Throughout his career, Park Seo-Jon Has portrayed many iconic K-drama Letters. From narcissistic CEOs to underdog athletes, Park Seo-joon has proven to be a captivating male lead Who knows exactly how to add an extra spark to some of ​​the best K-dramas of all time. As such, he has won multiple awards for his character work over the years. However, although many characters in the actor’s career are worth revisiting, some stand out more than others.
Park Seo-joon made his screen debut in 2011 and landed his first leading role in the romantic K-drama, A witch’s romance. Since then, Park Seo-joon’s career has only continued to grow. Recently he acted in the Hollywood movie The Marvels Before returning to the small screen as the lead in the hit Netflix series, Gyeongseong creature. There’s no telling what roles the actor might take on next, but before you look ahead, here’s a look back at some of Park Seo-joon’s best characters to date.
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Lee Si-woo
Dream high 2
Dream high 2 sees Park Seo-joon make his K-drama debut With the supporting character, Lee Si-woo. Si-woo is a vocalist in the boy band Eden, with a strong reputation as a bad boy who is more interested in dating than singing. However, Si-woo’s attitude begins to change after he is introduced to Nana (Hyolin). The duo have a playful relationship that soon sees Si-woo developing feelings for the extroverted singer.
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Compared to many of Park Seo-joon’s other characters, Si-woo lacks dimension. Being part of a classic K-drama love triangle hinders his character greatly as it reduces him to just another of Nana’s suitors. His plot only really revolves around Nana and leaves little room for his character to develop. Despite this, Park Seo-joon has great chemistry with co-star Hyolyn. Their scenes are a pleasure to watch, however Dream high 2s limits their potential.
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Park Hyun-tae
pots of gold
in pots of goldPark Seo-joon’s character Park Hyun-tae adds another layer to the K-drama’s exploration of the lives of the upper classes. As the youngest son of Park Soon-sang (Han Jin-hee) and mistress Min Young-ae (Geum Bo-ra), Hyun-tae was mistreated since childhood at the hands of his stepmother. However, his status as a member of the wealthy Park family leads him to be offered as a match for Jung Mong-hyun (Baek Jin-hee), resulting in a marriage that is initially loveless.
The softening of Hyun-tae’s attitude towards Mong-hyun makes his storyline entertaining to watchEspecially when they start showing real affection for one another. They provide a great new dynamic to pots of gold That ultimately had endearing results. However, the restrictions of the K-drama’s storyline limit Hyun-tae’s character, leaving him as a cliché. So, when you analyze 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 beautifulConsidered one of Park Seo-joon’s best k-drama couples, Ji Seung-joon is far from one of Park Seo-joon’s best characters. The actor himself gives a great performance as the narcissistic editor, a stereotype he repeats several times 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 treatment of She was beautifuls main character, Kim Hye-jin (Hwang Jung-eum).
Before Seung-joon becomes aware of Hye-jin’s true identity as the editor’s best friend from childhood, he treats her terribly. Seung-joon is too blinded by his arrogant nature to see Hye-jin as anything but a problem, which distorts his character’s view for the rest of the romance K-drama. Although he slowly starts to see under Hye-jin’s look, Seung-joon’s initial actions are hard to overlook. This makes Ji Seung-joon a less memorable character than others in his career, despite Park Seo-joon’s great performance.
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Yoon Dong-ha
A witch’s romance
A witch’s romance is Park Seo-joon’s first K-drama as a male lead. Here, he plays the role of Yoon Dong-ha, a 25-year-old shop worker who is in love with a woman almost twenty years his senior. Although the initial age gap may have felt strange, Park Seo-joon delivers a performance that makes Dong-ha seem authentic. His character’s happy-go-lucky nature but passionate love for Ban Ji-yeon (Uhn Jung-hwa) add many layers to the steamy K-drama that make it extremely memorable.
Dong-ha’s more realistic character is the heart of A witch’s romance.
Plus, Dong-ha’s heartbreaking backstory makes his character feel less than one-note. The death of his ex-girlfriend due to a fatal heart condition has a profound effect on him, making for some truly heartbreaking moments throughout the K-drama. Dong-ha’s more realistic character is the heart of A witch’s romanceEven despite many overused clichés. However, in the span of Park Seo-joon’s career, there just happen to be other characters that leave a more lasting impression.
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Moo Myung/Kim Sun-woo
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
Park Seo-joon’s portrayal of the warrior, Moo Myung, in the historical K-drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youthis one of the series’ greatest strengths. Moo Myung is easily one of Hwarangs most interesting characters With a classic, albeit clichéd, backstory that gives the K-drama a lot to work with. He rises beyond his circumstances as a low-born citizen to become a key Hwarang warrior. In addition to this, the secrets of his past make room for a great rags-to-riches story that allows Park Seo-joon’s character to be a joy to watch on screen.
Although Park Seo-joon delivers a fantastic performance, HwarangMany flaws hold the character of Park Seo-joon. His on-screen romance with co-star Go A-ra fails to garner attention, ultimately hindering a larger storyline that the K-drama centers on. However, Park Seo-joon’s committed performance makes Moo Myung not just one of Hwarangs best characters but also one of Park Seo-joon’s best K-drama characters to date.
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Oh come on
Kill me, heal me
with Kill me, heal mePark Seo-joon finally breaks out into the mainstream. The unique storyline of the K-drama gives the actor enough space to explore a varied yet hilarious character that adds to the dynamic tone of the classic series. Park Seo-joon takes on the role of Oh Ri-on, a mystery novelist who investigates the main character Cha Do-hyun (Ji Sung), who has multiple personality disorder.
Ri-on’s relationship with Ahn Yo-na, one of Cha Do-hyun’s personalities, is one of the best additions to the K-drama.
Despite not being the male lead of the show, Oh Ri-on leaves a lasting impression. Park Seo-joon’s performance in the quirky K-drama makes Oh Ri-on feel like a necessary piece in the series’ complex narrative. His relationship with his sister Oh Ri-jin (Hwang Jung-eum) is beautifully written and acted, though Ri-on’s canonical crush on her makes things a little weird. Plus, Ri-on’s relationship with Ahn Yo-na, one of Cha Do-hyun’s crushes, is one of the best additions to the K-drama that adds a much-needed laugh to soften some of the darker themes of Kill me, heal me.
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Jang Tae-sang / Jang Ho-jae
Gyeongseong creature
Park Seo-joon’s latest role in Gyeongseong creature Shows just how well the actor can command a scene. Although Jang Tang-sang is not a far cry from roles like She was beautifulS Ji Seung-jon and What is wrong with Secretary Kim?S Lee Young-joon, Gyeongseong creature Gives Park Seo-joon the space to explore one of the actor’s best-typecast roles In a completely new light. This results in a well-rounded performance from Park, who portrays his character’s ever-growing fears well.
in Gyeongseong Creature 2Jang Tae-sang’s character becomes even more interesting due 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 Ta-sang adds a great new depth to Park Seo-joon’s character. This not only allowed Park Seo-joon to show who Tae-sang is at heart, but also showed how time and the effects of season 1 deeply affected Tae-sang, leading him to become a powerful figure haunted by the Past.
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Lee Young-jon
What’s wrong with Secretary Kim?
Although What is wrong with Secretary Kim? Relying heavily on popular romance tropes and clichés, it thrives because of it. This is especially evident in Park Seo-joon’s character, Lee Young-joon. The narcissistic CEO could very easily become a one-note character due to his self-obsessed personality, but luckily, the dynamics of his character make him an incredibly entertaining addition to Park Seo-joon’s career.
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Compared to many of Park Seo-joon’s other characters, Lee Young-joon is far from complex. so, This simplicity gives What is wrong with Secretary Kim?S Lee Young-joon a beach. It also makes him a clear stand-out of the actor She was beautiful Character, like Young-joon appreciates (albeit overworks) Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young) which makes the overall payoff of their relationship much more worth it. Although Lee Young-joon may seem a bit obsessive and unprofessional, Park Seo-joon’s overwhelming charm makes the character simply likable despite the glaring flaws.
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Ko Dong-man
Fight for my way
Fight for my way is one of Park Seo-joon’s best K-dramas and Ko Dong-man plays a big role in it. Fight for my way‘s story relies heavily on rooting for an underdog, and Park Seo-joon’s sincere yet hilarious performance makes it very easy to root for Dong-man How he chases his dreams. Im Sang-choon’s deftly written script gives what could be a simple character a lot of dimension, making him a highly memorable character.
Along with that, the friends to lovers K-drama romance of Ko Dong-man and Choi Ae-ra (Kim Ji-won) is easily Park Seo-joon’s best on-screen love story. Dong-man and Ae-ra’s childlike 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 K-drama romance, as well as Park Seo-joon’s passionate underdog.
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Park Sae-ro-yi
Itaewon Class
None of Park Seo-joon’s other characters have the same complexity or depth as Park Sae-ro-yi from Itaewon Class. A K-drama based on a webtoon, Itaewon Class Centers around convict Sae-ro-yi who bands together with an unlikely group to run a pub in the Itaewon district of Seoul. Sae-ro-yi’s dark past is full of complicated twists and turns that fuel the K-drama’s unique and gripping narrative.
Although Itaewon Class Centering around Park Sae-ro-yi’s desire to open a restaurant, it is also a revenge K-drama. Sae-ro-yi’s unyielding passion for his restaurant never dies, but mixed with his pure hatred for Jang Geun-won (Ahn Bo-hyun) makes for an incredibly entertaining and interesting story. Plus, as Sae-ro-yi is a very different character than others Park Seo-joon has played, it’s great to see the actor thrive as a character surrounded by dark and unfortunate circumstances. This makes it clear that Park Sae-ro-yi is Park Seo-Jons best K-drama character to date.