8 K-Drama Characters That Annoy Viewers the Most

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K-dramas are adored for their engaging storylines and attractive leads; however, it's not necessary that all the characters in the drama are likable. Some are infamous in the K-drama world for their annoying behavior, regardless of whether they are villains, protagonists, or supporting characters. Taking all possible discussions from fans as well as professionals into account, there are the top 10 K-drama characters known to be annoying to fans.

1. Kang Ye Seo (Sky Castle)

This self-absorbed, grade-obsessed student disregards her sister's problems and consistently competes with her rivals to the point where she exudes the sense of entitlement that comes with her privilege and the lack of empathy that makes her difficult to connect with, emotionally speaking

Kang Ye Seo (Sky Castle)
Kang Ye Seo (Sky Castle) JTBC

2. Nam Do San (Start-Up)

His character is seen as slow and immature as he daydreams about love while neglecting his work and being reliant on others as he eventually develops selfish and manipulative tendencies due to bad character development.

Nam Joo Hyuk
Nam Joo Hyuk Instiz

3. Bae Gyuri (Extracurricular)
She has the traits of taking secrets for her personal use, interfering without being accountable, and focusing on her happiness, thus making her the most interfering as well as self-centered character that the audience finds the most irritating.

Bae Gyuri (Extracurricular)
Bae Gyuri (Extracurricular) https://x.com/yojiminjeong/status/1261881708502081539

4. Gu Jun Pyo (Boys Over Flowers)
As the toxic and aggressive sibling, he is bullying other characters based on his power, acting rashly and without care for feelings, and expressing childish brutality.

Lee Min Ho
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5. Jo Yi Seo (Itaewon)
Let her be manipulative and arrogant. She gets what she wants through her intelligence and says things that are insensitive and blunt, which can be perceived as obnoxious and repulsive to many audiences.

 Jo Yi Seo (Itaewon)
Jo Yi Seo (Itaewon) jtbc

6. Nam Gyu Man (Remember)
Chaebol heir who wields his temper as a tyrannical weapon, breaking things and threatening his family, because his entitlement and violence are classic elements of an infuriating villain.

 Nam Gyu Man (Remember)
Nam Gyu Man (Remember) SBS

7. Hyun So Ah (My ID Is Gangnam Beauty)
Jealous and two-faced, she is also quite manipulative as a result of her feelings of inadequacy that arise from societal norms.

Hyun So Ah (My ID Is Gangnam Beauty)
Hyun So Ah (My ID Is Gangnam Beauty) JTBC

8. Kwon Min Woo (Extraordinary Attorney Woo)
His jealousy and sabotaging actions make him plot against the protagonist out of insecurity and ambition and provide an easy object of criticism or contempt within the legal environment.

 Kwon Min Woo (Extraordinary Attorney Woo)
Kwon Min Woo (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) https://x.com/kdramatreats/status/1549767031477927937
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