Peek at the Portraits of 10 Former Korean Child Artists who are now Successful in Their Careers and More Prominent, Is Your Favorite Artist There?

Kapanlagi.com - Written By Fadya Jasmin

For fans of K-dramas, the Korean entertainment industry is no stranger, known for having a bunch of talented actors and actresses. With exceptional acting skills, there are a number of Korean actors and actresses who started their acting career at a young age. It's no wonder that the experience of these actors and actresses in the Korean entertainment industry is unquestionable. Starting their careers at a young age, let's take a look at the photos of 10 former child artists in Korea who are now successful and thriving. There's Park Shin Hye - Nam Da reum!

1. Moon Ga Young

Moon Ga Young credit: instagram.com/m_kayoung

Beautiful actress Moon Ga Young is one of the former child artists who is still active in her career. Born in 1996, this actress started her career as a child model and actress in 2006. Moon Ga Young has showcased her acting talent since the age of 10. As she focuses more on acting, Moon Ga Young has successfully starred in various drama titles, such as WELCOME TO WAIKIKI 2 (2019), FIND ME IN YOUR MEMORY (2020), TRUE BEAUTY (2020), and THE INTEREST OF LOVE (2023).

2. Nam Da Reum

Nam Da Reum credit: imdb.com

Having starred in many Korean dramas, actor Nam Da Reum began his career as a child actor at the age of 7. The popular Korean drama BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS (2009) was Nam Da Reum's first drama in which he played the young Yoon Ji Hoo. After that, the actor, who is now 21 years old, is known to have taken on roles in a series of Korean dramas and films. Some of the Korean dramas and films he has starred in include PINOCCHIO (2014), CHRONICLE OF A BLOOD MERCHANT (2015), GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD (2016), WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (2017) HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019), START UP (2020), THE 8^TH NIGHT (2021), and THE SOUND OF MAGIC (2022).

3. Yoo Jin Goo

Yoo Jin Goo credit: instagram.com/yeojin9oo

Star of the drama HOTEL DEL LUNA, Yeo Jin Goo is an actor who started his career as a child actor. Born in 1997, this actor began his career as a child actor by taking on roles in the film SAD MOVIE in 2005. Yeo Jin Goo is also known as the 'Nation's Little Brother' because he has played young characters in leading roles in dramas such as A FROZEN FLOWER (2008), GIANT (2010), and MOON EMBRACING THE SUN (2012). Now at the age of 26, Yeo Jin Goo is increasingly successful in his acting career. Some popular Korean dramas he has starred in include ORANGE MARMALADE (2015), CIRCLE (2017), REUNITED WORLDS (2017), HOTEL DEL LUNA (2019), BEYOND EVIL (2021), and LINK: EAT, LOVE, KILL (2022).

4. Park Eun Bin

Park Eun Bin credit: instagram.com/eunbining0904

Beautiful actress Park Eun Bin is known to have started her debut as a child actress at the age of 6 through the drama WHITE NIGHT 3.98 in 1998. Proving her exceptional acting talent, Park Eun Bin has received many roles in various Korean dramas and films. Now at the age of 31, Park Eun Bin has starred in Korean drama and film titles such as DEATH BELL 2: BLOODY CAMP (2010), SECRETLY GREATLY (2013), THE IRON EMPRESS (2009), DREAM HIGH (2011), THE GHOST DETECTIVE (2018), THE KINGS AFFECTION (2021), and EXTRAORDINARY ATTONEY WOO (2022).

Through the drama EXTRAORDINARY ATTONEY WOO, Park Eun Bin has successfully won several awards, such as Best Actor in the Busan International Film Festival, Actress of the Year - Series in the Cine21 Awards, and Actor of the Year - Series in the Consumer Right Day Awards. Furthermore, in 2023, Park Eun Bin will return as the lead role Seo Mook Ha in the drama CASTAWAY DIVA.

5. Yoo Chan Young

Yoo Chan Young credit: instagram.com/yooncy1

Star of the drama ALL OF US ARE DEAD, Yoon Chan Young is the next young actor who turns out to be a former child artist in Korea. It is known that this actor, born in 2001, began his career as a child actor through the drama WHEN A MAN FALLS IN LOVE as Lee Jae Hee in 2013. A year later, Yoon Chan Young won his first award at the age of 13. He successfully won the Best Young Actor award at the 3rd APAN Star Awards and the 2014 MBC Drama Awards for the drama MAMA that he starred in.

Now at the age of 22, Yoon Chan Young is increasingly focused on his career as a young actor. Yoon Chan Young has starred in several Korean drama and film titles, such as THE LEGACY (2014), DR. ROMANTIC (2016), BLOW BREEZE (2016), THE KING IN LOVE (2017), STILL 17 (2018), DOCTOR JOHN (2019), BIRTHDAY (2019), NOBODY KNOWS (2020), ALL OF US ARE DEAD (2022), BOYS FLIGHT (2022), and DELIVERY MAN (2023).

6. Kim Yoo Jung

Kim Yoo Jung credit: instagram.com/you_r_love

Beautiful actress Kim Yoo Jung has been soaring since the beginning of her career as a child artist in Korea. Kim Yoo Jung made her acting debut in 2003 at the age of 4. After her debut, Kim Yoo Jung successfully captured attention and was crowned as the best child actress in South Korea. The talented actress, who is now years old, has taken on many roles in popular Korean dramas. Among the dramas she has starred in, Kim Yoo Jung often takes on roles in work-themed Korean dramas. Therefore, Kim Yoo Jung has also earned the nickname Queen of Saeguk.

Some of the Korean dramas that Kim Yoo Jung has starred in include DONG YI (2010), THE MOON THAT EMBRACES THE SUN (2012), ANGRY MOM (2015), CLEAN WITH PASSION FOR NOW (2018), BACKSTREET ROOKIE (2020), THE NIGHT OF THE 8^TH DAY (2020), THE 8^TH NIGHT (2021), and 20^TH CENTURY GIRL (2022). In 2023, Kim Yoo Jung has just starred in the drama MY DEMON and acted alongside actor Song Kang.

7. Kim So Hyun

Kim So Hyun credit: instagram.com/wow_kimsohyun

Talented acting skills, making the name Kim So Hyun known as one of the famous Korean actresses. Born in 1999, this actress actually started her acting career in 2006 through the drama CITY: TEN MINUTE MINOR when she was only 7 years old. Then, in 2012, Kim So Hyun reached the peak of popularity after starring in the drama THE MOON EMBRACING THE SUN and won the Best Young Actress award at the 5^th Korea Drama Awards. In addition, in 2015, after the success of starring in the drama WHO ARE YOU: SCHOOL 2015, Kim So Hyun once again won several awards, such as Best New Actress and Best Couple at the KBS Drama Awards 2015.

Having a career for 17 years, Kim So Hyun has successfully starred in various popular Korean dramas and films, such as KILLER TOON (2013), UNFORGETTABLE (2016), GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD (2016), WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (2017), LOVE ALARM (2019), and RIVER WHERE THE MOON RISES (2021). After a two-year hiatus, Kim So Hyun returned to showcase her acting skills by starring in the drama MY LOVELY LIAR which aired on July 31, 2023.

8. Yoo Seung Ho

Yoo Seung Ho credit: instagram.com/dandyoo93_official

Yoo Seung Ho is an actor who used to be active as a child actor in Korea. Actor Yoo Seung Ho is known to have started his career in the entertainment world in 2002 through the film THE WAY HOME. After his official debut, Yoo Seung Ho became more focused as an actor, starring in various popular Korean dramas and films. The list of Korean dramas and films that have been starred by Yoo Seung Ho, namely HEART IS... (2006), CITY OF FATHERS (2009), MASTER OF STUDY (2010), OPERATION PROPOSAL (2012), JESEON MAGICIAN (2015), I'M NOT A ROBOT (2017), MEMORIST (2020), SPECIAL DELIVERY (2022), and MOONSHINE (2022).

9. Park Shin Hye

Park Shin Hye credit: instagram.com/ssinz7

One of the famous actresses in Korea, Park Shin Hye turns out to be a former child actress in Korea. The actress, who is now in her twenties, made her debut in 2003 as a model in Lee Seung Hwan's music video titled Ggot (Flower). Furthermore, in the same year, Park Shin Hye started receiving offers to star in the drama STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. This drama successfully catapulted Park Shin Hye's name as a child actress. Having a 20-year career as an actress, Park Shin Hye has starred in many Korean dramas, such as TREE OF HEAVEN (2006), YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL (2009), FLOWER BOYS NEXT DOOR (2013), THE HEIRS (2013), MIRACLE IN CELL NO.7 (2013), PINOCCHIO (2014), DOCTORS (2016), MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA (2018), and SISYPHUS: THE MYTH (2021).

10. Lee Se Young

Lee Se Young credit: instagram.com/seyoung_10

Finally, there is the beautiful actress Lee Se Young who is also known for her debut as a child actress in Korea. Lee Se Young started her career as a child actress in 1997 through the SBS drama series THE BROTHER'S RIVER. Proving her amazing acting skills, Lee Se Young began receiving offers for Korean dramas after her debut. The actress, who is currently 30 years old, has starred in various Korean drama and film titles, such as WHEN I TURNED NINE (2004), THE WONDER YEARS (2007), HORROR STORIES 2 (2013), GODDES OF MARRIAGE (2013), PLUS NINE BOYS (2014), VAMPIRE DETECTIVE (2016), A KOREAN ODYSSEY (2017), MEMORIST (2020), THE RED SLEEVE (2021), and THE LAW CAFÉ (2022).

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