Rising star Kim Ji-soo, who captivated us as Princess Hwang Gon-ju in “Moon Lovers,” has blossomed from historical dramas to diverse roles. Remember her as the strong Queen Inhyeon in “The King of Legend”? She’s since wowed audiences with her heartwarming portrayal in “Because This Is My First Life” and even a chilling role in “The 8th Night”! Kim Ji-soo keeps surprising fans with her talent and willingness to try new things. Let’s explore the many faces of the talented actress Kim Ji Soo with our list of fan-favorite dramas on DramaCool.
1.Amanza (2020)
A man is diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and retreats into his imagination, where he searches for answers and miracles in a magical forest.
Genres: Adventure, Life, Fantasy, Melodrama
Starring: Kim Ji Soo, Lee Seol, Oh Hyun Kyung
2.When I Was the Most Beautiful (2020)
Oh Ye Ji is a ceramic artist who dreams of finding ordinary happiness. She becomes caught in a love triangle with two brothers, Seo Hwan and Seo Jin, after meeting them at a workshop. Seo Hwan, an innocent architectural designer, falls in love with her at first sight, while Seo Jin, a ruthless race car driver, is instinctually drawn to her. Carry Jung, Seo Jin’s ex-girlfriend and marketing partner, is fiercely jealous and unable to let go of him.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Im Soo Hyang, Kim Ji Soo, Ha Seok Jin
3.My First First Love Season 2 (2019)
In the second season of “My First First Love,” five college students navigate love, friendships, and their dreams. Han Song Yi must choose between her boyfriend Seo Do Hyun and her childhood friend Yoon Tae Oh as they explore the true meaning of “first love.”
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Starring: Kim Ji Soo, Jung Chae Yeon, Jung Jin Young
4.My First First Love (2019)
A group of friends move in with Yoon Tae Oh for various reasons and navigate love, friendships, and challenges. When Tae Oh’s childhood friend, Song I, meets his new friend Do Hyeon, who has a cold attitude towards women and multiple jobs, their friendship is put to the test.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Starring: Kim Ji Soo, Jung Chae Yeon, Jung Jin Young
5.Bad Guys: City of Evil (2017)
A prosecutor forms a team of criminals to take down a corrupt organization using unconventional tactics.
Genres: Action, Mystery, Crime, Political
Starring: Yang Ik Jun, Park Joong Hoon, Joo Jin Mo
6.Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017)
“Do Bong Soon, a small and kind unemployed woman, has inherited superhuman strength from the women in her family. She catches the eye of Ahn Min Hyuk, CEO of a gaming company, who hires her as a bodyguard after witnessing her abilities. Bong Soon must choose between using her strength to fight evil in her hometown or hiding it. Meanwhile, she navigates a love triangle with her childhood friend, police officer In Guk Doo, and Min Hyuk. Chaos ensues when kidnappings occur and Bong Soon’s life becomes even more complicated.”
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural
Starring: Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik, Kim Ji Soo
7.Fantastic (2016)
Scriptwriter So Hye, facing a terminal breast cancer diagnosis, embraces life and reconciles with her first love, actor Hae Sung. Her doctor and friend Joon Ki also vies for her affection. As her time grows short, So Hye must choose between the two while struggling with her inner turmoil.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Medical
Starring: Kim Hyun Joo, Joo Sang Wook, Park Shi Yeon
8.Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016)
A total solar eclipse sends Go Ha Jin back in time to the start of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea. Inhabiting the body of 16-year-old Hae Soo, she becomes a guest in the home of the 8th Prince Wang Wook, who is married to her cousin. She befriends the princes and becomes entangled in palace politics and multiple love interests.
Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama
Starring: Lee Joon Gi, IU, Kang Ha Neul
9.Doctors (2016)
A troubled bully, Yoo Hye Jung, meets her mentor Hong Ji Hong who helps her transform from a gangster to a caring doctor. Through this transformation, she learns to open up her heart to others and heal from her past scars.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Medical
Starring: Kim Rae Won, Park Shin Hye, Yoon Kyun Sang
10.Sassy Go Go (2015)
This story takes place in a competitive school where academic success is the top priority. It reveals the flaws and contradictions of the education system while following the personal journeys of students who strive to progress despite the challenges they face.
Genres: Romance, Youth, Drama, Sports
Starring: Jung Eun Ji, Lee Won Keun, Chae Soo Bin
11.Angry Mom (2015)
Jo Kang Ja, a former tough and feared student in Busan, now a 34-year-old mother to her daughter Oh Ah Ran. Ah Ran, ashamed of her mother’s manners, faces bullying at Myungsung High School. Kang Ja enrolls undercover as Jo Bang Wool to stop the bullies and uncover deeper issues of violence, education flaws, and corruption with the help of Ah Ran and teacher Park No Ah.
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Melodrama
Starring: Kim Hee Sun, Ji Hyun Woo, Kim You Jung
12.Our Joyful Summer Days (2020)
Chan Hee and his girlfriend Se Yeong go on a late-summer trip together. However, Chan Hee suspects that Se Yeong might be cheating on him. In a spur of the moment decision, Chan Hee proposes to Se Yeong during their trip. Will their relationship survive this unexpected turn?
Genres: Romance, Melodrama
Starring: Kim Ji Soo, Lee Ju Yeon
13.One Way Trip (2016)
Four 20-year-old friends, Yong Bi, Sang Woo, Ji Gong, and Doo Man, go on a final trip to Pohang before Sang Woo joins the military. While drinking on the beach, they witness a woman being attacked and rush to help her.
Genres: Crime, Life, Youth, Drama
Starring: Kim Ji Soo, Kim Hee Chan, Ryu Jun Yeol
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