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11 Must-Watch Song Joong Ki's Latest Movies & Dramas

Written by Sera Serinda A

Song Joong Ki is a globally recognized Korean actor with a remarkable career. Even before stepping into the entertainment industry, he was known for his intelligence and popularity in school. In addition to his academic achievements, he also boasts an athletic physique and even pursued a career as an athlete during his early years.

Throughout his acting career, Song Joong Ki has starred in numerous hit dramas and movies, earning multiple awards for his outstanding performances. From romance and historical dramas to action-packed films, he has demonstrated incredible versatility.

To this day, Song Joong Ki remains active in the Korean entertainment industry, continuing to captivate audiences with new roles. Curious to know more about his latest projects? Be sure to read this article until the end to catch up on his most recent dramas and films!

1. My Name Is Loh Kiwan

Year 2024
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Cast Song Joong Ki Choi Sung Eun
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The movie follows the emotional journey of a young man named Loh Kiwan (Song Joong Ki) as he tries to build a new life. Kiwan is a North Korean refugee struggling to survive in Belgium.

He and his mother, Ok Hee, initially escaped to China, hoping for safety. However, their time there is marked by constant fear of deportation and exploitation. On the night before Kiwan’s birthday, tragedy strikes.

While delivering an umbrella to his mother, Kiwan is discovered by the authorities. In a desperate attempt to protect him, Ok Hee is hit by a truck and dies instantly. In the midst of his grief, Kiwan resolves to honor her last wish: to go to Belgium and seek a better future.

Life in Belgium is not easy. Kiwan battles the challenges of learning a new language and finding work. During this time, he meets Marie, a Korean woman who has already become a Belgian citizen. Unlike Kiwan, who is striving for a fresh start, Marie feels lost and without purpose. Although their first encounter is far from smooth, love slowly begins to bloom between them.

Set in the 1990s, this film tells the story of Guk Hee (Song Joong Ki) and his family who migrate to Bogotá for a better life. However, their new life is far from what they expected.

Guk Hee has to start from scratch and struggles with the harsh realities of life in the Bogotá market. He begins working from a very low position and lives a very tough life. But after all this time, his hard work finally pays off. Guk Hee eventually becomes a successful businessman and even a ruler in the Bogotá black market.

This crime-themed film features many famous actors and has an interesting story behind the scenes. The reason the film was produced in Bogotá is because the city has a dark history in the 1990s.

During that time, Bogotá was known for numerous unsolved criminal cases, which became one of the main inspirations for making this film. How will Guk Hee's story continue? Will he keep running his business in Bogotá's black market?

3. Hopeless

Year 2023
Genre ,
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Cast Hong Xa Bin Song Joong Ki BIBI
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Yeon Gyu's life has always been filled with heavy burdens, especially for someone who has just turned 18.

He lives with his biological mother, stepfather, and half-sister. However, at home, he receives no support from his mother when his stepfather abuses him. The only person who cares for him is his younger sister, Ha Yan, who stands by his side. Yeon Gyu dreams of escaping with his mother and half-sister, but to make that happen, he must work hard and save money.

In his struggle to achieve this goal, Yeon Gyu becomes involved with a criminal gang, where he meets the leader, Chi Geon (played by Song Joong Ki). Chi Geon places his trust in Yeon Gyu, assigning him various tasks. However, these new responsibilities only pull Yeon Gyu deeper into the gang's world, making it even harder for him to pursue his dreams. Over time, he finds himself increasingly tied to the group.

In addition to playing a lead role, Song Joong Ki also co-produced the film alongside Park Min Jung.

 

4. Reborn Rich

Year 2022
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Cast Song Joong Ki Lee Sung Min Shin Hyun Bin
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Adapted from the web novel by San Gyung, this 16-episode Korean drama follows the journey of Yoo Hyun Woo (Song Joong Ki), a loyal employee of the Soon Yang Group conglomerate. Despite his loyalty, Hyun Woo is betrayed and murdered by the very family he served, as part of their plan to cover up a tax evasion scandal.
Declared dead, Hyun Woo unexpectedly wakes up in 1987, reincarnated as Jin Do Jun, the youngest grandson of the powerful Soon Yang family. Now armed with a second chance, Hyun Woo decides to exact revenge by using his new identity to infiltrate the Soon Yang Group and take control of the company.
Thanks to his 10 years of experience working for Soon Yang, Jin Do Jun has an insider’s knowledge of the family and its weaknesses. With careful planning, he begins to undermine the family from within.

Park Joo Hyung (Song Joong Ki) is adopted by Don Fabio, an Italian mobster, and renamed Vincenzo Cassano. After a falling out with Fabio's biological son Paolo, Vincenzo decides to leave Italy and return to his birth country, Korea.

In Korea, Vincenzo's goal is not just to hide, but also to claim 1.5 tons of gold left by a Chinese tycoon who died under mysterious circumstances. This gold is hidden underneath a building known as Plaza Geumga. However, Vincenzo's plan hits a snag when the Babel Group, a real estate company, sets its sights on acquiring the same building.

Vincenzo finds himself in a strategic battle with the Babel Group, each side trying to outwit the other to take control of Geumga Plaza. It's during this conflict that he crosses paths with Hong Cha Young, a beautiful lawyer portrayed by Jeon Yeo Bin. Together, they form an alliance to take on the Babel Group.

This crime drama, laced with comedic elements, is full of unexpected plot twists. Can Vincenzo and Hong Cha Young successfully defend Geumga Plaza and secure the hidden gold?

In the year 2092, Earth is barely livable. Amid this bleak reality, a brave crew aboard the spaceship Victory fights to survive. Their leader, Tae Ho (played by Song Joong Ki), guides them through space, scavenging for anything they can find.

The team on Victory also includes Captain Jang (Kim Tae Ri), a former pirate; Tiger Park (Jin Seon Kyu), who's left his life of crime behind; and Bubs (Yoo Hae Jin), a military robot that's been given a new purpose.

Their routine changes dramatically when they stumble upon Dorothy, a childlike robot. This isn't any ordinary robot; Dorothy is desperately sought by UTS, a massive corporation ruling over "New Earth," a space colony where Earth's survivors now live. UTS has evil plans for Dorothy and wants to destroy it.

But Tae Ho and his crew learn something incredible about Dorothy: it has the power to revive dead plants, a potential key to rejuvenating Earth. With this discovery, their mission shifts. They must protect Dorothy at all costs, as it could be the answer to Earth's restoration.

The drama is set in a fictional country called Arthdal in ancient times. In the country, a child named Eun Som was born. Unfortunately, the birth of the child was considered disastrous for Arthdal, so he was exiled. Luckily, his mother lovingly took care of Eun Som until he got through the hard times.

As he grows up, Eun Som (Song Joong Ki) returns to Arthdal, where he encounters Tagon, a celebrated war hero who has kept the nation safe and led it to prosperity. However, Eun Som's native tribe, the Wahan, has been captured and placed under Tagon’s control.

Determined to free his people, Eun Som vows to fight against Tagon. Despite the many challenges ahead, he remains committed to his mission. By his side is Tanya, who shares his struggles and fate, and together, they pledge to overcome every obstacle to liberate their tribe.

8. The Battleship Island

Year 2016
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Cast Hwang Jung Min So Ji Sub Song Joong Ki
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During World War II, Imperial Japan occupied Korea and ruled with cruelty and injustice. Many Koreans were deceived by false promises of a better future, only to be forced into harsh labor on Hashima Island, located off the coast of Japan.

Hashima housed a massive coal mine, where at least 400 Koreans were subjected to brutal conditions as forced laborers. As they uncovered the extent of the Japanese military’s deception, the workers began to plan their escape from the horrific island.

Leading the resistance is Park Moo Young (Song Joong Ki), a member of the Korean independence movement. Together with other determined individuals, they cause chaos to outmaneuver the Japanese soldiers.

Will their attempt to get off the island and return to Korea succed? Find out in The Battleship Island!

9. Descendants of the Sun

Year 2016
Genre ,
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Cast Song Hye Kyo Song Jong Ki Jin Goo Kim Ji Won
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This drama has generated a lot of excitement among fans, as it features top Korean stars like Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki. Its impressive ratings reflect its popularity, with each episode offering a well-rounded blend of emotion, comedy, and romance that captivates viewers.

Kang Mo Yeon is a doctor at Hae Sung Hospital, while Yoo Si Jin serves as a captain in the Korean army. Their story begins with a misunderstanding that eventually brings them closer. However, their demanding careers as a doctor and a soldier make it difficult to maintain a relationship, causing them to drift apart.

Things take an unexpected turn when Kang Mo Yeon is transferred to a remote area called Urk as a volunteer doctor. The transfer is a result of the hospital director's spiteful revenge after she rejected his romantic advances. To her surprise, she crosses paths with Yoo Si Jin in Urk, as he has also been stationed there to oversee security operations.

Not long after, a devastating earthquake strikes, leaving many injured. The medical team and soldiers join forces to assist the victims, and during these challenging times, Mo Yeon and Si Jin grow close once again.

10. The Innocent Man

Year 2012
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Cast Moon Chae Won Song Joong Ki Park Shi Yeon
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Kang Ma Roo (Song Joong Ki) is a promising medical student with a bright future ahead of him. He’s been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Han Jae Hee (Park Si Yeon), whom he deeply loves. However, when Jae Hee gets involved in a serious situation, Ma Roo steps in to help her.

To his shock, Jae Hee’s mistake leads to Ma Roo being dragged into trouble, ultimately landing him in prison for five years. Upon his release, he discovers that Jae Hee has been unfaithful, marrying the heir of a wealthy family and becoming the stepmother to a girl named Eun Gi (Moon Chae Won).

Bitter and betrayed, Ma Roo decides to seek revenge on Jae Hee. His opportunity comes when he encounters both Jae Hee and Eun Gi on a flight back to Korea. Wasting no time, Ma Roo sets his plan into motion by getting close to Eun Gi, using this connection to infiltrate Jae Hee’s life.

11. A Werewolf Boy

Year 2012
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Cast Song Joong Ki Park Bo Young
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If you want to see Song Joong Ki's impressive performance as a werewolf, then you must watch the film A Werewolf Boy, where he stars alongside Park Bo Young.

The story begins with Kim Sun Yi (Park Bo Young) cleaning up her house when she discovers a wild boy wandering in the yard. The boy, who is later named Chul Soo (Song Joong Ki), is unable to speak and behaves more like a wild animal than a human. Moved by his condition, Sun Yi's mother decides to take him in, hoping to help him.

Initially, Chul Soo's animalistic behavior causes trouble for everyone in the house. However, as time goes on, he starts to bond with Sun Yi and becomes more tame, especially around her. The two grow very close, often spending time together, which leads to a deep and unique friendship.

Their closeness, however, stirs jealousy in Ji Tae (Yoo Yeon Seok), the landlord's son, who also harbors feelings for Sun Yi. In a bid to get rid of Chul Soo, Ji Tae spreads rumors, accusing him of being a dangerous demon. It triggers the townspeople to fear and eventually hunt Chul Soo. However, Sun Yi does not remain silent, she tries to protect Chul Soo at all costs, until finally Chul Soo shows his nature.

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