Transitioning from modeling to acting is pretty common in South Korea’s bustling entertainment scene, but only a notable few have enjoyed the rise in popularity. One of the standouts is Lee Sung-kyung, who started her journey as a model in 2008 after competing in the 17th Super Model Contest. With her gorgeous hazel eyes and towering height, fashion magazines dubbed her “Gigi Hadid of South Korea.”
After conquering the fashion scene, Lee Sung-kyung signed with YG Entertainment as their first model-actress talent in 2014. She made her TV debut shortly after and has been unstoppable since! If you want to be dazzled by this ulzzang, here’s a list of her dramas you can stream on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
It’s Alright, This is Love
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Lee Sung Kyung made her debut in this romantic melodrama starring Gong Hyo-jin and Zo In-sung. She charmed viewers with her portrayal of Oh So-nyeo, a rebellious high schooler who takes advantage of a cafe waiter with Tourette syndrome but eventually falls in love with him. Watch It’s Alright, This is Love on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Doctors
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Showing her range as an actress in this drama, Lee Sung-kyung plays neurosurgeon Jin Seo-woo, who becomes frenemies with the main character, Yoo Hye-jung (Park Shin-hye). While her character wasn’t likable at the start of the drama, she eventually won the audience over with her vulnerable side and love line with Jung Yoon-do (Yoon Kyung-sang)! Stream Doctors on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
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Who can forget Lee Sung-kyung’s iconic role as a college weightlifter dreaming of becoming an Olympic champion? This was her first leading role, which certainly catapulted the actress to stardom. Bok-joo wasn’t your typical female lead – she was loud, outspoken, and not girly at all, and yet she managed to capture the hearts of viewers and even her leading man, Nam Joo-hyuk! To this date, this heartwarming romantic-comedy K-drama is still one of the best out there! Watch Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Dr. Romantic 2
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This highly-rated medical drama stars Lee Sung-kyung, Ahn Hyo-seop, and veteran actor Han Seok-kyu as talented doctors in a small, humble hospital called Doldam in Gangwon Province. The actress plays Cha Eun-jae, a smart cardiothoracic surgeon assigned to the provincial hospital after making another mistake in the operation room of Geosan University Hospital.
In this series, Lee Sung-kyung shows her mature side as she navigates complicated cases that toughen her up and make her an even more gifted doctor. This drama was so well-received that Season 3 is set to premiere this year! While waiting for that, stream Dr. Romantic 2 on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Sh**ting Stars
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Lee Sung-kyung returns to romantic comedy with this K-Drama, where she plays the role of Oh Han-byul, the head of a prestigious entertainment agency PR team. While she’s an outstanding employee, she also has to deal with the antics of her “frenemy” Gong Tae-sung, an A-list celebrity portrayed by actor Kim Young-dae. There’s no doubt that Lee Sung-kyung shines in rom-com, so watch this if you want to see the actress in her element. Watch Sh**ting Stars on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
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