We love all our K-drama characters: whether they’re snobby chaebols, depressed second male leads, or characters that put the audience through so much secondhand embarrassment that you want to jump into a ravine.
But there are also a few K-drama archetypes that we absolutely adore — the bad boys, the sharp-tongued female leads who kick butt…and, of course, our favorite: lovable nerds. They add a special sort of spice to a K-drama, whether they come in a soft-spoken form that wears glasses or as the know-it-all that you can’t live with or without.
Any favorites come to mind? See if they’re on the list of the five K-drama nerds that hold a special place in our hearts:
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It’s hard not to love the Korean version of Superman, aka Do Min Joon (Kim Soo Hyun), in the all-time classic “My Love From the Star” — and just like Clark Kent, Min Joon has a nerdy side that manifests in the quirkiest and cutest ways. His odd and yet endearing tendency to break out into Joseon proverbs is just one example. And as a distinguished college professor with a cool and composed demeanor and a personal library full of his century-old journals, it’s not hard to see why Cheon Song Yi (Jun Ji Hyun) fell in love.
Min Joon’s stoic character is also what makes the progression of the show funnier and funnier, as we watch our perfect alien’s composure break in moments of very human jealousy, drunken mistakes, superpower mishaps, and plain old awkwardness.
In “Thumping Spike 2, ” Han Da Woon (Kim So Eun) is a pretty college student with a soft and kind personality. Unlike her identical twin sister, Da Woon finds herself most comfortable curled up in a sweater with her nose in a book. However, her desire to get noticed by someone she likes drives her out of her comfort zone and into a friendship with the handsome volleyball player, Dong Hae Sung (Lee Won Geun).
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With her cheerful demeanor, naive notions of love, and adorable glasses, Da Woon is one of those K-drama nerds that you wish you could turn into a cuddly teddy bear. It’s impossible not to follow her along on the journey as she develops new hopes and dreams, while also discovering that the person she loves might be closer than she thinks.
Kwan Ho Chang (Lee Yoo Jin), from “Age Of Youth 2, ” is a classic nerd: awkwardly shy, very intelligent, and a little obsessive about the organization of his day. Yet these traits, combined with his good-heartedness, make up a sweet guy with an adorkable personality that’s difficult to not to smile at. Plus, his ability to construct a homemade taser is simply an awesome bonus.
In “Queen In Hyun’s Man, ” Kim Bung Do (Ji Hyun Woo) is the Joseon version of a nerd: a brilliant scholar living around the year 1694. Bung Do’s high IQ is tested when he finds himself thrown in chaotic and unfamiliar, modern-day Seoul.
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It’s fascinating to watch Bung Do discover the ins and outs of 21st century Korean society through sheer brilliance; however, his character becomes truly admirable when he turns his intelligence towards something far more important: fighting his way through time to be with the modern girl he loves.
On a side note, we think that Do Min Joon (“My Love From Another Star”) and Bung Do could have a lot to talk to about!
Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum), from “Reply 1988, ” could be considered the Korean equivalent of American chess nerds. As a genius Baduk player with national fame, Taek is known mostly to his childhood friends as innocently naive, quiet, and kind. It’s hard not to become just as protective of Taek as his friends are as we get to gradually see more and more of his silent smiles and sweet thoughts throughout the progression of this heartwarming show.
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Ariana K. Welsh is a college student who spends most of her time obsessing over K-dramas with her sister, dancing to loud music, and writing into the wee hours of the night. Her current fave things in life are: snow, Waldeinsamkeit by R.W. Emerson, and Butterbeer. Follow her on Instagram for all these things and more!The upcoming youth drama 'True Beauty' is an adaptation of the famous webtoon with the same title. The drama is a romantic-comedy themed series that centers its story on a high school student named Lim Ju Gyeong, portrayed by actress Moon Ga Young. She is a jolly and positive girl who is very insecure about her physical appearance and uses makeup to make her feel confident. She transforms into a beautiful goddess because of her makeup skills.
Lim Ju Gyeong is very committed to keeping her bare face from the world. She would rather die than to reveal her true face in public. This is why she tends to overdo her makeup. One day, she meets Lee Su Ho (ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo), an attractive and handsome boy who looks cold and emotionless because of his dark past, but he is actually a very caring boy. Both characters will grow as they share their secrets.
In the newly released stills of the drama, you will witness Moon Ga Young character as Lim Ju Gyeong, who transforms into a simple high school girl and doesn't wear any makeup! She looks nerdy as he wears her oversized black-framed glasses. Her face is full of red spots with her thick eyebrows that we immediately noticed. Her hair is neatly tied in a ponytail. She looks straightforward, and though she's barefaced, she still caught the attention of many with her positive aura and a bright smile.
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A lot of viewers are having high expectations with Moon Ga Young as she transforms from a makeup goddess Lim Ju Gyeong into a simple and innocent high school student Lim Ju Gyeong.
The drama's production staff expressed their thoughts and shared that lead star has surprised the crew by her character transformations. The production crew was amazed by the actress's attention to every aspect of her character's facial expression, behavior, and speech. Moon Ga Young always gives out positive energy and makes the set brighter with her lovely charm, and she doesn't mind going through rough transformations to portray her character perfectly. The drama's production team asks everyone to please look forward to Moon Ga Young's performance as she brings Lim Ju Gyeong's character to life.
True Beauty is considered as one of the most anticipated webtoon adaptation to drama this year. The webtoon has fans all around the world and they are eagerly waiting for the drama's release. Director Kim Sang Hyub will helm the drama, he previously worked on Glamorous Temptation, The King in Love and Extraordinary You and will be penned by writer Lee Si Eun who made Rude Miss Young Ae and Top Star U-Back. The drama is scheduled to premiere in December.
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