Kim Jae-young's latest drama IDOL aired this December on the 24th, and if you loved it, let's binge-watch these top 4 dramas starring him!
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Kim Jae-young began his career as a model before slowly transitioning into acting by 2013. Kim Jae-young rose to fame after his project, The Judge From Hell, with Park Shin-hye, and even received an award for Best Actor at the SBS Awards 2024 for the role.
However, that isn't his first project. For years, the actor has been delivering masterpieces one after the other, and with IDOL I, he continues the legacy.
In IDOL I, he plays the character of Do Ra-ik, a member of the musical group GOLDEN. He is famous, talented, and whatnot. Yet, his world shatters when he is falsely framed for murder. Desperate to prove his innocence, he chooses Maeng Sa-na (Choi Soo-bin) to defend him; she turns out she is also his number 1 fan. As IDOL I brings a unique blend of law and idol life along with star-studded leads, fans had been anxiously waiting for it to be on screen.
If you loved the K-Drama, we suggest you watch these 4 K-Dramas starring Kim Jae-young!
1. My Secret Romance
Kim Jae-young plays the role of Jeong Hyeon-tae, who presents an emotional anchor in her life, unlike the main lead. He falls for her but keeps a safe distance and does not pressure her to reciprocate the feelings. Kim Jae-youngreally makes you rather angry at the female lead for not choosing him because of how perfectly he plays the character. Hyeeon-tae is soft, emotionally available, and supportive, bringing Yoo-mi comfort.
If you are ready for a heartbreak, we suggest you really watch this drama.
2. Love In Contract
Love In Contractmainly revolves around Choi Sang-eun (Park Min-young), a professional contract wife who pretends to be a custom-made wife for those in need, without the hassle and commitment of marriage. Things start to change when her client of five years, Jung Ji-ho (Go Kyung-po), asks to end the contract, but she has already developed feelings for him.
On the other side, Kang Hae-jin asks for her services to escape a scandal. Torn between the two, who will she choose?
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3. The Judge From Hell
The story of The Judge From Hellfollows Kang Bit-na (Park Shin-hye), an elite and arrogant judge from hell whose job is to decide whether the dead should go to hell or not. After a wrong decision, she is sent to Earth and deprived of her powers. The only way of redemption? To kill evil people who lead others to death and send them to hell.
However, things take a turn when she meets a devoted police detective, Han Dan-on, who awakens emotions inside her.
4. My Lovely Journey
Now it may seem that the role is boring compared to before, but while it is calm, it is beautiful. Through the character's journey in this drama, there are a lot of lessons to learn. My Lovely Journey follows the story of a former idol, Kang Yeo-reom, who went unnoticed in her group during her idol days. Now she makes daily travel vlogs, yet the anxiety and fear of not being good enough still follow her.
On the other hand, there is Yeon-seok (Kim Jae-young), who enters the Yeo-reom's world as someone who shares her sense of ambition and self-discovery. While she travels on behalf of others, he supports her work behind the scenes by editing footage, defending her professionally, and gradually revealing his quiet admiration for her.
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This is not only that, Kim Jae-young has a wide variety of cinematography where he has truly outshone himself. Have you watched these dramas? Which drama starring Kim Jae-young is your favourite?
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