Emily:
When I first saw Jun ji hyun in My Sassy Girl. She was just so natural in her acting yet she exuded so much charm that made me instantly love her. I guess it had something to do with her role in MSG as well.. Then I went on a binge and watched most of her movies and honestly, she didnt disappoint. She's got the talent and the looks. Also I love her personality, and the way she carries herself, she has a great personality without necessarily being loud or trying really hard to be funny etc. All in all, she is my favourite Korean actress and I have yet to see anyone as captivating as she is.
I have to agree, though rather late reply :) It was also my first korean movie I saw. Jun Ji Hyun was excellent and once you have seen an actor or actress you like you tend to seek out other k-dramas or movies they have appeared in. In the case of Jun Ji Hyun, Windstruck, IL Mare, You Came From The Stars, Legend of the Blue Sea etc... If you are looking for people who are captivating I would also include Jun Do Yeon and Kim Sun Ah to the list, as for me, they have also left an impression. Jun Do Yeon is charismatic and is convincing in her performances, whilst Kim Sun Ah reminds me of Jun Ji Hyun in her expressions and in her acting.