Yoo Jun Sang to Return in 'THE UNCANNY COUNTER 2' and 8 Other Dramas: Latest One is 'ALCHEMY OF SOULS'

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anastasia Ginting

Yoo Jun Sang is one of Korea's senior actors whose popularity is still high and a favorite of fans. Last year in 2023, he just starred in a fantasy drama by Hong Sister called 'ALCHEMY OF SOULS', thanks to his stunning performance in this drama he became even more known among Korean drama fans.

It turns out, Yoo Jun Sang has starred in many Korean dramas KLovers. Let's take a look!

1. THE UNCANNY COUNTER

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The first drama is 'THE UNCANNY COUNTER' which is also starred by Kim Sejeong. This drama is an adaptation of a webtoon with the same title. It tells the story of demon hunters who disguise themselves as employees in a noodle restaurant. Instead of working as noodle sellers, they will slowly capture evil spirits. They are called 'Counters' or spirit catchers.

In this drama, Yoo Jon Sang plays the role of Ga Mo Tak, he is a counter who has the strongest power. In addition to having great power, he can also lead other counters because he has high intelligence. Mo Tak is known as a counter who has an extraordinary aura and charisma because he has been working as a counter for 7 years. This drama will release its second season in July, so stay tuned KLovers!

2. ALCHEMY OF SOULS

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Next up is the phenomenal drama that has been famous since its first episode release, 'ALCHEMY OF SOULS'. This drama is touted as the best fantasy drama because of its unique and interesting storyline, as well as its amazing cinematography that pleases the audience's eyes.

This drama tells the story of the life between witches and ordinary people who live side by side and respect each other. However, among the witches, there is one who wants power to rule over all the witch and ordinary people territories. This is the origin of him using forbidden magic, which can transfer someone's soul or body.

Yu Jun Sang plays Park Jin in this drama, a leader from the Songrim area or the area where the witches live and study magic. He is someone who has principles, is rational, cold, but loves the people around him very much.

3. THE PENTHOUSE 2

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Next up is a drama that also attracts the attention of fans because of its extraordinary storyline. Yes, this drama is 'PENTHOUSE' which tells the story of a woman who risks everything to achieve a goal of living in a luxurious penthouse in Gangnam. Finally, she will try everything to achieve her goal.

In this drama, Yoo Jun Sang is a cameo, which means he is not the main actor of this drama. He plays Jung Dong Wan, a presidential candidate for the Happy Future Party. Although only a cameo, his role in this drama is quite attention-grabbing because of his amazing acting skills.

4. GRACEFUL FRIENDS

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Next, there is the drama 'GRACEFUL FRIENDS' which tells the story of a husband named Goong Chul who has a happy life. He has a family and his economy is also above average. However, his happiness is shattered when he is caught up in a mysterious murder that makes his name and his wife's name suspects. As a result, their closeness slowly becomes more distant because of their increasingly fractured trust.

Yoo Jun Sang is the main actor in this drama and plays the character named Goong Chul. He has a caring character and ambition within him. Because he is caught up in a mysterious case, he will risk his life to protect himself and his family, even if he has to reveal his secrets and his past twenty years ago.

5. LIVER OR DIE

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Next, there is 'LIVER OR DIE' which tells the story of five siblings whose economy is below average. As a result, the eldest brother of the family named Poong Sang (Yoon Ju Sang) is forced to work hard to provide for all of his siblings' living expenses.

This drama will depict the lives of the five main actors in the way they view and live their daily lives. The eldest brother will work hard for his siblings' lives, while some of the younger siblings are successful but also have problems and no jobs. This drama is suitable for KLovers who are looking for a life drama that will make them learn a lot.

6. FALSIFY

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Next up is the drama 'FALSIFY' which is also starred by Uhm Ji Won and Nam Koong Min. This drama focuses on the lives and efforts of the four main players in uncovering the games of the top brass in the world of politics and journalism. The four main players are Han Moo Young, a former judo athlete now working as a journalist, Jeon Chan Soo, a police officer, and Kwon Sora, a prosecutor.

Meanwhile, Joon Yu Sang plays the role of Lee Seok Min, a journalist who is known as a vegetative journalist because he is still looking for the truth in a case, making it difficult for him to write a big news story. Finally, they will work together to solve the mystery of the case.

7. PIED PIPER

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Next up is the drama 'PIED PIPER' which has a criminal, action, and police genre. This drama is starred by Jo Yoon He, Yoo Joon Sang, and Shin Ha Kyung. It tells the story of the work and duties of the Korean police negotiation organization which has very urgent tasks and the worst cases. Therefore, the people who are part of this organization must pass training and have extraordinary abilities.

For KLovers who like crime drama themes and mysterious cases, this drama is very suitable to be on your wishlist. Although the release year of this drama is quite old, the storyline presented is just as exciting as the latest drama releases this year.

8. HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE

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Finally, there is the drama 'HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE' which tells the story of a prominent and wealthy family. However, all the respect they receive suddenly turns sour when their son impregnates a girl from his school who comes from an ordinary family background.

Of course, this is a thunderbolt in the middle of the day for the Han Jung Ho family (played by Yoo Jun Sang) because they never expected this to happen, especially since the girl who was impregnated by their son is from an ordinary family.

(kpl/nas)