14 Best Drama of Park Gyu Young

A talented South Korean actress, Park Gyu Young, has become a familiar face in various K-dramas. Since her debut in 2016, she has steadily climbed the ladder to the top of her career.

After years of acting, Park Gyu Young has finally landed leading roles in popular dramas. Her acting portfolio covers a wide range of genres, from legal dramas and romantic comedies to mysteries and thrillers. It proves that this beautiful actress has great versatility. Curious about the list of dramas starring Park Gyu Young?

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1. Celebrity

The deep impact of social media on contemporary life is undeniable. It has given rise to terms such as 'celebtweete', 'celebgrams', 'Youtubers', and the even broader category of influencers. This 2023 Korean drama, titled "Celebrity", which follows the lives of people who work in the entertainment industry.

Seo Ah Ri (Park Gyu Young) was born into a wealthy family, but her family's company went bankrupt, making her a door to door seller of cheap cosmetics. Seo Ah Ri was not interested in pursuing celebrity status at first, but a reunion with an old friend prompted Ah Ri to contemplate a path as an influencer.

Thus, Ah Ri began the journey to celebrity status. Starting out as an obscure "nugu", or unknown entity, she gradually rose to a level of fame as an influencer, and eventually ranked in the top 1% in South Korea. Her rise led her to the elite ranks of internet celebrities - the Gabin Society - an elite group of internet celebrities consisting of only super famous celebgrams.

However, her ascent to top celebrity status, especially after joining the Gabin Society, unmasked her on social media. This glamorous life didn't make her happy. The climax of her troubles was when the Gabin Society's influencer society made an assassination attempt.

Tormented by the sense of moral dishonesty that comes from the Society's actions, Ah Ri decides to expose their corruption, exposing their immoral methods of pursuing influencer status.

2. Sweet Home Season 1-2

Even after its successive dramas, "Sweet Home" (2020) still stands tall as the top of Park Gyu Young's list of recommended dramas. The Netflix series has gained widespread acclaim and rose to the ranks of the most famous South Korean dramas worldwide.

In this drama, Park Gyu Young takes a place alongside Song Kang and Lee Jin Wook as the lead actors. Her role portrays Yoon Ji Soo, a musician who is young and full of aspirations. Playing the role of a skilled bass guitar player, Ji Soo moves into the Green Home apartment, occupying room 1510.

The central character of the story, Cha Hyun Soo (Song Kang), also moves into the Green Home apartment complex. After the death of his family in an accident, Hyun Soo prefers to be alone. He finds peace in his new apartment.

Regrettably, the calm is short-lived as Hyun Soo, Ji Soo, and the other residents of Green Home apartment are confronted by a series of mysterious events. A series of unexplained transformations turn people into terrible creatures. Determined to face this newfound threat and survive, the three, along with others, embark on a quest to defeat the monsters.

However, as they attempt to escape the apartment complex's clutches, a shocking revelation shatters their hopes: the monstrous phenomenon is not just limited to their living quarters-it has covered all of South Korea.

3. The Devil Judge

In The Devil Judge, Park Gyu Young plays the lead role alongside famous Korean actors and actresses such as Ji Sung, Kim Min Jung, and Park Jin Young.

Set in an alternate universe of South Korea, Park Gyu Young plays the role of Detective Yoon Soo Hyun. As a dedicated member of the Regional Investigation Unit, Yoon Soo Hyun is famous for her skills. However, underneath her calm appearance, she carries a wounded heart due to her resentment towards injustice.

In contrast to the reality we know, "The Devil Judge" presents a justice system where trials involve the entire community. Every legal proceeding is broadcast live on television, and citizens actively participate by voting to determine the fate of the accused.

Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) is the main judge who leads the trial. Known for his unwavering courage in delivering punishment to the guilty, regardless of their social status, Yo Han walks the line between being hailed as a hero and being labeled as the devil by the masses for his "cruel" punishments.

By his side stands Kim Ga On (Park Jin Young), the associate judge. He staunchly believes in Yo Han's vision of justice. In contrast to Soo Hyun who senses that there is something wrong with Yo Han, she thought Yo Han is taking 'revenge' against the people whom he over-convicted.

To Soo Hyun, should it be confirmed that Yo Han's motives are indeed driven by personal vendetta, then his actions border on criminality. Motivated by this conviction, Soo Hyun becomes relentless in her pursuit to unveil the enigmatic veil surrounding Kang Yo Han's genuine motives.

4. Dali and the Cocky Prince

Shifting our focus to another drama, we find Park Gyu Young in the spotlight as the female lead in "Dali and the Cocky Prince" (2021). In this story, she plays Kim Da Li, a researcher and heiress of the prestigious Saint Müller Museum.

Balancing her role is Jin Moo Hak (Kim Min Jae), a market-raised young man who makes a living selling gamjatang. Tough and smart with money, he grows up to become the managing director of Dondon F and B, a global restaurant chain that grew out of his family's humble restaurant.

However, his attitude towards his staff was far from kind, as he prioritized profit above all else. Until he met Kim Da Li, the only child of an upper-class family who runs an art gallery. Da Li is described as a friendly woman with a good personality.

Da Li's life takes a turn for the bleak due to the sudden death of her father, which leads to the financial downfall of her family's museum. However, her fluency in multiple languages and exceptional artistic talent led to her appointment as the director of the Cheong Song Art Museum.

However, Da Li needed an enormous amount of money to reclaim the Saint Müller Museum. To achieve this, Da Li borrowed money from Moo Hak.

This begins a complex dynamic between them-the creditor and debtor intertwined in art world affairs. Given their different natures, conflict naturally arises. Can these two polar opposites transcend their differences, fostering a mutual understanding that eventually blossoms into love?

Dali and the Cocky Prince marks Park Gyu Young's debut as a lead actress, and she honestly admits that she experienced stress during filming. However, she dedicated herself to giving her best performance on screen.

5. Nokdu Flower

Nokdu Flower (2019) is a historical drama starring Jo Jung Suk, Yoon Shi Yoon and Han Ye Ri. This sageuk drama is an essential Korean drama, one that should undeniably be on your watch list. Park Gyu Young also acted in this drama as one of the supporting casts.

The drama is set in 1894-1895 during the Donghak Peasant Revolution. There are two half-brothers who are on opposite sides, Baek Yi Kang (Jo Jung Suk) and Baek Yi Hyun (Yoon Shi Yoon).

Baek Yi Kang is the first born son of a prominent family. His father is a local government official, while his mother comes from the lower class. The social status of his mother, and Yi Kang who was born without a marriage caused people to look down on him.

Meanwhile, Baek Yi Hyun, Yi Kang's half brother, was born from a legal marriage. In addition, his handsome looks, and polite demeanor, made Yi Hyun favored by many people.

At the center of this intricately woven narrative, Park Gyu Young plays Hwang Myung Shim, the younger sister of Hwang Seok Joo, Baek Yi Hyun's mentor. Long story short, Myung Shim is set up with Baek Yi Hyun.

Characterized by her gentle character, Myung Shim keeps her emotions and thoughts inside her. Initially forced to get close to Baek Yi Hyun, their relationship gradually develops, and the seeds of love take root as they navigate the depths of their relationship.

6. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Shifting our focus to romantic comedy dramas, Park Gyu Young took her place as part of the supporting cast in the drama, It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020). The drama's narrative revolves around the blossoming romance between Kim Soo Hyun and Seo Yea Ji.

Park Gyu Young's character as Nam Ju Ri, appears quite often as she is one of the nurses working at OK Psychiatric Hospital, where Moon Kang Tae (Kim Soo Hyun) works. Although the main focus of the drama is on the relationship between the main protagonists, Nam Ju Ri's character makes a unique contribution to the ongoing story.

Nam Ju Ri is portrayed as a rather quiet girl. She is also shown to like Moon Gang Tae, but her feelings are unrequited. In contrast to Ju Ri, there is also Go Mun Young (Seo Yea Ji) who likes Gang Tae. She is not as quiet as Ju Ri, instead Go Mun Young shows her love openly.

Mun Young's frequent visits to the hospital make Ju Ri consider her a rival. The plot is heating up, as Ju Ri and Mun Young have had a conflict since they were in school. At the end, who will win Gang Tae's heart?

7. Miss Independent Ji Eun

In the compact series titled "Miss Independent Ji Eun," Park Gyu Young stepped into the forefront, embodying the central character, Kim Ji Eun. Her co-star, Jung Eui Jae, plays the role of Park Woo Jin.

Ji Eun, a 24-year-old newcomer who has just entered public life, serves as the focal point of the narrative as she navigates to adulthood. Having just started her first job, Ji Eun finds her life so boring. For the past year, most of her life has been spent working. Fortunately, her other coworkers aren't as annoying as her boss. Especially Park Woo Jin, who often becomes Ji Eun's 'hero' when needed.

As dangerous stalkers are on the rise, Ji Eun becomes more alert and careful of her surroundings. She takes pictures of the taxi she's taking, and she's also careful about giving her address to the driver. When she enters her apartment building, Ji Eun meets Woo Jin, who has just moved in.

With the time passing by, one can't help but notice the strange evolution of Woo Jin's behavior. He is always around Ji Eun, even moving into the same apartment as her. Perhaps, the stalker that the police are looking for is Woo Jin?

8. Romance is a Bonus Book

In the charming drama "Romance Is a Bonus Book" (2019), Park Gyu Young secured her place among the cast, and became a supporting role. While Lee Na Young and Lee Jong Suk played the main leads.

The narrative revolves around Cha Eun Ho (Lee Jong Suk), a handsome writer who is the youngest editor-in-chief of his publishing company. His quiet life takes an unexpected turn when he meets his childhood friend, Kang Dan Yi (Lee Na Young).

Dan Yi used to be a famous copywriter but resigned from the workforce after getting married. Now a divorced single mother and unemployed, she struggles with financial instability after her divorce. Without alimony from her ex-husband, Dan Yi embarked on a quest to find work, but the hiatus years presented considerable hurdles.

Having been out of work for so long, she resorted to falsifying her work experience in her CV, from which she managed to bag an internship at a publishing office. She didn't expect to be led directly by Cha Eun Ho.

Dan Yi and Eun Ho's meeting makes them involved in each other's lives. Here, Park Gyu Young plays Oh Ji Yool, the new addition to Eun Ho and Dan Yi's editorial team. Despite her age, Ji Yool has a childish and spoiled personality.

Apparently, Ji Yool is used to being treated special by her mother. Fortunately, Ji Yool does not have an arrogant attitude like her mother who often annoys many people. In addition to Eun Ho and Dan Yi's love story, the drama will also reveal Ji Yool's changing attitude to become a better person.

9. Magic School

As the title implies, the drama tells the story of young people learning magic tricks at Magic School; They are Lee Na Ra (Park Jin Young) who has been single all his life, and Jun (Nichkhun), a medical resident who was adopted by American family. There is also Jay (Yoon Park) who is a genius magician, and Lee Seong (Yang Byeong Yeol), the youngest doctor in the field of astrophysics.

Although these four protagonists come from different backgrounds, they all come together at the magic school, each driven by personal reasons. Afterward, all of them encounter magical moments that are hidden in their lives.

In this charming narrative, Park Gyu Young plays Woo Ri, a supporting character. Na Ra has feeling to Woo Ri for a long time, but he did not dare to express his feelings. Until one night in a drunken state, Woo Ri kissed Na Ra's lips. Does Woo Ri actually feel the same way to Na Ra?

10. Suspicious Partner

In this drama, Park Gyu Young became one of the cast members of the drama Suspicious Partner (2017). The drama stars Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun as the lead actors.

Although Park Gyu Young only takes a small role in this drama, her character is quite important, especially in the development of Jung Hyun Soo's (Dong Ha) character. Gyu Young plays a young female character named Park So Young. This girl is one of Jung Hyun Soo's acquaintances in the past.

Hyun Soo really likes So Young. Unfortunately, the girl was physically and sexually assaulted by a gang of unknown people. Unfortunately, when she reported it to the court, the prosecutor released the suspects and forgot about the case, as if it was an unimportant case.

As there was no justice from the authorities, Hyun Soo stepped in directly for the people who had hurt So Young. He even managed to hurt the prosecutor who dismissed So Young's case. Even though it's not the main story, the story of So Young and Hyun Soo attracts the attention of many people. It can be said, they are the scene stealer in this drama.

11. Solomon's Perjury

Park Gyu Young also appeared in the drama Solomon's Perjury (2016) as a supporting role. Her character's name is Baek Hye Rin. Solomon's Perjury itself tells the mystery of a student's murder, and the problems that commonly happen among teenagers.

The story unfolds on a cold Christmas Eve, when a student's fall from the school roof rocks their world. While the police quickly conclude that it was a suicide, the school administration shows an unsettling reluctance to investigate the incident. Amidst this atmosphere, Ko Seo Yeon (Kim Hyun Soo) steps forward, firmly stating that the deceased student was a victim of murder, not suicide.

As the case gains momentum and catches the public's attention, and several parties turn on each other. Amidst this chaos, a group of people, including Seo Yeon and her friends, including Park Gyu Young's character Baek Hye Rin, protest against the injustice.

The students held their own trial to reveal the truth. The students act as counselors, judges, and jurors in the school trial. The trial reveals ugly secrets about the murder case and the hypocritical adults involved, while the students fight for the truth.

12. The Third Charm

The Third Charm is about a heartfelt love story spanning 12 years, interweaving the lives of On Joon Yeong (Seo Kang Joon), Lee Yeong Jae (Esom), and Shin Ho Chul (Min Woo Hyuk). At the time when Joon Yeong and Yeong Jae were 20 years old. Joon Yeong is told as a nerdy student who is lame.

The main character in the story is Joon Yeong, who is portrayed as an intellectual yet introverted college student. His tendency to over-analyze every aspect of life creates a mixture of frustration and heightened sensitivity. His friends, recognizing his need to break away from this cycle, encourage him to go on a blind date. Through this encounter, Joon Yeong meets Lee Yeong Jae for the first time.

In contrast to Joon Yeong, Yeong Jae did not follow the traditional college path. Born into disadvantaged circumstances, she struggled with financial constraints that prevented her from pursuing higher education. Later, she works as an assistant at a hair salon.

Despite their differences, Joon Yeong and Yeong Jae who met on a blind date liked each other and ended up dating. Park Gyu Young plays Joon Yeong's younger sister, On Ri Won. She is a woman who has a firm personality and also likes to make trouble.

13. Fight for My Way

Fight for My Way (2016) became one of the most popular teen dramas in 2017. The drama is even more lively with the presence of Park Seo Joon, Ahn Jae Hong, and Kim Ji Won as the main cast. Despite only getting a small role, Park Gyu Young still performed amazingly when playing his character, Ahn Su Jeong.

In fact, the success of "Fight for My Way" has raised Park Gyu Young's profile, attracting the attention of many directors and production houses across South Korea.

Fight for My Way tells the story of people struggling to achieve their dreams. It centers on the struggle of Ko Dong Man (Park Seo Joon) who wants to become a successful taekwondo athlete, but now only works as a contract employee.

Choi Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won), an old friend, dreams of becoming a television news anchor, but works at the information desk in a shopping mall. The question arises, can they still pursue their dreams without the right background?

However, apart from the two main players, there is also Kim Joo Man and Baek Seol Hee who are dating. Both of them are friends with the main cast. In this drama, Park Gyu Young is cast as a new intern at Joo Man's company.

14. Hey Ghost, Let's Fight

Also known as "Bring It On, Ghost," "Hey Ghost, Let's Fight" (2016) was a global sensation that resonated both in South Korea and abroad, and even got remade by Thailand.

In this drama, Park Gyu Young plays Jeong Soo Ah, a supporting character and classmate of the protagonist, Bong Pal.

Hey Ghost, Let's Fight (2016) tells the ghost of a high school girl named Kim Hyun Ji (Kim So Hyun) who is trying to get her memories from her lifetime.

Meeting Park Bong Pal (Ok Taec Yeon), a man with an uncanny ability to communicate with spirits, he helps Hyun Ji in her quest to recollect her memories. What happened to Hyun Jin in the past? Why did she die and become a ghost?

The dramas mentioned above comprise a selection of the most popular and interesting works featuring Park Gyu Young. Among these selections, which titles are you curious to watch?