6 K-Drama Actors We Would Love To See Venture Into Hollywood

It is now possible for our favorite K-Drama stars to become globally renowned actors. Here are some we would love to see venture out into Hollywood.

Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
4 min to read · Published : Apr 17, 2023

6 K-Drama Actors We Would Love To See Venture Into Hollywood

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K-Drama stars are celebrated all over the globe for their breathtaking performances and captivating roles. There are some that have become household names in the acting industry and have built up accomplished careers. Whatever drama they are casted in see an automatic rise in popularity, even prior to its release.

While they might dominate the entertainment industry on a national level, if the recent years have shown anything, it's that even K-Drama stars can make it in Hollywood. Praised talents like Park SeoJun, Lee MinHo, and Yoo Teo have shown that this feat is no longer impossible. With their recent success, it makes K-Drama fans wonder: who's next?

Look down below to check out the Korean actors we would love to see venture out into Hollywood.

1. Choi WooShik

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Choi WooShik rose to international fame with the success of Bong JoonHo's "Parasite". With his recent participation in tvN's "Jinny's Kitchen", the actor has been gaining even more love for his endearing personality and hardworking nature. Being Canadian-Korean, he is already a master at the English language and could easily make the transition into a Hollywood film.

2. Kim WooBin

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Kim WooBin made his triumphant return to the small screen with tvN’s “Our Blues” last year in 2022. His performance was stunning and it did not seem like he was coming out of a hiatus at all. WooBin still maintains that unshakeable charisma he has carried with him all these years. With his smoldering gaze and immersive acting skills, he would make the perfect fit among the Hollywood greats.

3. Ahn HyoSeop

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Ahn HyoSeop is steadily making a name for himself as a standout actor. He’s gained an enormous amount of love and praise for his various roles. With his command of the English language and ability to convey every emotion imaginable, he could totally challenge himself and attempt a role in Hollywood. His oozing charisma would leave us breathless from the very first scene.

4. Song JoongKi

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Song JoongKi is a legendary name within the K-Drama industry. With his outstanding acting skills, he’s grown his fan base a tremendous amount and received numerous awards over the years. While he has dominated on a national level, it would be interesting to see him take on a role in Hollywood. With his experience, we could totally see JoongKi as a trained agent set to take down an entire squad of villains.

5. Kim SooHyun

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Kim SooHyun is an absolute heartthrob and has been stealing hearts since his iconic role as Song SamDong in KBS' "Dream High". He has provided even more breathtaking performances over the years, impressing netizens with his ever-evolving acting skills. With his looks and pedigree, it would be amazing if he were able to stand on stage as an actor in Hollywood. Kim SooHyun already has the presence, emotional depth, and talent needed to succeed.

6. Park BoGum

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Park BoGum should be considered a national treasure the way he radiates such an infectious warmth from head to toe. He just has this magnetic aura that makes it difficult to turn away from the screen, whether it's the actual drama or behind the scenes footage. With his talent and impressive career so far, Hollywood wouldn't be too big of a next step in the foreseeable future. BoGum has also shown to have some command over the English language, so communication would not be an issue for the actor.

Could you imagine if these K-Drama stars were to feature in a Hollywood movie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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