The name Shin Sung Rok has recently become the talk of K-Drama lovers. The reason is, his appearance as Lee Jayden in the TV series Lawyer Doctor (2022) made many people curious about his mysterious character.
Returning to greet fans with a new character, many people have to admire Shin Sung Rok’s acting talent. The actor born on November 23, 1982 is known as an actor who can play many different types of characters.
Some of the iconic characters he has played include a psychopath named Lee Jae Kyung in the drama My Love From The Star (2013). There is also a character King who is spoiled and can’t do anything on his own in the TV series The Last Empress (2018).
In addition to the three films above, actually Shin Sung Rok has acted in quite a few popular dramas throughout his career. This time, Bacaterus will share 10 of the best K-Dramas ever starring Shin Sung Rok. Want to know what’s going on? Check out the full information below.
Doctor Lawyer
- Release year 2021
- Genres Drama , Law , Medical , Horror
- Production Celltrion Entertainment , Mongjakso
- Director Lee Yong Seok
- Cast So Ji Sub Shin Sung Rok Im Soo Hyang Lee Joo Bin Lee Dong Ha
In the movie “Doctor Law” (2022), Shin Sung Rok really attracted the attention of many people. Playing a character named Lee Jayden, he works for a lobbying and investment firm. Lee Jayden is the head of the Asia branch of Honors Hand, a company that has never failed in negotiations.
In an interview, Shin Sung Rok said that he has been interested in the character since reading the script.
For him, the character Lee Jayden is one of the challenges that makes him try harder. The reason is that a strong and mysterious character like this is really hard to play.
The Last Empress
- Release year 2018
- Genre Action , Comedy , Mystery , Romance , Horror
- Production SM . Life Design Team
- Director Joo Dong Min
- Cast Jang Nara Choi Jin Hyuk Shin Sung Rok Lee Elijah Shin Eun-kyung
Another movie we’ll discuss is, of course, The Last Empress (2018), in which he starred alongside a bunch of other big names. call it Jang Nara, Choi Jin Hyuk, Lee Elijah or Shin Eun Kyung, who made the movie feel so chaotic.
Playing a character named Lee Hyuk, Shin Sung Rok will transform into a modern version of the King of Korea.
The King is said to have good visuals, even though the original character is actually a bad guy and can’t be expected. Even after marrying Oh Sunny, he even had an affair with one of the workers at the palace.
- Release year: 2019
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
- Production: Hoga Entertainment, Signal Pictures
- Directed by: Kim Sang-hwi
- Starring: Shin Sung-rok, Ko Won-hee, Cha Ye-ryun, Kim Min-kyu
- Episodes: 32 episodes
Switching to the fantasy film genre, this time Shin Sung Rok appeared in the drama called Perfume (2019). Kim Sang Hwi’s drama will show the hilarious chemistry between Shin Sung Rok and Ko Won Hee. Moreover, the premise of the story is very unique and will make the audience laugh.
In this drama, Shin Sung Rok will play the main character named Seo Yi Do. He is a famous fashion designer who recruited Ye Rin, seeing her ideal body.
Meeting often because of working together in the same place, the seed of love finally bloomed between the two. But this love story is not smooth, because between them there are always obstacles.
Vagabond
- Release year 2019
- Genres Action , Crime , Mystery , Politics , Romance , Spy , Horror
- Production Celltrion Entertainment , Sony Pictures Television , Zak Productions
- Director Yoo In Sik
- Cast Lee Seung Gi Bae Suzy Shin Sung Rok Moon Jung Hee Baek Yoon Shik
Want to know what would happen if Shin Sung Rok turned into a secret agent? Looks like you should watch a TV series called Vagabond (2019).
This popular drama, starring Lee Seung Gi and Bae Suzy, must be put on your watch list. Furthermore, Shin Sung Rok really looks dashing as Gi Tae Eung, a special agent who works with Cha Dal Geun and Go Hae Ri.
In addition to the character that makes many women fall in love, there is also a scene of Shin Sung Rok that goes viral, you know.
In the fourth episode of Vagabond (2019), a drunk Bae Suzy will kiss Shin Sung Rok. However, the viral video was a behind-the-scenes look at the scene that went viral, causing a stir in public opinion. The reason is, Bae Suzy and Shin Sung Rok repeated this scene over and over.
My Love from the Star
- Release year 2013
- Genres Comedy , Drama , Romance , Supernatural
- Produce HB Entertainment
- Director Jang Tae Yoo, Oh Choong Hwan
- Cast Kim Soo Hyun Jun Ji Hyun Park Hae-jin Yoo In Na
My Love from the Star (2013) is also not to be missed in the ranks of Shin Sung Rok’s best dramas. The drama starring Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun has truly become the most popular Korean drama of 2013.
In this drama, Shin Sung Rok will play a villain named Lee Jae Kyung. To cover up his various evil deeds, he tried to kill the woman his sister loved.
Not only that, but he also confronts Do Min Jun and tries to unmask him. This angered Do Min Jun and painfully ended Lee Jae Kyung’s life.
Movie Kairos
- Release year: 2020
- Genre: Fantasy, Horror
- Produce: OH Story, Blossom Story
- Directed by: Park Seung-woo
- Starring: Shin Sung-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-hyun , Nam Gyu-ri, Kang Seung-yoon
- Episodes: 16 episodes
Moving on to the drama called Kairos (2020), this time Shin Sung Rok will travel in time to meet his lover. In this movie by director Park Seung Woo, Shin Sung Rok will also compete in acting with Lee Se Young, Ahn Bo Hyung, Nam Gyu Ri to Kang Seung Yoon.
The character that will be played by Shin Sung Rok is named Kim Seo Jin, who is very loyal to his work. But his life changed completely when the girl he loved suddenly disappeared without a trace. Together with Han Ae Ri, he tries to figure out the puzzle behind this strange incident.
Definitely Neighbors
- Release year: 2010
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Family
- Manufacturing: –
- Directed by: Jo Nam-kook
- Starring: Son Hyun-joo, Yoo Ho-jeong, Kim Sung-ryung, Shin Sung-rok
- Episodes: 65 episodes
Surely Neighbors (2010) is the drama that brought Shin Sung Rok’s name to the forefront of the Korean acting world. The drama aired on SBS also starred Son Hyun Joo, Yoo Ho Jeong and Kim Sung Ryung.
This time, Shin Sung Rok will play a chef named Jang Geun Hee, who falls in love with a widow. His relationship with his lover was not easy with many people objecting to their love. Do you think that Jang Geun Hee can marry the woman she loves?
Return
- Release year: 2018
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Legal, Drama
- Manufacturing:
- Directed by: Joo Dong-min
- Actors: Go Hyun-jung, Park Jin-hee, Lee Jin-wook, Shin Sung-rok, Bong Tae-gyu, Park Ki-woong, Jung Eun-chae, Yoon Jong-hoon
- Episodes: 34 episodes
Moving on to the Korean horror film genre, Shin Sung Rok has been lined up to be the main actor in the SBS drama series Return (2018). This is not a random project, as big names are also featured in the film directed by Joo Dong Min.
Unresolved, Shin Sung Rok returned to play the villain for the drama Return (2018). His character is Oh Tae Seok, a CEO of a very large and very successful IT company. Unfortunately, he often does bad things with the sole purpose of covering up all his mistakes.
Liar Game
- Release year: 2014
- Genre: Mystery, Horror
- Production: Apollo Pictures, Fantagio
- Directed by: Kim Hong-sun
- Starring: Kim So-eun, Lee Sang-yoon, Shin Sung-rok
- Episodes: 12 episodes
Still a thriller and mystery film, Shin Sung Rok will be competing in acting with Kim So Eun and Lee Sang Yoon in Liar Game (2014).
As the title suggests, this drama tells the story of a reality show that asks its contestants to lie. The award given is not small, you know! They will take home 10 billion won if they win this game.
In this drama, Shin Sung Rok plays the main character named Kang Do Young. This man is the MC and planner of the very popular reality show “Liar Game”. So Kang Do Young looked very eager to lead the participants to tell their best lies.
Man Who Dies to Live
- Release year: 2017
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Produce: Doremi Entertainment
- Directed by: Go Dong-sun
- Starring: Choi Min-soo, Kang Ye-won, Shin Sung-rok, Lee So-yeon
- Episodes: 24 episodes
Man Who Dies to Live (2017) is really famous, because the movie made by Go Dong Sun has been entangled in controversy. The drama tells the story of Choi Min Soo living a lavish life in the Middle East as Count Souad Fahd Ali. But he chose to return to Korea, the only reason being to find his daughter.
In this drama, Shin Sung Rok plays Kang Ho Rim, the son-in-law of Choi Min Soo. This man is always seen with a neat appearance, because his job is indeed a salaried person. As the head of the family, Kang Ho Rim is actually a responsible and family-loving man.
After reading this list of some of the best dramas starring Shin Sung Rok, are there any that make you curious?
In fact, there are several other dramas starring Shin Sung Rok throughout his career. But the above dramas are the best and most popular dramas ever starring Shin Sung Rok .
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