The nominees for the Popular Couple Award at the 2024 Korean Drama Festival (KDF) were recently announced. The list immediately became a hot topic among netizens. Below are the standout names on the list.
Song Kang – Kim Yoo-jung
The first couple on the list is Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung, the duo from “My Demon”. In any rom-com drama, the chemistry between the two lead actors is always of utmost importance, and Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung have done this very well. They deliver a seamless performance together not only in humorous and romantic scenes but also in sorrowful, emotional moments.
In fact, the show did not achieve high ratings. However, it performed exceptionally well on Netflix, consistently ranking well during its broadcast. Additionally, “My Demon” was a hot topic of discussion across social media platforms.
Byeon Woo-seok – Kim Hye-yoon
If there is a “dark horse” in 2024 K-dramas, “Lovely Runner”, starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, deserves a mention. Initially, the show was criticized for allegedly exploiting the story of SHINee’s Jonghyun. Furthermore, Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon were not yet considered top stars at the time. Therefore, before being aired, expectations for this K-drama were low.
However, once it started airing, everything turned around. In addition to the captivating script, the incredible chemistry between Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon kept audiences glued to the screen. Together, they delivered a thrilling, emotional love story with stellar performances from start to finish.
Chae Jong-hyeop – Kim So-hyun
The drama “Serendipity’s Embrace”, which aired recently, gained attention thanks to the stunning pairing of Chae Jong-hyeop and Kim So-hyun. In the show, Chae Jong-hyeop plays Kang Hu-yeong, a man with a seemingly cold exterior but a warm heart. He secretly loves his schoolmate Lee Hong-ju, played by Kim So-hyun. However, the two could not be together.
Ten years later, Kang Hu-yeong, now a successful businessman in the US., returns to Korea for a business trip and accidentally meets Lee Hong-ju again. From there, the feelings he had long buried begin to resurface.
Although the first-love-never-forgotten trope in “Serendipity’s Embrace” is not new, and the plot is predictable, the impressive chemistry between Chae Jong-hyeop and Kim So-hyun is the key element that makes the show captivating.
Kim Soo-hyun – Kim Ji Won
The final couple on the list, and the most successful on-screen couple in 2024, is Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won. Together, they created a massive hit with “Queen of Tears”.
Thanks to the flawless performances of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, “Queen of Tears” became a phenomenon that swept across Asia. The drama even surpassed “Crash Landing on You” to become the highest-rated tvN show in history.
Although the show has already concluded, netizens continue to “ship” Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun, and their latest updates remain highly anticipated.
Source: K14