Iconic K-drama Actresses Known for Their Professionalism: Kim Hye Soo, Gong Hyo Jin, More [Updated]
Apart from brilliant K-dramas, Hallyu is known for exceptional artists lauded for their professionalism. These K-drama actresses made sure to not only deliver outstanding performance but also great work ethics on the set.
Whether it's for series, movies, or with fellow top stars or junior actors, these 3 top actresses never fail to amaze fans with their dedicated professionalism even behind the camera.
Kim Hye Soo
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The award-winning actress recently gained the public's attention after landing the role of Queen Im Hwa Ryung in "Under the Queen's Umbrella."
Kim Hye Soo starred alongside veteran actress Kim Hae Sook and rising stars Moon Sang Min, Bae In Hyuk, Yoon Sang Hyun, Yoo Sun Ho, and Park Ha Joon as the actors played the role of Im Hwa Ryung's royal sons.
At the height of the historical K-drama, viewers lauded Kim Hye Soo's top niche performance as well as her working relationship with fellow actors.
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One of which is how the actress introduces junior actors and the supporting cast through her social media.
Kim Hye Soo's Instagram, with almost 900,000 followers, often features her fellow actors on the set.
The top star made sure that everyone, even actresses who play court ladies and royal guards will have a spotlight on her Instagram by posting "Under the Queen's Umbrella" behind the scenes.
At one point, she dedicates an IG post showcasing the court ladies with a candid shot featuring a junior actress sitting on Kim Hye Soo's lap.
The supporting actress explained to her Instagram that she asked Kim Hye Soo for a photo during their break and the award-winning actress happily granted her request.
Gong Hyo Jin
The newlywed is not just known for her diverse acting skills but also praised for her high level of professionalism.
Gong Hyo Jin, whose upcoming work is the K-drama "Ask the Stars" with Lee Min Ho, is lauded by her co-star Han Ji Eun.
In a report, the "Bad and Crazy" actress spoke about her working relationship with Gong Hyo Jin and how the top star surprised her with her work ethic.
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Han Ji Eun described Gong Hyo jin as someone "who covers the whole work" and an actress who is totally immersed in her character
"I felt that she was thinking carefully about other characters as well. That was so cool," she said, as obtained by a media outlet.
It came after Han Ji Eun, who was a budding actress back then first worked with Gong Hyo Jin for a 2018 thriller mystery film "Door Lock."
Despite the actress playing a supporting role, the award-winning actress was able to recognize Han Ji Eun during the "Ask the Stars" script reading.
Moreover, Han Ji Eun also mentioned that she now understands why the actress gained the moniker "Gongvely."
Ha Ji Won
One of the beloved K-drama actresses, Ha Ji Won was once praised by fellow top star Ha Jung Woo after casting the female star for his second directorial movie "Chronicle of a Blood Merchant" in 2015.
According to a report, the actor-director played Ha Ji Won's on-screen husband for the movie and dishes on the actress' professionalism during the shoot.
"She doesn't need to be told much. She's great at managing herself; she's very thorough and affectionate. She's got everything. So she's good at what she does," he said, adding that Ha Jung Woo also "learned a lot" from her female co-star.
