Popular actor and singer Kim Jae-Joong has played diverse roles in many K-dramas throughout his career. The star is a member of the K-pop group JYJ and was previously one of the original members of the boy band TVXQ. He currently portrays an interesting character in the recently released MBN show, Bad Memory Eraser. His skills have garnered him a huge fanbase.
Kim Jae-Joong has previously appeared in many other popular K-dramas, including Protect the Boss, Manhole, Triangle, and more. From his music to his transition into his acting career, his roles and activities continue to gain significant attention from fans all over the world. Check out more details about Kim Jae-Joong’s K-dramas below.
Bad Memory Eraser
Bad Memory Eraser recently premiered on Friday, August 2, 2024, on MBN. The series follows the story of successful tennis player Lee Goon (Kim Jae-Joong), who suffers an injury, leading him to struggle personally and professionally. With the help of a psychiatric tool called the memory eraser, he forgets all his memories and resets his life. In this process, he also meets psychiatrist and brain researcher Kyeong Joo-Yeon (Jin Se-Yeon). Meanwhile, viewers can stream the drama on Viki.
Protect the Boss
Protect the Boss follows the story of a woman named Na Eun-Sol (Choi Kang-Hee), who struggles to find a job until she lands one as a secretary at a law firm. She crosses paths with her boss Cha Ji-Heon (Ji Sung), who eventually falls in love with her. Kim Jae-Joong plays the role of Cha Ji-Heon’s cousin Cha Mu-Won, who battles him in both work and love as Mu-Won also falls in love with Eun-Sol. The drama premiered on August 3, 2011, and is available on Amazon Prime Video and Viki (in selected locations).
Time Slip Dr. Jin
Time Slip Dr. Jin premiered on May 26, 2012. The drama follows the story of Jin Hyuk or Dr. Jin (Song Seung-Heun), whose aim for perfection leads him to be perceived as rude and arrogant. He mysteriously gets transported back in time to the Joseon Dynasty in the 1860s. As the doctor begins to help patients with his modern ways, he learns the importance of his craft. Meanwhile, Kim Jae-Joong plays military officer Kim Kyung-Tak. The drama is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video (in selected regions).
Spy
Spy (Bae Jong-Ok) is a thriller series that follows the story of a mother and her will to protect her son. Park Hye-Rim has a healthy work-life balance. She is dedicated to her family but is also a former North Korean informant. One day, she is given a mission to recruit her son to conduct espionage. Conflicted between choosing her country and her son Kim Seon-Woo (Kim Jae-Joong), Hye-Rim eventually does everything to protect Seon-Woo. Meanwhile, the latter works for the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The drama premiered on January 9, 2015, and is available to stream on Viki and Amazon Prime Video.
Manhole
Manhole is a popular K-drama that premiered on August 9, 2017. It follows the story of a man named Bong Pil (Kim Jae-Joong). He is unemployed and lives off his parents’ money while preparing for the civil services exam. One day, he time travels into the past through a manhole to stop his crush Kang Soo-Jin (Uee) from getting married. The marriage is set to take place in a week so Bong Pil tries his best to stop it from happening. Meanwhile, the drama is also available to stream on Viki and Netflix (in selected regions).
Other popular works of Kim Jae-Joong include Triangle, Vacation, and movies like Postman to Heaven, Dating on Earth, and several others. Meanwhile, watch Kim Jae-Joong on the MBN K-drama Bad Memory Eraser.
