5 Jung Kyung-ho K-dramas that deserve a spot on your watchlist

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Jung Kyung-ho launched into the television scene with Missing Nine. Since his debut in 2017, he has been a popular industry name.

But his K-dramas show the actor's versatile acting skills. Here are 5 K-dramas featuring the talented actor that must find a spot in your watchlist:


5 Jung Kyung-ho K-dramas that deserve a spot on your watchlist

His 2025 project Pro Bono is a South Korean legal drama that aired on tvN on December 6 last year. He has been a part of SNL Korea and starred in popular films like All for Love.

1. Hospital Playlist

Hospital Playlist is a continuation of the Wise Life series. The South Korean series spans 2 seasons and 24 episodes.

In this show, the actor plays the character of Kim Jun-wan who is an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery. One of the five students of the medical school who became friends. Eventually, Kim led the CS department.

Starring Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, and Jung Kyung-ho in key roles, the show traces the lives of five doctors.

Hospital Playlist (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)
Hospital Playlist (Image via Youtube/@Netflix)

The show was highly rated for its story and soul. The show deserves a spot on your playlist if you crave medical school stories centering on friendships.


2.⁠Crash Course in Romance

Directed by Yoo Je-won, Jung Kyung-ho was featured in the show as Choi Chi-yeol. He plays the role of a mathematics instructor. He joins the Pride Academy. The show brings a sweet and sour recipe for romance on screen.

The dynamics unfold between a shop owner and a top hagwon instructor. The TV series consisted of a total of 16 episodes and starred Jeon Do-yeon alongside Jung Kyung-ho.

It aired in January 2023 and ran till March 2023. The show deserves a spot on your playlist for its ensemble cast and the literal crash course it offers on romance.


3. Pro Bono

This legal drama stars an ensemble cast and focuses on an arrogant judge who is coerced into becoming a public interest lawyer. The show aired on December 6, 2025, on tvN. Kim Seong-yoon directed the show along with Baek Sang-hoon.

Pro Bono (Image via Netflix)
Pro Bono (Image via Netflix)

Jung Kyung-ho features as Kang David in the show. He is known in the show for his sharp observation skills and instinct. He played an important role in one of the pivotal arcs in the show, mainly in Kaya's case.

The show has a total of 10 episodes and definitely deserves a place in your watchlist due to its thrilling legal premise and brevity.


4. Oh My Ghost Clients

This fantasy action comedy brings diversity to Jung Kyung-ho's filmography. The series proves how the actor shines in varied roles across varied genres. This show aired on MBC TV in 2025.

Jung is seen in the lead role as a labor attorney named Noh Moo-jin. His quirky character can witness spirits in real time. The show has only 10 episodes and may remain a reliable name in your watchlist.


5.When the Devil Calls Your Name

When the Devil Calls Your Name released in 2019 is a show inspired by Goethe’s Faust. The tvN drama features one of the most underrated yet compelling performances by the actor.

He plays Ha Rip (also known as Seo Dong-cheon), a celebrated composer who traded his soul to the devil for fame and success. As his contract edges toward its expiration, the tale explores themes of ambition and the cost of it.

Moving between supernatural scenes and themes of goals, creativity, and the ethics of high ambition and fame, the show remains a notable title by the talented South Korean actor.

Edited by Sohini Biswas