The South Korean entertainment industry continues to grow rapidly, driven by talented young stars. A new generation of actors born in the 2000s has captured the spotlight with their strong acting skills and charming personalities. They are not only admired by fans but also play a significant role in elevating the quality of Korean dramas and films. Here are seven of them who are surely familiar to drama lovers!
1. Kim Sang Woo (2000)
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As a child, Kim Sang Woo starred in the K-Drama The Queen’s Classroom alongside Kim Hyang Gi and Kim Sae Ron. In 2018, Kim Sang Woo played the teenage version of Yoon Hyun Moo in the K-Drama Come and Hug Me. In addition to television dramas, Kim Sang Woo has also starred in several films, including The Mayor, Last Child, and Rosebud.
2. Sung Yoo Bin (2000)
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One of the next Korean actors who were born in the 2000s is Sung Yoo Bin. In addition to playing Lee Je Hoon’s younger brother in the film “I Can Speak,” Sung Yoo Bin has appeared in numerous feature films, including “Last Child,” “Birthday,” and “Moonlit Winter.” Although not as numerous as films, Sung Yoo Bin has also starred in several K-dramas.
These include “It’s Okay,” “That’s Love,” “The Good Wife,” and “Mr. Sunshine.” Along with Kim Hyun Soo, Sung Yoo Bin appeared in the music video for the song “Sogyeokdong,” sung in two versions by Seo Tai Ji and IU.
3. Yoon Chan Young (2001)
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Aside from winning the Best Youth Actor and Actress award in SBS Drama Awards in 2019 through the KDrama Doctor John, Yoon Chan Young also won the Best Child Actor award at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards through the KDrama Mama. Involved in several film titles, such as Mourning Grave, Mothers, and The Fault is Not Yours, Yoon Chan Young has also been involved in various hits KDramas, for example All of Us Are Dead and Still 17.
4. Ji Min Hyuk (2001)
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Appearing briefly in the K-drama Hospital Playlist as one of the patient’s family members, Ji Min Hyuk has also starred in a film titled Brothers in Heaven. Although he has only appeared in one movie so far, Ji Min Hyuk has taken on several roles in K-dramas. Including Sweet Revenge 2 and 100 Days My Prince.
5. Nam Da Reum (2002)
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From childhood to his current adolescence, one of the Korean actors Nam Da Reum has often been trusted to play the younger versions of the main characters in various K-dramas. Having previously starred in the film “Chronicle of a Blood Merchant,” Nam Da Reum is scheduled to appear in the films “Sinkhole” and “The 8th Day’s Night” in 2020. Having a cameo appearance in the K-drama “Hotel Del Luna,” Nam Da Reum’s increasingly handsome looks and impressive acting talent are being touted as a potential future star.
6. Son Sang Yeon (2002)
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Born on April 2, 2002, Son Sang Yeon made his debut in the 2016 K-Drama “Oh My Geum Bi.” Furthermore, Son Sang Yeon has starred in various other K-Dramas, including “My Golden Life,” “Level Up,” and “Falling in Love.” Although only once, Son Sang Yeon also starred in the 2019 feature film “The Fault Is Not Yours” as Yong Ju.
7. Seo Dong Hyun (2003)
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As one of the young Korean actors, Seo Dong Hyun was born on May 3, 2003. He has appeared in many K-dramas, including The King’s Face, Who Are You: School 2015, and The Miracle We Met. Taking on an antagonist role in Beautiful World,. Seo Dong Hyun has also acted in a film titled The Tenor Lirico Spinto. In the 2014 film, he portrayed the younger version of Bae Jae Chul, whose adult character was played by Yoo Ji Tae.