Choi Hee-Jin is a popular South Korean actress, who recently appeared in the Disney Plus K-drama The Impossible Heir. The series, which premiered on February 28, 2024, follows the story of illegitimate chaebol heir Kang In-Ha (Lee Jun-Young), who seeks the help of his best friend Han Tae-Oh (Lee Jae-Wook) to take over the conglomerate group. They cross paths with Na Hye-Won (Hong Su-Zu), who joins them on their journey.
Choi Hee-Jin plays the role of Kang Hee-Joo, Kang In-Ha’s loving step-sister. In the series, she falls in love with Han Tae-Oh, and continues to pursue him. However, he keeps rejecting her. She has made a striking appearance in the Disney Plus series, garnering a considerable fanbase. Viewers have been appreciating her role in the K-drama. The actress has also played pivotal roles in popular K-dramas, including Snowdrop, Strong Girl Namsoon, and many others.
Check out some of her other K-dramas below:
Snowdrop
Snowdrop is a popular K-drama set in 1987 Seoul, when a bloodied and bruised man, Im Soo-Ho (Jung Hae-In), jumps into a women’s dormitory amidst a dangerous situation. Eun Young-Ro (Jisoo) falls in love with him and takes care of him secretly in the middle of strict surveillance. However, she is soon shocked to learn his secret.
Choi Hee-Jin plays Yoon Seol-Hui, a freshman at the university and a Young-Ro roommate. The series aired on December 18, 2021, and is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Strong Girl Namsoon
Strong Girl Namsoon premiered on November 26, 2023. The series follows the story of Gang Nam-Soon (Lee Yoo-Mi), born with superhuman abilities, who returns to Korea to find her birth family. She crosses paths with Detective Gang Hee-Shik (Ong Seung-Wu), who helps her find her family, including her mother, Hwang Geum-Ju (Kim Jung-Eun). Nam-Soon gets in the middle of a criminal case.
Choi Hee-Jin plays Ri Hwa-Ja, who enters Nam-Soon’s house pretending to be Geum-Ju’s lost daughter. The drama is available on Netflix.
Flower Ever After
Flower Ever After follows the story of couples who navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. Produced by Playlist Global, the web TV series has ten episodes. Choi Hee-Jin plays Go Min-Chae, who struggles to prepare herself for a job. She is in a 7-year-long relationship with Choi Woong (Jung Gun-Joo), a popular swimming instructor before his injury. Although the two have been in a relationship for a long time, real-life issues forbid them to take the next step. The drama also stars Kang Hoon, Ahn Shi-Eun, and others. It is available to stream on WeTV, HiTV, and the Playlist Global channel on YouTube.
Casting a Spell to You
Casting a Spell to You premiered on December 14, 2021. It follows the story of a bratty and spoiler man named Chi Ji-Woo (Sung Joon), who lives a luxurious life. After receiving a building from his late grandfather’s will, he turns it into a bar. He employs So Joong-Hee (Lim Ji-Yeon), his polar opposite. The two gradually fall in love while also dealing with their love rivals.
Choi Hee-Jin plays the role of Lee Shi-Won and appears in several episodes. The drama can be streamed on Viki and Apple TV+.
Choi Hee-Jin has also played a lot of other supporting and guest roles in K-dramas, including Behind Your Touch, D.P. Season 2, and several others.
