K-drama Actresses With Intense Transformations: Song Hye Kyo, Jeon Do Yeon, More
Throughout the years, South Korean multimedia has grown bigger and bigger. It even penetrated the global scene with its world class works like "Squid Game," "Goblin" and "Hellbound," to name a few.
In this list are the accomplished K-drama actresses who successfully showed their versatility and extraordinary transformations for their acting roles. Read on to know more.
Jeon Do Yeon in 'Crash Course in Romance'
In the past years, Jeon Do Yeon has only taken on acting projects that lean on works that exude melancholia and darker themes like "Lost" and "The Good Wife."
But this 2023, the veteran actress returned with a romantic comedy drama after 17 years after "Lovers in Prague."
In "Crash Course in Romance," Jeon Do Yeon transformed into a quirky restaurateur who does anything to raise her niece in the best way she can.
The actress' hilarious performance earned high praises from fans all over the world. Each episode also trends on various social media platforms, proving its popularity.
Jeon Do Yeon's comfy and "ahjumma" style also gained attention from the viewers, which is deemed to be a breath of fresh air amidst the fancy and grandiose wardrobes in many K-dramas.
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In particular, "Crash Course in Romance" continues to break its own record in terms of viewership ratings.
The latest episode of the series scored a nationwide rating of 11%, which is an impressive double digit rating in the Hallyu scene.
Kim Hyun Joo in 'Jung_E'
Known for her sophisticated and vieux riche aura, Kim Hyun Joo is named as South Korea's elegant beauty.
She gained international acclaim when she starred in the blockbuster hit coming of age series "Boys Over Flowers" as Lee Min Ho's older sister.
Throughout her career, she has only taken roles that are in touch with their femininity and refinement. This is why many viewers were surprised when Kim Hyun Joo returned with "Jung_E."
In the latest Netflix sci-fi film, Kim Hyun Joo played the role of the strong combat mercenary who ended the war in a dystopian realm. She boasts an unrivaled skill in martial arts and armaments, leaving viewers in awe.
Kim Hyun Joo challenged herself as she transformed into a person who was reborn as a robot. She has worn a motion capture suit during filming, and even acted as an AI human herself.
Because of her breathtaking appearance, "Jung_E" made headlines as it topped the Netflix Global Charts during its premiere.
In particular, Kim Hyun Joo was showered praises by international viewers, pertaining to her detailed acting and riveting performance.
Song Hye Kyo in 'The Glory'
Last but not the least is Song Hye Kyo who shook the South Korean entertainment scene with her transformation as the vengeful homeroom teacher in "The Glory."
Often seen in melodramas like "Descendants of the Sun," "Now, We Are Breaking Up" and "Full House," the actress has been criticized for choosing similar roles since she made her debut.
However, she proved the critics wrong when she returned to the small screen as Moon Dong Eun, a woman who plans to avenge herself from the people who tortured her in the past.
Her subtle gestures and facial expressions truly impressed the viewers, especially her portrayal of pain and repugnance. With this, the actress has dominated the charts for four consecutive weeks.
"The Glory" also accumulated over 200 million viewing hours as of this writing, following "Squid Game" (2 billion hours) and "My Name" (600 million hours).
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Written by Elijah Mully.
