9 Handsome Korean Actors Who Became the Newest Generation of Hallyu Stars: Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, and Jung Hae In!

Kapanlagi.com - Korean actors are undoubtedly the leaders of the Hallyu Wave. Now, in this new generation, there are names like Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, and Jung Hae In who have gained popularity worldwide.

Now, here are a row of handsome Korean actors who became the newest generation of Hallyu stars, besides Park Bo Gum, Park Seo Joon, and Jung Hae In, who else is there?

1. Park Bo Gum

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Park Bo Gum started his debut in 2011, but the successful year for him was 2015 when he played Choi Taek in Reply 1988 - a series that successfully captured the hearts of many people because of its love triangle story.

Park Bo-gum strengthened his status as a leading actor through the historical drama Love in the Moonlight. Although Park Bo Gum now has to serve in the military, we can still enjoy his latest drama Record of Youth while waiting for his return.

2. Nam Joo Hyuk

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This handsome actor started his debut as a model in 2013. Nam Joo Hyuk has played various small roles before finally capturing attention in Who Are You: School 2015. After that, he got supporting roles in Cheese in the Trap before finally getting the lead roles in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo and The Bride of Habaek.

Nam Joo-hyuk's acting skills continue to improve, with his performance in The Light in Your Eyes being recognized by many people. Now Nam Joo Hyuk has become a well-known star with two recent projects: The School Nurse Files and Start-Up.

3. Park Seo Joon

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Of course, this list would not be complete without Park Seo Joon. This actor made his debut through a music video in 2011 before appearing in Dream High 2. Park Seo Joon continues to build his acting experience through various projects, and finally succeeded in getting the lead role in She Was Pretty.

The drama achieved great success, leading him to various other lead roles, including Hwarang, Fight for My Way, and What's Wrong With Secretary Kim. With the worldwide popularity of the series Itaewon Class, many people are looking forward to his latest project.

4. Jung Hae In

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Jung Hae In made his debut on TV in 2014, but his cameo appearance in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God was the most memorable for viewers. After that, Jung Hae In got supporting roles in While You Were Sleeping and Prison Playbook.

His lead roles in Something in the Rain and One Spring Night also captivated fans, before spreading his wings into films with Tune in for Love, which also received praise. Don't miss his latest Netflix Original series titled D.P., adapted from a webtoon!

5. Seo Kang Joon

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Seo Kang Joon began his acting career in 2013 and gained recognition through his first leading role in the drama Cunning Single Lady in 2014. In addition, he gained more fans after starring in the drama Cheese in the Trap. One of the shows that showcased his acting abilities was Are You Human?, where he had to portray two different characters, Nam Shin and the robot Nam Shin III.

Seo Kang Joon continues to demonstrate his extraordinary acting skills through different shows like The Third Charm. Seo Kang Joon is truly a rising Hallyu star who will impress everyone someday.

6. Woo Doo Hwan

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Another rising Hallyu star is actor Woo Doo Hwan, who started his career with small roles in early 2011. His debut in the drama Save Me in 2017 was also a significant moment in his career. Successfully giving Second Lead Syndrome, viewers are eagerly awaiting to see more of him.

In addition to landing his first leading role in Tempted in 2018, Woo Doo Hwan has also gained popularity through his performances in My Country and the recent drama The King: Eternal Monarch. Unfortunately, Woo Doo Hwan is currently unable to act as he is serving in the military. However, he will surely not be forgotten and his charm will continue to captivate the hearts of viewers when he returns to the screen.

7. Yeo Jin Goo

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Yeo Jin Goo started his debut as a child actor in 2005 and played various roles as he grew up. One of his most well-known appearances as a child actor was when he played Kim Soo Hyun's childhood friend in The Moon Embracing the Sun. Yeo Jin Goo began playing adult characters in the series The Royal Gambler.

He also experimented with his roles in various genres, including the fantasy series Reunited Worlds and the series depicting a robot love story in My Absolute Boyfriend. Yeo Jin Goo achieved success in the series Hotel Del Luna and will soon return with the psychological thriller film Monster, which will be released in 2021.

8. Kim Min Jae

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After playing a small role in the series The Producers, Kim Min Jae successfully obtained a bigger role in Second 20s as Choi Ji Woo's son. He also played an adorable role when acting with a baby in My Little Baby and captivated viewers when he portrayed young Wang Yeo in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.

His performances in Hit the Top and Tempted also caused Second Lead Syndrome, where viewers always anticipated his presence in every episode. Kim Min Jae obtained his first leading role through the historical drama Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency. Currently, Kim Min Jae is starring in the series Do You Like Brahms?, and surely you can't wait to see his performances in the upcoming shows.

9. Ji Soo

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Ji Soo started to be known through the drama Angry Mom and his great chemistry with actress Kim Hee-seon. Even though Ji Soo is a beginner actor, he has shown his acting ability to the fullest, including playing supporting roles in the drama Doctors, and proving that he is a star.

Ji Soo also started to have many fans through his role in Strong Girl Bong-soon. He is not hesitant to play different characters, such as his action-packed role in Bad Guys: Vile City, as well as his role in My First First Love which made him even more well-known to fans from overseas.

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