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Great Actors that Deserve Better Scripts
Basically good actors that acted in one or more disappointing dramas/characters that didn't match their talent ;)
I previously made a list called "actors I like in disappointing dramas" but that's more about the dramas than the actors :)
XingBack Dec 14, 2019
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![Ji Chang Wook]()
Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more -
![Seo Kang Jun]()
Lee Seung Hwan, known professionally as Seo Kang Jun, is a South Korean actor, model, singer, and former member of 5URPRISE (서프라이즈). He graduated from Sanbon High School and later obtained an ...more -
![Yoo Seung Ho]()
Yoo Seung Ho is a South Korean actor who made his film debut in "The Way Home" (집으로…, 2002) and his drama debut in "Daddy Fish" (가시고기, 2000). In 2010, he and ...more -
![Nam Joo Hyuk]()
Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor. He was born in Busan, South Korea. During his studies at Gyeongnam Middle School, he dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, ...more -
![Park Bo Young]()
Park Bo Young is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. She was born in Jeungpyeong, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She graduated from Dankook University's Department of Performing Arts with a major ...more -
![Woo Do Hwan]()
Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&엔터테인먼트). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...more -
![Lee Sung Kyoung]()
Lee Sung Kyoung is a South Korean actress and model under Fantagio (판타지오). She began her entertainment career as a model when she competed in the local Super Model Contest in 2008. ...more -
![Lee Hyun Woo]()
Lee Hyun Woo is a South Korean actor under Awesome ENT. As a child actor, Lee built his filmography in television series such as "The Return of Iljimae" and "Queen Seon Deok". ...more -
![Jang Ki Yong]()
Jang Ki Yong is a South Korean actor and model managed by UAA. He was born in Ulsan, South Korea. He graduated from Seokyeong University, majoring in model acting. He began his ...more -
![Kim So Hyun]()
Kim So Hyun is an award-winning South Korean actress. She was born in Australia and moved to South Korea in 2003, when she was four years old. So Hyun began her career ...more -
![Park Min Young]()
Park Min Young is a South Korean actress. In February 2013, she graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in theatre. She had her entertainment debut in an SK Telecom commercial in ...more -
![Kim Min Jae]()
Kim Min Jae, known by the stage name Real.be, is a South Korean actor and rapper. He auditioned for CJ E&M and became one of the first generation of trainees during his ...more -
![Kim Ji Soo]()
Kim Ji Soo is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut on stage in 2009 with the play "Bom Sam Wasn't There". In elementary school, Ji Soo was a judo ...more -
![Ahn Hyo Seop]()
Paul Ahn, known by his Korean name Ahn Hyo Seop, is a Canadian actor and model. He was born in South Korea, but his family emigrated to Toronto, Canada, when he was ...more -
![Jung Il Woo]()
Jung Il Woo is a South Korean model and actor who made his acting debut in 2006 with a minor role in the thriller "The World of Silence", but he first rose ...more -
![Sung Jun]()
Sung Jun is a South Korean model-turned-actor under O& Entertainment. Sung Jun began his entertainment career as a model, but soon switched to acting and debuted in the drama "White Christmas" in ...more -
![Dilraba Dilmurat]()
Dilraba Dilmurat is a Chinese actress, dancer and singer of Uyghur descent born in Xinjiang, China. She's represented by Jay Walk Studio (嘉行传媒)) and Dilreba Studio. After graduating from Xinjiang Arts Institute, ...more -
![Jang Hyuk]()
Jang Hyuk is a South Korean actor and was under SidusHQ Entertainment for 26 years before he left the agency in March 2023. As a child, Jang Hyuk spent most of his ...more -
![Ju Ji Hoon]()
Ju Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor and model affiliated with Blitzway Studio (블리츠웨이스튜디오). He was born Ju Yeong Hun (주영훈) in Amsa, Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea. His family belongs to ...more -
![Lee Jong Suk]()
Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model. He majored in Professional Motion Pictures and Art at Konkuk University and completed his military service in January 2021. In 2005, he ...more -
![Lee Joon Gi]()
Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, model, and singer under the agency Namoo Actors. He completed his mandatory military service in February 2012. Joon Gi first became interested in performing ...more -
![Yeo Jin Goo]()
Yeo Jin Goo is a South Korean actor under Janus Entertainment. He began his career as a child actor, debuting in the film Sad Movie (새드 무비, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more -
![Jung Kyung Ho]()
Jung Kyung Ho is a South Korean actor under Management Allum. Jung is the son of Jung Eul Young, veteran TV director, and frequent collaborator of writer Kim Soo Hyun in hit ...more -
![Kim You Jung]()
Kim You Jung, born in Seoul, South Korea, is an award-winning actress under Awesome ENT (어썸이엔티). She studied at Goyang High School of Arts. Her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also ...more -
![Bae Suzy]()
Bae Su Ji, also known as Bae Suzy, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, host and former member of MISS A (미쓰에이). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School. ...more -
![Park Shin Hye]()
Park Shin Hye is a South Korean actress, singer, and model under S.A.L.T Entertainment. She was raised in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea. She debuted in the entertainment industry by appearing ...more -
![Yun Si Yun]()
Yoon Dong Goo, known professionally as Yun Si Yun, is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Pungdeok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Kyunggi University. He ...more -
![Kim Seul Ki]()
Kim Seul Ki is a South Korean actress under Noon Company. From Busan, she aspired to be a professional actress from a young age. She attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts ...more -
![Ro Woon]()
Kim Seok Woo, known professionally as Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of SF9 (에스에프나인). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and is currently enrolled at Kyung ...more -
![Sung Hoon]()
Sung Hoon is an actor born in Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea. He received his formal education at Yong In University as a Social Physical Education major. He was an Olympic competitive swimmer ...more -
![Nana]()
Im Jin Ah, known professionally as Nana, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, and former member of the girl group AFTER SCHOOL (애프터스쿨). She graduated from Ochang High School and ...more -
![Seo Ji Hoon]()
Seo Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor under Management Koo. He debuted in the hit drama “Signal” as the villainous Jang Tae Jin. He later landed his first lead roles in ...more -
![Yang Se Jong]()
Yang Se Jong is a South Korean actor and model. He was previously under Good People Entertainment until his contract expired in 2020 during his military service, but on December 9, 2021, ...more -
![Oh Yeon Seo]()
Oh Yeon Seo is a South Korean actress who is best known for her leading role in the No. 1-rated 2014 drama “Jang Bo Ri Is Here,” for which she won the ...more -
![Jang Keun Suk]()
Jang Geun Suk is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Jang went to junior high school in New Zealand, where he attended Nelson College in 2003, to learn English and Japanese. ...more -
![Deng Lun]()
Deng Lun (English name: Allen) is a Chinese actor who made his acting debut in the hit romance drama “Flowers in Fog" in 2013. He graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai ...more -
![Ji Sung]()
Ji Sung, born Kwak Tae Geun, is a South Korean actor presented by Surpass Entertainment. As his parents were both educators, it was expected of him to also enter the profession. But ...more -
![Kim Se Jeong]()
Kim Se Jeong is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of I.O.I (아이오아이) and GUGUDAN (구구단). She graduated from Indeogwon High School and later obtained an associate's degree in ...more -
![Song Hye Kyo]()
Song Hye Kyo is a South Korean actress. In 1996, at 14 years old, as a third-year junior high school student, she won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest, and ...more -
![Shin Min Ah]()
Shin debuted as a model for KiKi Magazine and has since appeared in many commercial film advertisements, becoming one of the most in-demand CF endorsers in South Korea. Aside from acting in ...more -
![Han Ji Min]()
Han Ji Min is a South Korean actor and model under BH Entertainment (BH엔터테인먼트). In 1999, while she was still in high school, she was a model who appeared in commercials and ...more -
![Kubota Masataka]()
Kubota Masataka is a Japanese actor born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He is a member of Stardust Promotion. On September 21st, 2019, he got married to actress Asami Mizukawa. -
![Lee Min Ho]()
Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by MYM Entertainment. He started to act in his second year of high school and joined Starhaus Entertainment in his ...more -
![Shin Sae Kyeong]()
Shin Sae Kyeong is a South Korean actress, singer, and model represented by The Present Co. (더프레젠트컴퍼니.) since July 2024. In 1998, she made her industry debut at eight years old when ...more -
![Song Yoon Ah]()
Song Yoon Ah is a Korean model, singer, and actress. She spent most of her childhood days in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do. She graduated with a Humanities Degree at Hanyang University. Song, as an ...more -
![Jasper Liu]()
Jasper Liu Yi Hao is a Taiwanese actor, model, and musician. From 2009 to 2016, Liu was a member of the electronic post-rock band 輕晨電Morning Call, playing guitar and backup vocals. He ...more -
![Mamiya Shotaro]()
Mamiya Shotaro is a Japanese tarento and actor. He is represented with Tristone Entertainment Inc. He first debuted as an actor in the role of Hioki Shotaro on Nippon Television Network " ...more -
![Vanness Wu]()
Vanness Wu is a Taiwanese-American actor, singer, and former member of the idol group F4, born in Santa Monica, California, United States. While in the United States, he joined the dance group ...more -
![Gong Seung Yeon]()
Yoo Seung Yeon, known professionally as Gong Seung Yeon, is a South Korean actress. She graduated from Sudo Girls' High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Sungshin Women's ...more -
![Kim Kang Woo]()
Kim Kang Woo is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2002 film “The Coast Guard” while he was still in his last year at Chung-Ang University. He ...more -
![Lee Sun Bin]()
Lee Sun Bin is a South Korean actress and singer under Nexus E&M (넥서스이엔엠). She was born in Cheonan-si, South Korea. She joined girl group JQT following Minsun's departure in September 2011, ...more -
![Jang Na Ra]()
Jang Na Ra is a South Korean singer and actress. She also sings in Chinese and is known in China by her transliterated Chinese name. As a child, Jang spent most of ...more -
![Shin Ye Eun]()
Shin Ye Eun is a South Korean actor and model born in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She is signed under JYP Entertainment (JYP 엔터테인먼트). She went to Anyang Arts High School, where ...more -
![Hong Jong Hyun]()
Hong Jong Hyun is a South Korean actor and model under C-JeS Entertainment. He is best known for his roles in the television series Vampire Idol, Jeon Woo Chi, and Dating Agency: ...more -
![Kim Woo Bin]()
Kim Woo Bin is a South Korean actor, model, and ambassador under AM Entertainment. He studied at Jeonju University. He debuted as a runway model in 2008. He originally debuted under the ...more -
![Seo In Guk]()
Seo In Guk is a South Korean singer and actor born in Ulsan, South Korea, and signed by Story J Company. He trained in a variety of martial arts, including ssireum wrestling, ...more -
![Lee Seung Gi]()
Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. He is a descendant of the Yi clan of Jeonju. The clan ruled the Joseon Dynasty (modern-day Korea). He graduated ...more -
![Kim Ji Won]()
Kim Ji Won is a South Korean actress. She entered the entertainment industry in 2010 through commercials, earning recognition as the “Oran C Girl” and “Lollipop Girl.” In 2011, she made her ...more -
![Joo Won]()
Joo Won is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in "King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo", "Ojakgyo Family", "Bridal Mask", "Good Doctor", "Naeil's Cantabile" and "Yong Pal". After ...more -
![Jang Dong Yoon]()
Jang Dong Yoon is a South Korean actor under Dongyi Company (동이컴퍼니). In 2015, while being a student at Hanyang University, Jang was first caught in the media for his bravery. It ...more -
![Gyeong Su Jin]()
Gyeong Su Jin is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in the 2011 television series “New Tales of Gisaeng”. She landed her first leading role in “TV Novel: Eunhui”, ...more -
![Go Kyung Pyo]()
Go Kyung Pyo is a South Korean actor under CL& Company. He made his acting debut in 2010 and became a cast member of the live sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live ...more -
![Jang Seung Jo]()
Jang Seung Jo is a South Korean actor currently managed by Ace Factory. He is known for his roles in "Money Flower" (2017), "Familiar Wife" (2018) and "Encounter" (2018). In recent years, ...more -
![Ishihara Satomi]()
Ishihara Satomi is a Japanese actress managed by HoriPro talent agency. She began her career at the age of 17 in 2003 by starring in different supporting roles for TV and films, ...more -
![Park Ji Yeon]()
Park Ji Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, model, and member of T-ARA (티아라). She graduated from Lila Art High School. In 2007, when she was 15 years old, she ...more -
![Lee Elijah]()
Lee Elijah is a South Korean actress, singer, and model. She graduated from Korea Arts High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Acting from Seoul Arts University, and she is ...more -
![Liu Xue Yi]()
Liu Xue Yi is a Chinese actor born in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. In 2011, he participated in the digital movies "Butterfly Curse" and ...more -
![Lee Sung Jae]()
Lee Sung Jae is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Osan High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater and Film from Dongguk University. He made his debut in ...more -
![Ok Ja Yeon]()
Ok Ja Yeon is a South Korean actress, born and raised in Suncheon by school teacher parents. Ok initially wanted to become a lawyer and planned to study law for her undergraduate ...more -
![Go Youn Jung]()
Go Youn Jung is a South Korean actress and model, born in Mullae, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, South Korea. She is represented by MAA (엠에이엠). In 2019, she made her acting debut with a ...more -
![Lee Jae Wook]()
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more -
![Yoon Ah Jung]()
Profession: Actress Height: 166cm Weight: 48kg -
![Jung So Min]()
Jung So Min, born Kim Yoon Ji, is a South Korean actress. She took a short break in 2011 to concentrate on her studies at the Korea National University of Arts. In ...more -
![Shin Hae Sun]()
Shin Hae Sun is a South Korean actress. Inspired by Won Bin’s performance in the drama “Autumn Tale”, she entered the Film Art program at Sejong University and made her acting debut ...more
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