5 Korean Crossover Stars Who Have Made it Big
Song Seung Heon
Widely known for his role in Autumn in my Heart and Summer Scent, Song Seung Heon rose to be one of the original Hallyu Kings to lead the Korean Wave. In 2015, he headed to China for his first Chinese film, Third Way of Love and met his current girlfriend, Liu Yi Fei, who was his on-screen partner. With his first step into the Chinese market, Song Seung Heon is already preparing for more films in China. (Picture credits: HS Entertainment)
Watch Song Seung Heon as a cold-hearted loanshark in When a Man Falls in Love
Yoona
Even though she started out as a member of Girls’ Generation but Yoona has made herself a name in the acting industry with her roles in both idol and family dramas. In 2015, she wrapped up filming for the Chinese drama God of War, Zhao Yun together with Korean actor Kim Jeong Hoon and Chinese actor Lin Geng Xin. Not only in dramas, but Yoona is also favoured by brands as a foreign ambassador for her wide and positive appeal. (Picture credits: Sina TV)
Watch Yoona as a young tabloid reporter in Prime Minister and I
Yoon Shi Yoon
Fans of Yoon Shi Yoon can finally rejoice after waiting almost 2 years for the flower boy’s return from military. Upon his come back, he has earned the respect of the netizens after finishing his military duties as part of the Marines, one of the the most strenuous unit in Korean military. After his breakthrough role in King of Baking, Kim Tak Gu, Yoon Shi Yoon went on to take on other lead roles and even landed himself as an aspiring noodle chef in the Chinese drama, Happy Noodle. Critics are already expecting Yoon Shi Yoon to be well sought after by producers and he has shown interest in taking on a drama soon. (Picture credits: Huace Film & TV)
Watch Yoon Shi Yoon in his breakthrough role in King of Baking, Kim Tak Gu
Park Hae Jin
Recently known as Yoo Jung sunbae from his character in Cheese in the Trap, Park Hae Jin has starred in many Korean dramas including the hit series My Love From the Star as Lee Hwi Kyung, Cheon Song Yi’s good friend. He is also known by the Chinese audience for his dramas on Hunan TV, one of China’s top viewed channels. He will also be starring in the second season of Secret Society of Men due to be released soon. With more recognition for his versatile acting, it’s no surprise that Park Hae Jin has been chosen as one of the rising actors in China. (Picture credits: Secret Society of Men Official Weibo)
Watch Park Hae Jin as the protective good friend in My Love From the Star
Ku Hye Sun
Many recognise her as Jandi, who was constantly surrounded by the good-looking F4 of Boys Over Flowers. With her doll-like looks, Ku Hye Sun was casted in the Taiwanese drama, My Absolute Boyfriend with top idol-actor Jiro Wang as her toy robot who eventually developed human emotions. Gu Hye Sun has also tried her hand in singing, producing and even directing. She just wrapped up filming for the Chinese drama The Legendary Tycoon and will be acting alongside China’s Zhang Han and Taiwan’s Chen Qiao En. (Picture credits: GTV)
Watch Ku Hye Sun as the damsel in distress in Boys Over Flowers
