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[Drama Chat] Who’s your favorite scene-stealer?


It happens a lot: you’re enjoying a drama’s leads and their story, but there’s that one tertiary character that just keeps stealing the scene. Every damn time.

Could be because they’re beautiful. Could be because they’re breathing life into an otherwise dull supporting role. Could be because they’re just that electric on screen and the camera loves them.

 

Who’s your favorite scene-stealer? Name the drama, role, and actor.

 
Let the chatting begin!
 
Thanks to our very own @mistyisles for the prompt.
 
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My Unfamiliar Family, Lawyer Min-woo cameoed by Kwon Yul.

He was a bright ray of sunshine in the show as well as in Eun-joo's life.

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Agree totally

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Kang Ki-young in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. Every time he'd call Park Seo-joon "owner-ya", I'd giggle. His comments and analogies were always on point and he helped humanise Young-joon's character.

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Kevin in Doom at Your Service.

#justiceforkevin

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He didn't just steal the scene, he stole THE WHOLE DAMN SHOW!

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#justiceforMRSLIMEYOUMEAN

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I FORGOT Mr slime??
A grave injustice has occurred 😔

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Teo Yoo as Yoo Jin-han in Money Game. He steals the scene from Go soo and Lee Sung-min. How isn't he great?

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Kim Jae-kyung as Victoria Park in The secret life of My secretary.

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One day the LMH hate would end, he isn't a bad actor if he can actually make you believe he is the character, he lacks variety doesn't make him a bad actor, maybe we should cut these people a slack

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I don't firmly believe LMH as a bad actor, I did like him in City Hunter like 10 years ago.

I just think he is a bit lazy actor who lives in his comfort zone rather than taking challenges until certain criticisms have come.
While still young , handsomeness speaks volumes for actors.

I am kind of lazy person as an individual, that's why I am never a popular one in my career.
Everyone loves hardworking ones.

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Unashamedly, unabashedly a fan of LMH. His looks and charisma are magnetic on screen whether he's in 'cold' mode or has a playful grin on his face. I do think though, that he's been kept in his lane too long by managers as well as his fans and needs to 'change it up' going forward. Have no idea how he did in Pachinko, but I didn't appreciate the book enough to watch it.

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Don’t know if I’d call him my favorite, but most recently, Oh Dae-hwan as Royal bodyguard Kang Tae-ho in The Red Sleeve. He was just hilarious.

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Oh Dae Hwan is ALWAYS a scene stealer.

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@smulawyer: Sometimes it seemed he was in a completely different and zany show. It was always welcome regardless.

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Kwak Dong Yeon in *anything*
(Lead role when?)

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SO TRUE

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Omo we made almost the exact same comment haha~

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HAHA I just saw. Gosh we sound like a broken records, don't we.

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TILL WE GET WHAT WE WANT PICKLE. We will not lose hope, HAHA.

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Choi Si-Won in "She was pretty". Baaaaaad case of SLS. Even though he wasn't a tertiary character at all, he was definitely a scene stealer.

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Oh my god I have SO MANY to name! Here goes:

Lee Hee Jun. He is my most favorite scene stealer.

Oh Dae Hwan. Every time.

Lee El, before she deservedly got lead roles.

Park Jin Joo. Everybody's favorite scene stealer.

Tae In Ho. Again every time.

Kim Hae Suk. She still gets lead roles from time to time. But even when she isn't the lead she is the one shining.

Oh Ui Shik. When I first saw him I thought he caught my eye because of his resemblance to Lee Hee Jun. But it has been many years and he has been a scene stealer for me in every show. So it is safe to say it is not because of their resemblance.

Lee Elliya.

Lee Sung Min. He is incredible.

Song Sun Mi.
I can't leave her and Lee Sung Min's romance in Miss Korea out of this discussion. They were the best secondary couple ever! I loved them and I rewatch the show again and again for their scenes.

I might be back when I remember more favorites!

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I'm back to add:

Kwak Dong Yun. He truly is a force to reckon with.

Kim Mi Kyung. Jin Joo's mama...

Yoo Se Ah. She has the art of dominating the scene down pat.

Wi Ha Joon. He is sooo cute.

Somebody mentioned Sohn Ho Joon. I wanted to argue that he has lead status and can't be considered here, then I realized he unfortunately isn't always the lead. So, I'm gonna add Sohn Ho Joon too. With a heavy heart though. He is one of my favorite actors.

Might be back again.

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I am rewatching Nobody Knows and discovered I have made an unforgivable omission.

How could I forget Min Jin Woong!

So although this late comment might go unseen, I had to come back and add his name.

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Also, Park Hoon!

Lol this list will never end!

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Inzaghi in Vincenzo :-D

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Kim Nam-hee - especially Sweet Home and On the Verge of Sanity.

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Park Jin-joo in Jealousy Incarnate as deadpan Nurse Oh Jin-joo, While You Were Sleeping as sassy assistant Moon Hyang-mi, It's Okay to Not Be Okay as quick-witted art director Yoo Seung-jae, and Our Beloved Summer as brutally honest best friend Lee Sol-yi. On top of that, she can sing.

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I love her so much. I first saw her in Her Private Life, and I thought she was so good in it. I love her in everything I've seen her in (Swing Kids, IOTNBO, Our Beloved Summer...). And she's super adorable, too.

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Lol I agree with this so much. she's my favorite.

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Park Jin-joo in almost all her second lead roles.
She Would Never Know's Lee Jaewon.
Dr Do Jaehak in Hospital Playlist.
WWWSK's Vice President Park played by Kang Ki Young.

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Asking who my favourite scene stealer is and Woo do-hwan's face just sexily staring at me answers it all.

What more can I say, Eun-seobah?

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Unbreakable Sword <3.

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Just coming here to post that myself! 😄 Both 'versions' of that character just made my day, every time I watched.

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In everything I've seen him in.

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woo do hwan in save me... literally stole the whole show...

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That's exactly who I had in mind, too!

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Kim Jae Kyung as Veronica Park in The Secret Life of My Secretary. I just love her and KJK's portrayal of this chaebol heiress.

Kwak Dong Yeon as Jang Han Seo in Vincenzo. I love the poor abused rich boy and his issues.

Kwak Dong Yeon as Kwon Gi Do in IOTNBO. He literally stole every scene he was in.

Both of them need to lead a drama soon!

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I also like Kim Jae Kyung as Kim Hanmi in Again My Life. Her character seems more interesting than the FL so far.

Plus..

Gong Seung Yeon as Dan Sol in Bulgasal. But only in episode 1 and flashbacks since her character mellowed out in the present day scenes. Her angsty scenes were done well.

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Kwak Dong Yeon was a sure scene stealer in Vincenzo. Who else dodges a knife aimed to maim him without flinching nor batting an eyelid - well played to perfection.

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Kim Woobin
Woo Dohwan

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Lee El, in Hwayugi, Goblin, and Liar Game - with special props to the first two, because that awesomeness is accentuated with colors - burning red lipstick and clothes in Goblin, and fifty shades of purple lipsticks in Hwayugi. I'd watch the scenes where she was doing her supporting in her supporting role with her purple lipstick, and somewhere towards the end of it I would notice: Oh, look, there were other people in this scene too...

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I first fell for her in Wild Romance. She had a very striking small role in that. And I have followed her career ever since.

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She totally stole Liar Game for me (and was wonderfully creepy in White Christmas too).

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Kim Seul-gi in Flower Boy Next Door as the sleep-deprived editor.
Ye Ji Won in Another Oh Hae-young and Still 17
Im Joo-eun's character in WIld Romance.

Hwang Bora and Kim Won-hae in many things. I see them on screen, I perk up!

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Hwang Bora stole a scene in BUSTED which is next level.

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Hwang Bo-ra (again) in DALI in the restaurant having breakfast where she does that spot on imitation of Moo-hak (Kim Min-Jae) to his face to get some life back into him.

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Cheon Ji Ho (played by the great Sung Dong Il) from Chuno!

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Speaking of Chuno, there is also Kim Ha Eun as Seol Hwa.

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Choi Min-soo as a villain in LAWLESS LAWYER. When Lee Joon-gi and Choi Min-soo were in a scene together LJG didn’t have a chance. What CMS did wasn’t ‘stealing’ it was ‘highway robbery”! He was great. You could tell he had a ball playing bad guy Ahn Oh-joo in LL.

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Choi Min-soo in everything, lol.

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Seo Kang Joon was a such a scene-stealer as Baek In-ho in Cheese in the Trap that production on the show was ruined. His power.

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I didn't even notice that he was getting more scenes than the main lead, till I read the comments, I was so engrossed by him.

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Same!

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that was what i was looking for while i was scrolling.. Seo Jang Joon there just overshadowed everyone in that show.. one of my worst SLS case..
and also to add Lee Sung Kyung as Baek In Ha also caught my eyes.. she was loud, braty, rough but did justice to her character and one of my fav female actors in kdrama world.

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Min Sung Wook in many things, but particularly as Son Myung Woo in Hello Monster. He was excellent in that drama.

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Hwi in When the Weather is Fine <3

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Yoo Yeon-seok in Mr Sunshine. He was so electric. Feral and cold blooded when slashing his swords, scorching in his love... I could have watched him just brood for hours.

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Kwak Dong Yeon.

Just as like. A general human being. In everything he ever does.

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LOL Lovers in Moonlight, so earnest, so awkward.

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And then obviously, my beloved Bead Boy, and Magic Horse I think has to count, because I wouldn't have made it through Arthdal without him, thanks @magichorse

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I heard that Magic Horse will be back for part 2 :).

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Does that mean Carrot Boy will finally wise up?

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Carrot boy will not be returning. Good for him.

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... don't... please...

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New cast for season 2. They heard you :).

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Carrot Boy is FREE! aND yet... no more Carrot Boy in Arthdal? :O :O Then it's not Arthdal... ahaha

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Sohn Ho-joon in The Light in Your Eyes. He was so pathetic and hilarious, he kept me guffawing in an otherwise heavy show. He also did great in My Secret Terius

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I LOVE Sohn Ho Joon.

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Favorite scene stealer? The hired hand in 'My Liberation Notes', the grumpy director in 'Melo Is My Nature', the philandering husband in 'Matrimonial chaos' and the bad guy in 'Mother'. actor Sin Seok-koo. I think he was also the detective in 'Sense 8' speaking English, though I never saw it

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The fact that it's the same person 😹. And yeah, I agree with you 100%. I freakin' love the guy. Every time I see him on my screen I feel so happy.

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Son Seok-Koo works both ways for me. A scene-stealer in supporting roles or taking on a lead role. He'd keep me watching a bad show, but he's hardly in one.

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I first saw in Sense 8 and I love him since!

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Son Seok-koo stole the scene in Jirisan that I wish he were paired up with Jeon Ji-hyun.

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He is also excellent in Designated Survivor: 60 Days

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Mr Son practically steals the scene in every scene he’s in, period.

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Ryo Kyung Soo in confession, that I'm become his admire after that performance...

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Lee Joo Myung in 25 21.
I don't know why 25 21 writer didn't show many squad moments in final eps. I just don't know.
The writer not only made Hee do and Hi Jin strangers but also made the Squad strange.
We all get busy but true friendship always find time to hangout.
For me 25 21 ending is too unrealistic from friendship angle both.

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Ra Miran & Kim Sung-kyun in Reply1988
Byun Yohan in Misaeng
Lee Kyu-hyung in Prison Playbook
Lee Joon in Bulgasal

Hands down to all of them.

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Lee Joon! I forgot about him in Bulgasal. Such a great baddie. Looking forward to seeing him in Bloody Heart/Red Single Heart.

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Byun Yo Han has been amazing in everything I've seen him in - couldn't believe it was the same actor when I watched Six Flying Dragons after watching Misaeng.

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Actors
Kang Ki Young: everywhere, everytime.
Seul Gi: everywhere, everytime.
Jin Joo: everywhere, everytime.
Lee Yi Kyung: everywhere, everytime.
Oh Na Ra: everywhere, everytime.
Yoon Se Ah: everywhere, everytime.

Characters
Jeremy (You're Beautiful)
The teacher (Uncle)
Kim Bum's character (BOF)
Min (Hello Monster)
Ahjumma (Healer)
Sung Hoon's hair (Faith)
Bo Ra (Reply 88)
Dong Ryeong (Reply 88)
Jin Joo (Five Children)
Man Soo (Black)
Lee Kyu Hyung's character (Prison Playbook)
Jin Mi (Dae Jang Geum is Watching)

Characters I liked so much that made me finish dramas I didn't want to finish:
Kim Mi Jung's character (Mr Sunshine)
Veronica Park (TSLOMS)
MJ, Ung's parents (Our Beloved Summer)
Kim Bum's character and his family -his sister/daughter, her boyfriend and the kid-(The Tale of the 9 tailed)

SLS?
Yu Rim (25-21): after the umbrella scene in EP1 my ship was Hee Do and Yu Rim and BYJ was just HD's bestie. Tbh.
Taec (Dream High)

I have such a good memory for this kind of stuff, Jesus.

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LOL! 😂😂😂😂
Indeed very good memory.

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IKR? But dor other stuff I have the makjang amnesia. LOL

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😂😂😂😂😂😂
I forgot to say that I also loved Kim Mi-kyung's Ahjumma in Healer. 😜
I love Jr in almost any rol she has, but particularly there.

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SUCH a good memory 👌
Seconding Bora and Taec wholeheartedly.

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Song Sae-byeok (if I'm not wrong) as Park Gi-hoon in My Mister. He wasn't a very lovable character. He was annoying at times. But he still shined. I wonder why? Maybe it's because of the locks.

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He was SO good in My Ajusshi. It's sad that he mainly works in film. There's only one show to his name after My Ajusshi and none before it.

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The guy is a total scene-stealer in movies as well.

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Oh Dae Hwan hands down.

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Woo Do-Hwan has already been mentioned but he's worth repeating 😄

Ye Ji-Won and Kim Ji-Seok from Another Miss Oh - the show itself was a big fat letdown but I LOVED those two, and dearly wish someone savvier than me would edit together all of their scenes into one big clip so I could do a Jin-Sang/Soo-Kyung rewatch. I 💖 them.

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Ye Ji Won has stolen pretty much every show I've seen her in, although her role in Evasive Inquiry Agency is my personal favorite (especially her scenes with fellow scene stealer Park Hee Soon).

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Gonna say it again cos he deserves it: Woo Do-hwan freaking out over meeting himself in TKEM. That scene will live rent free in my head FOREVER.

Hwang In-yeop's "Okey Dokey" in TB. Masterpiece.

Song Joong-ki in Sungkyunkwan Scandal - I ffd a fair bit, but always took time to watch his scenes. Gu. Yong. Ha.

And another mention for Kwak Dong-yeon in IOTNBO. Profoundly, profoundly moving. And his death in Vincenzo is up there too.

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Jung Kyung ho: He usually plays the lead but when he doesn't, he makes sure you're only looking at him.
Lee Soo Hyuk: It's much more about LDH himself than any of his characters. The man has a presence you can't ignore. Speaking of presence...
Yoo Yeon Seok: He shone in Mr Sunshine, what a presence.
Byun Yo Han: I wish he'd work in dramas more often.
Jang Hye Jin: I've liked her in everything she's been in.
Park Jin Joo: She gives her characters a quirky twist that noone can ignore her. The deadpan nurse from JI was the best.

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Jung Kyung ho was equally good as the lead, Lee Jun-ki, in "Time Between Dog and Wolf." CRUEL CITY is still my great love.

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Jung Kyung-ho is a gem on screen. Hospital Playlist(the only drama I've seen him in) confirmed that. Too bad it didn't utilize the guy well enough - my one major cross with the show.

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Agree!

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Yoon Bo-mi in Because This Life Is Our First.

Hwang Bo-ra in WWWSK and Business Proposal.

Honorable mention to Chansung in WWWSK and in Touch Your Heart. I didn't know he was an idol before seeing him act, and now every time I see a 2PM video I think he's an interloper who's somehow gotten on stage.

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Seo Ji-Hoon in Flower Joseon Detective Agency, My First Love, and others. When is he finally going to get the girl??

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Generally there is at least one scene-stealer in every weekend drama... and I love them

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Have got alot but Lee min ho takes ma breath away❤️

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For me, it definitely was Lee Jae Wook (seol Ji Hwan) in Search: WWW. As a rookie actor and love interest of Lee Da Hee (the second female lead), it stole every scene he was in! His story arc with Cha Hyeon was so cute and swoon worthy!

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some ahjussis like in Louie or My love from the star... also Kang Hanna in MRIAG
sometimes also the village ahjummas and their flowered pants anywhere

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Nam Yoon Su as Lee Hyun in the King's Affection, he didn't just steal scenes, he stole the whole show. I couldn't get past him in that drama!

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Han Yeri, Kang Han-na and Park Eun-bin. Supporting roles or lead roles, it doesn't matter.

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Kim Sun-Ho in Start-Up
Cho Jung-Seok in What's Up and The King's 2Hearts
Lee Kyu-Hyung in Prison Playbook (with Jung Hae-In)
Nam Ji-Hyun and Kim Soo-Hyun in Will it Snow for Christmas? (I'm still waiting for a reunion >_<)
Kang Na-Heul in Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Da Hee in Monstar

and many others!

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Lee Kyu Hyung is totally a scene stealer in Life as well. Unfortunately he was given quite less to do in his first lead role in Hi Bye Mama. He's someone who'll shine more in secondary roles and make them his own rather being limited in a stereotypical male character.

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He was great in Forest of Secrets too.

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KSH in Start-Up stole the scenes and my heart ♥️.

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Forgot my girls the first time around. Not surprised because men are given more interesting roles usually but thankfully things are changing now.
Lee Da hee
Choi Yeo Jin
Go Won hee
Seol in Ah
Shin Hye Sun
Kang Ha Na
These girls in everything are the scene stealer. Wishing for more lead roles for the ones who couldn't get one yet.

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There are the "mothers" who craft amazing roles from almost cliché. Even when they are given one-note character to work with, they take it all the way to leave you in awe of the fear they can generate.

Long after the drama is over and much of the detail is a blur, they still remain vivid in my mind.

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Yeom Hye Ran Jo Seung Woo's badass secretary in Life and the badass lawyer in When the Camellia Blooms - she's awesome!

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1. Woo Do-hwan in King Eternal Monarch.
2. The actress who played Shin Min ah's best friend , Mi Sun in Hometown Cha Cha Cha
3. Oh Jung Se in every drama.
4. Park Jin-joo in every drama

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