8 Highly Loved K-Drama Stars With Huge Age Gaps: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, More
Whether the drama calls for it or not, some younger stars are paired up with a much older actor. More often than not, these K-Drama stars exude impeccable chemistry!
Here are some eight beloved actors with wide age gaps that look so perfect together!
1. Yoon Kyung Sang and Kim Yoo Jung ('Clean With Passion for Now')
In the 2018 rom-com drama, Yoon Kyun Sang and Kim Yoo Jung worked together to decorate "Clean With Passion for Now."
Yoon Kyun Sang and Kim Yoo Jung were 31 and 18 at the time of the broadcast. Despite the 13 year age difference, the two actors exuded impressive chemistry that stole the hearts of many viewers.
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The drama follows the story of a mysophobic CEO (Yoon Kyun Sang) who meets his new employee (Kim Yoo Jung) who doesn't like to clean that much.
Catch their endearing romance on Netflix and Viki!
2. Jang Ki Yong and Song Hye Kyo ('Now, We Are Breaking Up')
The recently concluded melodrama "Now, We Are Breaking Up," Jang Ki Yong and Song Hye Kyo perfectly showed the process and consequences of falling in love.
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Did you know that the two actors are 11 years apart? However, it didn't hinder the Jang Ki Yong, then 29, and Song Hye Kyog, age 40, to deliver a gripping story and romance.
Because of their impressive chemistry and unrivaled acting chops, the drama recorded solid viewership ratings throughout its run.
"Now, We Are Breaking Up" is available for worldwide streaming on Viu!
3. Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun ('Goblin')
Who would ever forget the smash hit series "Goblin"? Thanks to Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun's superb performances and enticing chemistry, the drama was highly loved and well-received in every part of the world.
"Goblin" depicts the story of a 939-year-old Goblin (Gong Yoo), the protector of Souls, who ends up falling for the girl fated to end his immortal life (Kim Go Eun).
The couple doesn't stray much from reality as Gong Yoo is 12 years older than Kim Go Eun. When the drama aired, the two were 38 and 26. Shocking, isn't it?
Watch how the Goblin falls in love with his bride on Viu and Viki!
4. Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri ('Mr. Sunshine')
The couple with the biggest age gap on this list is "Mr. Sunshine" actors Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri.
Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri
Despite the 20 year age difference, they still successfully teamed up in decorating the period drama "Mr. Sunshine."
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The drama centers on a young, poor boy played by Lee Byung Hun who was 48, who travels to United States to escape slavery. He then grows up to become an American military officer. When he returns to South Korea, he falls in love with an aristocrat's daughter, played by Kim Tae Ri who was 28.
Lee Byung Hun, Kim Tae Ri
The drama was a massive hit, and bagged numerous awards and Daesangs (Grand Prizes) at the APAN Star Awards, Asia Artist Awards and more in 2018.
Watch Lee Byung Hun and Kim Tae Ri in "Mr. Sunshine" on Netflix!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
