Whenever Song Joong Ki headlines a drama or movie, his crackling screen presence always steals the show. The Hallyu star, who recently announced that he is going to be a father of two, has starred in many cult K-dramas like Descendants of the Sun and Vincenzo, as well as hit films like Space Sweepers and My Name is Loh Kiwan.
Discover here 8 dramas and films by Song Joong Ki that demonstrate his undeniable charisma as an actor
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Descendants of the Sun (Netflix, Jiocinema, Aha, Viki)
It was with Descendants of the Sun, which became a worldwide phenomenon, that Song Joong Ki made his return to cinema after his military enlistment. It is an action-romance melodrama that revolves around two fascinating love stories including that of a flamboyant captain of the South Korean Army’s Alpha Team (played by Song Joong Ki) and a confident cardiothoracic surgeon, and that of a reserved staff sergeant and a strong-willed military doctor and first lieutenant, in the middle of war-torn Uruk.
Descendants of the Sun also stars Song Hye Kyo, Jin Goo and Kim Ji Won.
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Vincenzo (Netflix)
Everyone was stunned by Song Joong Ki’s evil transformation into Vincenzo. The dark comedy crime series follows an evil Italian mafia lawyer of Korean descent (played by Song Joong Ki) and an eccentric lawyer, who team up to dismantle the corrupt Babel Group and its notorious top executives.
The cast members in Vincenzo include Jeon Yeo Been, 2PM member Taecyeon, Kwak Dong Yeon, Kim Yeo Jin, and Jo Han Chul.
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Reborn Rich (Viki)
When Song Joong Ki stars in a revenge drama, it’s simply cinematic heaven, and Reborn Rich is proof. This revenge fantasy series centers on a loyal but timid employee (played by Song Joong Ki) of the Soonyang Group, who is betrayed and murdered by one of the Soonyang family members. That’s when he mysteriously wakes up in 1978, in the form of the youngest grandchild of the Soonyang family (also played by Song Joong Ki). To seek revenge and find out who killed him, he approaches his grandfather, the head of the Soonyang family, and plots a hostile takeover of the chaebol group.
In Reborn Rich, we also find Lee Sung Min and Shin Hyun Been.
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Space Sweepers – Netflix
In addition to K-dramas, Song Joong Ki has also established himself as a major movie star. Set in 2092, Space Sweepers is a space western film that follows the crew of the Victory, a space junk collector ship and stars Song Joong Ki as the heroic pilot of the Victory. The space garbage collectors come across a young humanoid robot, considered a weapon of mass destruction, and find themselves entangled in a dangerous affair.
Space Sweepers also stars Kim Tae Ri, Jin Seon Kyu and Yoo Hae Jin.
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My Name is LOH KIWAN – Netflix
Song Joong Ki showcases his talents as a dramatist in My Name is Loh Kiwan, a romance-drama film that reflects the experiences of a troubled but determined North Korean defector who flees to Brussels for refuge . Homeless, he strives to survive until he comes across an unlikely ally, a Belgian athlete, a former professional shooter in difficulties, and that’s how they fall in love and fight for a better future.
My Name is Loh Kiwan also stars Choi Sung Eun.
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SUNGKYUNKWAN SCANDAL – (Viki)
He stars in Scandal (aside from being the OG member of Running Man, a popular South Korean variety show) as a mischievous, womanizing upper-class student. This sageuk romantic comedy (historical drama) follows a young woman who disguises herself as her brother and helps young nobles pass their exams at Sungkyunkwan University, the largest educational institution of the Joseon era where students are prohibited from attending. women to register. However, she ends up enrolling at Sungkyunkwan as a man and finds herself embroiled in misadventures with three famous young nobles (one of whom is played by Song Joong Ki).
The actors featured in Sungkyunkwan Scandal also include Park Min Young, Yoochun and Yoo Ah In.
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Arthdal Chronicles – (Netflix)
Set in the Bronze Age in Arth, a mythical land, Arthdal Chronicles is known as Korea’s first ancient fantasy drama. As Weak’s native tribes are terrorized by the strongest and most powerful, it falls to a brave commoner (played by Song Joong Ki) to fight for his people as well as the woman he loves, who is also a fierce protector of her people. Song Joong Ki also plays the commoner’s long-lost identical twin brother who turns out to be a cunning king. In Arthdal Chronicles, we also find Kim Ji Won, Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ok Vin.
The second season of the series, titled “Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun” features Lee Joong Gi and Shin Se Kyun, who replace the characters of Song Joong Ki and Kim Ji Won. The series is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
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The Innocent Man (Netflix, Viki)
Also known as Nice Guy, The Innocent Man is a dark romantic melodrama that follows a kind-hearted medical intern who takes his girlfriend’s place following an incident, but she betrays him and goes into trouble. couple with a rich CEO. His life being turned upside down, the young man, now self-destructive, works as a bartender and gigolo. It was then that he met a chaebol heiress who had ties to his ex-girlfriend. So he only thinks about a perfect revenge plan, until love gets involved.
The Innocent Man also stars Moon Chae Won and Park Si Yeon.
So, in which drama did you enjoy Song Joong Ki’s performances the most?