Sung Hoon has stolen so many hearts time and again with his acting skills. From playing a swoon-worthy CEO to cracking you up in comedies, he has built a name for himself in the industry – no wonder this guy’s impressive! Whether you are already his fan and looking for some more of his cool dramas or are just discovering his talent, we’ve got a list of his best-performing shows that you will love. Let’s check them out below:
1. My Secret Romance (2017)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Song Ji Eun, Kim Jae Young, Jung Da Sol
- Director: Kang Cheol Woo
- Runtime: 13 episodes, approx. 60 min each
- Genre: Romance, Comedy
- Seasons: 1
- Release Year: 2017
Cha Jin Wook (Sung Hoon) is a carefree son of a rich, business-running family who lives for short-term pleasure and love. He has a one-night stand with a dietician, Yoo Mi. Jin Wook thinks of it as an achievement but things change three years later when they encounter each other again. They develop a confused feeling of love but it’s a question mark if they will ever make it work out.
2. The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot (2018–2019)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Kwon Yuri, Tae Hang Ho, Shim Hye Jin
- Director: Ha Byung Hoon
- Runtime: 20 episodes, approx. 30 min each
- Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
- Seasons: 2
- Release Year: 2018–2019
Sung Hoon has a knack for playing comedy roles and this one will literally tear up your eyes (because you are just going to laugh so hard). Jo Seok is a comic artist who is stuck in his life’s little disasters and quirky family. This is a webtoon-based series that brings fresh hilarious mishaps every day to plate. Eat it, you will absolutely have a fun time!
3. I Picked Up a Star on the Road (2018)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Kim Ga Eun, Kang Kyung Jun
- Director: Kwon Hyuk Chan
- Runtime: 10 episodes, approx. 50 min each
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Thriller
- Seasons: 1
- Release Year: 2018
Ever kidnapped a celebrity by accident? Yeah, neither have we (not even witnessed). But that’s what happens when an ordinary employee in a company tries to take a tiny, harmless revenge on her manager after being fired. Little does she know, her attack (i.e. the revenge) lands on the wrong person, a very famous celebrity. Now, to avoid the consequences, she forcefully has to keep him hostage.
4. Level Up (2019)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Han Bo Reum, Cha Sun Woo, Kang Byul
- Director: Kim Sang Woo
- Runtime: 12 episodes, approx. 60 min each
- Genre: Business, Romance, Comedy
- Seasons: 1
- Release Year: 2019
This one is about a cute workplace relationship that none of us saw coming. You can call it The Office but the K-drama version and therefore, more heart-eyes. Ahn Dan Te is a cold, practical restructuring expert who has to work together with Shin Yeon Hwa (someone with a completely clashing personality) to save the company.
5. Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) (2021–2022)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Lee Ga Ryeong, Park Joo Mi, Lee Min Young
- Directors: Yoo Jung Joon, Lee Seung Hoon
- Runtime: 48 episodes, approx. 60 min each (3 seasons)
- Genre: Drama, Romance, Family
- Seasons: 3
- Release Year: 2021–2022
Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) is about exploring the real, direct challenges of marriage, infidelity, and divorce through the lives of three successful women. This is one of the best K-dramas where Sung Hoon plays the role of a lawyer whose character offers a deep dive into love and deception.
6. Woo Ri the Virgin (2022)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Im Soo Hyang, Shin Dong Wook, Hong Ji Yoon
- Director: Jung Jung Hwa
- Runtime: 14 episodes, approx. 70 min each
- Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Seasons: 1
- Release Year: 2022
A remake of Jane the Virgin, Woo Ri the Virgin is a TV show that showcases a CEO unknowingly caught in a messy love situation. Things take turns when a medical mishap results in Woo Ri getting pregnant with the CEO’s child.
7. Perfect Marriage Revenge (2024)
- Cast: Sung Hoon, Jung Yoo Min
- Director: Oh Sang Won
- Runtime: 12 episodes, approx. 70 min each
- Genre: Romance, Drama
- Seasons: 1
- Release Year: 2023
Now let’s talk about his latest, fresh show (Left the best for the end, I know). As the name suggests, the show is all about revenge but with a unique twist. Seo Do Guk is a sharp and confident man who helps Yi Joo in making a fake marriage take place so she can get back at her family. Expect a load of fun and a ton of emotion in this.
Watch the dramas that attract you the most from this listicle and you will know why Sung Hoon remains the fan-favorite in the world of K-drama. He can do it all and look cool doing it! (unlike the others)
