1. Why her? (2022)
Why her? is a South Korean TV drama revolving around the love story between a renowned lawyer and a college student. The story begins when Oh Soo Jae (Seo Hyun Jin) is a talented and promising lawyer at a top law firm. She is expected to become a top lawyer in the country due to her impressive qualities.
However, an unexpected incident forces Soo Jae to resign and become a lecturer at a local university. Here, she meets Gong Chan (Hwang In Yup), a warm-hearted student who shows special care for Soo Jae.
Will this teacher-student relationship have a happy ending? Can Soo Jae restore her position as a lawyer? And how will Gong Chan support the one he cares about?
Thanks to her impressive acting skills, Seo Hyun Jin quickly became a top trending name in South Korea, topping the charts for the most discussed actors and TV dramas of the week.
2. The Beauty Inside (2018)
The Beauty Inside is a renowned South Korean film produced based on the 2015 film of the same name. The cast includes Seo Hyun Ji, Lee Min Ki, Lee Da Hê, and Ahn Jae Hyun.
The story revolves around the character Han Se Hye, played by Seo Hyun Jin. She is a famous actress but suffers from a peculiar condition. For one week each month, she transforms into someone else, and the person who knows this secret is Ryu Eun Ho (played by Ahn Jae Hyun), a priest and Se Hye's close friend.
One day, Han Se Hye meets Seo Do Jae, a member of the management board of an airline. Despite his attractive appearance and intelligence, he has prosopagnosia (face blindness). From here, their love story officially begins.
IMDb: 7.5/10
3. Black Dog (2019)
Black Dog is a renowned South Korean drama focusing on education and predominantly exploring the daily lives of teachers. The story begins with Go Ha Neul (Seo Hyun Jin) being assigned a short-term teaching position at a private school. She dreams and strives to become an excellent teacher.
At the new school, Go Ha Neul faces isolation from colleagues who believe she used connections to get the job. Fortunately, Park Sung Soon (Ra Mi Ran) and Do Yeon Woo (Ha Joon) understand and support her. In the end, the trio stands shoulder to shoulder, even struggling together to reclaim rights for the students.
IMDb: 8.0/10
4. Because I Love You (2017)
Because I Love You tells the story of Jin Lee Hyung (Cha Tae Hyun), a musical genius. However, on the day he prepares to propose to his girlfriend, he meets a serious car accident and falls into a coma. Upon awakening, Lee Hyung discovers his soul can enter the bodies of others, losing all memory of himself.
At this point, his high school student and assistant, Scully (Kim Yoo Jung), is the only one who knows this secret. Together with their associates, they embark on a journey to recover the lost memories. Can he return to his own body, regain everything, and repair his relationship with his girlfriend?
IMDb: 6.5/10
5. Temperature Of Love (2017)
Temperature Of Love is a popular Korean drama that was introduced to the audience in 2017, starring Seo Hyun Jin, Yang Se Jong, Kim Jae Wook, Jo Bo Ah, and more. Despite not being heavily promoted, the drama was eagerly anticipated by viewers due to its diverse and appealing elements.
The story revolves around Hyun Soo (Seo Hyun Jin), a 29-year-old woman with a stable job at a large company, who decides to take the risk of giving up everything to become a television drama scriptwriter. Meanwhile, Jung Sun (Yang Se Jong) is a young chef with dreams of becoming a famous French chef and opening his own restaurant.
From their first meeting, Jung Sun falls in love with Hyun Soo and is not afraid to express his feelings. The seemingly romantic relationship still faces many challenges, requiring patience and belief in love from both parties.
IMDb: 7.2/10
6. Another Miss Oh (2016)
Immediately after its release, Another Miss Oh became a sensational topic across various social media forums in South Korea. This romantic and humorous drama also set a record for viewer ratings on tvN in 2016.
The story revolves around two friends with the same name, Oh Hae Young. To differentiate, they are nicknamed Pretty Oh Hae Young (Jeon Hye Bin) and Ordinary Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin). Despite graduating, their destinies remain intertwined as they both fall in love with a man who can see the future, Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun).
While leading a seemingly normal life and preparing for marriage, just a day before the official wedding, Ordinary Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin) is inexplicably dumped by her fiancé without any apparent reason.
At the same time, Park Do Kyung is abandoned by his not-yet-married wife, Pretty Oh Hae Young, on their wedding day. In an attempt to find out the reasons, he mistakenly sends someone to investigate, mixing up Pretty Oh Hae Young and Ordinary Oh Hae Young. As a result, Do Kyung ruins the wedding of Ordinary Oh Hae Young, landing her ex-fiancé in jail.
Fate intervenes, and Park Do Kyung and Ordinary Oh Hae Young meet and fall in love. However, Oh Hae Young remains unaware that her current lover is the one who broke her engagement and hurt her ex.
IMDb: 7.9/10
7. Dr. Romantic (2016)
Dr. Romantic (2016) explores the medical field, delving into the lives of talented and dedicated doctors with their own struggles and personal stories.
Boo Jong Yoo (Han Suk Kyu), a former renowned surgeon dubbed a genius at Seoul's top hospital, unexpectedly abandons everything to live in seclusion and join the small Doldam Hospital.
Here, Boo Jong Yoo guides Kang Dong Joo (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Yoon Seo Jeong (Seo Hyun Jin), helping them become skilled doctors. The narrative goes beyond the race against death and becomes a journey of fighting against power and money to protect the interests of the people.
IMDb: 8.3/10
8. Goddess of Fire (2013)
Goddess of Fire is set in the Joseon era, revolving around the pottery craft in the late 16th century, featuring familiar faces like Seo Hyun Jin, Moon Gaeun Young, Lee Sang Yoon, Kim Bum, and more.
Yoo Jung (Moon Gaeun Young) is Joseon's first female potter with a dream to become a renowned ceramic artist. Along her journey, she faces numerous challenges due to the conservative mindset and gender bias of that time.
Her close friend, Shim Hwa Ryung (Seo Hyun Jin), shares the dream of becoming a potter but lacks the innate ability. Ultimately, money and power lead Hwa Ryung to become blinded and officially become the rival of her once dear friend Yoo Jung.
IMDb: 7.5/10
9. Let's Eat 2 (2015)
Despite starting as an idol, Seo Hyun Jin has proven her acting prowess through the films she's been a part of. Once again, the actress captivates the audience by appearing in Let's Eat 2 (2015).
The story begins with Gu Dae Young (Yoo Doo Joon) - a quirky food blogger with a passion for exploring and savoring delicious dishes. After moving to a new building, he encounters his elementary school friend Baek Soo Ji (Seo Hyun Jin). Soo Ji has now become a writer and a single food blogger.
With differing thoughts, lifestyles, and culinary perspectives, Dae Young and Soo Ji often find themselves in disputes, especially due to longstanding grudges. Can this duo overcome their conflicts and animosity to enjoy delightful meals together?
10. The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang (2013)
The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang, is a historical drama television series from South Korea. The story revolves around the life of Seol Nan (Seo Hyun Jin). Seol Nan is, in fact, Princess Su Baek Hyang, but she cannot retain her title due to her evil and ambitious half-sister Seol Hee.
Being diligent, humble, and never demanding or aspiring to things not meant for her, Su Baek Hyang, although unable to become the official princess, remains a virtuous girl who loves her father and her country. She becomes the leader of Bimum, a secret righteous army that always aids the nation in times of war.
IMDb: 8.0/10