In Photos: The Ahjummas And Ahjussis We Often See In K-Dramas (Part 2)

1. Kim Hae-Sook

This 64-year-old actress is most recognized today as Seo Dal-mi's (Bae Suzy) grandmother, Choi Won-deok, in trending K-drama "Start-Up." Since starting her acting career in 1975, she has done more than 100 small screen projects and more than 50 movies. (In photo) Kim Hae-sook in "About Time"

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Hospital Playlist," "Mother of Mine," "Babel," "Room No. 9," "About Time," "My Father is Strange," "Whisper," "Saimdang, Memoir of Colors," "Pinocchio," "Marriage, Not Dating," "Hotel King," "The Suspicious Housekeeper," "I Can Hear Your Voice," "Childless Comfort," "A Thousand Days' Promise," "Life is Beautiful," "Cain and Abel," "Spring Waltz," 'Summer Scent," "Winter Sonata," and "Autumn in My Heart" (In photo) Kim Hae-sook in "Hospital Playlist"

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(In photo) Kim Hae-sook in "Start-Up"

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2. Kim Chang-Hwan

This year alone, 66-year-old Kim Chang-hwan accepted three projects: "Find Me in Your Memory," "It's Okay to Not be Okay," and the soon-to-air series "Awaken" starring Namkoong Min. From when he began acting in 1977, he now has more than 70 TV show titles under his name. He's a well-known actor on TV, film, and theater, but he's also a musician, TV host, radio DJ, and an author of several books. (In photo) Kim Chang-hwan in "It's Okay to Not be Okay"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "It's Okay to Not be Okay," "Find Me in Your Memory," "One Spring Night," "Something in the Rain," "Jugglers," "20th Century Boy and Girl," "Whisper," "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth," "Splendid Politics," "Secret Door," "Secret Love Affair," "My Love from the Star," "Good Doctor," "Wo Are You?," "The End of the World," "The King's Doctor," "Take Care of Us, Captain," "A Thousand Kisses," "Miss Ripley," "Worlds Within," "Iljimae," and "Coffee Prince" (In photo) Kim Chang-hwan in "My Love from the Star"

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(In photo) Kim Chang-hwan in "Something in the Rain"

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3. Jo Han-Chul

Jo Han-chul, 47, may have more movies than TV series in his filmography, but that doesn't change the fact that he's a K-drama regular. Imagine, on 2020 alone, he worked on four TV projects and he's confirmed to join the cast of the much talked-about 2021 series "Jiri Mountain," too. His acting career began in 1999, first working on films until he expanded to TV sometime in 2012. (In photo) Jo Han-chul in "Romance is a Bonus Book"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Once Again," "Kkondae Intern," "Memorist," "Nobody Knows," "Perfume," "Kill It," "Romance is a Bonus Book," "Feel Good to Die," "100 Days My Prince," "Mother," "Criminal Minds," "Tomorrow With You," "The Producers," "Healer," and "The Great Seer" (In photo) Jo Han-chul in "Memorist"

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(In photo) Jo Han-chul in "100 Days My Prince"

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4. Na Young-Hee

The 59-year-old actress has been acting since 1981. For K-drama fans, she may be most memorable for her roles as the mother of Cheon Song-yi (Jun Ji-hyun) in "My Love from the Star" and Heo Joon-jae (Lee Min-ho) in "Legend of the Blue Sea." The number of her TV projects may be considerably lesser than those of others in this list but her portrayals are memorable nonetheless. (In photo) Na Young-hee in "My Love from the Star"

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Rooftop Prince," "The Noblesse," "Good Doctor," "You Are My Destiny," "Mother's Garden," "My Love from the Star," "What Happens to My Family?," "Glamorous Temptation," "The Producers," "I Have a Lover," "Lucky Romance," "Legend of the Blue Sea," "My Golden Life," "About Time," "The Beauty Inside," "Children of Nobody," and "Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life" (In photo) Na Young-hee in "Glamorous Temptation"

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(In photo) Na Young-hee in "Legend of the Blue Sea"

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5. Jang Hyun-Sung

This year, this 50-year-old actor worked on three projects: "Alice," "Sweet Munchies," and "Tell Me What You Saw"—proof that he's a go-to K-drama cast member. He started to dabble in theater before he ventured into mainstream television. Since debuting as an actor in 1997, he's done more than 60 small screen projects, including guest appearances. (In photo) Jang Hyun-sung in a guest appearance in "Secret Love Affair"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Alice," "Sweet Munchies," "Tell Me What You Saw," "VIP," "The Running Mates: Human Rights," "Angel's Last Mission: Love," "Doctor Prisoner," "The Hymn of Death," "Where Stars Land," "Live," "While You Were Sleeping," "Queen for Seven Days," "Man to Man," "Woman with a Suitcase," "Dear My Friends," "The Doctors," "Signal," "Secret Door," "Who Are You?," "Five Fingers," "Big," "Phantom," "A Thousand Days' Promise," and "Vampire Prosecutor" (In photo) Jang Hyun-sung in "Where Stars Land"

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(In photo) Jang Hyun-sung in "Doctor Prisoner"

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6. Son Jong-Hak

Those who watched the recently-concluded K-drama "Flower of Evil" will surely recognize him right away. But as it turns out, he's one of the veteran actors who have been very busy this year, with four other series that featured him as a cast member. The 53-year-old actor whose first K-drama stint was back in 2014 now prides himself in a filmography that includes about 30 small screen projects. He will also join the cast of the upcoming series "Undercover" which will be released next year. (In photo) Son Jong-hak in "Person Who Gives Happiness"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Flower of Evil," "The Good Detective," "Kkondae Intern," "Once Again," "Hot Stove League," "When the Camellia Blooms," "Search: WWW," "Priest," "Familiar Wife," "Sketch," "Return," "Untouchable," "The Bride of Habaek," "Man to Man," "Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People," "Voice," "Entourage," "My Horrible Boss," "Scholar Who Walks the Night," and "Misaeng: Incomplete Life" (In photo) Son Jong-hak in "Scholar Who Walks the Night"

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(In photo) Son Jong-hak in "Hot Stove League"

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7. Jang Young-Nam

46-year-old Jang Young-nam is fresh from the success of the hit series "It's Okay to Not be Okay," wherein she portrayed the role of a villainess. But aside from IOTNBO, she also appeared in two other 2020 dramas: "Nobody Knows" and "Find Me in Your Memory." The actress, who's been a part of the South Korean entertainment industry since 1995, graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. (In photo) Jang Young-nam in "It's Okay to Not be Okay"

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "It's Okay to Not be Okay," "Find Me in Your Memory," "Nobody Knows," "My Country: The New Age," "The Crowned Clown," "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes," "Lovely Horribly," "The King in Love," "My Sassy Girl," "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo," "Flower of Queen," "Pinocchio," "Goddess of Marriage," and "Glory Jane" (In photo) Jang Young-nam in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo"

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(In photo) Jang Young-nam in "Find Me in Your Memory"

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8. Son Hyun-Joo

Fans of "Itaewon Class" will immediately recognize him—why, he played the role of Park Sae-royi's (Park Seo-joon) father in the hit series. That K-drama is just one of the many must-watch titles in his filmography. This year, he also starred in the series "The Good Detective." The 55-year-old actor has been acting since 1991. (In photo) Son Hyun-joo in "Criminal Minds"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "The Good Detective," "Itaewon Class," "Justice," "Criminal Minds," "Signal," "Three Days," "Empire of Gold," "The Chaser," and "Living in Style" (In photo) Son Hyun-joo in "The Good Detective"

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(In photo) Son Hyun-joo in "Itaewon Class"

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9. Jo Hee-Bong

You may have come across this 49-year-old actor in 2020 K-dramas "Oh My Baby" and "The Good Detective." An actor since 1997, his filmography features almost 50 titles. (In photo) Jo Hee-bong in "Hong Gil-dong"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "The Good Detective," "Oh My Baby," "Your House Helper," "Switch," "Distorted," "Tunnel," "My Sassy Girl," "Naked Fireman," "Love in the Moonlight," "Beautiful Gong Shim," "Six Flying Dragons," "Love on a Rooftop," "A Girl Who Sees Smells," "My Lovely Girl," "Steal Heart," "Three Days," "My Love from the Star," "Good Doctor," "The Virus," "I Do, I Do," "Man from the Equator," "Deep Rooted Tree," "Unsolved," "The Slave Hunters," "Hong Gil-dong," and "The Devil" (In photo) Jo Hee-bong in "My Love from the Star"

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(In photo) Jo Hee-bong in "Tunnel"

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10. Kim Jung-Nan

Kim Jung-nan, 49, has been a part of the South Korean entertainment industry since 1991. Her filmography primarily features TV shows but she's also dabbled in films and variety/radio shows. She currently appears in the "Tale of the Nine-Tailed" and her other 2020 series, "Born Again," wrapped up last June. She was also in the hit K-drama "Crash Landing on You" as the "leader" of the ahjummas in the North Korean village. (In photo) Kim Jung-nan in "Tale of the Nine-Tailed"

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Tale of the Nine-Tailed," "Born Again," "Crash Landing on You," "Doctor Prisoner," "Sky Castle," "Clean With Passion for Now," "Ms. Perfect," "Fantastic," "Bubble Gum," "Who Are You: School 2015," "What Happens to My Family?," "Thrice Married Woman," "All About My Romance," "Bridal Mask," "A Gentleman's Dignity," "The President," "Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho," "Creating Destiny," "You Are My Destiny," "Time Between Dog and Wolf," "Love Me When You Can," and "My Fair Lady" (In photo) Kim Jung-nan in "Sky Castle"

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(In photo) Kim Jung-nan in "Crash Landing on You"

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11. Kim Sang-Ho

This 50-year-old actor's latest K-drama was the recently-concluded "Alice." Although he has more films throughout his career which began in 1994, a number of his TV projects are famous K-dramas. (In photo) Kim Sang-ho in "Doctor Stranger"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Alice," "Nokdu Flower," "Kingdom," "The Guardians," 'Missing 9," "Hey Ghost, Let's Fight," "D-Day," "Doctor Stranger," "Wonderful Days," "The Blade and Petal," "Special Affairs Team TEN," "My Husband Got a Family," "City Hunter," "Twinkle Twinkle," "Prosecutor Princess," "Triple," and "Kingdom of the Winds" (In photo) Kim Sang-ho in "Kingdom"

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(In photo) Kim Sang-ho in "Alice"

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12. Song Young-Kyu

Those who are currently hooked on the "Tail of the Nine-Tailed" will surely remember this 50-year-old actor right away, as he plays the role of Nam Ji-a's (Jo Bo-ah) father in the series. He's been acting since 2004 and has since established himself as a K-drama staple. Next year, he's joining lead stars Ji Jin-hee and Kim Hyun-joo in the new series "Undercover."

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Tale of the Nine-Tailed," 'Hyena," "Tell me What You Saw," "Hot Stove League," "I Wanna Hear Your Song," "Partners for Justice (seasons 1 and 2)," "Ms. Ma, Nemesis," "Come and Hug Me," "Revolutionary Love," "Temperature of Love," "The Lady in Dignity," "Circle: Two Worlds Connected," "Voice," "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth," "Remember: War of Son," "Reply 1988," "You're All Surrounded," and "The Virus" (In photo Song Young-kyu in "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth"

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(In photo) Song Young-kyu in "Remember: War of Son"

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13. Kim Hee-Jung

Like Song Young-kyu, Kim Hee-jung is also seen in "Tale of the Nine-Tailed," portraying the role of Nam Ji-a's (Jo Bo-ah) mother. She's also currently in "Start-Up" as Nam Do-san's (Nam Joo-hyuk) mother. This 50-year-old actress' first acting project was back in 2001.

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Start-Up," "Tale of the Nine-Tailed," "More Than Friends," "Man in a Veil," "The Secret Life of My Secretary," "A Pledge to God," "The Beauty Inside," "Time," "Sketch," "School 2017," "Kill Me, Heal Me," "You're All Surrounded," "The Suspicious Housekeeper," "Gu Family Book," and "Warrior Baek Dong Soo"

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(In photos) Kim Hee-jung in "Time" and "The Beauty Inside"

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14. Ye Soo-Jung

At 65, Ye Soo-jung is still very much active in the entertainment scene. In fact, in 2020 alone, she worked on three movies and three series. Next year, she also has a movie lined up already titled "Silence."

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Do You Like Brahms?," "A Piece of Your Mind," "The Game: Towards Zero," "Black Dog," "The Lies Within," "Search: WWW," "The Ghost Detective," "Suits," "Mother," "Prison Playbook," "Untouchable," "Strongest Deliveryman," "Stranger," "Defendant," "Listen to Love," and "Prince Hours"

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(In photo) Ye Soo-jung in "Search: WWW"

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15. Jeon Kuk-Hwan

Fans of "Crash Landing on You," remember him? How could we forget? After all, the 68-year-old actor portrayed the role of Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok's (Hyun Bin) father in the series. But his roles are not limited to the father mold, there are times when he's the boss and other times he's the villain. His first project was the film "The Uninvited" back in 2003.

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "The School Nurse Files," "Hot Stove League," "Crash Landing on You," "Graceful Family," "Partners for Justice" (seasons 1 and 2), "Nokdu Flower," "Legal High," "Lawless Lawyer," "My Mister," "Misty," "Man to Man," "Doctors," "Yong Pal," "Angry Mom," 'Doctor Stranger," "Empress Ki," 'Five Fingers," "The King 2 Hearts," and "Warrior Baek Dong Soo" (In photo) Jeon Kuk-hwan in "Empress Ki"

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(In photo) Jeon Kuk-hwan in "Crash Landing on You"

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16. Yoon Bok-In

Now, here's another in-demand eomma in K-dramaland. This 51-year-old actress' career definitely revolves around small screen projects as throughout her career that spans almost 15 years, she's only done five films and devoted her time and effort in K-dramas.

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Penthouse," "More Than Friends," "Train," "Fatal Promise," "Dinner Mate," "Hot Stove League," "The Lies Within," "20th Century Boy and Girl," "Lovers in Bloom," "Suspicious Partner," "Cheese in the Trap," and "Assembly"

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(In photo) Yoon Bok-in in "Suspicious Partner"

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17. Ye Ji-Won

47-year-old Ye Ji-won is currently a cast member of K-drama "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol." She was also previously seen in the well-loved series "Dinner Mate." Ye Ji-won actually majored in Broadcasting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts before she ventured into acting. (In photo) Ye Ji-won in "Dinner Mate"

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The K-dramas you may have seen her in include: "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol," Dinner Mate," "Never Twice," "Still 17," "Should We Kiss First," "Introvert Boss," "Listen to Love," Another Oh Hae-young," "Page Turner," "The Producer," and "Neil's Cantabile" (In photo) Ye Ji-won in "Another Oh Hae-young"

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(In photo) Ye Ji-won in "Introvert Boss"

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18. Jung Woong-In

49-year-old Jung Woong-in has been a part of the South Korean entertainment scene since 1995. A versatile actor who can portray both good and evil characters well, Jung Woong-in has been recognized with several acting awards through the years. (In photo) Jung Woong-in in "Prison Playbook"

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The K-dramas you have seen him in include: "Delayed Justice," "Woman of 9.9 Billion," "Chief of Staff" (seasons 1 and 2), "Ms. Ma, Nemesis," "Goodbye to Goodbye," "Switch: Change the World," "Prison Playbook," "My Sassy Girl," "Monster," "My Sweet Family," "Yong Pal," "Hwajung," "Pinocchio," "Endless Love," "Empress Ki," and "I Can Hear Your Voice" (In photo) Jung Woong-in in "Switch"

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(In photo) Joong Woong-in in a cameo in "Pinocchio"

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19. Lee Jun-Hyeok

You may have seen 48-year-old Lee Jun-hyeok in recent series like "Mystic Pop-Up Bar" and "Itaewon Class" (where he had a cameo). An actor since 1991, he has a long list of films and TV shows. Back in 2016, he was named Best Supporting Actor at the KBS Drama Awards for the K-drama "Love in the Moonlight." (In photo) Lee Jun-hyeok in "100 Days My Prince"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Mystic Pop-Up Bar," "Itaewon Class," "Hot Stove League," "The Lies Within," "The Wind Blows," "Doctor Prisoner," "Touch Your Heart," "My Secret Terrius," "Big Forest," "100 Days My Prince," "Misty," Mad Dog," "My Father is Strange," "Man to Man," "Voice," "Rebel: The Thief Who Stole the People," "Love in the Moonlight," "Mrs. Cop 2," "Six Flying Dragons," "Hyde, Jekyll, Me," "Plus Nine Boys," "The Three Musketeers," and "Angel Eyes" (In photo) Lee Jun-hyeok in "Hot Stove League"

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(In photo) Lee Jun-hyeok in "Mystic Pop-Up Bar"

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20. Lee Deok-Hwa

Lee Deok-hwa, 68, has been a staple in the K-drama scene since 1980, now with more than 70 titles featured in his filmography. He's also done about 40 movies and worked on variety shows and radio programs on the side too.

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Nice Witch," "Judge vs. Judge," "Hit the Top," "Suspicious Partner," "Innocent Defendant," "Squad 38," "Monster," "Hyde, Jekyll, Me," "Shine or Go Crazy," "Hotel King," "Secret Love," "Blooded Palace: The War of Flowers," "Queen of Ambition," "Midas," and "All In" (In photo) Lee Deok-hwa in "Monster"

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(In photo) Lee Deok-hwa in "Suspicious Partner"

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21. Park Yeong-Gyu

Park Yeong-gyu, 67, is an award-winning actor who majored in Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He's been a part of the South Korean entertainment scene since 1985. He will join the cast of upcoming series "Run On," which will be released this December. (In photo) Park Yeong-gyu in "Are You Human?"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life," "Are You Human?," "Good Manager," "Monster," "Assembly," "The Man in the Mask," "Splendid Politics," "Beating Again," "Angry Mom," "My Lovely Girl," "The Three Musketeers," "A Hundred Year Legacy," "I Do, I Do," and "A Thousand Days' Promise" (In photo) Park Yeong-gyu in "Monster"

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(In photo) Park Yeong-gyu in "Are You Human?"

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22. Kim Kap-Soo

Fans of recent K-drama "Hospital Playlist" know him, for sure, with his role as the president of the Yulje Foundation. But that's just one of the many famous K-dramas featured in the filmography of this 63-year-old actor, who ventured into acting professionally in 1977. (In photo) Kim Kap-soo showing his love for BTS—yep, he's an ARMY!

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Delayed Justice," "Sweet Home," "Hospital Playlist," "Designated Survivor: 60 Days," "Chief of Staff," "Haechi," "Just Dance," "Mr. Sunshine," "Man Who Sets the Table," "Whisper," "The K2," "All About My Mom," "Blood," "Blade Man," "Marriage, Not Dating," "Iris II: New Generation," "Sungkyunkwan Scandal," "The Slave Hunters," "Iris," "Worlds Within," and "Time Between Dog and Wolf" (In photo) Kim Kap-soo in "Chief of Staff"

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(In photo) Kim Kap-soo in "Hospital Playlist"

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23. Ahn Kil-Kang

K-drama fans may best recognize him as the father of Kim Bok-joo (Lee Sung-kyung) in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo." Currently, he's seen in the K-drama "Tale of the Nine-Tailed." The 54-year-old actor has been in the entertainment business since 1997. Back in 2017, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards for his role in "Bad Thief, Good Thief."

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: "Tale of the Nine-Tailed," "Memorials," "Once Again," "Watcher," "Nokdu Flower," "Bad Thief, Good Thief," "Queen of Mystery (seasons 1 and 2), "The Royal Gambler," "Cheese in the Trap," "Shine or Go Crazy," "Neil's Cantabile," "Dream High," "The Slave Hunters," and "Il Ji-Mae: The Phantom Thief" (In photo) Ahn Kil-kang in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo"

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(In photo) Ahn Kil-kang at the script reading for the "Tale of the Nine-Tailed"

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24. Cho Seong-Ha

Like several others in this list, this 54-year-old actor also graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts, where he majored in Theater. An actor since 1996, he has done almost 30 small screen projects throughout his career. This year, he has two TV shows: "Memorist" and "Delayed Justice." (In photo) Cho Seong-ha in "The K2"

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The K-dramas you may have seen him in include: ""Delayed Justice," "Memorist," "Arthdal Chronicles," "100 Days My Prince," "Save Me," "The K2," "Local Hero," "Splendid Politics," "Wang's Family," "Gu Family Book," "Iris II: New Generation," "The Innocent Man," and "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" (In photo) Cheon Song-ha in "Arthdal Chronicles"

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(In photo) Cheon Song-ha in "Memorist"

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