Top 9 Kwon Nara K-Dramas: From Hello Venus Idol to Itaewon Class Star

Kwon Nara has successfully transitioned from a K-pop idol to one of South Korea's most respected actresses. Originally debuting in 2012 with the girl group Hello Venus, her striking visuals and elegant aura always made her stand out as a natural actress. In 2016, she made her official acting debut in the girl-love film *Fantasy of the Girls*, receiving highly positive reviews. Since then, she has built an impressive filmography. Here are the top 9 Kwon Nara dramas and movies that highlight her incredible acting range.

One of her most anticipated recent projects is *Midnight Photo Studio* (2024), where she plays Han Bom, a passionate and righteous lawyer who ends up partnering with a photographer for the deceased (played by Joo Won). She also starred in the dark fantasy thriller *Bulgasal: Immortal Souls* (2021-2022) as Min Sang Woon, a woman who cycle-reincarnates while running from an immortal being seeking revenge.

In the historical comedy-mystery *Royal Secret Agent* (2020-2021), Kwon Nara played Hong Da In, a brilliant and brave inspector who disguises herself as a famous gisaeng to uncover government corruption. This marked her first historical drama, and she earned praise for her stunning Hanbok looks and excellent chemistry with co-stars Kim Myung Soo and Lee Yi Kyung.

Of course, her breakout role was as Oh Soo Ah in the mega-hit *Itaewon Class* (2020). Playing the ambitious first love of Park Saeroyi (Park Seo Joon), her character's complex loyalty to the rival company Jangga Group created intense discussions among viewers, making her one of the most talked-about second leads in K-drama history.

Her other notable roles include the medical thriller *Doctor Prisoner* (2019) as psychiatrist Han So Geum, the legal drama *Your Honor* (2018) as TV anchor Ju Eun, and the critically acclaimed masterpiece *My Mister* (2018) as the emotionally scarred actress Choi Yu Ra. She also showed off her comedic and dramatic skills as prosecutor Cha Yoo Jung in *Suspicious Partner* (2017) alongside Ji Chang Wook. From her humble beginnings to her leading lady status, Kwon Nara continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with in the Korean entertainment industry.

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