These 8 Actors Are In Every K-Drama And You Didn’t Even Realize

K-Drama addicts know everything about their favorite leading actors and actresses. But what about the supporting characters who provide comic relief and dramatic twists?

Here’s a list of skilled actors who appear in every drama and you didn’t even notice!1. Kim Won Hae

Kim Won Hae is a versatile talent who played in a variety of dramas, most notably in Chief Kim, Signal and Hwarang. His recent, hilarious performance in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon as both a thug and a flamboyant game developer will make you notice him more in his upcoming roles!

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017)

Signal (2016)

2. Lim Won HeeLim Won Hee played a gangster alongside Kim Won Hae in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon.  His character is a wannabe-villain who provided the comic relief in this suspenseful drama! His cameo in Legend of The Blue Sea as a doctor was also a great character to watch.

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017)

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The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)

3. Kim Hong Fa

This famous film actor started appearing in dramas recently. You can see him in WhisperRomantic Doctor and Suspicious Partner. Kim Hong Fa is a master of evil looks!

Suspicious Partner (2017)

Whisper (2017)

4. Seo Jung Yeon

Seo Jung Yeon caught everyone’s attention as a brave nurse in Descendants of The Sun. In Chief Kim, she portrays a corporate employee – and she owned that change!

Descendants of the Sun (2016)

Chief Kim (2017

5. Park Jun Keum

Park Jun Keum masterfully takes on the role of an evil, scheming mom in Mask, Heirs and Secret Garden. Definitely the queen of all evil mothers!

Hiers (2013)

Mask (2015)

6. Lee Il Hwa

In contrast to Park Jun Keum, Lee Il Hwa is known for her roles as a loveable and caring mother. The Reply series and My Love From Another Star are great examples of her nurturing nature.

My Love From Another Star (2013)

Reply 1994 (2013)

7. Jo Hee Bong

His name might not ring the bell but you can definitely recognize his face.  Joo Hee Bong starred in over 40 dramas over his career. Tunnel, My Sassy Girl and My Love From Another Star are only a few of his globally renown works!

Tunnel (2017)

My Sassy Girl (2017)

8. Kim Chang Wan

Kim Chang Wan plays a kind-hearted lawyer in My Love From Another Star and a cunning father in Hwarang. You’ll be surprised to discover that he’s also a veteran musician whose career goes back as far as the 70s! In 2014 he remade his old song in a collaboration with IU.

My Love From Another Star (2013/14)

Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016)

How many did you recognize?

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