If Ji Chang Wook is your favorite K-drama actor, it’s unlikely that you haven’t watched “The K2”. This political action melodrama focuses on Kim Je Ha (Ji Chang Wook), a special operations agent wrongly accused of murder. Kim Je Ha then flees to Korea and is hired as the bodyguard of Go Anna (YoonA, member of Girls’ Generation), the illegitimate daughter of presidential candidate Jang Se Joon (Jo Sung Ha), by her mother-in-law cruel, Choi Yoo Jin (Song Yoon Ah).
Under the name K2, Kim Je Ha accepts this mission in exchange for help in getting revenge on Park Kwan Soo (Kim Kap Soo), the ruling party leader and rival of Jang Se Joon, who has past ties to K2. However, love complicates things for K2. Aside from delighting fans with Ji Chang Wook’s impressive heroic action avatar, “The K2” is also loved for the captivating chemistry between Ji Chang Wook and YoonA.
1- Healer
If you like Ji Chang Wook in action K-dramas like “The K2”, you are advised to watch “Healer”. This action, thriller and romance series follows three characters: an illegal deliveryman, nicknamed Healer (played by Ji Chang Wook), who has exceptional combat skills; an aspiring journalist working for a less than reputable tabloid; and a famous journalist working for a major television network. Their lives intersect as they try to unravel the truth about a mysterious incident that occurred in 1992, while investigating a series of recent murders. They also have to deal with manipulative media. “Healer” also stars Park Min Young and Yoo Ji Tae.
2- King the Land
YoonA is a true queen of alchemy, and “King the Land” is the perfect illustration of that. This workplace romance K-drama tells the quirky story between a reserved heir to The King Group, a luxury hotel conglomerate, and an ever-smiling hotelier who works in the VVIP section of The King hotel. Despite their differences, these opposites attract. “King the Land” also features 2PM group member Lee Jun Ho.
3- Agency
The professional K-drama “Agency”, starring Jo Sung Ha of “The K2”, will captivate you from start to finish. This series focuses on the cutthroat competition in the world of advertising, seen through the eyes of the first-ever female executive at VC Group, a prestigious advertising agency in Seoul. “Agency” also features Lee Bo Young, Son Na Eun and Han Joon Woo.
4- Queen of Tears
A recent romantic K-drama that has captivated everyone is “Queen of Tears”. The series chronicles the rekindled romance between an estranged married couple: the towering chaebol heiress of the Queens Group and the big-hearted legal director of his wife’s family conglomerate, after a crisis turns their lives upside down. “Queen of Tears” stars “Healer” actor Kim Kap Soo alongside Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Ji Won, Park Sung Hoon, Kwak Dong Yeon and Lee Joo Bin.
5- The King: Eternal Monarch
Starring ‘Healer’ actor Lee Jung Jin in the lead role, ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’ is a very popular fantasy romance series. The K-drama takes place in two parallel worlds: the Kingdom of Corea and the Republic of Korea. The mysterious emperor of the Kingdom of Corea enters an alternate reality where he meets a determined policewoman from the Republic of Korea. The bitter exchanges between the two characters give way to a thwarted romance, especially since each of them has a double (a child and a criminal) in parallel worlds. However, the emperor is also seeking revenge against his vindictive half-uncle, who is causing problems for the couple. “The King: Eternal Monarch” also stars Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun, Woo Do Hwan, Kim Kyung Nam and Jung Eun Chae.
6- Welcome to Samdalri
“Healer” actors Ji Chang Wook and Shin Dong Mi reunite on screen in “Welcome to Samdalri,” a heartwarming K-drama. This romantic comedy series tells the moving story of two childhood friends turned lovers: one a local forecaster and the other a famous photographer, who go through a difficult breakup. After a scandal turns the photographer’s life upside down, she returns to her hometown, Jeju Island, and reunites with her former partner. Apparently forgotten feelings resurface with unexpected force. “Welcome to Samdalri” also stars Shin Hye Sun and Mina.
7- Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Another heartwarming K-drama that you won’t be able to resist is “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”, starring Jeon Bae Soo in the lead role. This legal series follows the journey of an autistic lawyer, who is hired by a leading law firm in Seoul. The young lawyer proves her worth as a formidable lawyer with every case she takes on, thanks to her intelligence and photographic memory. “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” also stars Park Eun Bin, Kang Tae Oh and Kang Ki Young.