Actress Kwon Na-ra, also known as Nara, was a former member of K-pop group Hello Venus and eventually, after the disbandment of the group, continued to work as an actress. The talented actress is not only a vision of beauty and grace, but she is also a powerhouse of emotions as she brings forth each and every character she plays to the forefront in wonderful ways.
Her latest drama, The Midnight Studio (야한 사진관), shows her portraying Han Bom opposite Joo Won. She plays a feisty lawyer who does not tolerate injustice of any kind and somehow comes in contact with Seo Ki-joo and gets into a partnership with him to take care of his mysterious photo studio that caters to the dead! The drama is expected to rouse emotions and its first two episodes have already been a heart-touching affair.
Best Kwon Na-ra Kdramas
Suspicious Partner (2017)
Starring Ji Chang-wook, Nam Ji-hyun, Choi Tae-joon and Kwon Na-ra in lead roles, this drama is a rollercoaster of emotions where the antagonist holds your interests far longer than the protagonists! Following Noh Ji-wook and Eun Bong-hee, two prosecutors who get entangled in a complicated serial murder case which brings them down a destructive path, the series keeps you invested throughout its runtime, providing a thrilling ending that can surprise anyone.
With a powerful cast and strong characters, the central mystery is intriguing and exciting and the characters are well-written enough to keep you invested in their pursuits. Plus, the chemistry between the leads is fantastic and their personal storyline is warm and watchable. It’s a whirlwind to watch and its endearing characters make it an absolute hoot.
My Mister (2018)
This breathtaking K-drama is a beauty and then some and is a sad, heartbreaking melody that will touch anyone’s heart. Following the life of a poverty-stricken Lee Ji-an and her relationship with equally impoverished Park Dong-hoon, the bond they form is the backbone of this drama. Soft and warm with sadness underneath, My Mister is a show that you watch to feel all of your hidden emotions and the creators and cast do a fantastic job of making you feel everything. However, it’s not a depressing watch – rather, it’s one that fuels life into the everyday, mundane parts of our lives and makes you feel alive again.
Doctor Prisoner (2019)
Starring Namkoong Min, Kwon Na-ra, Kim Byung-chul and Choi Won-young in lead roles, this revenge drama serves some revenge ice cold and you can’t help but wait for things to get spicy because the path to it is absolutely phenomenal. Following Na Yi-je, a prestigious doctor who has to quit his job after getting framed, the drama is a thrilling and well-paced affair that showcases him getting revenge by constantly outsmarting those who try to bring him down. The twists and turns form the heart of the story and the viewing experience and with a phenomenal and talented cast, it keeps you on the edge till the end.
Itaewon Class (2020)
Starring Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi, Yoo Jae-myung and Kwon Nara in lead roles, this drama is a little different from your usual fare. The series, following a young man’s revenge after being unfairly put behind bars by a rich chaebol who killed his father, is a thrilling affair more so because the protagonist is written with warmth and heart. He’s a go-getter who has a heart of gold and although you feel frustrated when he doesn’t take the easy way out, you are forced to respect his character. Following Park Sae-ro-yi is easy and natural and thus you feel compelled to watch him achieve his goals till the end. Plus, there are also a lot of moving pieces in the drama that we usually don’t get to watch in the Korean content scene.
Secret Royal Inspector (2020)
Starring Kim Myung-soo, Kwon Na-ra, Lee Yi-kyung, Lee Tae-hwan and Jo Soo-min in lead roles, this historical comedy-drama series that focuses on the life of Sung Yi-gyum as a secret royal inspector and follows different stories as he navigates life and love. The story is different from your typical fare in the subgenre and is a sweet and loveable watch that has moments of heightened emotions. The comedy moments are also well-done and make sense in the storyline as well. For those who are bored with heavy dramas and want something warm and fluffy, this is the perfect watch.
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