Park Seo Joon: Best Korean Dramas Released 2012-2023

Park Seo Joon is a South Korean actor who made his debut in the entertainment industry when he starred in the Korean drama series “Dream High 2” (2012). Since 2012, he has played various roles in both Korean movies and series.  Additionally, his global fanbase has grown. This K-drama actor is clearly a rising star. In 2023, he became a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will be playing Prince Yan in the movie, “The Marvels”.

• Park Seo Joon is Now Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe | Game Rant
• “The Marvels” Trailer Offers First Look at Park Seo Joon’s Character – YouTube
• Marvel Reveals New Details on Park Seo Joon’s MCU Character

2023 Korean Dramas Starring Park Seo Joon

Are you already a Park Seo Joon fan?  Are you curious about the marvelously talented South Korean actor who caught the eye of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)?  Here are two (2) K-dramas with a release date in 2023.

(1) Concrete Utopia

This Korean movie is a disaster film, which has been released in theaters but is not yet available on streaming platforms (as of Oct 2023). Concrete Utopia is a drama/thriller based on the second part of the webtoon “Pleasant Outcast”. A catastrophic earthquake strikes the heart of Seoul.  Neighbors in an apartment complex are cut off from the outside world. The city is in ruins, buildings have crumbled, and the necessary resources for daily living are limited. There is no sign that disaster relief is on the way. They have two choices:

• Live in a dog-eat-dog world where it’s every man for himself. or
• Create a concrete utopia where everyone unites in order to SURVIVE!

Park Seo-Joon plays Min-Sung, a public officer, who helps maintain the order and stability of the community.

‘Concrete Utopia’ Dominates Korea’s Grand Bell Awards | Variety Magazine

TRAILER/TEASER:

TGV Cinemas. “Concrete Utopia – Official Main Trailer.” YouTube, 14 Aug. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE60MlWrYNA.

(2) Gyeongseong Creature

This is a horror/thriller, set in the Spring of 1945 during the Japanese occupation in Korea, in Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul, South Korea’s capital city). When released, Netflix will stream this K-drama series globally. A wealthy and resourceful man joins hands with a todugun (someone who locates missing people). In the process of trying to solve the mystery of several missing people, they discover that there is a monstrous creature in Gyeongseong. Now that they know why people have gone missing, what’s next?

Park Seo-Joon plays Jang Tae-Sang, a wealthy man of a good reputation known around Gyeongseong’s Bukchon Hanok Village.

TRAILER/TEASER:

Entertainment C. “Gyeongseong Creature (2023) Trailer | Netflix | Netflix Original | Release Date | Cast and Crew.” YouTube, 20 June 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvNMsKUhwpY.

Park Seo Joon’s K-Dramas Released BEFORE 2023

If you want to explore Park Seo Joon evolution as an actor, here are five (5) Korean dramas to watch. For some, he is one of the main characters and for others, he plays a support role. All of them showcase his acting skills.

(1) “Dream High 2” (2012)

– This series has 16 episodes. In this music-focused series, students strive to become the next big K-pop stars.

• Park Seo Joon plays Si Woo, one of the ambitious high school students and part of an idol boy band named Eden.

(2) “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015)

– This medical drama series has 20 episodes. A wealthy businessman is diagnosed with multiple personality disorder; Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). There are three (3) main characters: Cha Do-Hyun, the businessman; Oh Ri-Jin, the young psychiatrist who treats Cha Do-hyun; and Oh Ri-On.

• Park Seo Joon plays Oh Ri On, a mystery writer who uses the pen name “Omega” who is also the twin brother of Oh Ri-Jin.

(3) “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth” (2016-2017)

– An historical drama series with 20 episodes, set in the Silla Kingdom which existed between 57 BCE – 935 CE. (Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo were the 3 Kingdoms of Korea.) Hwarang is a group of young men from noble families recruited to serve the king and protect the people.

• Park Seo Joon plays the role of Moo Myung/Sun Woo Rang, one of the Hwarang warriors.

(4) “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” (2018)

– This romantic comedy series is a webtoon adaptation that has 16 episodes. An arrogant narcissitic boss is shocked by the resignation of his highly competent secretary. She has worked for him for several years and when she decides to leave, the boss realizes he has feelings for her. He decides to try to win her heart.

• Park Seo Joon plays Lee Young Joon, vice chairman of Yumyung Group.

(5) “Itaewon Class” (2020)

– A series with 16 episodes, based on a popular webtoon. A student beats up a bully who happens to be a spoiled rotten rich kid and gets sent to prison. When he is released from prison he decides to get revenge. Although revenge is the main theme, the series has elements of coming-of-age and romance.

• Park Seo Joon plays the male lead, Park Sae Roy.

Favorite Park Seo Joon Korean Drama?

Park Seo Joon has had roles in about 25 Korean movies and TV series; and won numerous awards. My favorite Korean drama starring Park Seo Joon is “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth”. Do you have a favorite?

• Park Seo Joon says he wants to explore more projects that are not rom-coms
• Fun Trivia: Do you know the nickname Park Seo Joon picked for his fans?

Dramango. “EVERY PARK SEO-JOON Korean Drama Series (2012-2023).” YouTube, 7 Jan. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NXt5GzWkhY. .‌