4 K-drama reunions that drove fans wild: before Crash Landing on You, did you know Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin had sizzling chemistry in a crime thriller?
- Itaewon Class star Kim Da-mi is set to reunite with Choi Woo-sik in new drama Our Beloved Summer; they acted together before in the film The Witch
- Lee Do-hyun and Go Min-si faced a backlash for appearing as a couple in Youth of May after playing siblings in Netflix’s Sweet Home
Plenty of K-dramas are so engrossing that it can be difficult to face the last episode. And if you’re a fan of a particular actor, often the next step is to search for – and binge – other shows they’ve appeared in.
But sometimes it’s not just a single actor who defines a series – rather, duos who play off of each other and harness their buzzing chemistry to put on unforgettable performances.
It’s a strategy that has obvious benefits: hardcore fans who loved the chemistry between two actors are more likely to watch new shows featuring the same cast members.
However, there’s also a potential downside. When actors leave such a strong impression in one drama, it can be easy for viewers to associate them with those characters even after the show comes to an end. And that can end up interfering with future roles – as Lee Do-hyun and Go Min-si can attest.
So who are some of these well-known actor pairs, and what have they starred in?
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin: The Negotiation and Crash Landing on You