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There are countless amazing actors who grace our screen every day, across hundreds of K-Dramas per year. The pool of talent in the industry is endless, but we are bound to gravitate towards specific people, even while watching multiple series at a time. Whether it's their acting, visuals, or off screen personality, there's just something about them that peaks viewers' interests.
One incredible actor that we cannot stop thinking about is none other than Lee SooHyuk. Even before entering the K-Drama scene, he was crushing it as an insanely charismatic model. Although he's still active in the fashion space, he has transformed into a swoon-worthy actor that many love seeing on their television screen. However, the last time SooHyuk stood in the public eye was for the Gucci Cruise 2024 fashion show. While fans were happy to see the model-actor out in public, many are still patiently waiting for news of the actor's next big project.
If this sounds like you, here are a few K-Dramas to watch if you're missing Lee SooHyuk a little too much.
1. "Scholar Who Walks The Night"
MBC
Additional Cast: Lee JoonGi, Lee YuBi, TVXQ's ChangMin, Kim SoEun, and more
Summary: Set in the Joseon Dynasty, "Scholar Who Walks The Night" revolves around Kim SungYeol (Lee JoonGi), a talented scholar who becomes a guardian vampire for over 120 years. SungYeol meets Jo YangSun (Lee YuBi), a daughter of a nobleman who was forced to become a crossdressing bookseller to make ends meet. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and work to put together a plan to take down vampire king, Gwi (Lee SooHyuk).
Reasons To Watch: If being a visually stunning vampire were a crime, Lee SooHyuk would be charged on all accounts. Although this isn't his first project, his performance as Gwi is considered by many as his breakout role. Through his portrayal of the bloodthirsty vampire, he received the award for Best New Actor in 2015. His performance is stunning and will certainly send shivers down your spine.
2. "Valid Love"
tvN
Additional Cast: Uhm TaeWoong, Lee SiYoung, and more
Summary: "Valid Love" revolves around married couple Jang HeeTae (Uhm TaeWoong) and Kim IlRi (Lee SiYoung). HeeTae works as a fishery researcher, spending a large portion of time away from home. Due to the stresses and loneliness of life, IlRi looks for solace elsewhere, finding peace and comfort in carpenter Kim Jun (Lee SooHyuk). HeeTae finds out, forcing the three to navigate and confront their innermost feelings.
Reasons To Watch: "Valid Love" is an ode to relationships and putting in the time and effort to make them work. On one hand, it speaks to the loneliness of a person, even during married life, but also touches upon finding the love that we so rightfully deserve. Lee SooHyuk's character, Kim Jun, is an absolute heartthrob and will make your knees weak with just one look. By no means do we condone the actions of the character's in "Valid Love" but it will surely pull on heartstrings a million times over.
3. "Lucky Romance"
MBC
Additional Cast: Hwang JungEum, Ryu JunYeol, Lee ChungAh, and more
Summary: Desperate Shim BoNui (Hwang JungEum) turns to superstition when a traffic accident leaves her younger sister in a coma. After two years and little to no progress, BoNui looks for help from a fortuneteller. She's told that in order to save her sister, BoNui must spend a night with a man born in the Year of the Tiger. Our main female lead sets out to do just that and becomes entangled with top gaming company CEO, Je SuHo (Ryu JouYeol).
Reasons To Watch: While with his visuals and general aura, Lee SooHyuk remains cool and charismatic. However, through "Lucky Romance", we get to see another side of the actor. Through the MBC drama, he's sweet, a bit of a jokester, and bright ball of sunshine. Compared to his roles in "Scholar Who Walks The Night" and "Valid Love", his character is a breath of fresh air and acts as much needed serotonin boost for an especially hard day.
4. "Doom At Your Service"
tvN
Additional Cast: Park BoYoung, Seo InGuk, Kang TaeOh, Shin DoHyun, and more
Summary: Tak DongKyung (Park BoYoung) has been a hard worker ever since her parents passed away. She's established herself as a web novel editor for the past 6 years, however, suddenly receives the news that she has glioblastoma a.k.a brain cancer. She starts to blame her unlucky life and unknowingly calls forth Myul Mang (Seo InGuk), the bringer of doom. Tak DongKyung ends up making a deal with Myul Mang, risking her entire being.
Reasons To Watch: As always, Lee SooHyuk is absolutely charming and stirs up countless waves of butterflies in our stomach. Aside from that, "Doom At Your Service" is a wonderful fantasy romance drama that you can binge in one weekend. It will have you hooked by the end of the very first episode with its mixture of comedic and heart-fluttering moments. Not only is there the electrifying chemistry between Tak DongKyung and Myul Mang, but the inner workings of the web novel company are wildly entertaining and will have you coming back for more.
5. "Tomorrow"
MBC
Additional Cast: Kim HeeSeon, SF9's RoWoon, Yoon JiOn, and more
Summary: Jobseeker Choi JunWoong (RoWoon) falls into a coma. In his comatose state, he's able to join the Special Crisis Management Team of the underworld. Together with GuRyun (Kim HeeSeon) and Lim RyungKu (Yoon JiOn), they work to save the lives of people who are considering suicide. Despite their sometimes cold demeanor, the two are actually extremely kind and warm-hearted.
Reasons To Watch: Lee SooHyuk has to be one of the most handsome Grim Reaper we've ever laid our eyes on. But even without that obvious fact, "Tomorrow" is still a standout drama that captures your attention from the very first episode. It's comedic, yet at the same time genuine, touching upon hard topics like depression, the difficulties of finding a job, and self-worth. One moment you will find yourself laughing along with the characters, the next, you'll be asking yourself some of life's biggest questions. "Tomorrow" is a definite must watch, and Lee SooHyuk is but one of the reasons why you should add it onto your watchlist.
Which K-Drama featuring Lee SooHyuk will you be watching? Let us know in the comments!
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