He’s charismatic, he’s talented, and he’s won hearts around the globe – it’s Park Seo Joon! From sweet rom-coms to heart-pounding thrillers, this K-drama superstar has consistently delivered iconic performances over the years. In this post, we’ve rounded up a list of Korean dramas Starring Park Seo Joon’s on Dramacool. Get ready to discover hidden gems, revisit your favorites, and maybe even find your next K-drama obsession! Let’s get started!
Note: List is in order of release date.
1.Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 (2024)
In “Gyeongseong Creature,” the story follows Jang Tae Sang and Yoon Chae Ok as they navigate the bustling streets of 2024 Seoul. The narrative continues from the chaotic events of 1945 and explores the consequences of human greed, including the emergence of monstrous creatures. The destinies of Tae Sang and Chae Ok become more intertwined as they encounter these dangerous creatures.
Genres: Action, Thriller, Historical, Sci-Fi
Starring: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Bae Hyun Sung
2.Gyeongseong Creature (2023)
Jang Tae Sang is a wealthy and highly admired man in Bukchon, Gyeongseong for his good looks, quick reactions, sharp insight, and friendly personality. He meets Yoon Chae Ok, a talented todugun who specializes in finding missing individuals. Chae Ok’s life has been tough, having traveled between Manchuria and Shanghai as a child and learning survival skills like shooting and handling weapons. She is searching for her missing mother and ends up in Gyeongseong, where she teams up with Tae Sang. Together, they investigate a series of missing person cases and uncover a disturbing truth.
Release date: December 22, 2023
Genres: Action, Thriller, Historical, Sci-Fi
Starring: Park Seo Joon, Han So Hee, Kim Su Hyun
3.Itaewon Class (2020)
Park Saeroyi’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is expelled from school and his father dies in an accident. In an effort to follow in his father’s footsteps, he opens a pub called “DanBam” in Itaewon. Along with his manager and staff, he works hard to achieve success and overcome challenges in order to reach his goals.
Release date: January 31, 2020
Genres: Business, Romance, Life, Drama
Starring: Park Seo Joon, Kim Da Mi, Kwon Na Ra
4.Record of Youth (2020)
The drama follows the journey of two young individuals, Sa Hye Joon and Ahn Jung Ha, as they navigate through the challenges of pursuing their dreams and finding love in a society where dreams are considered a luxury. Hye Joon aspires to become an actor but faces difficulties in finding success and recognition. On the other hand, Jung Ha works as a make-up artist and finds solace in fan-girling over idols, masking her inner loneliness. Both characters strive to achieve their dreams and cope with their struggles, presenting relatable emotions and experiences.
Release date: September 07, 2020
Genres: Romance, Life, Youth, Drama
Starring: Park Bo Gum, Park So Dam, Byeon Woo Seok
5.What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
The series follows the egotistical Lee Young Joon, who is the vice president of his family’s company. He is self-absorbed and ignores those around him, including his capable and loyal secretary Kim Mi So. Despite working together for nine years, their relationship has remained strictly professional. However, when Mi So decides to resign in order to focus on her own life, comical misunderstandings occur. The question remains whether their strictly-workplace relationship will now turn into something more after nine years.
Release date: June 06, 2018
Genres: Business, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Park Min Young, Park Seo Joon, Lee Tae Hwan
6.Fight for My Way (2017)
The story follows Ko Dong Man, who dreams of becoming a taekwondo athlete but currently works as a contract employee. His friend Choi Ae Ra also has dreams of being a television anchor, but currently works at an information desk. The two friends, along with their dating friends Kim Joo Man and Baek Seol Hee, face challenges in pursuing their dreams due to their perceived lack of qualifications. The story explores whether they can ultimately achieve success despite their backgrounds.
Release date: May 22, 2017
Genres: Business, Comedy, Romance, Sports
Starring: Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong
7.Hwarang (2016)
The piece discusses the history of the Hwarangs, a group of young men in 6th century Silla who played a crucial role in unifying old Korea’s Three Kingdoms. The article poses questions about the origins of the Hwarangs and their significance, inviting readers to imagine what life was like for young people in Silla during this time and promising to tell a story about their friendships and love.
Release date: December 19, 2016
Genres: Action, Historical, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Park Seo Joon, Go Ah Ra, Park Hyung Sik
8.Kill Me, Heal Me (2015)
Cha Do Hyeon, a man with memory loss and dissociation, has seven distinct personalities due to a traumatic childhood experience. He seeks help from Oh Ri Jin, a psychiatric resident, in order to regain control of his life. However, Ri Jin develops feelings for one of his personalities. Meanwhile, Ri Jin’s twin brother, Oh Ri On, a famous mystery novelist, investigates Do Hyeon and his family.
Release date: January 07, 2015
Genres: Psychological, Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Ji Sung, Hwang Jung Eum, Park Seo Joon
9.She Was Pretty (2015)
Hye Jin, once an adorable and privileged young girl, now leads a modest life working part-time at a convenience store and living rent-free. Her childhood friend Sung Joon, who she recently saw and noticed had become attractive, suggests they meet. Not wanting to disappoint him, she sends her pretty best friend in her place. However, Hye Jin is taken aback when she learns Sung Joon is her new boss at her new full-time job, and he treats her with hostility. To avoid this, Hye Jin conceals her true identity from him.
Release date: September 16, 2015
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Starring: Hwang Jung Eum, Park Seo Joon, Go Joon Hee
10.Witch’s Romance (2014)
Ban Ji Yeon, a single 39-year-old reporter known as a “witch” for her enthusiasm at work, doesn’t believe in true love due to a past experience with her disappearing boyfriend. Yoon Dong Ha, a 25-year-old who runs an errand center, lost his girlfriend in an accident. When the two meet, sparks fly despite their age difference as they bond over their damaged hearts.
Release date: April 14, 2014
Genres: Business, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Uhm Jung Hwa, Park Seo Joon, Han Jae Suk
11.I Summon You, Gold! (2013)
Jung Mong Hee, despite dreaming of becoming a jewelry designer, sells inexpensive fake accessories on the street to support her siblings’ education. As the oldest in her family, she feels a duty to contribute to the household income. One day, she receives a tempting offer that could potentially change her life. She takes a risk and sees it as a step towards achieving her aspirations.
Release date: April 06, 2013
Genres: Business, Romance, Family
Starring: Han Ji Hye, Yeon Jung Hoon, Baek Jin Hee
12.Family (2012)
Shut Up Family is a sitcom that follows the lives of two families, the Woo family led by Woo Shin Hye and the Yeol family led by Yeol Suk Hwan. Woo Shin Hye is a wealthy divorced woman with two beautiful but unintelligent daughters who run a successful beauty salon. Yeol Suk Hwan is a single father raising two hard-working sons and a smart but unattractive daughter. When Woo Shin Hye and Yeol Suk Hwan decide to get married, their families clash and chaos ensues.
Release date: August 13, 2012
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sitcom
Starring: Ahn Suk Hwan, Hwang Shin Hye, Park Ji Yoon
13.Dream High Season 2 (2012)
The second season of the show follows a high school that has gone into financial bankruptcy and is taken over by a company called Oz Entertainment. As a result of a new law, the company transfers its young idols-in-training to the school, where they clash with the current students. This leads to rivalries and unexpected alliances forming, while also exploring themes of love and ambition. The main characters include Shin Hae Sung, who dreams of a music career but has only experienced it through books, Jin Yoo Jin, a rebellious former child star who wants to become a rock star, and JB, a member of the popular group I:dn. JB’s ex-girlfriend Rian, a member of the famous K-pop group Hershe, also plays a role as she tries to win him back while developing a crush on Hae Sung. Another character, Nana, has the potential to become a top vocalist. Ultimately, the show explores who will achieve the ultimate stardom.
Release date: January 30, 2012
Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance, Youth
Starring: Kang So Ra, Jung Jin Woon, Park Ji Yeon
And that wraps up our journey through Park Seo Joon’s top 13 dramas.Now, we want to know – which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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