9 must-watch Choi Tae Joon K-dramas: Suspicious Partner, So I Married an Anti-Fan and more

Choi Tae Joon is a popular K-drama actor known for his work in projects like Suspicious Partner and So I Married an Anti-Fan. Here are the 9 best Choi Tae Joon K-dramas.

Updated on Sep 09, 2024  |  06:01 PM IST |  226.4K
Choi Tae Joon in Suspicious Partner and So I Married an Anti-Fan: SBS, Prime Video
Choi Tae Joon in Suspicious Partner and So I Married an Anti-Fan: SBS, Prime Video

Choi Tae Joon also started off his career as a child actor. He started off in 2001 with the drama Piano. Over the years he has starred in various hit films and dramas. Some of his hit dramas include So I Married an Anti-Fan, Suspicious Partner, The Undateables, Missing 9, The Flower in Prison and more. In recent years, he has made cameo appearances in Twenty Five, Twenty One, Island and Flex X Cop. He is married to the K-drama superstar Park Shin Hye. 

9 best Choi Tae Joon K-dramas 

  • Suspicious Partner

  • Release year: 2017
  • Director: Park Seon Ho 
  • Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Nam Ji Hyun, Choi Tae Joon, Kwon Na Ra

The 2017 series, Suspicious Partner, is not only a law drama but also has ample of comedy, romance and thrill. The drama stars Ji Chang Wook, Nam Ji Hyun, Choi Tae Joon and Kwon Na Ra. After a young prosecutor is unfairly arrested for murder charges, after her release, she makes it a mission to find the real culprit. She becomes a part of a new law firm and together they solve cases. 


  • So I Married an Anti-Fan 

  • Release year: 2021
  • Director: Kang Cheol Woo
  • Cast: Choi Tae Joon, Choi Soo Young 

So I Married an Anti-Fan is a romance comedy based on the novel by Kim Eun Jung. The story revolves around a reporter who starts being an anti-fan of a popular idol after a misunderstanding. The two are forced to co-star in a reality show and slowly their animosity turns into love, blending humor, tension, and heartfelt moments.

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  • Missing 9

  • Release year: 2017
  • Director: Ashbun
  • Cast:  Jung Kyung Ho, Baek Jin Hee, Choi Tae Joon, EXO's Chanyeol

Ra Bong Hee is the sole survivor of a plane crash. The rest of the eight passengers all belonged to the entertainment industry and the 9 together were stranded on an uninhabited island. The drama focuses on what went on on the island and what happened to the other 8 passengers. Jung Kyung Ho, Baek Jin Hee, Choi Tae Joon, EXO's Chanyeol and more take on the main roles in the drama. 

  • Ugly Alert 

  • Release year: 2013
  • Director: Shin Yoon Sub, Min Yeon Hong
  • Cast: Im Joo Hwan, Kang So Ra, Kang Byul, Choi Tae Joon, Kim Seol Hyun, Shin So Yool 

Ugly Heart is a heartwarming K-drama about Gong Joon Soo, who takes the blame for a crime his brother committed and serves prison time. Upon his release, he starts a new life and finds family and love. The series explores themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and personal growth through compelling family dynamics.

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  • The Girl Who Sees Scents

  • Release year: 2015
  • Director: Baek Soo Chan 
  • Cast: Park Yoo Chun, Shin Sae Kyung, Namgoong Min, Yoon Jin Seo

The Girl Who Sees Scents is based on the webtoon by Man Chwi. The Girl Who Sees Scents is a fantasy-romantic K-drama about Oh Cho Rim, a woman who gains the ability to see smells after surviving a tragic incident. She teams up with Detective Choi Moo Gak, who lost his sister in the same event. 

  • The Undateables

  • Release year: 2018
  • Director: Kim Yoo Jin, Kim Yoo Jin, Kim Yoo Jin
  • Cast: Namgoong Min, Hwang Jung Eum, Choi Tae Joon 

The drama revolves around a man who is interested in theories about love but is not interested in having a personal love life. He comes across a former athlete who decides to become a relationship counsellor. The two start working together and realize the true nature of love and relationships. 

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  • The Man’s Voice

  • Release year: 2021
  • Director: Lee Seung Young
  • Cast: Choi Tae Joon, Song Ji Eun

The Man’s Voice is a romantic fantasy K-drama about Baek Tae Hwa, a man who can communicate with animals, and Go Mi Rim, a young woman who takes care of a stray cat. Through this magical connection, they develop a deeper bond, leading to heartwarming moments of love, growth, and understanding.

  • The Flower in Prison 

  • Release year: 2016
  • Director: Choi Jung Gyu, Lee Byung Hoon
  • Cast: Jin Se Yeon, Go Soo, Jung Joon Ho 

The Flower in Prison is a historical K-drama about Ok Nyeo, a girl born in prison who grows up to become a skilled investigator. Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the drama follows her quest for justice and truth as she uncovers secrets about her past, helping the oppressed and challenging the powerful.

  • All About My Mom 

  • Release Year: 2015
  • Director: Lee Geonn Joon
  • Cast: Eugene, Lee Sang Woo, Go Doo Shim, Kim Mi Sook, Choi Tae Joon, Oh Min Suk 

All About My Mother is a family K-drama that centers on Jung Eun, a dedicated daughter who supports her family despite hardships. The drama explores the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters, focusing on themes of sacrifice, love, and reconciliation, as Jung Eun uncovers hidden truths about her mother’s struggles.

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  • More about Choi Tae Joon 

Choi Tae Joon will be appearing in the upcoming drama Iron Family. This will mark his return to the small screen after three years. The mystery drama revolves around a three-generation family of cleaners. They come across accidental fortune with which they hope that they can better their lives. The narrative will focus on the family dynamics in the modern society. 

Kim Jung Hyun, Geum Sae Rok and Choi Tae Joon will be leading the drama which is scheduled to premiere on September 28.

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