Top 7 Kim So Hyun Dramas You Absolutely Have To Binge-Watch!

At the young age of 21, Kim So Hyun already has quite an impressive list of film and TV credits up her sleeve. Beginning her acting career at only 8 years old, she has gone and starred in beloved films like Unforgettable and I Am King, proving her incredible versatility as an actress. With the recent success of her new ongoing drama River Where The Moon Rises, we wouldn’t be shocked if you, too, are looking for more dramas starring Kim So Hyun. Fortunately for you, we’ve put together a list of 7 of her best films and dramas that you can stream for free on Viu! Check it out below:

Kim So Hyun stars as Dong Dong Ju in the Tale of Nokdu, opposite Jang Dong Yoon. The Webtoon-based series follows the titular character, Jeon Nok-Du (Jang Dong Yoon), who disguises himself as a woman in order to enter a widow village with an agenda of capturing a female assassin who killed his family. After successfully entering the village, he meets Dong Dong Ju, who is a gisaeng apprentice. 

Considered one of her most iconic roles, Kim So Hyun plays twins Lee Eun-Bi and Ko Eun-Byeol in Who Are You - School 2015. In the series, the twins are separated at a young age, and while Eun-bi lives as an orphan, Eun-byeol lives an affluent life and goes to a prestigious school in Seoul. However, one day, things take an interesting turn when Eun-Byeol goes missing and Eun-bi assumes the role of her twin sister. 

Set in the Joseon Dynasty, The Emperor: Owner of The Mask follows the story of the Crown Prince Lee Sun (Yoo Seung-Ho), who discovers a secret society called Pyunsoo hwe that has gained control over the government, and as well as his own life. Alongside him is Lady Ga-Eun, played by Kim So Hyu, and together they work towards becoming a beacon of hope for the people.

If you needed more reason to watch this historical drama, The Emperor: Owner of the Mask was the fourth most-watched drama in Korea in 2017, so you can be assured that this series is loved by many. 

In one of Kim So Hyun’s earlier roles, she plays the younger version of Jung Yoo-Mi’s Hong Se-Na/Crown Princess Hwa-Yong in Rooftop Prince. The time-travel themed drama begins in the Joseon Dynasty following the story of Crown Prince Lee Gak. He travels 300 years into the future after his wife’s death and meets a woman of striking resemblance to his late wife. The main cast includes many A-List celebrities including Han Ji Min, Choi Woo-Sik and Lee Tae-Sung to name a few.

The Moon Embracing The Sun is another historical drama in Kim So Hyun’s impressive resume, where she plays the younger version of Yoon Bo-Kyung (played by Kim Min-Seo), a role that garnered her the Best Child Actress award in the 2012 MBC Drama Awards. 

The drama follows King Lee Hwon (Kim Soo Hyun), who dedicates his life to tirelessly investigating his beloved bride’s death soon after she was appointed Crown Princess. 

Kim So Hyun and Ok Taecyeon star in Bring It On, Ghost, a horror-romantic comedy that’ll surely lift up your spirits! Kim So Hyun plays the role of Kim Hyun-ji, a wandering spirit who passed at the young age of 19. She meets Park Bong-pal, (Ok Taecyeon) an exorcist with the ability to see ghosts, and become roommates and ghost-fighting partners. 

Do Kyung-soo and Kim So-hyun’s characters in Unforgettable are sure to bring back memories of first love and childhood friendships. In the film, a radio DJ receives a letter from 23 years in the past, revealing a charming coming-of-age story of romance and friendship set in the summer of 1991.