The nominees for the Popular Couple Award at the 2024 Korean Drama Festival (KDF) were recently announced. The list has quickly become a hot topic among netizens. Below are the top names on the list.
Song Kang – Kim Yoo-jung
The first couple on the list is Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung, the duo from “My Demon”. In any romantic comedy, the chemistry between the two lead actors is always of paramount importance, and Song Kang and Kim Yoo-jung did it very well. They give an impeccable performance together not only in the humorous and romantic scenes, but also in the sad and emotional moments.
In fact, the show did not get high ratings. However, it performed exceptionally well on Netflix, consistently ranking well during its run. Additionally, “My Demon” was a hot topic of discussion on social media platforms.
Hi Woo-seok – Kim Hye-yoon
If there is a “dark horse” in K-dramas of 2024, “Lovely Runner,” starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, deserves a mention. Initially, the show was criticized for allegedly exploiting SHINee’s Jonghyun’s story. Furthermore, Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon were not yet considered top stars at the time. Therefore, expectations for this K-drama were low before it aired.
However, once the show started airing, everything changed. Aside from the captivating script, the incredible chemistry between Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon kept the audience glued to the screen. Together, they delivered an emotional and compelling love story with stellar performances from start to finish.
Chae Jong-hyeop – Kim So-hyun
The recently aired drama “Serendipity’s Embrace” has attracted attention due to the amazing couple Chae Jong-hyeop and Kim So-hyun. In the show, Chae Jong-hyeop plays Kang Hu-yeong, a man with a seemingly cold exterior but a warm heart. He secretly loves his classmate Lee Hong-ju, played by Kim So-hyun. However, the two could not be together.
Ten years later, Kang Hu-yeong, now a successful businessman in the United States, returns to Korea on a business trip and accidentally meets Lee Hong-ju again. From there, the feelings he had long buried begin to resurface.
Although the theme of never-forgotten first love in “Serendipity’s Embrace” is not new and the plot is predictable, the impressive chemistry between Chae Jong-hyeop and Kim So-hyun is the key element that makes the series captivating.
Kim Soo-hyun – Kim Ji Won
The last couple on the list, and the most successful on-screen couple in 2024, is Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won. Together, they created a huge hit with “Queen of Tears.”
Thanks to the flawless performances of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, “Queen of Tears” has become a phenomenon that has taken Asia by storm. The drama even surpassed “Crash Landing on You” to become the highest-rated tvN show in history.
Even though the show has already ended, netizens continue to ship Kim Ji-won and Kim Soo-hyun, and their latest updates remain highly anticipated.
Source: K14
