5 Hot Korean Actors Who Are Real Stylish Dads, Too
They make being a dad look so cool for sure!
If you think your favorite K-drama character can sweep you off your feet in every episode, best believe that these real-life leading men can ultimately do the same and if not, better than fiction! This round-up of equally stylish and hunky Korean dads is everything you'll ever need for Father's Day. From most-loved Rain, Ji Sung, Kwon Sang-Woo, Joo Sang-Wook, to Lee Byung-Hun, trust us when we say you're up for the ultimate oppa goodness.
Pay attention as we unfold their favorite and most-worn closet staples, tailored suits, and their personal collection of all things that make them the best, cool dads ever. To top it all off, we also included some of their award-winning television series and films to watch. Flip through the entire gallery down below at ease but we advice that you proceed with enough caution at every click!
Stylish Korean Dads
Stylish Korean Dads
Lee Byung-Hun
South Korean actor Lee Byung-Hun might be a familiar face for some avid action fans. He played an anti-hero character named ’Storm Shadow’ in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra in 2009 and his career was set ablaze since then.
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Now at 49, Byung-hun has received a number of critical acclaim for his work in Iris (2009-2013), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and his most recent role in Ashfall (2019).
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Dressed like a real-life action star, Byung-hun is as bad ass as his characters in several Korean and International films. He commonly sports a lux array of button-downs and lavish leather shoes, showing no signs of downtime. Any girl would agree that he is drop-dead gorgeous!
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Joo Sang-wook
Best known for his candid and humorous personality, Joo Sang-wook is every girl’s dream guy! With over 25+ romantic comedy Korean dramas and films to date, trust that when it comes to keeping your binge-watching times interesting and loaded with the flutters, Sang-wook is the man, no doubt.
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From red carpets to press conferences, Sang-wook leaves no stage unimpressed. His sense of style is very dapper-meets-groovy, as he occasionally plays with prints, textures, and fabrics.
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Sang-wook can make you cry, laugh, and fall in love all at the same time, If that’s not enough for you to get hooked then you're completely missing out! Make sure to check out My Wife Got Married (2008), Cunning Single Lady (2014) and Fates & Furies (2018) for your daily dose of Joo Sang-wook.
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Kwon Sang-woo
Remember the hit melodrama series ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in 2003? Kwon Sang-woo has been filling our hearts since then! The South Korean actor has garnered a number of recognitions including Best New Actor from both the Baeksang Arts Award and Grand Bell Award for ’My Tutor Friend’, another must-watch!
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Apart from the ‘kilig’ expect tons of ohs-and-ahs from Sang-woo. Hunky and incredibly fashion-forward, he has also been the face of several magazines in Korea. You know you’re up with a real one when he can lock your gaze with just a shirt and denim jeans on!
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If you want to see more of Sang-woo and his spruce charm on, make sure to watch Sang-woo in Hitman: Agent Jun when you can!
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Ji Sung
In case you’re in need of some saving from cabin fever, best believe that Ji Sung can save you from any dreaded quarantine misery! With esteemed roles from Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), Familiar Wife (2018), and Doctor John (2019), Ji Sung is more than qualified to treat you well.
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Ji Sung’s huge Instagram following ultimately means that he is colossal reputation in the fashion, tv, and film industry is worth to see every day! Even off-screen, he makes sure that he keeps a sleek look with a number of his favorite crew-neck shirts, turtlenecks, and his personal collection of dad caps!
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Our favorite looks from Ji Sung are one too many. He always keeps everything polished with designer and non-designer pieces all creatively stylized. If you can’t get enough as well, his Instagram is always open for some swooning.
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Rain (Jung Ji-hoon)
You know we’re saving the best for last. If you made it this far, you’re up for some real time ‘oppa’ goodness. Rain remains as our ultimate stylish dad through and through. The 37 year old K-star is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and actor in one. Apart from his 28 singles and worldwide tours in his prime, he has also starred in a roster of Korean films and television show including Full House (2004), Ninja Assassin (2009), and Welcome 2 Life (2019).
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His wardrobe is filled with luxe streetwear clothes and sneakers, tons of bling, and an impressive collection of tailored suits. On days when he feels like grooving, you can spot him dancing with just a baseball cap and a pair of jeans. On red carpets, he comes through with only the best of best suit and tie or lack of the latter!
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We ultimately understand if you can’t keep your chill after 15 images of pure ‘oppa-ness’ but we’re ending this gallery with a bang! Rain in his most simple form is hopefully more than enough to wrap this up. No matter how much we’d love to see our stylish dads in tip top manner, we know you’d love them even if they’re just in a plain old t-shirt and trousers.
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