From Queen Of Tears To It’s Okay To Not Be Okay, 10 K-Dramas, Films Featuring Kim Soo Hyun!

How many of these have you watched?

By Sneha Ghorai Updated March 18, 2025 8:05 PM

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Kim Soo Hyun is a renowned name in the Korean entertainment industry and also overseas. So, if you want to check out his work, here are 10 K-dramas and films of the actor. Read on!

1. Dream High: Six students at a performing arts high school dream of becoming K-pop stars. They face challenges, friendships, and rivalries as they work towards their goals. Kim Soo Hyun plays Song Sam Dong, a country boy with a hidden musical talent who discovers his passion at the school.

2. Moon Embracing the Sun: Set in a historical era, this drama tells the story of a king, Lee Hwon and a female shaman, Wol. They were childhood sweethearts, but a conspiracy separates them. Years later, they meet again, but their past and present create a complicated love story.

3. My Love from the Star: An alien, Do Min Joon, has been living on Earth for 400 years. He's about to return to his planet when he meets a famous actress, Cheon Song Yi. They clash at first, but a unique romance blossoms.

4. It's Okay to Not Be Okay: Moon Gang Tae works at a psychiatric hospital and takes care of his autistic older brother. He meets Ko Moon Young, a popular children's book author with antisocial personality disorder. They heal each other's emotional wounds and learn to embrace their vulnerabilities. This drama is a touching story about mental health and love.

5. Will It Snow for Christmas?: This melodrama tells the story of Cha Kang Jin and Han Ji Wan, two childhood friends who are separated and meet again as adults. Kim Soo Hyun plays the young Kang Jin. It's a story of love, loss, and fate.

6. Dream High 2: Although he doesn't play a main role, Kim Soo Hyun makes a brief yet memorable appearance as Song Sam Dong, revisiting his character from the first season. It's a nice treat for fans of the original.

7. Giant: Spanning decades, this drama follows the lives of three brothers who are separated during their childhood and grow up to face challenges in the construction industry. Kim Soo Hyun plays the younger version of Lee Sung Mo.

8. Real: While this is a movie, it is important to include. Kim Soo Hyun plays Jang Tae Young, a problem solver in the criminal underworld. When an imposter appears, Jang Tae Young's world is thrown into chaos. It's an action-packed thriller with a complex plot.

9. The Producers: This drama takes you behind the scenes of a TV variety show. Baek Seung Chan joins the broadcasting company as a rookie producer. He navigates the competitive world of television, dealing with demanding stars and experienced colleagues.

10. Queen Of Tears: This drama portrays the turbulent yet heartwarming love story of Hong Hae In, the heiress of a department store conglomerate, and Baek Hyun Woo, her lawyer husband. They navigate the complexities of marriage, family dynamics, and corporate power struggles. Despite facing numerous obstacles and a looming crisis, they rediscover their love for each other.