Top 5 Buzzworthy Drama Actors This Week, Kim Yoo Jung Takes Top Spot

Meet the week's most talked-about drama stars.
They brought complex characters to vivid life.
Their shows are the ones trending online.

This week in Korean television has been a masterclass in compelling storytelling, with a diverse range of dramas capturing viewers attention and dominating online conversations. From psychological thrillers that peel back the layers of the human psyche to heart-warming tales of resilience and intense narratives of revenge, the small screen has been anything but quiet. These series have not only delivered gripping plots but have also served as a powerful platform for actors to showcase incredible depth and versatility, leaving audiences eagerly awaiting each new episode. The buzz is palpable, and it's all centered on the powerful performances driving these stories forward.

Through these standout dramas, several actors have emerged as the week's biggest talking points, generating significant buzz for their unforgettable roles. Their ability to fully embody complex characters, from a manipulative top actress to a desperate housewife and a vengeful everyman, has been the key ingredient to their shows success. So, who are the actors everyone is talking about? Let's dive in and see who made the list this week.

1. Kim Yoo Jung (Dear X)

Kim Yoo Jung has skyrocketed to the top of the buzzworthy list with her lead role in Tving's original drama 'Dear X,' thanks to her high synchronization rate with the original webtoon character and her truly excellent acting. She plays Baek Ah Jin, a top actress whose beautiful facade hides a woman driven by a fierce obsession with success and a cool-headed sense of control. 

Kim Yoo Jung restrained performance masterfully expresses a complex emotional arc of desire, anxiety, and a twisted form of love. Having endured domestic violence as a child, her character learned to survive by hiding her emotions and manipulating others. Kim Yoo Jung’s detailed portrayal of the moments when this meticulously crafted persona begins to crack is what truly heightens the intrigue of the series.

2. Lee Yoo Mi (As You Stood By)

Lee Yoo Mi is captivating audiences in ‘As You Stood By’ with her raw and heartbreaking portrayal of Jo Huisu. Once a promising children's book writer, Huisu now lives a hellish life trapped in a marriage with her violent husband, Noh Jinpyo. 

Lee Yoo Mi brilliantly conveys the pain and desperation of a woman struggling to escape her abuser, her spirit crushed by years of torment. Her performance becomes the emotional core of the drama, setting in motion a desperate plan when her lifelong friend, Eunsu, decides the only way to save her is to kill her husband.

3. Jeon So Nee (As You Stood By)

Appearing alongside Lee Yoo Mi, Jeon So Nee is generating equal buzz for her role as Jo Eunsu. As a sales employee at a luxury goods retailer, Eunsu appears to be living a normal life, but she has been carrying a deep trauma since childhood. 

Jeon So Nee skillfully portrays a character whose quiet resilience transforms into fierce determination. The buzz around her performance stems from her character's pivotal decision to take drastic action to save her best friend, Huisu, from domestic violence, morphing from a supportive friend into a potential accomplice in a deadly plan.

4. Lee Junho (Typhoon Family)

Lee Junho is earning widespread praise for his role in Typhoon Family, a drama set against the backdrop of the 1997 South Korean economic crisis. He plays Kang Tae Poong, a carefree and free-spirited youth from a wealthy family who is forced to mature overnight when his father passes away and the family's small company, Typhoon Trading, faces bankruptcy. 

The buzz around Lee Junho centers on his convincing transformation from a member of the privileged Orange Tribe to a determined young CEO armed with a warm heart and a strong sense of responsibility. He embodies the spirit of the era, struggling to save his father's legacy with nothing but sheer will.

5. Ji Chang Wook (The Manipulated)

Ji Chang Wook is back in his element, generating significant buzz with his intense performance in the revenge thriller The Manipulated. He plays Park Tae Jung, an ordinary man living an ordinary life whose world is completely shattered when he is unjustly accused of a heinous crime and sentenced to life in prison. 

The actor is being lauded for portraying the sheer devastation and subsequent steely resolve of a man who has lost everything. The buzz peaks as his character discovers that his ruin was meticulously orchestrated by An Yo Han, setting him on a relentless and thrilling path of revenge.

So, those are the most buzzworthy drama actors this week! Their powerful performances are truly driving the current wave of must-watch Korean dramas. Which one is your favorite?

Source: Soompi, mk.co.kr, Chosun, AsianWiki