOULD I DO.

Then his name became more well-known when he starred in the drama MY GIRL in 2005 alongside Lee Dong Wook. And here is a list of the dramas that Lee Joon Gi has played in each year from 2007 until now.

TIME BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF (2007)

ILLJIMAE (2008)

HERO (2009)

ARANG AND THE MAGISTRATE (2012)

TWO WEEKS (2013)

GUNMAN IN JOSEON (2014)

SCHOLAR WHO WALKS THE NIGHT (2015)

MOON LOVERS (2016)

FIRST SEVEN KISSIS (2016)

CRIMINAL MINDS (2017)

LAWLESS LAWYER (2018)

The above list does not include his activities in movies and variety shows. It is also known that besides acting in dramas, Lee Joon Gi is also a model and singer since 2006 until now.

6. Seo Kang Joon

Seo Kang Joon (credit: Dispatch)

The next hardworking Korean drama actor is Seo Kang Joon. Starting his career in 2013 as a member of the idol group 5urprise and also a model, Seo Kang Joon began trying his luck in the acting world in 2012 as a supporting actor in the drama TO BEAUTIFUL YOU.

Since then, he has continued to participate in various dramas. And it turns out that Seo Kang Joon's efforts have not been in vain. In 2016, in the drama CHEESE IN THE TRAP, Seo Kang Joon gained recognition for his acting talent and has been actively involved in dramas ever since. And the list of dramas he has appeared in includes:

GOOD DOCTOR (2013)

THE SUSPENCIOUS HOUSEKEEPER (2013)

CUNNING SINGLE LADY (2014)

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY FAMILY (2014)

THE BEST FUTURE (2014)

SPLENDID POLITICS (2015)

TO BE CONTINUED (2015)

CHEESE IN THE TRAP (2016)

ENTERTAINER (2016)

ENTOURAGE (2016)

ARE YOU HUMAN TOO? (2018)

THE THIRD CHARM (2018)

WATCHER (2019)

I'LL FIND YOU ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY (2020)

This does not include feature films and variety shows. As you can see, Seo Kang Joon can appear in 2 or 3 dramas each year. He is truly a hardworking actor, Kang Joon oppa.

7. Jang Hyuk

Jang Hyuk (credit: id.wikipedia.org)

This time, the hardworking Korean actor comes from senior actor Jang Hyuk. Starting his career in 1997 as an actor, Jang Hyuk has been able to prove his existence until now. Playing in big dramas like FATED TO LOVE and also VOICE has made Jang Hyuk known until now. He has brought many successful dramas and films. Not only that, he has also won numerous prestigious awards because of his hard work. And Jang Hyuk has been regularly taking drama offers since 2013 until now. Having a spirited personality, Jang Hyuk has become one of the hardworking Korean actors in his field. And here are some of the dramas that he has regularly played since 2013 until now. IRIS II (2013) FATED TO LOVE YOU (2013) OLD FAREWELL (2014) SHINE OR GO CRAZY (2015) THE PRODUCERS (2015) THE MERCHANT: GAEKJU (2015) BEAUTIFUL MIND (2016) VOICE (2017) HIT THE TOP (2017) MONEY FLOWERS (2017) WOK OF LOVE (2018) BAD PAPA (2018) THE CROWNED CLOWN (2019) MY COUNTRY: THE NEW AGE (2019) This list does not include feature films and music videos. Not only that, Jang Hyuk also released a book titled Jang Hyuk, Hot-Blooded Man in 2013. He has also won 32 awards from 2000 to 2018.

8. Jung Kyung Ho

Jung Kyung Ho (credit: instagram.com/gang_jstar)

The next Korean drama actor who always works hard in his field is Jung Kyung Ho. Starting his career in 2004, Jung Kyung Ho played a supporting role in the drama I'M SORRY I LOVE YOU. Then, his name became internationally known for starring in the drama BEATING AGAIN as the main character in 2015.

Then in 2014, Jung Kyung Ho worked even harder for his career and took on drama offers every year, and here is a list of Jung Kyung Ho's dramas from 2014 until now.

ENDLESS LOVE (2014)

HOUSE MATE (2014)

BEATING AGAIN (2015)

BECAUSE IT'S THE FIRST TIME (2015)

HIGH AND CRUSH (2015)

ONE MORE HAPPY ENDING (2016)

MISSING 9 (2017)

PRISON PLAYBOOK (2017)

LIFE ON MARS (2018)

WHEN THE DEVIL CALLS YOUR NAME (2019)

CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2019)

HOSPITAL PLAYLIST (2020)

The above list does not include films, music videos, and variety shows. Not only talented in acting, but Jung Kyung Ho also has a beautiful voice, which is why he has sung OSTs for the dramas he has starred in.

9. Jo Jung Suk

Jo Jung Suk (credit: instagram.com/jojungsuk)

Jung Kyung Ho's co-star in HOSPITAL PLAYLIST, Jo Jung Suk, is also one of the hardworking Korean actors. Starting his career in 2004 until now, he is a very famous theater actor. Compared to dramas, Jo Jung Suk has appeared more in theater productions. And it's no wonder that he always delivers amazing performances in every drama he's in.

Jo Jung Suk started his drama career in 2011 and began regularly receiving drama offers in 2015 until now. Here are some of the dramas he has consistently appeared in each year:

OH MY GHOSTESS (2015)

DON'T DARE TO DREAM (2016)

LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA (2016)

TWO COPS (2017)

FAMILIAR WIFE (2018)

NOKDU FLOWERS (2019)

HOSPITAL PLAYLIST (2020)

The list above does not include the dozens of theater productions he has appeared in, variety shows, and feature films. Not only is Jo Jung Suk talented in acting, but he also has a melodious voice. From 2006 to 2016, he has sung more than a dozen OST songs for dramas. Not only that, from 2008 to 2019, Jo Jung Suk has won 20 prestigious awards for his hard work in the Korean acting and entertainment industry.

10. Yoo Seung Ho

Yoo Seung Ho (credit: instagram.com/dandyoo93)

And the Korean actor who has the latest hardworking label comes from the handsome actor Yoo Seung Ho. Starting his career in 1999 as a mobile phone advertisement model, then in 2002 became one of the child actors in the drama THE WAY HOME, making Yoo Seung Ho so well known. Always acting until 2010, his name skyrocketed internationally thanks to his role in the drama MASTER OF STUDY. Then finally in 2015, he started working hard again by taking all drama offers every year until now.

And here are some of Yoo Seung Ho's drama list from 2015 until now.

IMAGINARY CAT (2015)

REMEMBER-WAR OF THE SON (2016)

THE EMPEROR- OWNER OF THE MASK (2017)

I'M NOT A ROBOT (2018)

PLAYER (2018)

MY STRANGE HERO (2019)

MEMORIST (2020)

The above list does not include feature films, music videos, and commercials. Not only that, Yoo Seung Hoo also wrote a book entitled Travel Letter, Spring Snow, And.. in 2013. He has also received many awards at a very young age.

Those are the 10 hardworking Korean actors that you need to know. Working hard with their careers and having many talents make them worthy to be the best actors in South Korea.

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