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Kapanlagi.com - By: Melani Juwita Puti Pratiwi

The acting ability of Lee Ji Ah is unquestionable, as she has been known as an actress since 2007. She made her debut when starring in the drama THE LEGEND (2007) alongside actor Bae Yong Joon. With her great performance, she managed to win the Best New Actress award at the MBC Drama Awards at that time.

Successfully portraying the character of Shim Su Ryeon or known as 'Bunda Shim' by Indonesian netizens, Lee Ji Ah's name skyrocketed due to her outstanding acting, combined with her 'badass' image in the drama THE PENTHOUSE: WAR OF LIFE SEASON 1-3 in 2020-2021.

Lee Ji Ah once again captivated the audience with her new drama titled PANDORA: BENEATH THE PARADISE which is currently airing on tvN. This news immediately caught attention and made K-Drama lovers eager to watch her performance.

Her success in acting has earned her several prestigious awards. Now, talking about Lee Ji Ah's career on the small screen, let's discuss seven best Korean dramas she has starred in. Curious, right? Let's read the review below!

1. PANDORA: BENEATH THE PARADISE

PANDORA: BENEATH THE PARADISE - tvN

Title: Pandora: Beneath the Paradise
Episode: 16
TV Station: tvN
Director: Choi Hyeong Hun
Writer: Hyun Ji Min
Air Time: Saturday-Sunday 21:10 (WSK)
Release: March 11 - April 30, 2023

Cast:

• Lee Ji Ah as Hong Tae Ra
• Lee Sang Yoon as Pyo Jae Hyun
• Jang Hee Jin as Go Hae Soo
• Park Ki Woong as Jang Do Jin
• Bong Tae Kyu as Gu Sung Chan

Synopsis:

In this drama, Lee Ji Ah will play the role of Hong Tae Ra, who is a Korean First Lady dedicated to protecting her beloved family. She has a perfect life living with her beloved husband Pyo Jae Hyun and their cherished daughter. But she cannot remember her past.

However, one day, she regains her memories and must face a terrifying past. Her perfect life is instantly shattered as she finds herself in an uncontrollable situation. She struggles to seek revenge on those responsible for her past.

2. THE PENTHOUSE: WAR OF LIFE SEASON 1-3

THE PENTHOUSE: WAR OF LIFE - SBS

Synopsis:

This drama tells the glamorous life of living in a 100-story apartment centered around a luxurious penthouse. Lee Ji Ah will play the role of Shim Su Ryeon, who is born into a wealthy family.

She has an elegant high-class woman aura, living like a queen. However, she experiences an accident that causes her to lose her memory. Shim Su Ryeon has a husband named Joo Dan Tae (Uhm Ki Joon), a successful businessman and real estate owner. He is the reason behind Shim Su Ryeon's memory loss.

In the drama, viewers are filled with emotions of sadness, sympathy, and admiration for the character played by Lee Ji Ah. In the drama, she successfully portrays the character as a mother who fights for justice for her child and seeks revenge when she loses her memory and tries to uncover the truth behind her past.

3. MY MISTER

MY MISTER - tvN

Title: MY MISTER
Other Title: My Ajusshi
Director: Kim Won Suk
Screenwriter: Park Hae Young
Genre: Family, Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 16 (To Be Confirmed)
Channel: tvN
Air Date: March 21 - May 10, 2018
Days: Wednesday & Thursday, 21:30

Cast:

• Lee Sun Kyun as Park Dong Hoon
• IU as Lee Ji Ahn
• Lee Ji Ah as Kang Yoon Hee, Dong Hoon's wife
• Oh Dal Soo as Park Sang Hoon, Dong Hoon's brother
• Song Sae Byuk as Park Ki Hoon, Dong Hoon's younger brother
• Go Doo Shim as Byun Yo Soon, Dong Hoon's mother

Synopsis:

This drama tells the story of a man in his 40s (Lee Sun Kyun) who has to bear the burdens of life, and a woman in her 20s who faces difficult experiences. Both of them have to face problems that become burdens in their lives. However, they help each other.

In this drama, Lee Ji Ah plays Yoon Hee, Park Dong Hoon's (Lee Sun Kyun) wife, who is secretly having an affair with a senior executive at the construction company where she works. Eventually, Yoon Hee wants to divorce Dong Hun and marry her lover, Joon Young (Kim Young Min).

4. THE GHOST DETECTIVE

THE GHOST DETECTIVE - KBS

Title: The Ghost Detective
Air Date: September 5 – October 31, 2018
Genre: Drama Thriller Crime Mystery
Episodes: 32 Episodes
Director: Lee Jae Hoon
Broadcast Network: Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)

Cast:

• Choi Daniel
• Park Eun Bin
• Lee Ji Ah

Synopsis:

THE GHOST DETECTIVE tells the story of Lee Da Il (Daniel Choi), a private detective who catches ghosts. He used to be a soldier, but due to a case of leaked secrets, Da Il had to resign.

However, unexpectedly, he meets a mysterious woman in a red dress named Sun Woo Hye (Lee Ji Ah), who appears at every crime scene. Jung Yeo Wool becomes his assistant in solving the mystery of his brother's death. They have to work together to solve other mysterious crimes.

5. ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR

ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR - SBS

Title: Athena: Goddess of War
Air Date: December 13, 2010 - February 21, 2011
Genre: Drama Action Thriller Romance
Episode: 20 Episodes
Directors: Kim Myung Jun, Kim Tae Hun, Hwang Jung Hyun
Broadcasting Station: Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)

Cast:

• Jung Woo Sung
• Cha Seung Won
• Soo Ae
• Lee Ji Ah
• Kim Min Jong
• Choi Si Won

Synopsis:

ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR is a drama that combines the genres of Action, thriller, and romance which tells the story of a terrorist group known as "Athena." This terrorist group not only threatens South Korea but also the entire world. The group is led by Son Hyuk (Cha SeungWon).

In this drama, Lee Ji Ah plays the role of a beautiful and tough spy, portraying the character Han Jae Hui who is described as a woman with physical strength almost equal to men.

6. STYLE

STYLE - SBS

Title: Style
Release Date: August 1 – September 20, 2009
Genre: Drama Romance Comedy
Episodes: 16 Episodes
Director: Oh Jong Rok
Broadcasting Station: Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)

Cast:

• Kim Hye Soo
• Lee Ji Ah
• Ryu Si Won
• Lee Yong Woo

Synopsis:

This story is adapted from a popular novel written by Park Yeong Ok with the same title, Style. The novel tells the story of people working in a fashion magazine called Style.

In this drama, Lee Ji Ah plays Lee Seo Jung, who is Ki Ja's assistant. She has been working as Ki Ja's assistant for over a year, although she is almost suffering from nerve disorders due to the pressure and demands from her boss. Seo Jung herself really wants to become a writer, but because of her economic situation, she has to take part-time work at Style magazine.

7. THE LEGEND

THE LEGEND - MBC

Title: The Legend
Air Date: September 11 – December 5, 2007
Genre: Drama Romance Fantasy
Episodes: 24 Episodes
Directors: Kim Jong Hak, Yoon Sang Ho
Broadcasting Station: Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)

Cast:

• Bae Yong Joon
• Lee Ji Ah
• Moon So Ri
• Choi Min Soo

Synopsis:

The Legend is the debut drama of Lee Ji Ah in 2007. In this drama, she plays the role of Sujin. She portrays a character who appears very tomboyish, as she was raised in a group dominated by men. One of the most captivating aspects of this drama is the incredible chemistry between Lee Ji Ah and Bae Yong Joon.

8. THE WOMAN WHO MARRIED THREE TIMES (2013)

Poster THE WOMAN WHO MARRIED THREE TIMES (credit: mydramalist.com)

Korean drama and Lee Ji Ah's film that shouldn't be missed next is THE WOMAN WHO MARRIED THREE TIMES. In this Korean drama, she portrays the main character named Oh Hyun Soo. The synopsis of THE WOMAN WHO MARRIED THREE TIMES tells the story of family and love.

Oh Hyun Soo and Oh Eun Soo, these two siblings experience different love stories. The younger sister, Oh Eun Soo, is preparing to get married again after experiencing a failure in her first marriage. Meanwhile, Oh Hyun Soo seems to have a complicated love story. The drama THE WOMAN WHO MARRIED THREE TIMES depicts different views on marriage, romance, and family relationships.

9. BEETHOVEN VIRUS (2008)

Poster BEETHOVEN VIRUS (credit: mydramalist.com)

BEETHOVEN VIRUS is a Korean drama starring Lee Ji Ah that was released in 2008. It revolves around music, romance, and politics, and tells an interesting story about an orchestra group in a city founded by a person named Du Ru Mi. She tries to find talented members to develop her orchestra.

As a violinist, she also manages to persuade conductor Kang Gun Woo to join. In addition to the story about the orchestra, there are political elements that emerge in the drama BEETHOVEN VIRUS. Despite the challenges they face, the bond within the orchestra group becomes stronger.

10. THE LEGEND (2007)

Poster THE LEGEND (credit: mydramalist.com)

Korean drama and film Lee Ji Ah that you can watch next is THE LEGEND. This Korean drama features her role as the main character named Su Ji Ni or Sae Oh. Based on historical, battle, and supernatural genres, THE LEGEND tells the story of a king named Hwa Nung who falls in love with Sae Oh.

They have a child who was initially thought to be dead. However, the child was harmed by someone who was jealous of Sae Oh and the king's relationship. In a increasingly turbulent situation, a true king is said to be coming soon.

11. SWIMMING BIRD (2020)

Poster SWIMMING BIRD (credit: mydramalist.com)

Besides dramas, one of Lee Ji Ah's films that can be recommended to watch is SWIMMING BIRD. This film portrays the teenage genre, featuring her as the main character named Eun Chae. This short film tells the story of Eun Chae, a teacher at a school who has a sad past due to domestic violence.

There is also a student named In Gook, who often becomes a victim of bullying. One day, this incident is discovered by teacher Eun Chae. However, she is framed by someone who threatens her job at the school. From there, Eun Chae starts to find out who this mysterious person is.

12. MUSUDAN (2016)

Poster MUSUDAN (credit: mydramalist.com)

Lee Ji Ah's next film is MUSUDAN. This film is a thrilling and mysterious genre that is equally exciting. Lee Ji Ah portrays the main character named Shin Yoo Hwa. The synopsis of MUSUDAN tells the story of mysterious events that occur in the demilitarized zone of the Korean Peninsula.

Suddenly, a number of soldiers are found dead. From there, a team is formed to investigate the mystery of their deaths. The character Shin Yoo Hwa is one of those who joins the team.

13. ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR (2011)

Poster ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR (credit: mydramalist.com)

ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR is a film starring Lee Ji Ah released in 2011. This film revolves around the genres of action, thriller, and romance. The beautiful actress Lee Ji Ah portrays the main character, Han Jae Hee. As for the synopsis, ATHENA: GODDESS OF WAR tells the story of a group of Athena terrorists. Apparently, they possess great power and the presence of Athena threatens national security.

A number of NTS agents are assigned to investigate. However, the president's child is suspected to have been kidnapped. These secret agents then find out the whereabouts of the president's child and rescue them. After the successful mission, NTS agents proceed to investigate Athena and uncover several shocking facts related to the people involved with them.

14. THE RELATION OF FACE, MIND AND LOVE (2009)

Poster THE RELATION OF FACE, MIND AND LOVE (credit: mydramalist.com)

Film Lee Ji Ah's next film is THE RELATION OF FACE, MIND AND LOVE. This film explores the genres of romance, comedy, and melodrama. Meanwhile, Lee Ji Ah plays the main character named Wang Seo Jung. As for the synopsis, THE RELATION OF FACE, MIND AND LOVE tells the story of the romance between Kang Tae Pung and Wang Seo Jung.

Kang Tae Pung has vision problems due to an accident. One day, he meets Wang Seo Jung. He considers Wang Seo Jung to be the most beautiful woman. However, he actually has a lack of confidence in his own appearance. As their relationship deepens, Kang Tae Pung begins to see clearly. However, he doesn't recognize Wang Seo Jung.

So, those are the dramas that have been starred by Lee Ji Ah. Which one is your favorite drama?

(kpl/mjp)