7 Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows you need to watch if you're still not over Lovely Runner

The list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows has numerous dramas and films that showcase the actor's talent and versatility. From Lovely Runner to 20th Century Girl, Woo-seok has played diverse characters. Whether an antagonist, a mysterious Manager, or an actor who does not want to be controlled by his mother, every role had a different vibe as the actor can blend himself into those roles.

He has also appeared in several popular Kdramas in cameo roles such as Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, and Search: WWW, among others, and will also appear in the live-action film based on the popular anime, Solo-leveling.

Here’s a list of the 7 best Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.

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7 Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows you need to watch if you're still not over Lovely Runner

7) Dear My Friends

Byeon Woo-seok’s role as Son Jong-sik in Dear My Friends was loved by many and is one of his popular roles from the early days of his acting career. The Kdrama tells the story of how older people navigate their lives by being optimistic and their relationships with people their age, and also with their families.

While Woo-seok had a minor role, he was still one of the highlights of the show due to his relationship with his aunt, Youn Yuh-jung’s Choong-nam, as he teases her about dating and also scolds her about spending all her money on her family members. Therefore, making it one of his best roles in the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

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6) Strong Girl Nam-soon

While Woo-seok has impressed the audience with his lovable roles, such as in Lovely Runner, he has also shown his acting range by taking negative roles as well. In Strong Girl Nam-soon, Woo-seok plays the character of Shi-oh/Anton, who is the main antagonist of the Kdrama.

The Korean series narrates the story of how Lee Yoo-mi’s Nam-soon, including her mother and grandmother, becomes entangled in a drug-related case which is linked with Woo-seok’s company, Doogo. Woo-seok plays the role of a villain sincerely by giving him a sinister vibe that would surely convince anyone of how menacing his character is, making it one of his best roles in the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

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5) Office Watch/The Gossip Room Season 3

Byeon Woo-seok joined the web series in the third season and played the character of the mysterious but awkward general manager, Ha Min-gyu. His introduction brought more gossip to the WHYNOT Communications' advertisement planning team.

In this comedy series, Woo-seok showcased how he can pull off roles that do not require him to be somber and make people laugh as well, resulting in it becoming one of his unique roles that should be on the list of the best Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

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4) Moonshine

Another unique role of Byeon Woo-seok is in the Kdrama Moonshine. The series tells the story of Yoo Seung-Ho’s Nam Young, who is trying to catch people who break the law during the alcohol prohibition period and sneakily consume alcohol. Set in the late Joseon period, Woo-seok plays Lee Pyo, the crown prince who is one of the law breakers, who makes Nam Young’s job difficult as he sneaks out and consumes alcohol.

The drama is praised for the performances of the cats, which also included Hye-ri, and is among the best in the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

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3) Soulmate

While he shone through Kdramas, several films should be in the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows. A soulmate is one such film that came out in 2023 and follows the story of two best friends as they navigate their lives. They became friends when they were 13 years old and stayed in touch even when they grew up and leave apart.

Byeon Woo-seok plays Ham Jin-woo, with whom the duo falls in love, and later Jeon So-nee’s Ha-eun begins a relationship with him as Kim Da-mi’s Mi-so moves out of the place. Byeon Woo-seok’s Jin-woo becomes a common thread between the best friends’ story, hence it is one of his popular movie roles.

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2) Record of Youth

Record of Youth was not just popular for the storyline of depicting the lives and struggles of millennials, it is also hailed for introducing a stellar cast that includes Park Bo-gum, Park So-dam, and Byeon Woo-seok, making this one of his popular dramas from the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

It follows the lives of three individuals who share an endearing friendship even though they come from different backgrounds. Woo-seok plays Won Hae-hyo, a model turned actor, whose professional life did not have many hurdles due to his mother, who also tried to control his life, which he opposed. While he struggles with his relationship with his mother, his friendship with Bo-gum’s Hye-jun was also a highlight of the show and depicted how prolifically he can portray the emotions and restrains his character goes through.

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1) 20th Century Girl

While Lovely Runner might be his best Kdrama so far, 20th Century Girl is one of the best films Woo-seok has been in and deserves to be on the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows. The slice of life film follows the story of how a couple of high schoolers navigate their lives and their friendships and relationships.

Byeon Woo-seok plays Woon-ho, with whom Kim Yoo-jung’s Bo-ra falls in love but hides her feelings after finding out that her best friend is also in love with the same guy. Woo-seok’s Woon-ho has a heartbreaking end, but his role is one of the most emotionally strong characters in the film, which would keep you compelled during your watch, making it another of the best works in the list of Byeon Woo-seok movies and TV shows.

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