Starting From Jang Ki Yong To Byeon Woo Seok, Here Are 7 YG Entertainment Male Models Who Debuted As Actors!

Kapanlagi.com - YG Entertainment is one of the major agencies in South Korea. Like other agencies, YG Entertainment operates in the entertainment field, including group or solo singers, actors, and actresses, as well as models. As is known, YG Entertainment has produced many legendary boy groups, girl groups, soloists, actresses, and actors.

Among the many actors from YG Entertainment, some actually come from YG models. The models who work in fashion, such as runway shows and covers of famous magazines, then develop their skills by diving into the acting world. With model visuals combined with stunning acting skills, their names become even more famous in the entertainment industry. Here are 7 male models from YG Entertainment who debuted as actors!

1. Nam Joo Hyuk

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Nam Joo Hyuk is a famous star from South Korea who started his career as a model for YG KPLUS. He made his debut as a model for the SONGZHIO Homme 2014 S/S Collection. The actor, born on February 22, 1994, made his acting debut in 2014 through the drama titled THE IDLE MERMAID. Throughout his career, Nam Joo Hyuk has played many characters. Some of his leading roles that have successfully captured attention include his performances in the dramas WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO, START UP, WHO ARE YOU: SCHOOL 2015, TWENTY-FIVE TWENTY-ONE, and VIGILANTE.

2. Byeon Woo Seok

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Byeon Woo Seok is one of the actors who started his career as a model at YG KPLUS in 2014. The actor, born on October 31, 1991, began his acting career in 2016 with his debut in the drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO. In his acting career, some of the dramas in which Byeon Woo Seok has played leading roles include 20^TH CENTURY GIRL, STRONG GIRL NAMSOON, SOULMATE, and LOVELY RUNNER.

3. Jang Ki Yong

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The next YG model to enter the acting world is Jang Ki Yong. Jang Ki Yong was born on August 7, 1992, and began his acting career in 2014 with the Korean drama IT’S OKAY, THAT’S LOVE. Jang Ki Yong has starred in many dramas where he played the lead role. Some of these dramas include MY ROOMMATE IS A GUMIHO, NOW, WE ARE BREAKING UP, THE ATYPICAL FAMILY, and many more.

4. Lee Soo Hyuk

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Lee Soo Hyuk was born on May 31, 1988, in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi. He started his career as a model under the YG Entertainment agency. In 2006, Lee Soo Hyuk tried his luck by making his debut as an actor and starred in the drama MY BOSS, MY TEACHER. Throughout his career, Lee Soo Hyuk has starred in many dramas. Some of his famous dramas include TOMORROW, DOOM AT YOUR SERVICE, BORN AGAIN, THE SCHOLAR WHO WALKS THE NIGHT, and so on.

5. Joo Woo Jae

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Joo Woo Jae is an actor and model from YG KPLUS. Joo Woo Jae was born in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam on November 28, 1986. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 2013. As an actor, some of his notable roles come from several dramas such as COME AND HUG ME, PLEASE DON’T DATE HIM, LOVE ALERT, STRONG GIRL NAMSOON, and BEST CHICKEN.

6. Kwon Hyun Bin

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Next is Kwon Hyun Bin. Kwon Hyun Bin is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and also a model from YGKPLUS. He was once a member of a boy group called JBJ. Kwon Hyun Bin made his modeling debut in 2015. The actor, born on March 4, 1997, has starred in several dramas such as TEMPORARY IDOLS, THE WORLD OF MY 17, HANGING ON, CAFÉ KILIMANJARO, and SUMMER GUYS.

7. Park Hyeong Seop

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Park Hyeong Seop is one of the successful models from YG Entertainment. As a model, he has participated in Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and many others. In the acting world, Park Hyeong Seop made his debut by starring in the drama TIME OF MEMORY in 2021. Other dramas he starred in include PLEASE TEACH ME and JUN & JUN.

So, those were the 7 actors from YG Entertainment who also started their careers as models. These actors certainly possess qualities not only in their visuals but also in their acting abilities. This can be seen from the dramas and films they have starred in. So, among these 7 actors, who is your favorite?

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