Whether she’s playing the second lead or the main character, actress Shin Hye-sun is sure to captivate and hold your attention. With a vast filmography under her belt—spanning different genres from fantasy, sageuk (historical fiction), romantic comedy, legal drama, and more—there’s no doubting the 34-year-old’s versatility and exceptional acting prowess.
Since her drama debut in School 2013, the actress has steadily risen to the top. Fans just can’t get enough of her charm, screen presence, and accurate diction—the latter even earned her the nickname “Diction Fairy”! If this beauty has also bewitched you, here’s a list of her must-watch K-dramas you can stream on Viu Premium!
School 2013
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This teen drama features actress Jang Na-ra and actor Choi Daniel as homeroom teachers who manage Victory High’s most challenging class, which is filled with bullies, academic underachievers, and rebellious teenagers. While Shin Hye-sun played a minor character in this drama, it took her a step closer to her dream and served as the catalyst for her flourishing career. Catch School 2013 on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Oh My Ghost
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The actress made a memorable impression in this drama as Kang Eun-hee, the sister of the male lead, Kang Sun-woo (played by Jo Jung-suk). She was a former ballerina who became paralyzed after becoming a hit-and-run victim. The circumstances surrounding her accident are crucial to the story, and you’ll have a grand time watching it unfold and realizing the connection between her and the ghost that possesses Na Bong-sun (played by Park Bo-young). Catch Oh My Ghost on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Thirty but Seventeen
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In her first lead role in a romantic comedy, Shin Hye-sun once again showed her exceptional acting skills. She plays 30-year-old Woo Seo-ri, who has just awakened from a coma after 13 years. She perfectly portrays the confusion of a 17-year-old girl whose last memory was being in a bus accident and waking up in a more mature body, and you can’t help but cheer her on as she tries to piece together the past with the present. Her budding romance between Seo-ri and the male lead, Gong Woo-jin (played by Yang Se-jong) will make you feel kilig! Stream Thirty but Seventeen on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Mr. Queen
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This is the K-drama that catapulted Shin Hye-sun into international fame! She plays Queen So-Yong, a queen from the Joseon period whose spirit is possessed by Jang Bong-hwan, a male chef from modern times who gets sent back to the past after a near-death experience.
As this was her first sageuk drama, the actress shared that every scene was challenging, especially since it’s also a comedy! But she could mix those two genres well–her mannerisms, humor, and even her romance with King Cheoljong (Kim Jung-hyun) were enthralling and convincing! Don’t miss out on Mr. Queen on Viu Premium with PLDT Home!
Shin Hye-sun has more dramas in her portfolio, so make sure to catch her in her impressive roles and enjoy UNLI-ENTERTAINMENT for only ₱80/month when you subscribe to Viu Premium via PLDT Home!