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.
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:
Park Seo-Joon plays Min-Sung, a public officer, who helps maintain the order and stability of the community.
TGV Cinemas. “Concrete Utopia – Official Main Trailer.” YouTube, 14 Aug. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE60MlWrYNA.
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.
Entertainment C. “Gyeongseong Creature (2023) Trailer | Netflix | Netflix Original | Release Date | Cast and Crew.” YouTube, 20 June 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvNMsKUhwpY.
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.
– This series has 16 episodes. In this music-focused series, students strive to become the next big K-pop stars.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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.
– 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 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?
Dramango. “EVERY PARK SEO-JOON Korean Drama Series (2012-2023).” YouTube, 7 Jan. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NXt5GzWkhY. .
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