Not First Lead, These 5 Korean Actors Still Manage to Steal Attention Through Their Latest Drama

Kapanlagi.com - Admit it, one of the main considerations when watching the latest Korean drama is definitely not far from who becomes the first lead. Especially if the female and male leads already seem to be a suitable couple in imagination, the excitement to watch instantly increases multiple times.

Yup, these main actors indeed attract the attention of the viewers. But in the process of watching, it is not uncommon for many other supporting characters to also steal the attention of the fans. Like these 5 Korean actors. Indeed, they are not the first lead, but their characters and acting create a unique impression in the hearts of the viewers. Which one is your favorite?

1. Jung Gun Joo (Oh My Baby)

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Who wouldn't be moved by Jung Gun Joo in his latest drama, OH MY BABY? Portraying Choi Kang Eu Ddeum, one of the three men vying for Jang Nara's heart, Choi Kang Eu Ddeum captures attention with his innocent and caring character, even though he can be clueless at times. You'll experience a mix of emotions while watching his acting in this drama.

For those who are starting to become fans of this actor, there's good news because Jung Gun Joo is reportedly receiving an offer to star in a romance drama on JTBC alongside Jung So Min and Kim Ji Suk. Wow, let's hope it really happens!

2. Lee Soo Hyuk (Born Again)

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You'll definitely experience second lead syndrome while watching BORN AGAIN. That's because Lee Soo Hyuk's charm is just as captivating as Jang Ki Young, the first lead. Moreover, Lee Soo Hyuk's acting is equally captivating as he successfully portrays two different characters, Cha Hyeong Bin, a detective living in the 80s, and Kim Soo Hyeok, a prosecutor in the present time.

BORN AGAIN tells the story of two men and one woman who are interconnected in the past. Fate and reincarnation bring them together again in the present. If you want to witness Lee Soo Hyuk's charm firsthand, make sure not to miss this drama!

3. Jun (Good Casting)

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For U-KISS fans, you must be familiar with this person. Yup, Jun has often been seen starring in several dramas. The latest one is GOOD CASTING, which is still airing on Mondays and Tuesdays on SBS.

Jun himself immediately attracts attention with his character as Kang Woo Won, a famous idol in South Korea who has many annoying traits and often annoys people around him. He then meets Im Ye Eun, a secret agent who is undercover as an employee at Il Kwang Hitech. The love and hate relationship between them adds a special flavor that makes GOOD CASTING even more interesting to follow.

4. Lee Moo Saeng (The World of Married)

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Returning to the glory era of THE WORLD OF MARRIED, it's not just the characters Ji Sun Woo, Lee Tae Oh, and Yeo Da Kyung that have caught the attention of netizens. As the drama nears its end, there's another male character who has stolen the viewers' attention, Kim Yoon Ki.

Portrayed by Lee Moo Saeng, Kim Yoon Ki is a psychiatrist who is close to Ji Sun Woo. As the drama approaches its conclusion, the character Kim Yoon Ki has gained even more attention thanks to his epic scene trying to save Ji Sun Woo from almost committing suicide in the sea. Lee Moo Saeng's character has become a new crush in this drama, and many viewers hope that he will become a new partner for Ji Sun Woo. For those who have watched the drama until the end, you know how the story ends, right?

5. Eum Moon Sook (Backstreet Rookie)

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BACKSTREET ROOKIE is the latest drama starring Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung, which is planned to replace THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH that will end soon. Although it hasn't aired yet, several still images of the cast have been circulating on social media for drama promotion. Apart from Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung, who make fans even more excited for this drama, there is another character that has caught attention, too.

That character is Eum Moon Sook, a dreadlocked figure who has become the talk of netizens. It's not clear yet what character the actor will play. However, just from the eccentric visual appearance, fans can guess that he will portray a funny character. Eum Moon Sook himself is known for his iconic characters. In his previous drama, THE FIERY PRIEST, he played Jang Ryong, a mafia member with eccentric 'Dora' hair.

Even though he's not the first lead, the strong character in the drama still captures attention and creates a unique impression for his fans. Which one do you like the most, KLovers?

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