5 Good-Looking K-Drama Villains We Have Hearts Eyes For: Lee Jong Suk, Lee Dong Wook, More!

Before the K-Drama scene became a global fad, many actors were typecast with a specific acting role. Some of them only played the matinee idol type, rich chaebol lead and more.

But as the years passed by, many stars showcased their improved acting chops. Many actors took risks and challenged themselves with a new genre and acting role.

Instead of sticking to their prince or cool guy image, many of them perfected their villainous roles on terrestrial television. Here are five of them.

Namgoong Min

When it comes to villains, the list won't be complete without Namgoong Min. In dramas "Beautiful Gong Shim" and "Good Manager," he stole the sympathy of the viewers.

However, he was one of the hated characters in the history of K-Drama when he played the role of Kwon Jae Hee in "The Girl Who Sees Smells" and Nam Gyu Man in "Remember: War of the Son."

He transformed into a psychotic killer who keeps his victims while relishing in their pain. No doubt that Namgoong Min is one of the best stars of his generation as he could seamlessly transform into a good or bad guy when he needs to.

Kim Jae Wook

Though he rose to fame as the handsome love interest of Park Min Young in "Her Private Life," Kim Jae Wook's most notable work is "Voice."

In the series, he played the role of a serial killer whose voice is the only clue about his crimes.

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While many fans find the actor handsome, some viewers are scared to watch some of his romantic series due to how well he portrayed his unforgettable villainous character.

Lee Dong Wook

Thanks to his characters in "My Girl" and "Goblin," Lee Dong Wook has enjoyed international success!

Lee Dong Wook proves that he's more than just a pretty face as he stole the scene when he became a villain in the drama "Strangers From Hell."

Unlike many antagonists, he was actually calm, reserved and ruthless who attacks quietly. Many viewers branded his role as "a person whose looks could kill."

The public was so impressed with his performance that his "pretty boy" image was totally stripped off from him when cameras began rolling!

Lee Jong Suk

The global heartthrob Lee Jong Suk once proved that he's as talented as he's beautiful! Apart from his worldwide works "Pinocchio," "W: Two Worlds," "While You Were Sleeping" and more, the actor has taken a sadistic murderer in the film "V.I.P."!

Many fans and critics alike were shocked by his transformation as he portrayed pure evil without any problems.

Lee Jong Suk received high praises for his performance, which was a 360 transformation from his "good boy-next-door" roles.

Im Siwan

With his baby face and admirable body, Im Siwan single handedly found his way to the viewers' hearts through his works "The King in Love" and "Summer Strike."

When he was discharged from the military, he took on his very first villainous role in "Strangers From Hell," where he played the role of a murderer.

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Many critics think that Im Siwan plays antagonist roles best in spite of having an innocent face; it is also said that this is his advantage.

This 2023, he became a spiteful poser who kills in Netflix's newest noir film "Unlocked," gaining massive attention from all over the world.

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Written by Elijah Mully.