The first part of Netflix’s highly anticipated Gyeongseong Creature has finally been released, and to no one’s shock, it received widespread acclaim. The series, starring the enigmatic pair of Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee, focuses on a shocking experiment underway during the 1945 Japanese rule in Korea at a hospital in Gyeonseong. Jung Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok must battle against this strange creature born out of Japanese greed to get to what they actually wish to find in the midst of turbulent times.
While watching the series, if, like us, you fell in love with Park Seo-joon’s natural acting, disarming charm and striking looks, then these Park Seo-joon dramas will steal your heart once more. He’s an actor who has smooth chemistry onscreen with everyone and fits right into the role, making us forget that we are, in fact, watching a fictional world. Get ready to drown in romance, mystery, intrigue, and drama with the popular Korean actor by watching these extremely interesting shows which offer different flavours!
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim? (2018)
Probably one of his most popular shows, this romantic Korean drama is a dreamy, funny and engaging watch whose storyline and chemistry between the leads will pull you into its charm. Park Seo-joon plays a narcissistic CEO and he looks every part of it in every frame. It’s a cheesy watch that doesn’t go overboard with any of its elements, but its loud and fun moments are extremely entertaining as well. Seo-joon’s disarming charm works well in his role as a CEO, and he commands the screen when he is in it. Plus, his fantastic chemistry with Park Min-young shines as we root for their relationship from the first episode. Also, watch out for some of K-drama’s hottest erotic moments!
The story follows narcissistic CEO Lee Young-joon, who falls in love with his ‘super’ secretary Kim Mi-so after she decides to quit. What starts off as an attempt to make her stay soon blossoms into love as Young-joon realises just how vital a role Mi-so plays in his life.
The series is streaming on Netflix.
Fight For My Way (2017)
This drama is an engaging and relatable ride about following your dreams and breaking through the shackles of society that only looks at power, money and connections. There are moments in this show that will really hit you hard and stay with you long after the series is over. Its different beats are well-done and don’t overstay their welcome. Seo-joon feels like he is really embodying Ko Dong-man, whose inner turmoil, happiness, confusion and frustration he brings out with class and style. There’s just something so heavy while watching him push through his adversities and get back up after getting constantly knocked down that will give you hope but also break your heart.
The story follows Choi Ae-ra and Ko Dong-man’s fight to realise their dreams. They are both in careers they are underqualified for and are struggling to go against societal pressures and prejudices. In the midst of this battle, a beautiful friendship and relationship blossoms between the two as they trust and depend on each other to fight the outside battles.
The series is streaming on Netflix.
Kill Me Heal Me (2015)
Starring Ji Sung, Hwang Jung-eum and Park Seo-joon in lead roles, this drama will heal you and destroy you in different ways! There’s something just so emotional about it that you can’t stop clutching your heart, but its humorous moments will also capture you out of the blue and make you laugh! The representation of mental health is also done in a warm and loving way, and it never goes overboard with any of its representations, and everything is showcased respectfully. Seo-joon plays Oh Ri-on, Oh Ri-jin’s twin brother, and his role is humorous and mysterious as he never fails to capture our eyes every moment he is on screen.
The show follows a chaebol’s son who is suffering from dissociative identity disorder after a traumatic past. He takes the help of a first-year psychiatric student to regain control of his life while her twin brother, a famous novelist, tries to uncover the unscrupulous lives of the rich, specifically that of Cha Do-hyun’s family.
The series is streaming on Viki.
Itaewon Class (2020)
In a story of love and revenge, this Korean drama is a heartwarming watch that touches you warmly. Park Sae-ro-yi’s painful past and his excruciating present circumstances will make you root for him. His unyielding values, even when it works against him, are admirable as it is sometimes frustrating. However, even during the latter times, you can’t help but be drawn to his ethics. The chemistry between the different characters is infectious, and the general vibes of the series will leave you feeling pumped and hopeful to run after your dreams as well. There’s also the revenge plot that, after all the episodes are over, will fill you with a sense of achievement.
The story follows Park Sae-ro-yi’s quest to get his small pub, DanBam, off the ground as he struggles to take revenge against the Jangga Group for killing his father and putting him in jail. Although he is someone with unending confidence, he is still a terrible businessman, and that’s when he meets Kim Da-mi’s Jo Yi-seo, whose wit and strong business acumen help him get his business off the ground with surprising results!
The series is streaming on Netflix.
She Was Pretty (2015)
This captivating K-drama is a rollercoaster of emotions and romance. It’s a series about finding your inner beauty and self-esteem. It’s extremely relatable, and Kim Hye-jin’s journey is both warm and heartbreaking and stresses the importance of a good personality rather than a good exterior. Park Seo-joon plays Hye-jin’s childhood friend Ji Sung-joon, and his chemistry with Hwang Jung-eum is undeniable as it is filled with love, humour and warmth. There are moments in the series that will make you fall in love with the leads as you root for Hye-jin and Sung-joon to find each other once more and fall in love. It’s truly like a warm, familiar embrace.
The story follows Kim Hye-jin, a once beautiful girl whose changed fortune has also taken away her outer beauty. Now struggling with her looks, she meets her childhood friend Ji Sung-joon, once unsuccessful and unattractive, who has totally changed himself over the years. As the two decide to meet each other, Hye-jin, ashamed of her appearance, sends her friend Ha-ri to take her place, leading to a complicated situation.
The series is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Viki.
Also Read: Gyeongseong Creature Review: Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee Take the Spotlight Off the Monster