Woo Do Hwan, at 32, has steadily made an indelible mark in K-dramas. The Hallyu actor’s diverse filmography features memorable supporting stints in popular K-dramas like The King: Eternal Monarch and Save Me alongside incredible lead acts in hit K-dramas like Bloodhounds and Tempted. Mr. Plankton is Woo Do Hwan’s latest outing and the Netflix Original K-drama further cements his commendable versatility. If you want to hop onto the Woo Do Hwan bandwagon, we’ve curated a binge-worthy list of his best works…
9 Woo Do Hwan K-dramas & movies on Netflix & Amazon Prime Video that prove he’s an underrated acting gem:
1. Mr. Plankton – Netflix
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Mr. Plankton is a heartbreaking rom-com K-drama that follows a terminally ill drifter, who kidnaps his ex-girlfriend on her wedding day. The ex-lovers embark on an adventurous journey to find out who the former’s biological father is. However, they are being chased down by the latter’s kind-hearted groom, her ambitious mother-in-law, and a couple of mobsters. Mr. Plankton marks Woo Do Hwan’s first on-screen collaboration with Lee Yoo Mi alongside Oh Jung Se and Kim Hae Sook.
2. The King: Eternal Monarch – Netflix
The King: Eternal Monarch is a wildly popular fantasy romance series that is set in two parallel worlds; the Kingdom of Corea and the Republic of Korea. The Kingdom of Corea’s reticent Emperor finds an alternative reality and enters the Republic of Korea to put an end to his evil half-uncle’s atrocities. He encounters a feisty detective and the quirky pair eventually fall in love whilst traversing back and forth between the parallel worlds. The King: Eternal Monarch features the main cast — Lee Min Ho, Kim Go Eun, Woo Do Hwan, Kim Kyung Nam, Jung Eun Chae and Lee Jung Jin — in dual roles.
3. Bloodhounds – Netflix
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Bloodhounds is a crime-action K-drama that revolves around two debt-ridden boxers, who get tangled in the deadly world of private loans. Embarking on an adventurous journey, the brawny men confront the powerful rich who prey on the innocent. Bloodhounds stars Woo Do Hwan alongside Lee Sang Yi, Park Sung Woong, Huh Joon Ho and Kim Sae Ron.
4. Tempted – Amazon Prime Video
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Tempted is a wicked youth romance melodrama that is centred on three wealthy brats, for whom love is just a game. One of them agrees to a petty bet with the other two to seduce an innocent college student. However, things get complicated when he ends up falling in love with her. Tempted also stars Red Velvet member Joy, Kim Min Jae and Moon Ga Young.
5. The Divine Fury – Amazon Prime Video
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The Divine Fury is a horror action thriller movie that tells the demonic tale of a successful MMA fighter who despises God, blaming the Almighty for his parent’s tragic death. When he develops a stigmata, he reluctantly enlists the help of a priest-cum-exorcist. The priest sees potential in the wrestler after his wound helps defeat a demon. Hence, the spiritual duo teams up to fight against Korea’s demonic activities, particularly an evil and powerful disciple. The Divine Fury also stars Park Seo Joon and Ahn Sung Ki.
6. Save Me – Amazon Prime Video
Save Me is a horror mystery thriller K-drama that explores the ramifications of a murderous cult through the lens of a young woman, whose family is in ruins. To rid her family members of the cult’s tight influence and save herself, she enlists help from her friends — one of whom is a convicted murderer — to put a definitive end to the cult. However, the deeper they dig, the more horrific secrets are unravelled. Save Me also stars 2 PM member Taecyeon, Seo Ye Ji, Jo Sung Ha, Lee David and Ha Hwa Jung.
7. Mad Dog – Netflix
*TRIGGER WARNING* Mad Dog is an action thriller series that traces the mission of a former police officer, who creates Mad Dog, an investigation squad, to reinvestigate his wife and son’s deaths due to a plane crash. Two years later, he encounters a genius former swindler, whose younger brother was the co-pilot in the same airplane as the police officer’s loved ones. His brother is also accused of crashing the aircraft in a suicide attempt, and the swindler makes it his mission to prove his sibling’s innocence. Mad Dog also stars Yoo Ji Tae, Ryu Hwa Young, Jo Jae Yoon, Kim Hye Seong and Hong Soo Hyun.
8. My Country: The New Age – Netflix
My Country: The New Age is a bittersweet romance saeguk (historical drama) that is set in the transitional period between the Goryeo Dynasty and the Joseon Dynasty. The storyline explores the tragic tale of two best friends, who become enemies due to a misunderstanding. They strive to protect their country and their loved ones, in their own ways. My Country: The New Age also stars Yang Se Jong, Seolhyun and Jang Hyuk.
9. Joseon Attorney – Amazon Prime Video
Joseon Attorney is a legal revenge romance K-drama that is centred on a dangerous yet adorable oejibu (an attorney in the Joseon Dynasty) seeking revenge against his enemy, who killed his parents through a wrongful trial. Amid his revenge quest, he grows as a human being and a true lawyer who protects and stands up for his people. He also falls in love with a sincere but disguised princess, a woman of grave misfortune who faces an unattainable love. Joseon Attorney also stars WJSN member Bona and VIXX member N.
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