Spread your arms, face up, close your eyes and say “Aura!” and everyone will know which popular K-drama character you are referring to. Park Seo Joon’s reputation as a rom-com hero was cemented because of his character from What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim. Despite being a narcissist and self-indulgent character, Park Seo Joon’s Lee Young Joon is one of the most loved rom-com K-drama heroes in recent years. But there is more to Park Seo Joon’s acting than being a male lead in a rom-com. As one of the versatile actors from South Korea, he has appeared in stories catering to fans of the horror, slice-of-life, comedy and historical fiction genres. The actor has been active in the media since 2011 but his breakthrough came with his role Kill Me, Heal Me alongside Hwang Jung Eum and Ji Sung. Despite playing a supporting character, Park Seo Joon as Hwang Jung Eum’s brother garnered attention because of his impeccable comic timing and humorous scenes with Ji Sung. Since then, Park Seo Joon has come a long way and even made his Hollywood debut this year with The Marvels. On the occasion of his birthday on December 16 and a week ahead of Gyeongseong Creature release, let’s take a look at some of his notable works in recent years.
1. SHE WAS PRETTY [2015]
After a drastic turn of events, childhood sweethearts, separated for 15 years, unexpectedly find themselves working together at a fashion magazine. Their paths diverged, but fate brings them back together in a surprising twist of fortune. Now, amidst the glitz and glamour of the fashion world, their rekindled connection offers a fresh start to a relationship that stood the test of time.
Starring Park alongside Park Hyung Sik, Choi Min Ho, V of BTS, and Go Ara, the story follows the journey of a skilled group of young male warriors, known as Hwarang, in the ancient kingdom of Silla's capital, Seorabeol. They navigate challenges and experience personal growth, fueled by their passion and bonds of friendship and love.
Park Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won team up as childhood friends turned a bickering couple in the romantic-comedy. The story follows Ko Dong Man, a former taekwondo champ, and Choi Ae Ra, a receptionist, as they navigates a comedic rollercoaster of fights and obstacles, showcasing their journey to overcome adversities and pursue their aspirations.
Probably one of the most popular dramas of Park Seo Joon that boosted his international fame, he was paired alongside Park Min Young in this office romantic comedy. Based on a novel by Jung Kyung Yoon and a 2016 web comic by Kim Young Mi, the story revolves around a self-absorbed executive Lee Young Joon, vice president of his family-owned company, Yoomyung Group, receives a jolt when his skilled personal assistant Kim Mi So drops a bombshell – she's resigning. The unexpected news sends shockwaves and forces him to confront a reality without his indispensable aide.
If you have been following Park Seo Joon’s works, then it is highly impossible to miss Itaewon Class. This K-drama launched Park Seo Joon towards a newfound fame on a global level. Park’s role as Sae Royi is noted as one of his best roles till date. The drama is so popular that it was also remade as a Japanese drama.
1. MIDNIGHT RUNNERS [2017]
Starring Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul, they play police academy cadets in a thrilling comical drama. On their way home from a club, they witness a kidnapping and decide to use their recent training to take down a trafficking ring. The story follows their intense journey as they employ their skills to bring justice to the situation. As they unravel the mystery and face various challenges, the audience is taken on a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense and a whole lot of humour.
Those who like the horror genre and Park Seo Joon’s acting are in for a treat with The Divine Fury. Park Seo Joon plays the role of a martial arts professional who fights powerful evil spirits with an exorcist. There is thrill, there is horror and there is Park Seo Joon. Need one say more?
There’s something about Park Seo Joon in a child-like adult role. Dream is one of those movies that you know would end on a good note. But you stay on to experience the story, the development and the experiences that the characters go through. Starring alongside IU, Park Seo Joon delivered a memorable performance as a former player turned coach to a team of ragtag players.
One of Park Seo Joon’s recent roles just before his Hollywood debut was in Concrete Utopia. Park Seo Joon played Min Sung, a young salaried person who gets hired as an assistant to Young Tak. Throughout the movie, we see a steady development in Min Sung’s character as he learns from the situation around him and uses his intellect to deal with matters at hand. Concrete Utopia is a must-watch for those who like to watch dystopian stories.
2023 has been quite pivotal for Park Seo Joon’s career. He showed a wide range of his acting skills by appearing in stories across genres. Another feather to his cap was his limited yet notable appearance as Prince Yan of Aladna in The Marvels. Fans of the actor and the movie franchise were eagerly waiting to see how Park Seo Joon’s character would take shape in the movie. But their expectations were not fully met when his character appearance was limited to just a handful of minutes. Nonetheless, Park Seo Joon showed great promise in his Hollywood debut. Here’s wishing there’s more to Prince Yan’s story in the forthcoming movies.
Also Read: From Ji Chang Wook – Shin Hye Sun starrer Welcome to Samdalri to Park Seo Joon – Han So Hee-led Gyeongseong Creature, 10 K-dramas set to premiere in December 2023
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