Top 10 Best Movies Featuring Park Seo Joon, South Korea

Love Witch tells the story of a complex romance between Ban Ji Yeon and Yoon Dong Ha (Park Seo Joon). Ban Ji Yeon, a 39-year-old news reporter at Trouble Maker, is passionate about her work to the point where her colleagues nickname her "The Witch". She pours all her energy into her career, having lost faith in love after her fiancé vanished just before their wedding day.

Yoon Dong Ha (Park Seo Joon), a 25-year-old man, runs a small convenience store with his friend. They offer quirky services like dressing up as Santa Claus or providing protection for celebrity idols. While Dong Ha appears cheerful, he harbors a sad secret—the loss of his girlfriend in an accident. After her death, he lost all ambition and gave up on driving, abandoning his career plans. Their lives change when Ji Yeon and Dong Ha meet, and despite their age difference, they bond over their shared wounds and troubled hearts.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Lee Jung Hyo
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Um Jung Hwa, Han Jae Suk
• Episodes: 16 episodes

The story of Mong Hyun (played by Baek Jin Hee), a gentle and respectful woman, and Hyun Tae (played by Park Seo Joon), a playful youngest son from the Park family, unfolds through an arranged marriage set by their families, creating a mixture of emotions that captivate the audience. While Hyun Tae fears his powerful father, Mong Hyun reluctantly accepts the marriage, not wanting to disappoint her mother and sister, despite the lack of love. Initially, she faces emotional neglect and infidelity from her husband, but through her intelligence and tact, Mong Hyun eventually wins the affection of both Hyun Tae and his mother.

The transformation from cold bitterness to sweet tenderness, as they both work to protect their love, makes them a beloved couple among younger viewers and adds a refreshing, engaging element to Golden Marriage.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Lee Hyung Sun
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Han Ji Hye, Lee Soo Kyung, Lee Tae Sung
• Episodes: 50 episodes

Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, starring Park Seo Joon alongside Goo Hara and Park Hyun Sik, takes us to the kingdom of Silla, where handsome young warriors gather. The story is set during the Three Kingdoms period in Korea, in the kingdom of Silla. The Hwarang, a group of exceptional young men with great ambition, are warriors who accept life-and-death challenges to protect the ideals of their time. These talented and ambitious young men create the legendary Hwarang army.

With a star-studded cast of good-looking actors, the series captivated a large audience. Park Seo Joon brilliantly portrayed Moo Myung, a young man born into poverty who overcomes numerous struggles to become a legendary warrior in the Hwarang army.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Yoon Sung Shik
• Cast: Choi Min Ho, Do Ji Han, Go Ah Ra, Park Hyung Shik, Park Seo Joon...
• Episodes: 20 episodes

Kill Me, Heal Me - Finding Myself follows the story of Cha DoHyun, the third-generation heir of a conglomerate, who has a tragic childhood and lost memories. After a traumatic fire, his mind develops seven distinct personalities. Although not the main lead, Park Seo Joon's character, Oh Ri On, received widespread affection from fans. His character is especially loved for being paired with the main lead.

Oh Ri On is the twin brother of Ri Jin. He is often seen as foolish and aimless, but in reality, he is a mysterious novelist under the pen name Omega. He hides the truth that Ri Jin is not his biological sister and always protects her. He also develops romantic feelings for Ri Jin.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Kim Jin Man
• Cast: Hwang Jung Eum, Ji Sung, Park Seo Joon
• Episodes: 20 episodes

Itaewon Class revolves around the tragic life of Park (played by Park Seo Joon), a young man depicted as honest and principled. When he witnesses Jang Geun Won, the heir to the Jangga Corporation, bullying a classmate, Park takes matters into his own hands and teaches him a lesson. The outcome is that the chairman of Jangga gives Park two choices: either apologize to Jang Geun Won or be expelled. Park chooses the latter without hesitation. This sets off a chain of events, and when Jang Geun Won causes Park's father's death in a car accident, Park is consumed with rage and almost kills him. Again faced with two options—apologize or go to prison—Park chooses prison. After being released, Park has one goal: to bring down the Jangga empire and seek justice for his father's death by prosecuting Jang Geun Won.

The series quickly gained massive popularity, achieving impressive ratings. By episode 10, it reached a 14.7% viewership rating, ranking second in the history of JTBC's cable dramas, creating a sensation not only in South Korea but also across many regions.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Kim Sung-yoon
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Da Mi, Yoo Jae Myung, Kwon Nara
• Episodes: 16 episodes

Midnight Runners is a 2017 South Korean action-comedy film directed and written by Kim Joo-hwan, produced by Kim Jae-joong, and starring Park Seo-joon and Kang Ha-neul. It marked Park Seo-joon’s feature film debut and earned widespread acclaim from critics, ranking 4th in box office revenue in 2017. Unlike typical heroic films, it portrays the story of two rookie police officers who are clumsy, inexperienced, and often find themselves in humorous situations.

The film takes a satirical look at South Korea’s bureaucratic, rigid, and indifferent law enforcement system. However, the young officers represent the embodiment of justice and morality, standing as shining examples of what is right despite their inexperience.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Kim Joo-Hwan
• Cast: Park Seo-joon, Kang Ha-neul
• Duration: 109 minutes

Hand of God follows Yong Hoo (Park Seo Joon), a professional boxer with a tragic past. His father, a police officer, was killed in the line of duty while chasing a criminal, and this loss leaves Yong Hoo disillusioned with humanity and religion. Yet, the very values he rejected begin to find their way back into his life.

The film blends exorcism horror in the style of The Exorcist with action-packed martial arts. However, this mix often feels disconnected. Throughout much of the film, Yong Hoo doesn’t get the chance to showcase his boxing skills or warrior spirit, as his exorcism cases mostly involve women and children. When he finally faces a life-or-death battle, he appears more like a comic book superhero than a priest performing an exorcism.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Kim Joo Hwan
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Ahn Sung Ki, Woo Do Hwan, Choi Woo Sik
• Duration: 129 minutes

Why Secretary Kim is the latest hit series starring Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young, adapted from the popular web novel by Jang Kyung Yoon. The novel gained massive popularity with over 50 million reads online.

Park Seo Joon plays Lee Young Joon, the charming and self-absorbed vice-chairman of Yumyung Corporation. He’s the perfect man: handsome, physically ideal, extremely intelligent, and fluent in several languages. Having always excelled in everything, he believes he’s too perfect to fall in love. The story takes an interesting turn when this arrogant, wealthy man finds himself falling for his secretary of nine years. The reason why Korean dramas often choose rich chaebols as leading men is simple: their vast wealth allows them to do anything for the female lead, fulfilling every woman’s dream, while their loyalty becomes even more valuable. Lee Young Joon is not only rich but also a devoted and generous man.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Park Joon Hwa
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Park Min Young, Kang Ki Young
• Episodes: 16

Fight for My Way is a refreshing take on the romantic comedy genre, focusing on a couple who start their journey from the friend zone: Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won) and Dong Man (Park Seo Joon). While they each have their personal struggles, the common thread between them is their unfortunate lives and the quirky, unpredictable circumstances that test their relationship.

The series centers on two characters who are at rock bottom, living lives of mediocrity without relationships, wealth, or fame, but who constantly push forward. Go Dong Man (Park Seo Joon), an office worker, longs for his high school days when he was the star of his taekwondo team. Now, without the fame he once had, he realizes his passion no longer lies in his office job and decides to pursue a career as a professional fighter.

FILM DETAILS:

• Director: Lee Na-Jeong
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Kim Sung-Oh, Song Ha Yoon, Ahn Jae Hong
• Episodes: 16