Song Kang Turns 30: Celebrating the birthday of all-time fans’ favourite Korean actor; here are his 5 top-ranked K-drama

New Delhi: The Korean drama business has seen the meteoric ascent of Song Kang, who has wowed viewers with his versatile acting chops. Beyond his endearing good looks, Song Kang’s acting talents are on full display across a wide range of roles. He took centre stage in the 2015 mini-series Hello Spring before making his television debut in 2017’s The Liar and His Lover.

Song Kang’s star power in the K-drama scene is well deserved, thanks to his stunning good looks and exceptional acting. In honour of the renowned actor’s 30th birthday, let’s revisit some of his most acclaimed screen works.

1. My Demon

Do Do Hee, the CEO of Future Group, enters a contract marriage with Jung Gu Won, a demon played by Song Kang. He can prolong his life indefinitely by risky but beneficial bargains with miserable humanity. However, he loses his power after being connected with Do Hee after gazing down on humanity for 200 years. The only way for him to stay alive after Do Hee takes over his power is to protect her.

2. Forecasting Love and Weather

It is an office melodrama about the work and love lives of Korea Meteorological Administration employees. Song Kang portrays Lee Shi Woo, who is a free-spirited, creative thinker. He has a 150 IQ and can do everything he puts his mind to, despite his awkwardness. His only concern is the weather, despite his education and ability.

3. Nevertheless

The plot follows two individuals – Yoo Na Bi (Han So Hee) and Park Jae Eon (Song Kang), drawn together by a shared attraction yet wary of love because of their previous experiences. It is based on a hit webtoon of the same name that first appeared on Naver Webtoon.

4. Navillera

A 70-year-old former mailman named Shim Deok Chul is the focus of Navillera. His family is not happy about his decision to learn ballet, but he is determined to follow his ambition. While he’s there, he meets Lee Chae Rok (Song Kang), a 23-year-old dancer who tried out a few various sports before settling on ballet. In overcoming the obstacles on their paths to becoming ballerinos, they support and uplift one another.

5. Sweet Home Series

Song Kang plays the isolated character Cha Hyun Soo, who relocates to a new apartment after losing his family in an accident. Strange occurrences begin happening in his residence and throughout Korea, quickly disrupting his peaceful existence. Hyun Soo and the other locals fight for survival as humans begin to transform into monstrous creatures.