Top 10 Most Loved K-Drama Villains 2025

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00:00Korean dramas have produced some of the most unforgettable villains,

00:04characters that fans hate, yet somehow can't help but adore.

00:07Much of this comes from the actors who infuse depth,

00:10charm, and unexpected humanity into their darkest trolls.

00:14The following list ranks today's most beloved villain portrayals,

00:18celebrating the stars who turned evil into entertainment.

00:21Here are the Top 10 Most Loved K-Drama Villains.

00:25Number 10.

00:26Quack Dong-Yong Quack Dong-Yong gained attention in the historical

00:30series Love in the Moonlight and The Coming of Age series My Ideas Gangnam Beauty.

00:35Before tackling villains, his first notable dark role was in 2018 rom-com mystery My Strange Hero,

00:42earning him a nomination. Later in 2021, he played the troubled younger brother of the mean antagonist

00:49in the crime thriller Vincenzo. The legal crime series Big Mouth in 2022 allowed him to explore

00:55mischief, troublemaking, and morally free character. His villains are layered, emotional,

01:00and unpredictable. Fans love how he makes even unlikable roles feel real and human.

01:05Every villain scene he appears in is captivating and memorable.

01:10Number 9. Park Sang-hoon

01:12Park Sang-hoon rose to prominence with the melodrama series My Only One in 2018 and lead rules like in the

01:18romance comedy Memorials in 2020. He explored early villain rules in 2019's Psychopath Diary,

01:26showing dark shades of his range. His breakout came in the revenge series The Glory in 2022,

01:32as a narcissistic violent bully turned abusive nightclub owner. In 2024, he starred in the romance

01:38comedy series Queen of Tears, wherein he played a manipulative antagonist, fueling the drama's biggest

01:44conflicts. His villains are psychologically tense, cold, and heavy. Fans love the chilling realism he

01:51brings to every role. His performances linger long after the screen goes dark.

01:57Number 8. Lee Soo Hyuk Lee Soo Hyuk first drew attention as a villain in 2015 historical fantasy

02:04scholar who walks the night, captivating audiences with his visuals and deep voice. He later appeared in the

02:10fantasy series Tomorrow in 2022 and the thriller series S-line in 2025, expanding his dark, nuanced

02:18repertoire. In the historical series Queen Woo in 2024, he played a calculating political antagonist,

02:24manipulating the court. His villains combine elegance, danger, and quiet intensity, and unlike

02:30loud, chaotic villains, he delivers subtle, refined menace. Fans are drawn to his icy, magnetic presence that

02:37he makes villains alluring, unsettling, and impossible to ignore.

02:40Number 7. Lee Jun-young Lee Jun-young

02:44Lee Jun-young began as an idol and steadily made his mark as a rising actor in 2020's action series

02:50Good Casting 2023's action series Deserter Pursuits Season 2. In 2023's thriller series Masked Girl,

02:57he's known for embracing darker, complex roles that highlight his versatility. In Weak Hero Class Season 2,

03:04released in 2025, he played a bully student at Kang Hak High School who is characterized by his cruelty

03:11and devotion to the Union Gang. In the revenge series The Impossible Air, he was cast as a strategic,

03:16morally flexible antagonist. Fans love his villains because they reveal fear, desire,

03:22and insecurity alongside cruelty. His mix of charm and menace feels believable and magnetic, and every

03:29character he plays is unpredictable and unforgettable. Number 6. Kim Young Kwong

03:34Kim Young Kwong moved from modeling and romantic roles to darker, morally twisted characters. In the

03:40thriller series Somebody in 2022, he shocked viewers as a charming yet ruthless serial killer. In the crime

03:47series Evilive in 2023, he was an absolute villain. And in the action thriller series Trigger in 2025,

03:55he portrayed ambitious and secretive antagonist-driven by power. He turns his gentle visuals into an

04:01unexpected weapon, blending calm charisma with sudden menace. Fans love how unpredictable and thrilling

04:07his villains are. His performances create tension and fascination simultaneously. Each role leaves

04:13viewers both captivated and unsettled. Number 5. Kim Ji-hoon Kim Ji-hoon evolved from supporting roles to

04:21intense, morally complex villains. In the mystery crime series Flower of Evil in 2020, he played a

04:27psychopathic killer, hiding behind a perfect facade. In the thriller series Death's Game in 2023,

04:33he portrayed a violent and double-faced CEO. His villainy roles are not only limited to K-dramas,

04:40but also to Hollywood series, particularly the 2025 spy thriller Butterfly. Kim Ji-hoon delivers a sharply

04:47charismatic and unsettling villain performances, lending suave confidence with a cold and unpredictable

04:53edge that keeps every scene intensely gripping. That's the reason why fans love how he pours his

04:59soul into each character. Number 4. Byun Wusok Byun Wusok gained fame for romantic leads in

05:05Lovely Runner and 20th Century Girl, but surprised fans with his dark turn in Strong Girl Namsun. In the series,

05:12he portrayed a charismatic CEO secretly involved in drug trafficking, wherein he combines sophistication

05:18with ruthless ambition. Beneath the polished exterior lies a deeply dangerous and calculating

05:24character. Byun Wusok balances magnetic charm with a palpable sense of menace. His subtle vulnerability

05:31adds depth, making the villain emotionally complex. Fans are captivated by how he blends beauty, charisma,

05:38and danger. Number 3. Oh Taekyeon Oh Taekyeon transitioned from idol fame to acting,

05:43taking on morally complex characters in Save Me and Vincenzo. He's especially known for combining

05:49charisma with a chilling, unpredictable presence. Just like in crime thriller series Vincenzo in 2021,

05:56his scheming corporate antagonist kept the tension high throughout the story. Fans love how he can shift

06:02from charming to terrifying in a single scene. In Vincenzo, he delivers a performance where his

06:08character's seemingly harmless facade completely shatters to reveal a volatile and sadistic tyrant

06:13who delights in murder. This is what keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

06:18Number 2. Do Kyungsoo Do Kyungsoo, better known as Dio, began as an EXO member, but quickly proved his acting

06:26chops in films like Along with the Gods and dramas like 100 Days My Prince. Though often cast as a

06:32kind or heroic figure, he shines in darker roles. His debut in villain role came just recently this

06:39year with the revenge thriller series The Manipulated, playing as in Johan, a manipulative businessman

06:44fabricating crimes to achieve his goals. His performance is noted for its ability to convey

06:49a cool, composed demeanor with a hidden madness that can explode in an instant. His controlled intensity

06:56and quiet expressions make him hypnotically compelling. This performance is considered a significant

07:02acting break where he successfully shed his previous image to deliver a compelling

07:07and memorable villain. Before we reveal the number 1, please be sure to hit like on this video,

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07:16And Number 1. Nam Kungmin Nam Kungmin climbed from supporting roles to lead fame,

07:22thanks to his strong acting and magnetic screen presence. He's especially known for taking on

07:27villainous and morally complex roles that challenge both him and the audience. In the 2015 rom-com

07:34series A Girl Who Sees Smells, he played a serial killer, a role that brought him widespread acclaim.

07:40In the thriller series Remember War of the Sun, he portrayed the chilling and wealthy antagonist,

07:45a role many viewers consider one of his best and a key reason they continued watching. Fans adore how

07:51he combines charm and intensity in his villain performances. K-drama villains are at their best

07:57when they feel human, flawed, emotional, and irresistibly watchable. These actors brought depth

08:03to darkness, transforming simple antagonists into characters viewers empathized with despite their

08:09crimes. Their villain roles remain iconic because they prove that even the bad guys can capture our hearts.

08:16Do you have other actors in mind who are loved as villains in K-dramas? If so,

08:21let's talk in the comment below.

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