Korean actors and actresses I always look out for2014

nnyeonghaseyo! I'm just so happy to see Song Joong-ki earning accolades for Tree With Deep Roots, I guess. [Chukha haeyo, Joong-ki-ya! You've worked hard!] Hence this post! These are the actors and actresses I've seen in Korean dramas, some of them in leading roles, some of them in bit roles, and I couldn't get enough of them.

Kim So Eun

Gaeul in Boys over Flowers; Yoo Jin in The Man Who Can't Get Married. Pretty and feisty. Not to mention that Yuki /Xiao You is my favorite Hanadan character.

Lee Ji Ah

Because Sujini in Legend is still one of my favorite KDrama characters ever. So there.

Ha Ji Won

This should not be a surprise really... she's a kickass actress. Hwang Jini. Secret Garden. Need more examples?

Nam Sang Mi

First saw her in Lee Seung Gi's video for "Words That Are Hard To Say" as a teenage rebel. Then as feisty, funny Pyung-gang in Invincible Lee Pyung-gang. As someone once said in a Dramabeans convo, she makes you feel for her character, which is a mark of a good actress, wouldn't you say?

Lee Seung Gi

Well, there's nothing to wonder at with this-- the boy is practically Korea's darling. Watch him once and you're hooked. Hwan in Shining Inheritance is my favorite male lead character ever-- and have you ever watched One Night Two Days?

Ban Hyo Jung

While we're on the subject of Shining Inheritance, of course I have to mention her because I loved Hwan's halmoni. And her cameo in 49 Days as Hell's Angels Halmoni was epic!

Chae Rim

All About Eve. Oh My Lady. Dalja's Spring. Need more examples?

Bae Soo Bin

It took a while for me to warm up to him despite being a Shining Inheritance fan, but Chun Soo oraboni in Dong Yi has gotten me hooked. Give this man a lead role please, and make it soon. With or without Han Hyo Joo.

Park Ha Sun

While we're on the subject of Dong Yi, might as well mention Queen Inhyeon. I thought she was beautiful, and I'd like to see her in other roles. She's currently playing Ha-sun in High Kick 3.

Lee Min Ho

Does His Hotness really need an introduction? Go watch Boys over Flowers, Personal Taste, and City Hunter.

Jung Il Woo

Thinking of Lee Min Ho made me think of his best friend, who's someone to watch out for in his own right. Proof? Return of Iljimae and 49 Days.

Kim Bum

I alread mentioned his two BFFs, didn't I? It took me a while to like him too-- I didn't really like his character in Boys over Flowers. But Ha Min Jae in The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry? Okay, I'm in.

Kim Nam Gil

One appearance, and you make the character a household name? That's something. I'm seeing a touch of Johnny Depp at times, but all to the good. If you haven't heard of Bidam, I suggest you go watch Queen Seon Deok. Be prepared to have your heart broken! I'm eagerly anticipating the day he gets out of army service.

Go Hyun Jung

Because her Mishil raised the standards for evil villainess to a whole new level. Nuff said. For another side to her, there's always What's Up, Fox?

Lee Seung Hyo

While we are on the subject of Queen Seon Deok, I have to say I want to see more roles for this guy. Getting yourself noticed when you're beside Kim Nam Gil and Go Hyun Jung isn't easy, but Alcheon Rang held his own.

Yoo Seung Ho

I already mentioned Legend and Queen Seon Deok, didn't I? Here's one boy who's already played several kings before he turned 18. And Warrior Baek Dong Soo is definitely on my to-watch list.

Park Shin Hye

You're Beautiful. You've Fallen For Me. Enough said.

Jung Yong Hwa

Because I shipped Shinwoo/Minyeo even when I knew Taekyung/Minyeo was the OTP. Also, his Lee Shin is on my list of Best Fictional Boyfriends of All Time, so there. See both Park Shin Hye dramas, above.

Lee Hong Ki

Jeremy in You're Beautiful never really got in the running for Minyeo's heart, but he held his own, and, let's face it, probably induced more tears than the sinking of the Shinwoo/Minyeo ship. Plus, he has a great voice in addition to his acting chops. Give this boy a lead role soon please!

Lee Hyun Jin

Let's face it, even if I'm firmly a Jung Yong Hwa fan, Ki-young in You've Fallen For Me derailed a lot of shipping, and he wasn't even the lead. Presence, he has it in plenty. I can has moar pleez kthxmuch.

Park Yoochun

Yes, he's also an idol star, but I loved Sun-joon in Sungkyunkwan Scandal. I haven't watched Miss Ripley yet, but some say he did well there too. So there.

Yoo Ah-in

Because we're talking about Sungkyunkwan Scandal. Yoo Ah-in really needs to do more sageuks, please, thank you.

And finally...

I don't look like him, do I?

Song Joong-ki

Because Yong-ha in Sungkyunkwan Scandal was epic. :D I also keep seeing a resemblance to Romeo+Juliet vintage Leonardo di Caprio at odd times. I hear Joong-ki's getting raves for playing the young King Sejong in Tree With Deep Roots, so please, give the boy a lead role soon.

Gamsahamnida for reading this post!