South Korean actor Kwon Yul has recently come into the limelight after playing the second male lead in the ongoing popular rom-com K-drama My Sweet Mobster, starring Uhm Tae-Goo. The series airs every Wednesday and Thursday on JTBC. It is also available to watch online on Viki. In the drama, the actor portrays the significant character of prosecutor Jang Hyun-Woo. He has a strong work ethic and believes in justice. The character has romantic feelings for the lead female character, Go Eun-Ha, played by Han Sun-Hwa.
Other than My Sweet Home, Kwon Yun has been a crucial part of another recently concluded 2024 hit K-drama Connection. Besides these two, the actor has also acted in several notable Korean movies and Korean dramas. The list includes The Admiral: Roaring Currents, Longing for You, The Policeman’s Lineage, and more. Let’s check out these movies and series in detail below.
Connection
It is a popular psychological crime thriller K-drama that aired first on May 24, 2024, on SBS TV. In the drama, Kwon Yul plays one of the main characters, Park Tae-Jin, who is an Ahn Hyun District Office prosecutor. He is also a child prodigy who has an extraordinary mind. Soon, he gets involved in a complex case revolving around two of his high school classmates, Yun-Jin and Jae-Kyung.
Apart from the My Sweet Mobster actor, the main cast list of Connection also includes Jeon Mi-Do, Ji Sung, Jung Soon-Won, Kim Kyung-Nam, and Jung Yoo-Min, among others. Viewers can watch the K-drama online on the streaming platform Viki in selected regions.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
The Admiral: Roaring Currents is a gripping historical war action Korean movie that premiered in theaters on July 30, 2014, in South Korea. Helmed by renowned director Kim Han-Min, the movie went on to become a massive hit at the box office. Kwon Yul portrays one of the central characters, Yi Hwoe, in the movie. The character is the military general and Korean admiral Yi Sun-Sin’s son.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents centers around the titular 1597 Battle of Myeongnyang, which marks the astounding naval victory of Joseon Admiral Yi Sun-Sin. Apart from Kwon Yul, the movie also stars Choi Min-Sik, Cho Jin-Woong, Ryu Seung-Ryong, Lee Jung-Hyun, Jin Goo, and others. The film is available to watch online on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in selected regions.
Longing for You
It is a mindful mystery thriller K-drama that made its debut on July 26, 2023, on ENA. Actor Kwon Yul plays one of the central characters in the series, Cha Young-Woon. He is an elite prosecutor at the Central District Prosecutors’ Office. The character is also the female lead character, Young-Joo’s colleague.
Longing for You chronicles the thrilling story of a countryside detective who is looking for revenge for his brother. The series also stars Na In-Woo, Kim Ji-Eun, Jang Hye-Jin, Ren, Kim Hee-Jung, and Joo Sae-Byeok, among others. Viewers can watch Longing for You online on Viki and Viu in selected regions.
The Policeman’s Lineage
The Policeman’s Lineage is a riveting action-thriller Korean film that hit theaters on January 5, 2022. Lee Kyoo-Man has served as the director of the movie, which stars Kwon Yul as one of the supporting characters, Na Young-Bin, who is a dangerous criminal. The film revolves around two police officers with completely different ideologies and methods. They construct a team to investigate a complicated and high-risk case.
The Policeman’s Lineage stars Choi Woo-Shik and Cho Jin-Woong as the main characters. It also features Park Hee-Soon, Park Myung-Hoon, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Lee Eol in significant roles. The audience can watch the Korean film online on Amazon Prime Video and Viki in selected regions.
Some other noteworthy Korean movies and K-dramas starring actor Kwon Yul include Dali & Cocky Prince, Haechi, No, Thank You, Champion, Anarchist from Colony, The Hunt, and more.
