4 Best Song Joong-ki K-Dramas

What matters most in the world of entertainment is the impact it brings to the audience, and the power it holds to spread that impact.

Song Joong-ki has been one of my favorite actors since I first started watching K-Dramas in 2016. His portrayal of a feral child in 2012's A Werewolf Boy instantly captured my heart, so I watched his other movies and television shows, including one of Korea's longest-running variety game shows, Running Man. I think he was there for 40 or so episodes. If you’ve only ever seen him in serious movies, you have to see his competitive and charming side on Running Man! Song Joong-ki is still one of my favorite South Korean actors and here are his four best K-Dramas.

1. Vincenzo (2021)

Vincenzo is a crime drama and dark comedy that premiered on tvN on February 20, 2021, with a 7.7% AGB nationwide rating, making it the fourth highest-rated drama premiere on tvN. The show ended on May 2, 2021, after 20 episodes and it is still a popular series on Netflix. Vincenzo stars Song Joong-ki as the title character, alongside Jeon Yeo-been, Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Yeo-jin, and Kwak Dong-yeon.

The story is about Park Joo-hyung. He was adopted by an Italian family and his name changed to Vincenzo Cassano. He grew up as a lawyer, a consigliere for the mafia, and Don Fabio's right-hand man. Upon Fabio's death, his biological son and the new leader of the Cassano family attempted to kill him.

Vincenzo went to Seoul to recover a fortune from a recently deceased Chinese tycoon and stashed it in the basement of Geumga Plaza. Unfortunately, his plan to recover the gold got complicated when he learned that a subsidiary of Babel group had illegally taken ownership of the building.

Awards

Scenes from "Vincenzo"

1 / 6

2. Arthdal Chronicles (2019)

Arthdal Chronicles is a historical fantasy that premiered on June 1, 2019, on tvN and ended on September 22, 2019, after 18 episodes. The series stars Jang Dong-gun, Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won, and Kim Ok-vin. It is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Though the show received mixed reviews from viewers and critics, according to the Korea Creative Content Agency's Consumer Research Report, it was the sixth highest rated Korean drama in the United States in 2019.

The story revolves around different tribes in mythical ancient Arthdal. A boy named Eun Seom was born with a fate to bring disaster to Arthdal. He goes through many hardships and aims to bring his tribe back to life. Along the way, he learns of his true origins.

Scroll to Continue

Read More From Reelrundown

"Speak No Evil" (2022): A Tragedy of Manners

"A Glitch in the Matrix" (2021) Review: Is It Good?

"Christmas Evil" (1980) Is a Bizarre Foray Into Holiday Horror

Awards

Scenes from "Arthdal Chronicles"

1 / 12

3. Descendants of the Sun (2016)

Descendants of the Sun is a romance, melodrama, and action series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. The series premiered on February 24, 2016, and ended on April 14, 2016, after 16 episodes. It was a major hit in South Korea, receiving the Grand Prize in television at the 52nd Baeksang Awards, and named Most Popular Show of the Year by Korea Broadcasting Advertising Corporation. It is still one of the most popular K-Dramas available on Netflix.

The love story between Yoo Si-jin, captain of a South Korean Special Forces unit, and Dr. Kang Mo-yeon, begins when they meet in her emergency room. Yoo injures himself while chasing a thief and from that point forward, their lives are intertwined.

Awards

Scenes from "Descendants of the Sun"

1 / 8

4. The Innocent Man (2012)

The Innocent Man is a melodrama and romance starring Song Joong-ki, Moon Chae-won, and Park Si-yeon. It premiered on September 12, 2012, and ended on November 15, 2012, after 20 episodes. This show is available for streaming on Netflix under the title, *Nice Guy.*

Kang Ma-ru is an intelligent and promising medical student who's in love with a slightly older woman and television reporter named Han Jae-hee. Due to Jae-hee's desire to escape poverty, she falls in love with a rich CEO, who introduces her to a life of comfort, and turns her back on Ma-ru. Her betrayal leaves him furious and a few years later he seeks revenge.

Awards

Scenes from "The Innocent Man"

1 / 8

© 2022 Shey Saints