Having Evil Characters, These 7 Villains in Korean Dramas Are Actually Liked by Viewers!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin

In every Korean drama, there are always protagonist and antagonist characters, who play supporting roles and clarify the plot of the story. In addition, the presence of antagonist or villain characters plays a crucial role in building conflicts in the plot. With their evil characters, villain characters often succeed in making viewers both emotional and frustrated while watching. Among the many villain characters in Korean dramas, there are a series of villain characters that viewers actually like despite their evil nature. Here are 7 villain characters in Korean dramas that are liked by viewers, is your favorite among them?

1. Taecyeon - VINCENZO

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Popular Korean drama VINCENZO has one of the most legendary villain characters, Jang Jun Woo. Played by Taecyeon, Jang Jun Woo's presence successfully evokes emotions from the audience. In this drama, Jang Jun Woo is an intern lawyer at the Wusang law firm who appears kind and funny. However, it turns out that it's all just a deception by Jang Jun Woo who is undercover to work there.

One day, Vincenzo uncovers Jang Jun Woo's disguise. Jang Jun Woo is actually the leader of the Babel Group. He is a cruel man who even killed his own father. Jang Jun Woo, whose real name is Jang Han Seok, has also brutally and sadistically shot his brother, Jang Han Seo. Jun Woo will do anything to destroy anyone who tries to stop him.

2. Byun Woo Seok - STRONG GIRL NAM SOON

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Korean drama STRONG GIRL NAM SOON is one of the newest dramas in 2023 that successfully attracts attention. One of the reasons is the villain character Ryu Shi Oh played by Byun Woo Seok. In this drama, Ryu Shi Oh is portrayed as the CEO of Doogo, a logistics company. Behind his success as an entrepreneur, Shi Oh is actually a drug dealer. He even produces drugs that will be sold and consumed by himself.

Shi Oh produces synthetic drugs, which are drugs that, when consumed and enter the body, cannot be detected. In addition, the drugs he produces will make the body of the consumer stronger. Behind his handsome and charismatic face, Shi Oh turns out to be someone who is thirsty for power, wealth, and greed. Through the power he possesses, Ryu Shi Oh is difficult to be captured because he can conquer the law in Korea. Ryu Shi Oh becomes a villain who is difficult to be defeated by Gang Nam Soon and detective Kang Hee Sik.

3. Kim Bum - TALE OF THE NINE TAILED

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Korean drama TALE OF THE NINE TAILED also has a villain that is highly remembered by the viewers. The character named Lee Rang becomes the villain in this drama, played by Kim Bum. Lee Rang is portrayed as a half-human, half-beast man who is funny, mischievous, meddlesome, and has a volatile personality. Lee Rang has an archenemy who turns out to be his own brother named Lee Yeon.

Lee Rang feels abandoned by his brother who is willing to leave him for the woman he loves. Therefore, Lee Rang tries to destroy Lee Yeon and grows to hate humans even more. Despite showing hatred towards Lee Yeon, Lee Rang still cares for his brother. Moreover, his annoying behavior surprisingly makes this villain liked by the audience.

4. Kim Jae Wook - VOICE

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The villain character Mo Tae Goo in the Korean drama VOICE is the next villain that the audience apparently likes. Portrayed by Kim Jae Wook, the character Mo Tae Goo is described as the beloved president of Sungwoon Express. But behind his stylish appearance, Mo Tae Goo is actually a cunning figure who hides his wicked secrets. He is actually a sadistic psychopath who doesn't hesitate to kill animals or humans to satisfy his cruelty.

Mo Tae Goo also hallucinates about past events that make him anxious. He finds release in his hobby of killing and shooting anyone he likes. So as a terrifying psychopath, Mo Tae Goo feels happy after killing innocent people. Cruel and frightening, the villain Mo Tae Goo is apparently liked by the audience because of his very dedicated acting.

5. Ahn Bo Hyun - ITAEWON CLASS

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Popular Korean drama released in 2020, ITAEWON CLASS, has a villain character that is both hated and liked by viewers. Played by Ahn Bo Hyun, the villain character Jang Geun Won is depicted as the heir to the Jangga Group company from his father. Having an annoying and evil character, Jang Geun Won is the archenemy of Park Sae Ro Yi.

Jang Geun Won is known as someone who often bullies people since school and is submissive to money. Despite appearing arrogant, Jang Geun Won is actually a lonely boy who is emotionally unprepared. Portraying a complex character, the villain Jang Geun Won played by Ahn Bo Hyun is successfully liked by viewers because of his character.

6. Kim Ji Hoon - FLOWER OF EVIL

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Popular Korean drama FLOWER OF EVIL has a villain character that is remembered by fans of Korean dramas. The villain character Baek Hee Sung played by Kim Ji Hoon is a psychopathic serial killer. Previously, the identity of Baek Hee Sung was used by Do Hyun Soo to hide his past. The identity of Baek Hee Sung was used when he was in a coma after a serious injury.

Baek Hee Sung is a psychopath who kills people without any motive in a brutal and sadistic manner. Playing the role of a psychopath in this drama, Kim Ji Hoon's acting successfully captures attention because of his total dedication. His role as a villain is considered as one of the most unexpected and best villain roles in Korean dramas.

7. Shin Sung Rok - MY LOVE FROM THE STAR

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The legendary Korean drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR is one of the dramas that is still remembered and loved by K-drama fans. In this drama, there is a villain character named Lee Jae Kyung played by actor Shin Sung Rok. Lee Jae Kyung is the third child of the chairman of S&C Group who has an insecure and jealous nature. However, no one suspects that his personality is very dangerous. Lee Jae Kyung is even willing to kill his own brother in order to become the heir of his father's company.

Not stopping there, Lee Jae Kyung also tries to kill his pregnant girlfriend and puts his wife in a mental hospital. Lee Jae Kyung is a skilled killer who covers up his crimes. He even successfully eliminates other people's suspicions through his appearance and warm demeanor. Shin Sung Rok successfully portrays the character of Lee Jae Kyung very well through his terrifying facial expressions.

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