Did you ever think of immortality? Is it a curse or something fun? While eternal life sounds like a dream, for many of our K-drama characters, it’s a curse wrapped in centuries of loss, loneliness, and longing. These heroes, who have lived for hundreds of years, often face challenges such as eternal life, endless loneliness, and the desire to find love that lasts forever.
Here are some unforgettable immortal male characters. Some carried the weight of forever, while others embraced it. (Minor spoilers ahead!)
KIM SHIN (GONG YOO) in 'Goblin'
Banished from death after being wrongfully killed, Kim Shin roams the earth for 900 years waiting for his bride to pull the sword from his chest. He watches loved ones age and die, burdened by guilt and unable to find peace. Once a heroic general, he is now doomed to immortality.
GRIM REAPER (LEE DONG WOOK) in 'Goblin'
The Grim Reaper is an immortal soul who has forgotten his past and is now forced to guide others to the afterlife. For centuries, he carries the weight of his forgotten sins. Unlike Kim Shin, he does not remember why he was cursed to be immortal.
SHIN WOO YEO (JANG KI YONG) in 'My Roommate Is a Gumiho'
As a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox (gumiho), Shin Woo Yeo has spent centuries observing humanity while longing to become fully human. His immortal existence takes a turn when he meets a lively college student who accidentally swallows his magical bead, forcing them to live together and setting off a comedic and heartfelt journey.
MYEOL MANG (SEO IN GUK) in 'Doom at Your Service'
A deity who personifies destruction, Myeol Mang cannot die and has existed for centuries. Tasked with bringing about endings, his unexpected romance with the terminally ill Tak Dong Kyung shakes his understanding of connection and purpose.
DO MIN JOON (KIM SOO HYUN) in 'My Love From the Star'
Part alien, part tragic hero, Do Min Joon has been stranded on Earth for 400 years since the Joseon Dynasty. With eternal youth and superhuman abilities, his heart is gradually opened by superstar Cheon Song Yi, who turns his rigid life upside down.
DAN HWAL (LEE JIN-WOOK) in 'Bulgasal: Immortal Souls'
Once a human military official, Dan Hwal becomes a Bulgasal and is cursed to live forever. Wandering for over 600 years, he endures betrayal, revenge, and deep pain, becoming both feared and pitied.
KANG CHEOL SOO (LEE JOON GI) in 'Scholar Who Walks the Night'
Turned into a vampire during the Joseon era, Kang Cheol Soo hides his identity while fighting injustice. Once a gentle scholar, he now protects the innocent as he grapples with loneliness and the heavy burden of eternal life.
HABAEK (NAM JOO HYUK) in 'The Bride of Habaek'
Habaek is the powerful Water God who comes to Earth without his powers but retains his immortality. He soon becomes entangled with a psychiatrist destined to help him. Despite his divine nature, he struggles with human emotions, love, and the ache of heartbreak.
Which K-drama immortal hero is your favorite? Let us know and share any others we missed!
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