Not Just ‘WHEN THE PHONE RINGS’, Here Are High-Rated Drama Recommendations from Yoo Yeon Seok

Yoo Yeon Seok is one of the South Korean actors who often captures attention with his outstanding acting skills. Since his debut, he has starred in various popular dramas that have successfully achieved high ratings and received much praise from critics and fans.

Known for his role as Jeong Won in HOSPITAL PLAYLIST, Yoo Yeon Seok once again draws attention with his latest drama, WHEN THE PHONE RINGS (2024). However, besides this latest drama, there are many other dramas that have proven his acting quality and deserve to be on the must-watch list.

If KLovers want to see more dramas with Yoo Yeon Seok's stunning acting, here are seven recommendations for the best dramas that have received high ratings.

1. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST (2020)

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This drama tells the story of five doctors who have been friends since college and now work at the same hospital. Yoo Yeon Seok plays Ahn Jeong Won, a pediatrician known for his gentle heart and aspirations to become a pastor.

With a realistic and emotional storyline, HOSPITAL PLAYLIST has achieved high ratings and become one of the best medical dramas. The chemistry among the cast, especially in friendship scenes, is the main attraction of this drama.

2. MR. SUNSHINE (2018)

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Written by Kim Eun Sook, MR. SUNSHINE is set in the Joseon era of the 19th century and features the story of a Korean man who returns to his homeland as an American soldier.

In this drama, Yoo Yeon Seok portrays Gu Dong Mae, a man who grew up under the pressure of a low social caste and eventually becomes a samurai. This character is very complex, with a brutal side yet also harboring deep emotional wounds.

3. DR. ROMANTIC (2016)

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This drama tells the story of a legendary doctor named Kim Sabu who teaches young doctors to understand the true meaning of their profession. Yoo Yeon Seok plays Kang Dong Ju, an ambitious doctor who must learn more about humanity.

With an inspiring and tense storyline set in the medical world, DR. ROMANTIC has become one of the most successful medical dramas with high ratings in Korea.

4. REPLY 1994 (2013)

For fans of nostalgic dramas, REPLY 1994 is the perfect choice. This drama highlights the lives of college students living in a boarding house in Seoul.

Yoo Yeon Seok portrays the character Chilbong, a talented baseball athlete who goes through an emotional journey in his love story. This character has become a favorite among many viewers due to his unique charm and touching love story.

5. A BLOODY LUCKY DAY (2023)

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Unlike his previous roles, in this drama Yoo Yeon Seok appears as the main antagonist, Geum Hyuk Soo, a killer who hails a taxi after committing a crime.

This drama offers intense tension from start to finish, with a storyline that is hard to predict. Yoo Yeon Seok's acting as a psychopathic character received much praise from the audience.

6. NARCO-SAINTS (2022)

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Based on a true story, NARCO-SAINTS tells the tale of an ordinary man caught up in an operation to capture a drug lord in Suriname.

Yoo Yeon Seok plays David Park, a lawyer working for a drug network. His role as an ambiguous character with a dark side adds a unique appeal to this crime drama.

7. WARM AND COZY (2015)

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If KLovers are looking for a light drama with a romantic vibe, WARM AND COZY could be a choice. This drama tells the story of a man who opens a restaurant on Jeju Island for the woman he loves.

Yoo Yeon Seok's role as the romantic and charming Baek Gun Woo makes this drama suitable for viewers who want to enjoy a sweet love story with the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island.

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