The handsome and charming South Korean actor Kim Myung-Soo debuted in a Japanese drama, Jiu Keishicho Tokushuhan Sousagakari, in 2011. Since then, he has been proving his worth as an actor by doing different projects. The actor is also known for his singing. He goes by the name L on stage.
Now, he is leading a rom-com drama, Dare to Love Me, along with Lee Yoo-Young. In the drama, he plays a unique character, Shin Yoo-Bok. However, if you haven’t watched any of his dramas so far, here’s a list of the series in which he played the main role and received appreciation for his performance. So, without any further ado, let’s take a look at the list of dramas.
Angel’s Last Mission: Love
Angel’s Last Mission: Love is a fantasy-based K-drama starring Shin Hye-Sun and Kim Myung-Soo. The narrative revolves around Hye-Sun’s character, Lee Yeon-Seo, who is a ballerina, but after an accident, she gives up on her passion. She loses her parents in a tragedy and becomes more arrogant and rigid towards people.
On the other hand, Myung-Soo plays Kim Dan, an angel who always causes trouble. He gets a last task, which is to find a partner for Yeon-Seo before he ascends to heaven. What happens to them is all about the drama.
Stream it on Viki, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.
Miss Hammurabi
One of the popular K-dramas of Kim Myung-Soo is Miss Hammurabi. The story revolves around Park Cha Oh-Reum’s (Go Ah-Ra) life, who is newly appointed as the judge at the 44th Civil Affairs Department in the Seoul Central District. She is very sympathetic and tries to solve cases with emotions.
This makes her judgment clash with Im Ba Reun (Myung-Soo), a cool-headed man who works following the principle of the creed of ‘Court is equal to all’. How their lives are entangled further is what makes up the rest of the narrative.
Stream it on Netflix and Viki.
Secret Royal Inspector
Set against the backdrop of the Joseon era, Secret Royal Inspector is a fun and light-hearted drama to watch. Starring Kim Myung-Soo in the lead, the storyline revolves around Sung Yi-Gyum.
Even after acquiring the first position in the examination, Yi-Gyum has no life goal. After getting caught in gambling, he gets punished to become a secret royal inspector to figure out the illegal acts. Myung-Soo received a lot of appreciation for portraying Yi-Gyum.
Watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
Meow, the Secret Boy
Kim Myung-Soo plays Hong Jo in the drama Meow, the Secret Boy. In this fantasy-based drama, Myung-Soo is a cat who can also take human form. The narrative follows Sol Ah (Shin Ye-Eun), a web-based comic author with a love-hate relationship with cats.
However, her life changes after she brings home a cat that can be in the human form. Hong Jo becomes too fond of her and keeps his identity a secret. However, what happens to them further is all about the drama.
Stream it on Viki.
Dare to Love Me
Dare to Love Me is a rom-com drama featuring Kim Myung-Soo and Lee Yoo-Young in the lead. Myung-Soo plays Shin Yoo-Bok, a 21st-century man who believes in Confucian values. He wants to become a webtoon writer.
However, how his life is going to change after meeting Kim Hong-Do (Yoo-Young) will be shown in the drama. The series aired its first episode on May 13, 2024. After a long time, Myung-Soo returns wearing hanbok and exuding Joseon-era vibes.
Stream it on Netflix.
These are a few K-dramas featuring Kim Myung-Soo in the main role, which received a lot of love from the audience.
