Having brilliant careers, several Korean artists have starred in Hollywood films and have succeeded in getting fans from all over the world. Having a big name in the film industry is the dream of all artists. But only a few have successfully climbed the ladder of success.
The following series of Korean artists are no exception, who are lucky enough to be able to try out their abilities in the international film industry. They successfully competed with the ranks of world-class artists and listed their names in hit movie actors in Hollywood. Who are they? Check out the list below.
List of Korean Artists Playing Hollywood Movies
1. Don Lee or Ma Dong Seok
Don Lee becomes a Korean artist playing a Hollywood movie with Angelina Jolie./Source: Soompi
The name of the Korean-born actor Don Lee or Ma Dong Seok became a concern when he appeared as Gilgamesh in the Marvel multiverse hero film titled Eternals. Ma Dong Seok, who turned out to be a citizen of the United States, has become a Korean artist playing Hollywood films and can compete with artists like Angelina Jolie.
Not an ordinary actor, Ma Dong Seok was able to penetrate the Hollywood market because of his capable acting skills. In Korea, the figure is famous for starring in several well-known films such as Train To Busan, Unstoppable, and The Bros.
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2. Park Seo Joon
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Like Ma Dong Seok, handsome actor Park Seo Joon is rumored to be joining a Marvel movie title. Although it hasn’t aired yet, Park Seo Joon’s agency has confirmed the artist’s joining in the film Captain Marvel 2.
The process of shooting Park Seo Joon in Captain Marvel 2 this was actually finished some time ago. Unfortunately Park Seo Joon’s fans have to be a bit patient because of the airing Captain Marvel 2 had to be postponed until early 2023.
3. Lee Byung Hun Korean Artist Playing Hollywood Terminator
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As an actor, Lee Byung Hun’s face is indeed more often appear on the big screen than the drama series. However, not just any film, played by this athletic body actor.
Lee Byung Hun has played in 4 Hollywood movie titles such as GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, GI Joe: Retaliation, Red 2, and Terminator Genisys. In accordance with the action film genre, the acting of a man born on August 13, 1970, of course, no longer needs to be questioned.
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4. Rain
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Had a hit for being the opponent of Song Hye Kyo in the drama series Full House, who would have thought Rain was also trying out his ability to play big screen films in Hollywood.
The husband of artist Kim Tae Hee has starred in a film called Ninja Assassin in 2009. The owner’s real name Jeong Ji-hoon was not only able to play well, but also became the first Korean artist to take home the MTV Award.
5. Kim Yoo Jung
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Not many know if Hong Cheon-Ki is cast in the drama series Lovers of the Red Sky this has tried his skills in Hollywood. Previously, Kim Yoo Jung had played in several big screen films in Korea.
Kim Yoo Jung is known to star in a Hollywood film called Room 731 in 2014. Surprisingly, Kim Yoo Jung was able to pass the casting for the film at the age of only 14 years. In the film, she played the character of Wei, a girl from China who became a victim of experiments on humans in the era of World War 2.
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6. Lee Jun Ki
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Lee Jun Ki’s face had caused a stir because he appeared in a Hollywood film that was quite popular. In 2016, Lee Jun Ki co-starred in a Hollywood film titled Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
Being able to try acting in Hollywood, in fact Lee Jun Ki’s acting cannot be underestimated. For those who follow drama series Flower of Evil, must be familiar with his face as Baek Hee-Sung who turns out to be a psychopath.
7. Jun Ji Hyun
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Actress Jun Ji Hyun’s name is also known as Gianna Jun in the international film industry. In addition to being a top artist in Korea, he also had time to try out his ability to be a Korean artist playing a Hollywood film titled Blood: The Last Vampire.
Some time ago Jun Ji Hyun also successfully starred in the Netflix series Kingdom Season 2: Ashin of the North. Now Jun Ji Hyun’s acting can still be enjoyed in the popular Korean drama entitled slice which tells the story of a ranger who tries to uncover a serial murder on Mount Jiri.
8. Lee Chae Rin or CL
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Once famous as a member of the girl group 2NE1, who would have thought that CL had tried acting. Unmitigated, CL immediately got a role in a Hollywood movie title which is also popular in Indonesia.
Together with Iko Uwais, CL plays in the movie Mile 22. This multi-talented artist who was born on February 26, 1991 was able to get the role not only because of his talent, but also because he has fluent English skills.
Of the series of Korean artists who have successfully starred in the film above, who is your favorite? Parents?
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