Korean dramas often present interesting story plots with various main characters. From drama to action genres, the main character is always wrapped in something special. Like the main character in several Korean dramas, it turns out to be a genius.
With a relatively young age, this main character has the ability or intelligence above average. Curious what Korean dramas have a genius main character? Come on, see the list below!
1. Lee Si Woo - Forecasting Love and Weather (2022)
Reporting from Instagram The Swoon, this rising drama has a genius main character. It is Lee Si-Woo, played by Song Kang, who is known to have the ability to accurately predict the weather. Starting from his prediction of the possibility of hail, Si-Woo is promoted to the headquartes of the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and is in charge of Special Reporting Division 2.
Forecasting Love and Weather itself tells the story of love and the daily lives of workers at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). Besides Song Kang, this drama is played by Park Min-young, Park Yoon and Yura.
2. Cha Young Min - Ghost Doctor (2022)
The drama, which finished airing in February, has 2 interesting main characters. Ghost Doctor centers on Cha Young-min and Go Seung-tak. Cha Young-min himself is a genius cardiothoracic surgeon who has a golden hand. He can handle difficult operations and is the best doctor in the hospital. Eunsang. Meanwhile, Go Seung-tak, a thoracic surgery resident who is genius in theory but awkward in practice.
The plot of the Ghost Doctor story begins when Cha Young-min gets involved in an unexpected case and his spirit enters Go Seung-tak's body. These two doctors are completely opposite with opposite personalities and medical abilities. In this drama, Rain plays Cha Young-min, while Kim Bum plays Go Seung-tak.
3. Park Hoon - Doctor Stranger (2014)
Just like Ghost Doctor, Korean dramas, Doctor Stranger also has the role of a genius doctor. Park Hoon, played by Lee Jong-suk, is a genius cardiothoracic surgeon after being trained by his father who is also a famous doctor in North Korea. Park Hoon then moved to South Korea and worked at a well-known hospital, Myungwoo University Hospital.
Doctor Stranger's story continues when Park Hoon meets doctor Han Seung-hee, who is similar to his former love, Jae-Hee. Besides Lee Jong-suk, Doctor Stranger is also played by Jin Se-yeon, Park Hae-jin and Kang So-Ra.
4. Nam Do San - Start-Up (2020)
This Korean drama was viral during its broadcast. Nam Do-san's role in the drakor Start-Up is genius. Nam Do-san himself was once a math genius that his family was proud of. He is also the founder of Samsan Tech. Together with Seo Dal-mi, he built a start-up company.
Start-Up drama centers on Seo Dal-mi, a woman who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur like Steve Jobs. He then meets Nam Do-san and Han Ji-pyeong who help him achieve his dream. This drama is played by Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Seon-ho.
5. Lee Gon - The King : Eternal Monarch (2020)
Lee Min-ho as Emperor Lee Gon in the drama The King: Eternal Monarch is of course also a genius. He was a mathematician and rower. Although a genius, he is a compulsive and quiet person. He accidentally leaves the palace and finds access to an alternate reality.
The King: Eternal Monarch tells the story of 2 parallel worlds, where Emperor Lee Gon of the Corea Kingdom finds an alternative world, the Republic of Korea as a substitute for the Kingdom. Here, Lee Gon then meets Jeong Tae-eul, played by Kim Go-eun.
6. Jo Yi-seo - Itaewon Class (2020)
If previously the role of genius was male, this time it was a female. Jo Yi-seo in the drama Itaewon Class is said to have an IQ of 162. She is also a multitalented and intelligent girl. Yi-seo is also famous as a power blogger and internet celebrity. Because of his interest in Park Sae-ro-yi, he applies to be DanBam's manager.
Itaewon Class departs from Park Sae-ro-yi's desire for success and revenge. After he got out of prison, he opened a DanBam shop and wanted to destroy the Jangga Group. However, he is not good at managing his business, until one day he meets Jo Yi-seo. Park Sae-ro-yi and Jo Yi-seo are played by Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi.
Well, that's 6 Korean dramas with genius main characters. Any favorites here?