Throughout his career, Park Seo Joon depicted many iconic drama characters. From narcissistic executives to failed athletes, Park Seo Joon proves he’s a charming male lead who knows how to add an extra spark to some of the best korean dramas of all time. As such, he has received many awards over the years for his work on the characters. However, while many characters in the actor’s career are worth revisiting, some stand out more than others.
Park Seo Joon made his acting debut in 2011 and landed his first lead role in a romantic Korean drama. Witch Romance. Since then, Park Seo Joon’s career has only continued to grow. He recently starred in a Hollywood film. Miracles before returning to the small screen as the lead in the hit Netflix series, Gyeongsung’s Creature. It’s unknown what roles the actor might play next, but before we look to the future, let’s take a look at some of Park Seo Joon’s best characters to date.
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Lee Si-woo
High Dream 2
High Dream 2 sees Park Seo Joon debut in drama with supporting character Lee Si Woo. Si-woo is the vocalist of the boy band Eden, with a strong reputation as a bad boy who is more interested in dating than singing. However, Siu’s attitude begins to change after he is introduced to Nana (Hyolyn). The duo have a playful relationship that soon leads to Xi Woo developing feelings for the extroverted singer.
Compared to many of Park Seo Joon’s other characters, Si Woo lacks size. His role in the classic drama’s love triangle greatly hinders his character as it turns him into just another Nana fan. His plot really only revolves around Nana and leaves no room for his character development. Despite this, Park Seo Joon has great chemistry with Hyolyn. Their scenes are nice to watch, but High Dream 2limits their potential.
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Park Hyun Tae
Pots of gold
IN Pots of goldPark Seo Joon’s character, Park Hyung Tae, adds another layer to the drama’s exploration of upper-class life. As the youngest son of Park Sun Sang (Han Jin Hee) and his mistress Min Young Ae (Geum Bora), Hyun Tae was abused by his stepmother since childhood. However, his status as a member of the wealthy Park family leads to him being offered as a mate to Jung Mong-hyun (Baek Jin-hee), resulting in an initially loveless marriage.
Hyun Tae’s softening of attitude towards Mon Hyun makes his storyline interesting to watch.especially when they start to show real affection for each other. They add new dynamics Pots of gold this ultimately produces attractive results. However, the limitations of the drama’s storyline limit Hyun Tae’s character, leaving him cliche. So, when analyzing Park Seo Joon’s career as a whole, Hyun Tae is a character that doesn’t often come to mind.
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Ji Sung Joon
She was beautiful
Despite She was beautifulPark Seo Joon’s lead couple is considered one of the best couples in Park Seo Joon’s drama, and Ji Seung Joon is far from being one of Park Seo Joon’s best characters. The actor himself plays the role of the narcissistic editor brilliantly, a stereotype he repeats repeatedly throughout his career. Although what makes Ji Seung Joon leave such a sour taste compared to some of Park Seo Joon’s other roles is his attitude towards She was beautifulThe main character is Kim Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eum).
Before Seung Joon discovers Hye Jin’s true identity as the editor’s childhood best friend, he treats her horribly. Seungjoon is too blinded by his arrogant nature to see Hyejin as anything other than a problem, which skews his character throughout the rest of the romance drama. Although he gradually begins to see under Hye Jin’s gaze, Seung Joon’s first actions are hard to miss.. This makes Ji Seung Joon a less memorable character than others in his career, despite Park Seo Joon’s excellent performance.
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Yoon Dong Ha
Witch Romance
Witch Romance This is Park Seo Joon’s first Korean drama as the male lead. Here he plays the role of Yoon Dong Ha, a 25-year-old store worker who falls in love with a woman almost twenty years older than him. Although the initial age difference may have seemed strange, Park Seo Joon delivers a performance that makes Dong Ha seem sincere. His character’s happy-go-lucky nature but passionate love for Ban Ji Yeon (Woon Jung Hwa) adds many layers to the intense drama, making it completely memorable.
More realistic character Dong-ha is the heart A witch’s novel.
Additionally, Dong-ha’s heartbreaking backstory makes his character feel less like a one-note person. The death of his ex-girlfriend due to a fatal heart attack had a profound impact on him, creating some truly heartbreaking moments throughout the drama. More realistic character Dong-ha is the heart Witch Romanceeven despite the many hackneyed clichés. However, throughout Park Seo Joon’s career, there have been other characters who left a more lasting impression.
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Moo Myung/Kim Sun Woo
Hwarang: Youth Poet Warrior
Park Seo Joon as warrior Moo Myung in the historical Korean drama. Hwarang: Youth Poet Warrioris one of the series’ strongest points. Moo Myung is one of the Hwarangthe most interesting characters with a classic, albeit clichéd, backstory that gives the drama a lot to work with. He transcends his circumstances as a low-born citizen and becomes a key warrior in Hwarang. In addition to this, the secrets of his past give way to a great rags to riches story that makes Park Seo Joon’s character a joy to watch on screen.
Although Park Seo Joon gives a fantastic performance, HwarangMany flaws hold Park Seo Joon’s character back. His on-screen romance with co-star Go Ara fails to gain attention, which ultimately hinders the development of the larger storyline that the drama is focused on. However, Park Seo Joon’s dedicated performance makes Moo Myung not only one of Hwarangnot only Park Seo Joon’s best characters, but also one of the best Korean drama characters by Park Seo Joon to date.
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Oh Ri-on
Kill me, heal me
WITH Kill me, heal mePark Seo Joon has finally broken into the mainstream. The drama’s unique storyline gives the actor ample opportunity to portray a varied yet fun character that adds to the dynamism of the classic series. Park Seo Joon takes on the role of Oh Ri On, a mystery writer who investigates the protagonist Cha Do Hyun (Ji Sung), who suffers from multiple personality disorder.
Ri-on’s relationship with Ahn Yeo-na, one of Cha Do-hyun’s personalities, is one of the best additions to the drama.
Even though he is not the main male character of the show, Oh Ri-on leaves a lasting impression. Park Seo Joon’s performance in the funny drama makes Oh Ri On feel like a necessary part of the series’ complex narrative. His relationship with his sister Oh Ri-jin (Hwang Jung-eum) is beautifully written and acted, although Ri-on’s iconic crush on her makes things a little weird. Additionally, Ri-on’s relationship with Ahn Yeo-na, one of Cha Do-hyun’s personalities, is one of the best additions to the drama, adding some much-needed laughs to soften some of the darker themes. Kill me, heal me.
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Jang Tae San/Jang Ho Jae
Gyeongsung’s Creature
Park Seo Joon’s last role in Gyeongsung’s Creature shows how well an actor can command a scene. Although Chan Tan San is not far removed from such roles as She was beautifulJi Seung Joon and What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?Lee Young Joon, Gyeongsung’s Creature gives Park Seo Joon the opportunity to explore one of the actor’s best type roles in a completely new light. The result is a well-rounded performance from Park, who portrays his character’s ever-growing fears well.
IN Creature Gyeongseon 2Jang Tae Sang’s character becomes even more interesting thanks to the new setting of the series and his character’s new situation. The Season 1 finale raised many questions about the identity of Park Seo Joon’s character, Jang Ho Jae. The reveal that Ho Jae is Tae San adds new depth to Park Seo Joon’s character. This revelation not only allowed Park Seo Joon to show who Tae San is at his core, but also showed how time and the consequences of the first season deeply affected Tae San, leading him to become a powerful figure haunted by the past.
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Lee Young Joon
What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?
Although What’s wrong with Secretary Kim? draws heavily on popular romantic stereotypes and clichés, and it thrives on it. This is especially noticeable in Park Seo Joon’s character, Lee Young Joon. The narcissistic CEO could very easily become a one-note character due to his self-centered nature, but fortunately, his character dynamics make him an incredibly interesting addition to Park Seo Joon’s career.
Compared to many of Park Seo Joon’s other characters, Lee Young Joon is far from complex. More, this simplicity gives What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?Lee Young Joon is on the verge. This also makes him stand out among the cast. She was beautiful character as Young Joon appreciates (though overworks) Kim Mi So (Park Min Young), making the overall benefit of their relationship that much more worthwhile. While Lee Young Joon may come across as a bit intrusive and unprofessional, Park Seo Joon’s overwhelming charm makes his character likable despite these glaring flaws.
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Ko Dong-man
Fight for your way
Fight for your way is one of Park Seo Joon’s best Korean dramas and Ko Dong Man plays a big role in it. Fight for your wayThe story is largely based on underdog support, and Park Seo Joon’s sincere yet hilarious performance makes it easy to root for Dong Man. how he chases his dreams. Im Sang Chun’s skillfully written script gives a multi-dimensionality to a simple character, making him a very memorable character.
Along with this, Ko Dong Man and Choi Era’s (Kim Ji Won) romance of friendship and lovers in the Korean drama is undoubtedly Park Seo Joon’s best onscreen love story. Dong Man and Ae Ra’s childhood dynamic adds a lot of humor to the series, but their genuine and sincere love for each other cannot be questioned. They would do anything for each other in an instant, which adds a lot of surprisingly heartfelt and tender moments that show a lot of depth to this drama’s romance, as well as Park Seo Joon’s passionate loser.
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Park Sae-ro-i
Itaewon Class
None of Park Seo Joon’s other characters have as much complexity and depth as Park Saeroi from Itaewon Class. K-drama based on a webtoon. Itaewon Class The story centers on prisoner Saer-yi, who teams up with an unlikely group to run a pub in the Itaewon district of Seoul. Sae Roi’s dark past is filled with complex twists and turns that fuel the drama’s unique and gripping narrative.
Although Itaewon Class Centered around Park Saeroi’s desire to open a restaurant, it is also a revenge drama. Sae Roi’s unyielding passion for his restaurant never fades, but when combined with his pure hatred for Jang Geun Won (Ahn Bo Hyun), it makes for an incredibly captivating and interesting story. Additionally, since Sae Roi is so different from other characters Park Seo Joon has played, it’s nice to see the actor thrive as a character surrounded by dark and unfortunate circumstances. This makes it clear that Park Saeroi Park Seo Joonbest drama character for today.