ICYMI: Second-generation K-pop group 2PM just made their highly-anticipated comeback after five years! Some fast facts for new Hottests (2PM's fans): This group was formed in a survival show, and they're known for their charismatic and "beast" appeal. Throughout the years, 2PM has released hit singles that had everyone ~putting their hands up~, and their latest track, "Make It" is just as LSS-inducing.
The members can definitely set the stage on fire with their presence and it's no different when they're acting in K-dramas. They're talented Hallyu stars who excel in both fields! To show you their *other* side, we rounded up some of the K-dramas they starred in that are available on Netflix, Viu, iQIYI, and YouTube.
Early Projects
1. Dream High (2011)
Where to watch it: Netflix, Viu
The plot: A fitting theme for its actors who are also K-pop idols, Dream High shows the life of the Kirin High School students. They all have one goal, and that's to debut as a K-pop star. It's no easy feat especially with their personal struggles but they managed to succeed and grow in the process. This K-drama has Taecyeon and Wooyoung as its leads, with Nichkhun and Chansung making a special cameo in episodes eight and twelve.
2. Bring It On Ghost (2016)
Where to watch it: Netflix, Viu, iQIYI
The plot: In this webtoon-adapted drama, Taecyeon plays Park Bong Pal, a college student who can see ghosts. He uses his ability to his advantage by working as an exorcist. One day, he met a spirit named Kim Hyun Ji (Kim So Hyun) who believes that Bong Pal is the key to her *identity.* They partnered to become ghost fighters and found themselves falling for each other. However, it's not all rainbows and unicorns for this pair because an evil spirit is actually chasing after them.
3. Save Me (2017)
Where to watch it: Netflix, Viu, iQIYI
The plot: Taecyeon is back in another spooky K-drama and this time, it's extra terrifying—the title itself is enough to give us the goosebumps! Save Me is one interesting K-drama which involves a religious cult that pretends to be a church. The group holds the most shocking secrets (think torture, murder, and more) in their area, and they're determined to increase their loyal following day by day.
4. Good Manager (2017)
Where to watch it: Netflix
The plot: Looking for an office drama injected with comedy? Then Good Manager is perfect for you! The story is all about a public accountant who used to embezzle funds. When he got transferred to a different company and became a manager, he suddenly had a change of heart and now fights for his employees' rights. Junho is cast as Seo Yul, a former prosecutor-turned-finance director.
5. Queen For Seven Days (2017)
Where to watch it: Netflix, Viu
The plot: Set in the Joseon era, Queen For Seven Days follows the life of Lady Shin Chae Kyung (Park Min Young). She soon became the queen but here's the sitch: She was only throned for seven days after her husband, the Crown Prince, was hailed as the king! Witness Chansung as the king's personal guard in this period drama based on a true story.
6. Wok Of Love (2018)
Where to watch it: Netflix, Viu
The plot: Food enthusiasts, you'll love this series! Here, Junho is a former hotel chef who partnered with an ex-heiress (Jung Ryeo Won) and ex-gangster (Jang Hyuk) to improve the situation of a small restaurant called Hungry Wok. Warning: Wok Of Love's food scenes will make you oh-so hungry, you'll end up whipping something in the kitchen (or ordering food online)!
7. What's Wrong With Secretary Kim? (2018)
Where to watch it: Netflix, Viu, iQIYI
The plot: Chansung works with Park Min Young once again in What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, this time as the good-looking employee Go Gwi Nam. The rom-com takes us to Vice Chairman Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon)'s efforts to win the heart of his trusted secretary, Kim Mi So (Min Young), after she announced her resignation. In the process, they got to know more about each other's traumatic past and fell in love.
8. Secret Queen Makers (2018)
Where to watch it: YouTube
The plot: Ah, the star-studded web series that had everyone wishing they're the female lead. Secret Queen Makers is produced by Lotte to promote the Lotte Duty Free Shop. Starring Go Won Hee, Lee Joon Gi, Chansung, Super Junior's Leeteuk, Hwang Chi Yeul, and EXO's Chanyeol and Sehun, the plot of this show focuses on a travel agent and her ~journey~ to self-confidence. The six men she met in the Lotte Duty Free stores will help her achieve this.
Recent Projects
9. The Game Towards Zero (2020)
Where to watch it: Viu
The plot: What would you do if you find out that you're born with an ability to foresee someone's death? Tae Pyeong (Taecyeon) has that, and he can see how a person will die just by looking at him in the eye. He can also see envision his own death, except for one female detective named Seo Joon Yeong (Lee Yeon Hee).
10. My Holo Love (2020)
Where to watch it: Netflix
The plot: Netflix describes this original series as a romantic science fiction where "unexpected love finds a lonely woman when she forms a connection with a humanlike hologram who looks exactly like his prickly creator." In this drama, Chansung plays a guy named...Chansung (but with Baek as his last name)!
11. Vincenzo (2021)
Where to watch it: Netflix
The plot: Vincenzo is a dark comedy with a mafia consigliere (Song Joong Ki) leading the show. When he came back to his home country to claim his hidden gold, Vincenzo Cassano met an odd bunch of tenants and a feisty lawyer. This drama paved the way for Taecyeon to play his first villain role, and his transformation from a quirky intern lawyer to a brutal CEO will make your jaw drop!
Fun fact: Nichkhun and Chansung made a special cameo in Vincenzo and when they were filming their scene, Taec wasn't present on the set because he forgot all about it. LOL!
12. So I Married The Anti Fan (2021)
Where to watch it: iQIYI
It took three years before So I Married The Anti Fan was aired and you guys, it was worth the wait! This rom-com features Girls' Generation's Sooyoung as magazine reporter Lee Geun Young, who *hates* a top star named Hoo Joon (Choi Tae Joon). Did they develop feelings for each other? Yes. Will this series make you laugh? Yes. Will Chansung make you sing the lyrics of "Heartbeat" because of his character? YES.
Bonus: Upcoming Projects
13. The Secret Royal Inspector And Jo Yi (2021)
Have you seen Taecyeon's recent IG posts with a ~historical~ vibe? ICYDK, he's currently filming his next K-drama, The Secret Royal Inspector And Jo Yi! He will take on the role of the dumpling-loving secret royal inspector Ra Yi Eon, and will be paired with Extraordinary You star Kim Hye Yoon.
14. The Red Sleeve Cuff (2021)
According to Soompi, the historical seriesThe Red Sleeve Cuff "will be a record of an imperial court romance between a court lady, who wanted to protect the life she has chosen, and an emperor, who put the nation first before love." Junho is cast as Yi San, the King's grandson who was traumatized by his father's death.
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