Popular South Korean actor Kwak Dong-Yeon has made a significant mark in the popular tvN K-drama Queen of Tears. He essays the role of Hong Soo-Cheol, Queens Group heir and Hong Hae-In’s (Kim Ji-Won) brother.
The actor has showcased various emotions, including comedy, romance, and heartbreak, throughout the series, making it one of his most memorable performances. His recent monologue about accepting his wife, Cheon Da-Hye (Lee Joo-Bin), and son, Geon-Woo, has impressed viewers.
Kwak Dong-Yeon has played a variety of roles in many successful K-dramas. Some of his memorable appearances include Vincenzo, Love in the Moonlight, My ID is Gangnam Beauty, Gaus Electronics, and many others. However, his popularity rose with his appearance on the hit TVN K-drama Queen of Tears.
Check out more about Kwak Dong-Yeon’s K-dramas.
Vincenzo
Vincenzo is a highly popular K-drama that premiered on February 20, 2021. The story follows a Korean-Italian man named Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-Ki), employed by a Mafia family as a consigliere. He crosses paths with lawyer Hong Cha-Young (Jeon Yeo-Been) when he reaches South Korea while going against a conglomerate.
Kwak Dong-Yeon plays Jang Han-Seo, Jang Jun-Woo’s (OK Taecyon) cocky but morally driven half-brother. The drama is available to stream on Netflix.
Love in the Moonlight
Love in the Moonlight follows the story of a young prince named Lee Young (Park Bo-Gum), who crosses paths with eunuch Hong Ra-On (Kim Yoo-Jung). The Crown Prince is unaware that Ra-On is a woman as the two begin to have feelings towards one another.
In the middle of political and power struggles, the two navigate their connection. The coming-of-age drama is set in the Joseon era. Kwak Dong-Yeon plays Kim Byung-Yeon, Lee Young’s childhood friend and confidence. The drama premiered on August 22, 2016, and is available on Netflix, Viki, Amazon Prime Video, and other platforms.
My ID is Gangnam Beauty
Based on a webtoon, My ID is Gangnam Beauty is a popular K-drama that aired on July 27, 2015. The series follows the story of a woman, Kang Mi-Rae (Im Soo-Hyang), who gets plastic surgery after years of enduring bullying for her looks.
Meanwhile, the pressure of looking good gets to her sooner rather than later. She then crosses paths with Do Kyung-Seok (Cha Eun-Woo), who helps her in her journey to love herself.
Kwak Dong-Yeon plays Kyung-Seok’s housemate, Yeon Woo-Young, who loves Mi-Rae’s personality. Viewers can stream the series on Netflix, Viki, and other streaming platforms.
Gaus Electronics
Gaus Electronics is a light-hearted K-drama that follows the lives of members of Marketing Team 3 of the company’s home appliance team. They are part of one of the most chaotic teams and have their plates full.
The team consists of a total of 10 employees with different personalities. As they manage their work, friendships and romance blossom. Kwak Dong-Yeon plays the optimistic Lee Sang-Sik, who falls in trouble after misjudging his co-workers’ moods. The drama premiered on September 30, 2022, and is available on Viki.
Kwak Dong-Yeon has appeared in many other dramas as a supporting or guest actor. These include Big Mouth, Monstrous, Our Beloved Summer, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, and more. He has played main roles in My Strange Hero, Never Twice, The Flatterer, and Modern Farmer.
