7 K-Stars Returning to Drama This 2023 After Hiatus: Lee Junho, Ahn Hyo Seop, More

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7 K-Stars Returning to Drama This 2023 After Hiatus

After being absent in the spotlight for almost a year or two, this new batch of brilliant stars is ready to dominate the screen again as Lee Junho, Lee Joon Gi, and more return to the small screen this 2023. 

Want to know more about who these Korean actors and actresses are? Then read on. 

Ahn Hyo Seop

2022 was a big year for Ahn Hyo Seop as it gave him another break in his career after leading the hit series "Business Proposal." This 2023, he is about to wear that white coat again as he is expected to reprise his role as Surgeon Seo Woo Jin in "Dr. Romantic 3." 

'Dr. Romantic 3' Stills
(Photo : SBS Drama Official)
Ahn Hyo Seop

Adding to his project this year, the model-actor will star in the Korean adaptation of the famous Taiwanese series "Someday or One Day," also known as "A Time Called You."

Lee Junho

The heartthrob is back! 2PM member and actor Lee Junho who made an outstanding performance in "The Red Sleeve" in 2021 is about to grace the screen with a new exciting work "King the Land."

Yoona & Lee Jun Ho ‘King the Land’
(Photo : JTBC Drama Official)
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Different from his previous series, Lee Junho is finally doing a rom-com genre that viewers have been waiting for. He will play the character of a handsome and smart chaebol heir, Gu Won, who can't stand fake smiles. Fans are already looking forward to his drama comeback and the chemistry they'll exhibit with new on-screen partner Im YoonA. 

Lee Junho is also making a special cameo in the upcoming Netflix drama "Celebrity."

Lee Joon Gi

Korean superstar Lee Joon Gi who has exhibited a wide acting spectrum in multiple impressive projects is returning to the entertainment industry this 2023. 

Arthdal Chronicles Season 2
(Photo : Naver | tvN)

He is confirmed to play the adult version of Eun Seom in the highly-anticipated second installment of the fantasy drama "Arthdal Chronicles." The "Flower of Evil" star will team up with beautiful and talented actress Shin Se Kyung in this drama. 

Kim So Hyun

It will be a fruitful year for Kim So Hyun as she will headline two dramas. After she completed the historical-romance series "River Where the Moon Rises" in 2021, the young actress made a short exit from showbiz. 

Kim So Hyun
(Photo : Kim So Hyun's Official Instagram Account)

This 2023, Kim So Hyun is ready to capture the viewers' again with her top-notch acting. She will greet the audience first through the webtoon-based drama "Is It a Coincidence?" alongside "Nevertheless" star Chae Jong Hyeop. She will be meet the viewers again in another romance genre series "Useless Lies," where she is expected to team up with "Alchemy of Souls" actor Hwang Minhyun. 

Jeon Yeo Bin

Following her successful dark-comedy series "Vincenzo" with Song Joong Ki in 2021, Jeon Yeo Bin immediately gained a massive following on social media.

A Time Called You
(Photo : Netflix Korea Instagram)

Now that she made her name known, the actress is making her Netflix comeback in the second half of 2023 through the drama "A Time Called You." Joining her for the first time in one frame are actors Ahn Hyo Seop and Kang Hoon, many are already anticipating their chemistry. 

Park Shin Hye

One of the highest-paid actresses, Park Shin Hye successfully secured a project after almost two years of hiatus. 

Park Shin Hye
(Photo : Park Shin Hye Instagram)

The "Pinocchio" star will headline the medical-romance series "Dr. Slump." In addition to the viewers' excitement, she is confirmed to reunite with "The Heirs" co-star Park Hyung Sik in this project. According to the news, the filming production will officially begin in earnest. 

Shin Hye Sun

The queen is ready to slay primetime this 2023. Prominent star Shin Hye Sun is getting ready for her back-to-back dramas.

Shin Hye Sun
(Photo : YNK Entertainment Official Instagram)
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After two years of break, she will finally grace the small screen through tvN's "See You in My 19th Life," while she is being courted to join Ji Chang Wook in the romance drama "Welcome to Samdalri." Fans can't wait to finally see her epic performance again. 

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Who among these K-stars are you excited to watch this year? Share your thoughts/replies in the comments!

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