Whether travelling across time, saving lives in a hospital, or closing deals in a stakeholder meeting — Korean drama actor Ahn Hyo Seop’s characters exude boyfriend-material energy. We take a look at a few leads from popular shows that are the stuff of all dating goals.
Over the past few years, Korean dramas have set high-standards for dating — presenting men in love who are thoughtful, kind, emotionally-available, and loyal. They give off green flag energy — going above and beyond for their partners while engaging in fun banters and breezy dates. Of all these boyfriend-material characters, many are played by popular singer and drama actor Ahn Hyo Seop. This includes a CEO who isn’t afraid to whip out his black card to make his partner’s wishes come true and a talented doctor who helps his former academic rival and current colleague realise her strength and skill. Whether you’re keen on getting to know the celebrity better or are looking for your next binge — we’ve curated a few date-worthy men from popular titles, each worth manifesting for all our romantic relationships this 2024.
Boyfriend-material drama characters played by Ahn Hyo Seop
Kang Tae-Moo, The Business Proposal
A hilarious blind date between the head of a food venture company and — unbeknownst to him — his employee taking the place of her rich best friend leads to a contractual arrangement that blossoms into love. As the CEO Kang Tae-Moo, Ahn Hyo Seop is confident, capable, and intelligent. On the surface, he comes off as prickly and arrogant.
However, as time goes by and he falls for his contractual girlfriend Shin Ha-ri — his softer personality traits come to the fore. He’s thoughtful — as evidenced by how he pays attention to her needs and desires. He’s also generous — unafraid to whip out that black card when needed. He also puts in the effort to pursue her by planning dates and showing up consistently. Besides, he’s protective, communicative, and sensitive. If that’s not dreamy, we don’t know what is.
Seo Woo Jin, Dr. Romantic 2
Two doctors with a long past and wildly different personalities join a triple-board certified surgeon and teacher to work at a run-down hospital. As they progress in their careers, they fall in love. As Woo Jin, Ahn Hyo-seop is capable, competitive, honest, and skilled. On the job, he’s all business — doing what it takes to save lives and upholding the integrity of his profession.
Around Eun Jae (played by Lee Sun-kyung), however, he softens. Besides consistently displaying care and concern for her — despite her being his rival — he helps her grow as a doctor and an individual, helping her realise her strength. What he lacks in grandiose expressions of love, he makes up for in spades with longing looks, sweet compliments, and consistent support. He’s also protective of her and deeply respects her. We’re waving the green flag with this one.
Koo Yeon-jun/Nam Si-hyeon, A Time Called You
In this time-stop drama, a woman grieving the death of her fiance finds herself transported back in time — into the body of a high-school lookalike who has a crush on someone who looks like her former partner. Through it all is a mystery unravelling and an attempt to prevent a tragic fate. And while the timeline of events can be confusing to say the least, there’s no denying the love that’s evident in the eyes of both Nam Si-hyeon and Koo Yeon-jun — both played by Ahn Hyo Seop.
Both share deeply loving moments with Han Hu-hee/Kwon Min-ju — played by Jeon Yeo-been — and are supportive, kind, and receptive. They look after her when she’s sick, stand by her, check in on her, and make her laugh. In an interview with Korea Times, Ahn stated that he truly was interested in portraying sacrificial love. “I want to believe in Si-hyeon’s unyielding, deep love. I wondered ‘How would it come out if I expressed that kind of love?’ It started as a curiosity. And now (I’ve completed it), I hope the viewers can observe the feeling I felt with the series,” he noted.
Cha Min, Abyss
In two separate incidents, a prosecution lawyer and a rich heir to a cosmetics empire lose their lives — only to be brought back in completely different bodies. They work to unravel the mystery of their deaths and fall in love. As Cha Min, Ahn Hyo Seop is genuine, witty, and conscientious. His bantering abilities alone make him quite charming, but he’s also warm, affectionate, sweet, protective, and expressive. He looks at Go Se Yeon (played by Park Bo-young) with love and is willing to risk his life for her. And when he finally confesses to her, he vows to make her happy and put everything on the line to protect her. If that doesn’t spell boyfriend-material, we don’t know what does.
Which of these Ahn Hyo-Seop characters do you think is the most boyfriend material?
Hero Image: Courtesy Dr. Romantic, Business Proposal; Featured Image: Courtesy IMDb
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Is Ahn Hyo Seop in a relationship?
As of April 2024, Ahn Hyo Seop is single.
– Is Ahn Hyo Seop full Korean?
Ahn Hyo Seop is Korean but was raised in Canada.
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