Exploring Kim Yoo-jung's Must-Watch K-dramas Beyond My Demon

The pairing of Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung in the lead roles of my Demon K-drama has captivated viewers with their on-screen chemistry. Known as the "Son of Netflix," Kang has made a name for himself, while Kim has built an extensive career in K-dramas and movies.

Despite her young age of 24, Kim has a impressive list of titles in her portfolio, starting out as a child actor and model. She has often portrayed younger versions of female leads in K-dramas, but in recent years, she has taken on emotionally driven storylines and delivered impressive performances in leading roles, solidifying her presence in the acting scene.

Her first official leading K-drama on Netflix is "My Demon," where she plays the character Do Do-hee, an heiress and boss of a major company. Despite her dedication to work, she finds herself entangled with a demon, leading to a blossoming romance. Fans have been praising the actor for her impressive on-screen visuals and her ability to balance comedic and serious tones in the show. If you're a fan of Kim, here are some more of her well-known works.

Love in The Moonlight

Kim Yoo-jung landed one of her early leading roles in the 2016 K-drama, Love in The Moonlight. The show, set during the 19th-century Joseon Dynasty, tells a coming-of-age story and youth romance and was based on the web novel Moonlight Drawn by Clouds.

Being part of the Gender Switch genre, Love in The Moonlight follows the blossoming relationship between a eunuch and a future king. Park Bo-gum played the role of Lee Yeong, a prince and heir to the throne who is disliked by his father and many of his servants due to the belief that he caused the death of his mother at birth. However, he starts to form a bond with a new eunuch.

Kim Yoo-jung portrayed the character of Hong Ra-on/Hong Sam-nom, a street-smart individual who was raised as a boy by her mother. She disguises herself as a male relationship counselor and author, and later has to maintain her facade when she becomes an eunuch to the prince. Love in the Moonlight can be streamed on Viki and Amazon Prime Video.

Clean with Passion for Now

Kim Yoo-jung then took on the role of Gil Oh-sol, the female lead in the romantic comedy K-drama, Clean With a Passion for Now. This series is adapted from a webtoon with the same name, and tells the story of a neat freak and a messy woman who meet and fall in love. Jang Seon-kyul (Yoon Kyun-sang) is handsome and wealthy, but suffers from mysophobia, causing him to constantly clean and manage his own company.

When a new employee, Oh-sol, joins his company, she proves to be his complete opposite - bright and cheerful, but unconcerned with tidiness after seeing the harsh reality of the world. As their relationship deepens, so do their feelings for each other. Will Seon-kyul be able to overcome his phobias with Oh-sol's help?

Clean with Passion for Now is available on Netflix and Viki.

Backstreet Rookie

Kim Yoo-jung's performance in Backstreet Rookie is one of her most memorable leading roles. She co-starred with Ji Chang-wook, known for his role in The Worst of Evil, in a romantic comedy/Slice of Life plot. The K-drama is also an adaptation of a popular webtoon.

Dae-hyun (Ji) and Saet-byul’s (Kim) story began a few years ago when high school Saet-byul tried to convince Dae-hyun to buy her cigarettes, but ended up kissing him after receiving candy. Years later, Dae-hyun struggles to keep his family’s convenience store afloat and hires a part-time worker - who turns out to be Saet-byul, still harboring a crush since their first encounter. As they spend time together, Dae-hyun also tries to improve his relationship with his girlfriend, while fans of Backstreet Rookie will be rooting for certain couples and hoping for a happy ending.

Backstreet Rookie is available on Netflix.

Lovers of the Red Sky

Kim Yoo-Jung rose to K-drama stardom with her role in Lovers of the Red Sky, showcasing her talent in historical drama once again. Fans eagerly anticipated her portrayal of a new leading character in this fantasy historical romance, based on a novel and co-starring A Time Called You actor Ahn Hyo-seop. The series captivates audiences with its emotional tale of fated love.

In the era of the Dan dynasty, ghosts and spirits coexist with humans. A ritual is performed to seal away an evil demon, which is successful, but the demon curses the future family of the painter and main helper of the ritual. The curse results in their children, Ha Ram (Ahn) and Hong Cheon-gi (Kim), being born at that very moment, with the latter being blind.

Years later, a devastating drought leads local officials and shamans to conduct a rain ritual. During the ritual, something extraordinary happens - Cheong-gi regains her sight, while Ha Ram becomes blind. With her newfound ability to see, Cheong-gi becomes a painter, and Ha Ram becomes an astrologer.

They soon cross paths and begin a unique and profound love story muddled with the dangerous politics of the palace and the supernatural.

Lover of the Red Sky is available on Viki.

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Editor's P/S

Kim Yoo-jung is a talented actress who has starred in a variety of K-dramas. Her performances are always captivating, and she has a natural ability to connect with her audience.

In My Demon, Kim Yoo-jung plays the character Do Do-hee, an heiress and boss of a major company. Despite her dedication to work, she finds herself entangled with a demon, leading to a blossoming romance. Fans have been praising the actor for her impressive on-screen visuals and her ability to balance comedic and serious tones in the show.

Kim Yoo-jung has also starred in other popular K-dramas such as Love in The Moonlight, Clean with Passion for Now, and Backstreet Rookie. In each of these roles, she has brought her own unique charm and charisma to the character. She is definitely an actress to watch, and I look forward to seeing her in more K-dramas in the future.