Memorable K-Drama Roles That Hailed These Celebs as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'

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Lee Byung Hun
Mr. Sunshine
Kim Soo Hyun
The Moon Embracing The Sun
Gong Yoo
Goblin
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
So Ji Sub
I'm Sorry I Love You
Kang Ha Neul
Kang Haneul
When the Camellia Blooms
Kim Hee Ae
The World of The Married
Yoo Eun Hye
Coffee Prince
Yum Jung Ah
Sky Castle
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These K-Drama actors and actresses' roles are all well-loved! 

Numerous Korean artists are truly gifted with outstanding acting skills and talents, which are among the reasons why they can capture any viewer's heart in an instant. 

Though every actor is doing their best when working on a drama project, the top and most prestigious awards ceremony in South Korea, "Baeksang Arts Awards," only recognized the following artists for their excellent and perfect character digestion, and due to this, they were also able to bring home the most-coveted "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" trophies! 

These actors and actresses won "Best Actor" and "Best Actress" for these roles.

1. Lee Byung Hun as Eugene Choi (Mr. Sunshine)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : Lee Byung Hin in "Mr. Sunshine")

Lee Byung Hun is a veteran and one of the most-awarded actors of all-time, that's why it is not a surprise that he was chosen by Baeksang as "Best Actor"' Among his four awards, the most memorable role that he played is Eugene Choi in "Mr. Sunshine." 

2. Kim Soo Hyun as Lee Won (Moon Embracing the Sun)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : Kim Soo Hyun in "Moon Embracing the Sun")

The first Baeksang's "Best Actor" Award if Kim Soo Hyun is thanks to his excellent portrayal of Lee Won, a King who faced many sufferings and hardships since his love interest suddenly disappeared. 

3. Gong Yoo as Kim Shin (Goblin)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
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Gong Yoo, despite being one of the stellar actors in the industry, became widely known in the global market after playing the role of Kim Shin, an immortal who was cursed to live for 900 years.  

4. So Ji Sub as Cha Moo Hyuk  (I'm Sorry, I Love You)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : So Ji Sub in "I'm Sorry, I Love You")

So Ji Sub indeed received numerous recognitions after playing Cha Moo Hyuk in 2004, a thug who turned into a show business manager to revenge on her mother who abandoned him. 

5. Kang Ha Neul as Hwang Yong Shik (When the Camellia Blooms)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : Kang Ha Neul in "When the Camellia Blooms")

Kang Ha Neul was widely known among fans after "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," but his breakthrough and first Baeksang's "Best Actor" Award was given to him after playing Hwang Yong Shik, a police officer with sincere and realistic character. 

6. Kim Hee Ae as Ji Sun Woo (The World of the Married) 

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : Kim Hee Ae in "The World of the Married")

Kim Hee Ae has been acknowledged as one of the best actresses in history numerous times, but playing the role of Ji Sun Woo creates noise among new K-Drama fans. png

The actress was praised for her spectacular acting, portraying the character of a perfect woman with a happy family and career, not until she discovered how his husband and friends betrayed him. 

7. Yoon Eun Hye as Eun Chan (Coffee Prince)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : Yoon Eun Hye in "Coffee Prince")

Up to date, Coffee Prince is still one of the most classic K-Drama aired in 2007. Yoon Eun Hye, who played the role of Eun Chan is cheerful, yet has an unpredictable personality that will give viewers a refreshing and full of lesson watch. 

8. Yum Jung Ah as Han Seo Jin (Sky Castle)

Memorable Kdrama Celebs' Roles That Hailed Them as 'Best Actor' and 'Best Actress'
(Photo : Yum Jung Ah in "Sky Castle") 

In this drama, Yum Jung Ah played an intense, elegant, and strong woman named Han Seo Jin, who lived in the prestigious Sky Castle neighborhood.

Viewers praised her for portraying well Seo Jin's role who is ambitious and a fighter, who will do anything for her family. 

Which of these brilliant actors / actresses is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz

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