Kim Seon-ho is fluttering hearts everywhere after Can This Love Be Translated? Here are the top 4 K-dramas to prove that it has always been his specialty.
Kim Seon-ho’s latest K-Drama Can This Love Be Translated was released on Netflix on 16th January, and it reminded us once again that Kim Seon-ho's charm is irresistible. If you have newly found him or became a fan, trust us—this is not the only time.
There is something about Kim Seon-ho in romantic roles that is absolutely wholesome. The smile and look of love—he absolutely nails them so flawlessly that it becomes hard to distinguish him from the character.
Here are too 4 Romantic K-Dramas starring Kim Seon-ho to prove our point.
1. Start-Up
Starring Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, and Kim Seon-ho as the main leads. Start Up is a drama filled with innovation, laughter, romance, and a lot more- basically a complete package. It tells the story of Seo Dal-mi (Bae Suzy), who wishes to build her own company despite the lack of resources. Nam Do-san (Nam Joo-hyuk) is a genius who was known as a child prodigy; however, his company Samsun Tech, continues to drown in loss. In order to achieve success, they join Start Up, a program made to help those who wish to start small businesses.
There, they meet Han Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho), a sharp investment solo practitioner who once shared a letter with Seo Dal-mi under Nam Do-san's name.
Kim Seon-ho's Character:
Han Ji-pyeong, played by Kim Seon-ho, was one of the breakout characters that propelled him to fame. What fans loved about him was how this character was actually known as the Gordon Ramsay of investment because of his biting tongue, but in fact, he was a 'good boy'.
He had a hard time growing up, with no parents or support. That is when Seo Dal-mi's grandmother began secretly taking care of him. However, she asked him for one wish- to exchange letters with her granddaughter while pretending to be Nam Do-san. Kim Seon-ho, as the second lead here, will leave you in tears!
2. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Starring Shin Min-ah and Kim Seon-ho as the leads. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is based on a seaside village, where Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-ah) settles after a conflict with her boss. Seeing that the place had no dentist, she started practicing there. She meets Hong Do-shik (Kim Seon-ho), who helps her navigate through the quiet life of the town. Though the two do not hit right off, their relationship grows deeper.
Kim Seon-ho's Character:
Kim Seon-ho plays Hong Do-shik, who is known as "Chief Hong" by the villagers. He is a jack-of-all-trades who officially holds no job but has a license for everything, from plumbing to barista work to real estate. But far more than that, he is a trusted romantic partner who is always emotionally available for his loved one.You may want to read these Articles:
3. When Life Gives You Tangerines:
When Life Gives You Tangerines takes you back in time and compares the struggles of women in society before and even today. It moves in parallel, telling the story of a mother and daughter- O Ae-sun and Yang Gueom-myung (both played by IU). The story tells how they move through their lives and find true love.
Kim Seon-ho's Character:
Kim Seon-ho appears as Park Cheong-seop, an artist who falls in love with Yang Gueom-myung. Though the role was short, it had a huge impact on the audience. Beyond the initial fluttery romance, his character is shown to be deeply devoted. He goes to great lengths to win over Geum-myeong's protective father, Gwan-sik, and eventually becomes a heartwarming and supportive member of the family as the story spans several decades.
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Lee Jun-gi (Lee Yi-kyung) is an unpopular actor who also runs a guesthouse. However, the guest house is failing with no guests staying in. To revive it, he asks his friends Cha U-sik (Kim Seon-ho) and Kook Gi-bong (Shin Hyun-soo) to invest. The other two also struggling to achieve their dream careers, agree to the investment and start to live together.
Kim Seon-ho's Character:
Kim Seon-ho plays the role of Cha U-sik, an aspiring musician who is cynical and prickly but actually has a heart of gold and a huge romantic side to him; his love language is actually music. And also, he is still in love with his high-school crush, Han Soo-yeon (Moon Ka-young). This romantic role with a comic slapstick is quite different from his other serious romantic roles. It offers you to see a goofier side of him, which is also very heart-warming of him.
Kim Seon-ho continues to raise expectations with these perfect romantic roles, and we are here for it. Some may complain that all these roles may seem the same, but when you actually watch these dramas, you will understand how different and complicated they are. He plays them with such ease and realism that the character leaves an imprint on your heart.
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