Cover Gong Seung-yeon’s Daebi Mama showcased her lethal face card and highlighted her talent for portraying tragic and powerful characters (Photo: MBC)
Gong Seung-yeon’s Daebi Mama showcased her lethal face card and highlighted her talent for portraying tragic and powerful characters (Photo: MBC)
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Can’t get enough of Daebi Mama from ‘Perfect Crown’? Here are the essential Gong Seung-yeon K-dramas you need to watch
Gong Seung-yeon’s K-drama role as Daebi Mama in the recently concluded Disney+ streaming hit Perfect Crown has brought her attention and acclaim from fans and critics who could not stop talking about her striking visuals and her powerful performance as the conflicted royal. Her magnetic screen presence proved so compelling that viewers even praised her chemistry with co-stars IU, Byeon Woo-seok and Noh Sang-hyun—despite much of their relationships being shaped by tension, politics and heartbreak.
If you’re looking for more Gong Seung-yeon’s K-dramas to watch after Perfect Crown, here are some of the actress’ most memorable roles, from fantasy epics and sci-fi romances to action-packed procedurals and charming historical rom-coms.
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‘Perfect Crown’ (2026)
Above Fans took notice of Gong Seung-yeon’s powerful and memorable performance in the recently concluded ‘Perfect Crown’
In MBC’s hit modern-monarchy K-drama Perfect Crown, Gong Seung-yeon left a lasting impression as the beautiful and regal Daebi Mama, Yoon Yi-rang. Playing a supporting role alongside IU and Byeon Woo-seok, two of the most charismatic K-drama stars, she managed to stand out as much for her lethal face card and commanding screen presence as for her star-making performance. It’s a Gong Seung-yeon K-drama role that audiences won’t soon forget.
Fans of the drama were impressed by her layered portrayal of Yi-rang, a modern noblewoman from a powerful family known for producing generations of queens. For much of the series, Yi-rang wields her influence with simmering bitterness. When her tragic backstory is eventually revealed, her gradual change of heart feels convincing and deeply earned—highlighting Gong Seung-yeon’s keen understanding of the role and her ability to play Yi-rang with nuance.
Perfect Crown recently wrapped up its run with a finale that recorded a 13.8 per cent nationwide viewership rating in South Korea, while also becoming one of Disney+’s most-watched K-dramas globally.
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‘The First Responders’ (2022) and ‘The First Responders 2’ (2023)
Above Gong Seung-yeon plays the emotional anchor in two seasons of the action thriller K-drama ‘The First Responders’
Gong Seung-yeon plays Song Seol, a compassionate paramedic working with a team of frontliners, in two seasons of SBS’s action procedural K-drama The First Responders. Rounding out the central trio—and the joint response team—are Kim Rae-won as police lieutenant Jin Ho-gae and Son Ho-jun as firefighter Bong Do-jin.
The hit K-drama, which you can stream on Disney+, follows the team of first unit responders as they go about their jobs saving lives. Beyond the dangerous emergencies and complex criminal cases they have to handle, Seol must also navigate a tricky love triangle with Ho-gae and Do-jin. In the second season, she explores new depth of dramatic weight as her character navigates shocking plot twists and intense personal grief. It’s a Gong Seung-yeon K-drama role that showcases both her versatility and her ability to balance action-packed storytelling with subtle, heartbreaking drama.
‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls’ (2021–2022)
Above The fantasy K-drama ‘Bulgasal: Immortal Souls’ had Gong Seung-yeon playing three reincarnated versions of the same soul
In Bulgasal: Immortal Souls, the tvN dark-fantasy reincarnation K-drama starring Lee Jin-wook and Kwon Na-ra, Gong Seung-yeon once again draws on her versatility to bring to life three reincarnated versions of the same soul across multiple timelines. She plays present-day Min Si-ho, the warm-hearted sister of Min Sang-woon; Dan Sol, the tragic wife of Hwal from 600 years ago; and the soul’s original incarnation from 1,000 years in the past.
Balancing several characters in a sprawling, mythology-dense K-drama is no easy feat, but Gong Seung-yeon rises to the challenge, making sure to play up the stark differences of each one, all while maintaining a shared thread that ties all three lives together. Her performance adds another layer that further enriches the intricate world-building in the series and enhances the cast’s strong chemistry.
‘Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency’ (2019)
Above ‘Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency’ marks the first time Gong Seung-yeon and Byeon Woo-seok starred in a K-drama together
A past Gong Seung-yeon K-drama that’s enjoying some online attention right now is JTBC’s Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, with fans pointing out that the series marks the first time she and her Perfect Crown co-star Byeon Woo-seok first shared the screen together.
In the period rom-com, Gong Seung-yeon plays Gae-ttong—whose name literally translates to “dog poop”—a bright, stubborn, and refreshingly unrefined young woman who could not be more different from Perfect Crown’s regal Daebi Mama. When Lee Soo (Seo Ji-hoon), the kingdom's secret heir, falls for her, he enlists the Flower Crew—Joseon's top matchmaking trio, played by Kim Min-jae, Park Ji-hoon and Byeon Woo-seok—to transform her into a noblewoman. But when palace machinations tear them apart, it leaves room for romance to bloom within the Flower Crew.
Beyond its visually appealing cast and lighthearted storyline, the K-drama spotlights Gong Seung-yeon’s comedic timing and romantic charm. She brings both levity and emotional warmth to the part of Gae-ttong, and gives the drama its heart.
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‘Are You Human Too?’ (2018)
Above Gong Sang-yeon blends action with romantic drama in the sci-fi K-drama ‘Are You Human Too?’
In the KBS sci-fi romance K-drama Are You Human Too?, Gong Seung-yeon plays Kang So-bong, a former MMA fighter turned bodyguard to Nam Shin III, the AI robot stand-in for ruthless chaebol heir Nam Shin—both portrayed by Seo Kang-joon. Initially hired to spy on her charge, So-bong slowly finds herself won over by the android’s kindness, empathy and deeply human qualities.
Even after discovering his true identity, she chooses to stand by his side, continuing to protect him against powerful people dead set on exploiting and erasing him. Blending romance, action and science fiction, this Gong Seung-yeon K-drama role allowed her to balance fight scenes with emotional vulnerability, while her chemistry with Seo Kang-joon became one of the series’ biggest highlights.
From regal queens and reincarnated souls to paramedics, bodyguards and rom-com heroines, Gong Seung-yeon has quietly built one of the most versatile filmographies in K-drama. While Perfect Crown may have introduced a new wave of viewers to her talent, these Gong Seung-yeon K-dramas prove that her ability to command both emotional depth and undeniable screen presence has been evident for years. Whether you love fantasy, romance, historical dramas or action thrillers, there is a Gong Seung-yeon K-drama worth adding to your watchlist
Maggie Adan is a content writer, editor, and strategist with extensive experience across print, digital, and social media publishing. Formerly editor-in-chief at K-Zone Philippines, Summit Books and Content Lab, she has written lifestyle stories covering everything from entertainment and travel to beauty and wellness. A storyteller at heart with a keen editorial eye and a passion for narrative, she contributes to various publications and helps brands create and curate content for their social media platforms.
