Even at 30, These 8 Actors Successfully Play School Roles, Including Byeon Woo Seok and Song Kang!

Kapanlagi.com - In a drama or film, there are certainly many characters with diverse backgrounds, including occupations, genders, and ages. These elements are important to support the storyline of the film or drama.

The selection of a cast in a film or drama is also very important because it can affect how the actors represent the characters in that film or drama.

Sometimes, the actors or actresses who play a role are quite different from their real-life selves. Just like some actors in their 30s who still frequently get roles as school students because their visuals still suit the portrayal of school characters. Here are 8 actors in their 30s who still play school-aged characters.

1. Hwang In Yeop

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Hwang In Yeop is a South Korean actor born on January 19, 1991. Hwang In Yeop started his career in 2017 as a runway model and continued in 2018, making his acting debut by starring in a web series titled WHY. Hwang In Yeop's name became more famous after he starred in the Korean drama True Beauty in 2020. At the age of 33, Hwang In Yeop's career is on the rise with several drama projects he is working on. In the various dramas he has starred in, Hwang In Yeop is often cast to play schoolboy characters. Although he is no longer a teenager, Hwang In Yeop still fits well to portray schoolboy characters. Some of the dramas he has played as a schoolboy include 18 AGAIN, TRUE BEAUTY, THE SOUND OF THE MAGIC, and the upcoming FAMILY BY CHOICE, which will air in 2024.

2. Park Hyungsik

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Next, there is the celebrity under Star Empire Entertainment, Park Hyungsik. Park Hyungsik is a very talented singer and actor. He started his career in the entertainment world as a singer by becoming one of the members of the boyband ZE: A. The actor, born on November 16, 2017, began his acting career by making many cameos in 2010. Park Hyungsik starred in one of the famous dramas THE HEIRS alongside Lee Min Ho and Park Shinhye. At the age of 32, Park Hyungsik still receives offers to play school-aged characters. Two dramas that require Park Hyungsik to portray a school student are the drama HAPPINESS in 2021 and DOCTOR SLUMP in 2023. However, even though it may not align with his actual age, Park Hyungsik is still able to portray the school student character well and receives much praise from the audience.

3. Choi Wooshik

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The next actor is Choi Wooshik. Choi Wooshik is an actor born in Seoul, South Korea on March 26, 1990. Choi Wooshik began his career as an actor in 2011 and is currently under the management of Fable Company. Since 2011, Choi Wooshik has starred in many films and dramas. Among his films, one that brought him international recognition is the film PARASITE. The actor, who also goes by the name Edward Choi, has played many roles in both dramas and films. One of his iconic characters in a drama is his role as Choi Ung in OUR BELOVED SUMMER. Although he is over 30 years old when playing the character Choi Ung, who is a school student, viewers believe that Choi Wooshik, with his youthful appearance, is still suitable for portraying the role of a school student.

4. Byeon Woo Seok

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Byeon Woo Seok is an actor under Varo Entertainment who has been active in the entertainment industry since 2015. This handsome actor was born on October 31, 1991. Byeon Woo Seok started his career by appearing in the SBS drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO. At the age of 32, Byeon Woo Seok has gained a lot of experience starring in dramas. His latest drama in 2024, LOVELY RUNNER, has successfully attracted attention and increased his popularity. Viewers are very captivated by his role as Ryu Sunjae in the drama. Although he is no longer of school age, Byeon Woo Seok managed to portray the schoolboy character Ryu Sunjae very well and impressed many viewers.

5. Kim Seonho

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The next actor is Kim Seonho. Kim Seonho is an actor under Salt Entertainment who has been active in acting since 2009. Born on May 8, 1986, he is a graduate of Seoul Institute of the Arts, Broadcasting Department. Throughout his career, Kim Seonho has played many roles from cameos, supporting roles to leading roles. Although he is over 30 years old, Kim Seonho also played a schoolboy role in his drama WELCOME TO WAIKIKI 2. In that drama, Kim Seonho successfully portrayed a schoolboy named Cha Wooshik with funny behavior that made the audience laugh.

6. Song Kang

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Song Kang is an actor from Namoo Actors agency who has been active since 2017. Song Kang was born on April 29, 1994. He studied at Konkuk University, Department of Film Arts. Song Kang began his acting career as a supporting actor in the drama THE LIAR AND HIS LOVER in 2017. He became more famous after starring in the drama LOVE ALARM alongside Kim Soo Hyun. At that time, 30-year-old Song Kang, with his youthful appearance and acting skills, successfully portrayed a schoolboy character named Hwang Sunoh.

7. Kang Hoon

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Kang Hoon is an actor under NPIO Entertainment who was born on May 23, 1991. The actor, who studied at Suwon University in theater and film, has starred in several films, dramas, and web dramas. He started acting by starring in the film GORI in 2009. With his acting experience, Kang Hoon has taken on many roles throughout his career. One of his latest roles that gained a lot of attention is his portrayal of a schoolboy named Jung Inkyu in the drama A TIME CALLED YOU. Viewers are amazed because Kang Hoon still looks very suitable for playing a schoolboy role despite being over 30 years old. Kang Hoon still looks fitting in a school uniform.

8. Ji Chang Wook

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Lastly, there is Ji Chang Wook. This talented actor is under the management of Spring Company. Ji Chang Wook was born on July 5, 1987, in Anyang, South Korea. He graduated from Dankook University with a degree in Theater and Film. Ji Chang Wook has been involved in the industry for a long time, starting in 2006 with his acting debut in the film “DAYS…”. In 2023 to 2024, Ji Chang Wook has just starred in his latest drama titled WELCOME TO SAMDAL-RI alongside actress Shin Hye Sun. One thing that caught attention in his role in this drama is the scene where he plays a schoolboy. Viewers are amazed by Ji Chang Wook's visuals; even though he is in his 30s, he still looks suitable to play the role of a schoolboy and wear a school uniform.

Those were 8 South Korean actors in their 30s who still look young enough to play school roles. Their youthful visuals and impressive acting skills allow them to successfully portray characters that differ from their actual ages. So, among these 8 actors, who is your favorite?

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