3 Korean Stars With Villainous Transformations: Kang Ki Young, Lim Ji Yeon, More!
Jumping from one work to another, Hallyu actors are able to showcase their versatility and full potential. With a diverse resume of roles, they have great appeal and impact on their viewers.
In this list are three actors who shined as protagonists and wowed the public with their transformations into villains, challenging themselves and their careers. Keep on reading.
Kang Ki Young
Kang Ki Young has completely transformed his image in the second season of "The Uncanny Counter 2."
The actor fully committed himself to the role, lost weight and even changed his hairstyle. In the series, he plays the leader of the evil spirits who plan to feed on humankind.
All his hard work had paid off after the premiere and enjoyed a huge reception. Prior to his villain role, Kang Ki Young was a reliable attorney who has great leadership and humor in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."
He has also played mainly comedic characters until "The Uncanny Counter 2," hinting at his unexpected challenge.
Lim Ji Yeon
Lim Ji Yeon received global success for her portrayal of school violence perpetrator Park Yeon Jin in the mega hit series "The Glory" with Song Hye Kyo.
The series marks her first ever antagonistic drama. Thankfully, it was well-received by fans all around the world, making her a huge sensation.
Since its premiere, many netizens reference her character in various online communities, which hints at the drama's unbelievable popularity.
To portray her role efficiently, she focused on her menacing facial expressions and non-verbal cues. In the end, she looked really badass and was hated on continuously up until the finale.
Lim Ji Yeon even bagged the Best Supporting Actress award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2023.
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Prior to "The Glory," Lim Ji Yeon was the epitome of a "girl crush" when she appeared as Seoul in the hit show "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area."
Lee Kyu Han
Lee Kyu Han shocked the public with his portrayal of a husband who murdered his wife in the series "Battle for Happiness."
He was a villain who takes down the people who try to uncover the truth about his wife's death. In the series, he completely erased his comical image in the past, impressing the viewers.
With this, he received great support and love not only from his fans but also from the critics.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
