Belle's Top 20 Asian Drama Actors; #11 - Uhm Tae Woong
And today, my mini-hiatus officially ends. I'm done with my exams so I'm finally free to rest and do as I please. XD Very sorry for the delay.
Profile
Name: 엄태웅 / Uhm Tae Woong (Eom Tae Woong)
Age: 33 (international), 34 (Korea)
Nationality: Korean
Height: 181cm
Family: Younger brother of singer/actress Uhm Jung Hwa
Charm Points: Very expressive eyes that can showcase hurt, intensity, anger, and cuteness at different points in time. Adorable laugh lines...and a smile that's just as adorable. Pretty jawline. Excellent, excellent acting skills -- very versatile.
The Magic of Uhm Tae Woong: Only one word for him, really, and that is enigmatic. Tae Woong has this gritty, manly charm to him that's hard to resist whatever role he takes. In contrast to a lot of the people on my list (as you may have noticed, I love pretty men), he has a sort of gruff but lovable appeal to him that intrigues people and pulls them in. Animal magnetism, rofl. The magic is really in his acting because when you see him on screen, your eyes just get glued to him. You listen to what he has to say and watch his every move. He's also very good at expressing different emotions which makes the audience very sympathetic towards the characters he plays.
You've Probably Seen Him In: That drama I've already mentioned, Delightful Girl Choon Hyang, where he plays the lovable other guy. This is Tae Woong at, what you might call, his basic best. :P
You Should Check Him Out In: I know, I know. Joo Ji Hoon's already at #12 and here I come again with another topnotch actor from The Devil. I can't help it. Like I said, it's one of my favorite k-dramas of all time. The mystery, the emotion, the angst. With beautiful actors, scriptwriting, and cinematography, how can they go wrong? :) Tae Woong plays well-meaning Detective Oh Soo (my favorite character in the series) who has to face the ghosts of his past when a couple of recent murders boggle the police force. Tae Woong plays his troubled protagonist-villain role to the hilt and this was how I finally fell in love with his acting. Also make sure to check out one of hils older series, Resurrection. I've only started on it and I'm already giddy with delight. Expect drama, suspense, and drama cliches -- and Tae Woong makes it all worth it. <3
Why He's On My List: He's adorable, he's brilliant, he's down-to-earth. This superb actor made it so close to my Top 10. That's how much I adore him. If I had encountered him earlier, he would have been even higher on the list. However, I have a fondness and certain emotional attachment to my Top 10, which is why he remains at Top 11.
Hm, so which Tae Woong should I be today?
I pick 'dashingly handsome'.
Especially in suits.
Even if the woman whose arm is linked with his...isn't me.
Just stick with your guy friends, Tae Woong.
But there should always be room for angst.
Even when you're singing.
Not to mention grit and anger.
And just a pinch of aloofness.
Don't forget emo.
All these ever-changing emotions make Tae Woong feel sheepish.
Maybe a phone call will help.
"Hello, honey, I'm having an emotional breakdown here."
Yes, guys, sadly, he's already taken by Lee Young-jin.
Oh shi-! Did you just kiss another girl?
Someone's going to be really mad at you.
*whistles innocently*
*puts on disarming smile*
Uh oh. She still doesn't look happy.
It's probably because you piggy-backed another girl.
And shared dorky moments with her, too.
But I honestly don't care.
As long as you keep smiling for us. <3
Image Credits:
Asian Fanatics
Drama Beans
Profile
Name: 엄태웅 / Uhm Tae Woong (Eom Tae Woong)
Age: 33 (international), 34 (Korea)
Nationality: Korean
Height: 181cm
Family: Younger brother of singer/actress Uhm Jung Hwa
Charm Points: Very expressive eyes that can showcase hurt, intensity, anger, and cuteness at different points in time. Adorable laugh lines...and a smile that's just as adorable. Pretty jawline. Excellent, excellent acting skills -- very versatile.
The Magic of Uhm Tae Woong: Only one word for him, really, and that is enigmatic. Tae Woong has this gritty, manly charm to him that's hard to resist whatever role he takes. In contrast to a lot of the people on my list (as you may have noticed, I love pretty men), he has a sort of gruff but lovable appeal to him that intrigues people and pulls them in. Animal magnetism, rofl. The magic is really in his acting because when you see him on screen, your eyes just get glued to him. You listen to what he has to say and watch his every move. He's also very good at expressing different emotions which makes the audience very sympathetic towards the characters he plays.
You've Probably Seen Him In: That drama I've already mentioned, Delightful Girl Choon Hyang, where he plays the lovable other guy. This is Tae Woong at, what you might call, his basic best. :P
You Should Check Him Out In: I know, I know. Joo Ji Hoon's already at #12 and here I come again with another topnotch actor from The Devil. I can't help it. Like I said, it's one of my favorite k-dramas of all time. The mystery, the emotion, the angst. With beautiful actors, scriptwriting, and cinematography, how can they go wrong? :) Tae Woong plays well-meaning Detective Oh Soo (my favorite character in the series) who has to face the ghosts of his past when a couple of recent murders boggle the police force. Tae Woong plays his troubled protagonist-villain role to the hilt and this was how I finally fell in love with his acting. Also make sure to check out one of hils older series, Resurrection. I've only started on it and I'm already giddy with delight. Expect drama, suspense, and drama cliches -- and Tae Woong makes it all worth it. <3
Why He's On My List: He's adorable, he's brilliant, he's down-to-earth. This superb actor made it so close to my Top 10. That's how much I adore him. If I had encountered him earlier, he would have been even higher on the list. However, I have a fondness and certain emotional attachment to my Top 10, which is why he remains at Top 11.
Hm, so which Tae Woong should I be today?
I pick 'dashingly handsome'.
Especially in suits.
Even if the woman whose arm is linked with his...isn't me.
Just stick with your guy friends, Tae Woong.
But there should always be room for angst.
Even when you're singing.
Not to mention grit and anger.
And just a pinch of aloofness.
Don't forget emo.
All these ever-changing emotions make Tae Woong feel sheepish.
Maybe a phone call will help.
"Hello, honey, I'm having an emotional breakdown here."
Yes, guys, sadly, he's already taken by Lee Young-jin.
Oh shi-! Did you just kiss another girl?
Someone's going to be really mad at you.
*whistles innocently*
*puts on disarming smile*
Uh oh. She still doesn't look happy.
It's probably because you piggy-backed another girl.
And shared dorky moments with her, too.
But I honestly don't care.
As long as you keep smiling for us. <3
Image Credits:
Asian Fanatics
Drama Beans