Now these eight actors are already known among drama lovers. Many also know that they started their careers in the entertainment industry as models. But of course, there are interesting facts behind their journey from being models to being known as actors now!
8 Facts About Actors Who Used to be Models, Saving Money for Acting Classes - Offered to Act in a Drama When Visiting a Friend
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Before becoming a model, Nam Joo Hyuk was a talented basketball player in his teenage years. But two injuries that required surgery buried his dream as an athlete. Instead, he became a model after winning a contest. His debut in modeling started in 2013 for the SONGZIO collection. Now Nam Joo Hyuk is known as an actor. Recently, he appeared in THE SCHOOL NURSE FILES and START-UP on Netflix.
Since he was young, Byun Woo Seok has dreamed of becoming an actor, taking theater classes and joining the YG KPLUS agency. In the midst of his modeling career, he finally made his acting debut in the drama DEAR MY FRIENDS. Now, Byun Woo Seok's acting can be seen in RECORD OF YOUTH.
Lee Jong Suk started his career as a model in 2005 and has been a muse for various fashion brands. His first acting debut was in 2010 with SECRET GARDEN, immediately capturing attention. Now, Lee Jong Suk, who is currently serving in the military, is one of the most popular actors. Those who miss him can watch his latest drama before his military service, ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK. He will be back in January 2021.
Kim Woo Bin began his modeling career in 2008 and made his acting debut in 2011 with the drama WHITE CHRISTMAS. He then acted alongside his friend, Lee Jong Suk, in SCHOOL 2013. His name became more well-known as an actor after appearing in THE HEIRS and UNCONTROLLABLY FOND. Kim Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in 2017, which led him to take a break from the entertainment industry. But he has returned to acting in a film since this year.
Senior actor Song Seung Hun is one of the models who became the first actor since the Hallyu fever began. He became a model in 1995 and starred in the sitcom THREE GUYS AND THE GIRLS, which was very popular in 1996. Now he is a top actor who is still incredibly handsome.
So Ji Sub became a model in 1995 after winning a contest. He was offered acting roles while visiting his friend, Song Seung Hun, on the set of THREE GUYS AND THREE GIRLS. His name became more well-known as an actor through the drama SORRY I LOVE YOU. Other popular dramas he has starred in include CAIN AND ABEL, THE MASTER'S SUN, and OH MY VENUS.
Jo In Sung started his career as a model in 1998 for the brand ZIOZIA. His acting debut began with SCHOOL 3 and he gained recognition after starring in the sitcom NEW NONSTOP. Now Jo In Sung focuses more on acting in films. However, he has recently received an acting offer for the drama adaptation of the webtoon MOVING, alongside Han Hyo Joo and his friend, Cha Tae Hyun.
Ahn Bo Hyun was initially a boxer during school. But he started his debut as a model in 2007. The income as a model was saved for acting classes. Before being known for his antagonist role in ITAEWON CLASS, he had starred in DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN and HER PRIVATE LIFE. He will soon appear in the Netflix drama, KAIROS.
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