Hotel Del Luna completes 5 years: Revisit the characters who made the drama memorable

The viewers were captivated when Hotel Del Luna, starring IU and Yeo Jin Goo, debuted in 2019. The Hong sisters’ supernatural drama continues to be a significant moment in Korean television history. Fans cherish reliving the iconic roles played by IU, Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Do Hyun, and other actors as it celebrates its fifth anniversary, solidifying the show’s lasting legacy in the hearts of viewers everywhere.

1. IU aka Jang Man Wol

In Hotel Del Luna, IU excels as Jang Man Wol, capturing the mysterious and moody owner of the paranormal hotel with ease. IU’s portrayal of a character who is dressed in opulent clothing and has a taste for extravagance, but is haunted by a sin that dates back millennia, captures the character’s mixture of aloofness and fiery temperament.

2. Yeo Jin Goo aka Gu Chan Sung

As Gu Chan Sung in Hotel Del Luna, Yeo Jin Goo navigates a world where the paranormal and the rational collide. From corporate assistant manager to the reluctant general manager of the haunting hotel, he encounters complex soul-bound Jang Man Wol of IU and ancient mysteries.

3. Jung Dong Hwan aka Noh Joon Suk

In his role as Noh Joon Suk, the unwavering general manager of Hotel Del Luna for thirty years, Jung Dong Hwan exudes a profound, fatherly warmth. His relationship with Jang Man Wol is timeless, acting as a rock of knowledge and comfort in the eerie chaos of the hotel’s operations.

4. Shin Jung Geun aka Kim Seon Bi

As the seasoned bartender of the Sky Bar, Shin Jung Geun infuses Hotel Del Luna with ageless wisdom and an air of scholarship. His ghostly presence lends historical nuance to the surreal mosaic of the hotel’s enchanted hallways, drawing from his background in Joseon’s intellectual circles.

5. Bae Hae Sun aka Choi Seo Hee

Bae Hae Sun vividly brings Choi Seo Hee to life in Hotel Del Luna. Her outgoing charm reverberates through the ages as the hotel’s housekeeper and room service provider, bringing a hint of historical intrigue from her previous life as a noblewoman in the Joseon era to the hotel’s otherworldly ambiance.

6. Pyo Ji Hoon aka Ji Hyun Joong

Ji Hyun Joong, the polite but reticent hotel receptionist at Hotel Del Luna, is brought to life by Pyo Ji Hoon. Even though Ji Hyun Joong has a friendly manner, he is deeply unhappy because of his premature death in the Korean War.

7. Kang Mi Na aka Jung Soo Jung

As the spirit of Kim Yoo Na/Jung Soo Jung in Hotel Del Luna, Kang Mi Na adds a haunting complexity to the character. She inhabits the body of her former tormentor and travels a road of atonement and reconciliation, taking on the remnants of her past transgressions and trying to find some measure of peace in the midst of paranormal chaos.

8. Lee Do Hyun aka Go Chung Myung

Lee Do Hyun plays Go Chung Myung in Hotel Del Luna. Go Chung Myung is a brave captain of the Later Silla royal guard, whose friendship with Jang Man Wol and Yeon Woo weaves a web of enduring spirits and old loyalties.

9. Lee Tae Sun aka Yeon Woo

As Yeon Woo, Jang Man Wol’s devoted foster brother and co-leader of their bandit group, Lee Tae Sun excels in Hotel Del Luna. His journey becomes intertwined with the supernatural realm when he is reincarnated as the perceptive police detective Park Young Soo.

10. Cho Hyun Chul aka Sanchez

Cho Hyun Chul portrays Sanchez in Hotel Del Luna, the devoted best friend of Gu Chan Sung from their time at Harvard. Sanchez lends a touch of warmth and comedic relief to the supernatural drama as the charming heir to a pizza empire.

11. Park Yoo Na aka Princess Song Hwa

In Hotel Del Luna, Park Yoo Na enthralls us as Princess Song Hwa, a later Silla princess haunted by her past transgressions. She searches for atonement for centuries before being reborn as Chan Sung’s empathetic former girlfriend, Lee Mi Ra.

12. Lee David aka Seol Ji Won

Lee David plays Seol Ji Won, a wealthy and spiteful character with a sinister secret, with a chilling complexity. His hidden darkness reveals itself as Chan Sung’s old schoolmate, entwining his destiny with the ghostly mysteries of the hotel.

More about Hotel Del Luna

Hotel Del Luna is revealed as a mystical haven for spirits with unresolved issues, hidden from the outside world. The hotel in Seoul’s Myeong Dong district is owned by the mysterious Jang Man Wol (IU), and it acts as a temporary resting place for ghosts who are waiting for closure before continuing on. A turning point is reached with the arrival of Gu Chan Sung (Yeo Jin Goo), who is obligated by his father’s agreement to arrive.