7 South Korean Actors Who Have Worked in Hollywood Movies

Park Seo-joon, the South Korean celebrity, is having a great time. In the recently released The Marvels, he steals the show even with the little screen time he shares with Brie Larson. Fans of K-drama are enamored with the actor’s Hollywood debut (and appearance!), as he portrays Prince Yan, Captain Marvel’s convenient spouse. Here are 7 South Korean actors who have worked in Hollywood movies.

1. Lee Byung-Hun

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Byung-hun, who has a remarkable portfolio in the South Korean entertainment industry, has also demonstrated his acting abilities in a number of Hollywood productions. He portrayed the renowned antagonist Storm Shadow in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and G.I. Joe: Retaliation, two of his well-known Hollywood productions. He was also in the films Misconduct, The Magnificent Seven, Terminator Genisys, and Red 2, starring Bruce Willis.

2. Ma Dong-seok

Dong-seok, often known as Don Lee, is a highly accomplished and versatile Korean actor who debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Eternals. He portrayed one of the most powerful Eternals, Gilgamesh. A-list actors such Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, and Kumail Nanjiani were among those who starred in the action-packed epic.

3. Bae Doona

In 1999, Bae Doona made her acting debut in the hugely popular South Korean drama School. Before focusing on the West, she went on to star in a number of well-known K-dramas and motion pictures. With the ensemble cast of Cloud Atlas, which included Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, Halle Berry, and several other Hollywood A-listers, the actress became well-known throughout the world. After that, she played a key part in Netflix’s Sense and featured in Jupiter Ascending.

4. Youn Yuh-jung

The legendary South Korean actress, whose career has spanned more than 50 years, won multiple honors for her performance in the film The Bacchus Lady and went on to receive praise from all over the world for Poetry. But the American film Minari was the one that catapulted her into international stardom overnight. Yuh-jung became the first Korean artist to win an Oscar for her role in the film, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, Yuh-jung has played a broad variety of characters, demonstrating her versatility in both tragic and comic parts.

5. Rain

Born Jung Ji-hoon, he took on the name Rain when he made a debut as a singer and dancer with the album Bad Guy in 2002. He continued his success streak as a singer for a few years more before transitioning to acting with television dramas. The 2008 movie Speed Racer marked his Hollywood debut and he went to feature as a lead with the martial art-centric Ninja Assassin. For his first lead lead, Rain underwent extensive training for six months. He has starred in the The Prince, and American action thriller starring Bruce Willis, Jason Patric, and John Cusack. Rain’s career has been marked by success in multiple entertainment fields, making him a prominent figure in the South Korean entertainment industry.

6. Lee Joon-gi

Lee Joon-gi, after slaying it on the ramp as a model, gained a strong fan base for his acting skills as an actor. His ability to slip into any character with ease made him one of the most versatile actors in South Korea. Joon-gi locked horns with Milla Jovovich’s character in the final instalment of the popular zombie series, Resident Evil. His charming looks, fierce performance as the antagonist, and exceptional display of martial arts won him critical acclaim world over.

7. Han Hyo-joo

From cute and bubbly, to sassy and fierce, Han Hyo-joo has played diverse characters, gaining a strong foothold in the Korean entertainment industry as a crow-puller. Her performances have often been praised for their emotional depth and versatility. She transcended language barrier and garnered international attention with the Jason Bourne spin-off series titled Treadstone.

These are 7 South Korean Actors Who Have Worked in Hollywood Movies.