New Actors and Actresses

Please help us list actors and actresses who played their first leading role in 2024.

MDL Watch Challenge 2024 Jan 5, 2024

94 People 1 Love 17 Voters Report

1. Jang Da A

South Korean

492 points by 5 voters

Jang Da A is an actor under KingKong by Starship (킹콩 by 스타쉽). Her sister is Jang Won Young from IVE. In 2024, she made her acting debut in the drama “Pyramid ...more
2. Hong Ye Ji

South Korean

397 points by 4 voters

Hong Ye Ji is currently a trainee under STARDIUM. She was a competitor on Produce 48. However, she ranked #78 in episode 5 and was eliminated.
3. Cha Joo Wan

South Korean

295 points by 3 voters

Cha Joo Wan, born Baek Seon U, is a South Korean actor and model under Hello World Entertainment (헬로우월드엔터테인먼트). He graduated from Howon High School Affiliated High School and later obtained a ...more
4. Keen Suvijak Piyanopharoj

Thai

283 points by 3 voters

"Keen" Suvijak Piyanopharoj is an actor and singer under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี) originally from Bangkok. After graduating from Assumption College, he went on to study engineering at Chulalongkorn University. (Source: MyDramaList)
5. Ji Ho Geun

South Korean

200 points by 2 voters

Ji Ho Geun is a South Korean actor.
6. Bae Na Ra

South Korean

198 points by 2 voters

Bae Nara is a musical singer and actor under YY Entertainment (YY엔터테인먼트). He made his acting debut in the musical "Promise" (프라미스) in 2013, and on June 10, 2022, he began his ...more
7. Sea Dechchart Tasilp

Thai

192 points by 2 voters

"Sea" Dechchart Tasilp is an actor under GMMTV. He studies at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang's Faculty of Science. (Source: MyDramaList)
8. Wu Ping Chen

Taiwanese

191 points by 2 voters
9. Leng Thanaphon U-sinsap

Thai

191 points by 2 voters

"Leng" Thanaphon U-sinsap is a Thai actor under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี). He studied economics at Kasetsart University. Before signing with GMMTV, Leng was managed by Change2561 (เช้นจ์2561). (Source: MyDramaList)
10. Nomura Kota

Japanese

183 points by 2 voters

Nomura Kouta is a Japanese actor. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, and is affiliated with Ken-On agency. His father is actor Sawamura Ikki, his older brother is model Nomura Taiki, and ...more
11. Li Yu Hao

Chinese

100 points by 1 voters

Li Yu Hao is an actor and singer born in Jingmen, Hubei, China. He graduated from Hubei Engineering University's School of Literature and Journalism. (Source: MyDramaList)
12. Xu Ying Luo

Chinese

100 points by 1 voters
13. Tsukishima Rui

Japanese

100 points by 1 voters

Tsukishima Rui is a Japanese model & idol from Kanagawa. Rui is a former member of idol groups "Challenge Girls!!" and "White Campus III". She is an exclusive model for the fashion ...more
14. Hong Su Zu

South Korean

100 points by 1 voters

Hong Su Zu is a South Korean model and actress. She has appeared in Colde's "Loss" MV, Chanyeol's "SSFW" MV, and Henry's "I LUV U" MV. She made her acting debut in ...more
15. Park Sang Yoon

South Korean

100 points by 1 voters
16. Kusumi Koharu

Japanese

100 points by 1 voters

Kusumi Koharu is a Japanese model, actress, TV personality and singer. She is a former member of the idol group Morning Musume and the side unit Dream Morning Musume, as well as ...more
17. Lei Shu

Chinese

99 points by 1 voters

Lei Shu was born in Yueyang City, Hunan Province. He currently studies in the acting department at Chung-Ang University in South Korea. Lei Shu played the role of Yun Li in his ...more
18. Han Hao Tian

Chinese

98 points by 1 voters

Han Hao Tian is a Chinese actor who studied at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = MyDramaList)
19. Song Gil Ho

South Korean

96 points by 1 voters

Song Gil Ho is a South Korean stage actor.
20. Bible Wichapas Sumettikul

Thai

96 points by 1 voters

"Bible" Wichapas Sumettikul is a Thai actor under Be On Cloud (บี ออน คลาวด์). He graduated from Thammasat University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He's speaks both Thai and English ...more
21. Pao Piched Jongjaihan

Thai

94 points by 1 voters

"Pao" Piched Jongjaihan is a Thai actor. After graduating from St. Joseph Mueang-Ake School, he went on to obtain his bachelor's degree from Rangsit University's College of Communication Arts. (Source: MyDramaList)
22. Peipei Krit Songdechakraiwut

Thai

92 points by 1 voters

"Peipei" Krit Songdechakraiwut is an actor.
23. Almond Poomsuwan Suwansatit

Thai

91 points by 1 voters

"Almond" Poomsuwan Suwansatit is a Thai actor under Tia51 (เทีย ไฟว์-วัน). He studies at Yothinburana School. (Source: MyDramaList)
24. Golf Pasatorn Lertsathitwong

Thai

88 points by 1 voters

Golf Pasatorn Lertsathitwong is a Thai actor. Education: Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University.
25. Mintshi Sattanan Thongsombun

Thai

87 points by 1 voters

"Mintshi" Sattanan Thongsombun is an actor under Channel 7. After graduating from Darasamutr School Siracha, she went on to study management at Kasetsart University's Faculty of Business Administration. (Source: MyDramaList)
26. Tan Buranrat Hombut

Thai

86 points by 1 voters

"Tan" Buranrat Hombut, born in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, is an actor, model and fitness trainer under Channel 7. After graduating from Suankularb Wittayalai School, he went on to get his bachelor's ...more
27. Yuki Moe

Japanese

85 points by 1 voters

She was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
28. Hu Wei Jie

Taiwanese

84 points by 1 voters
29. Huang Yun Yun

Chinese

83 points by 1 voters

She is an actress who was born in Wenzhou, China. She studied Communication at the University of Zhejiang. Her talent agency is Taijing Film and TV.
30. Hayase Ikoi

Japanese

82 points by 1 voters
31. Lien Binh Phat

Vietnamese

81 points by 1 voters
32. Moon Sung Hyun

South Korean

80 points by 1 voters

Moon Sung Hyun is a South Korean actor under FNC Entertainment.
33. Moon Ye Won

South Korean

79 points by 1 voters

Moon Ye Won is a South Korean actress and model.
34. Mikey Panitan Budkaew

Thai

78 points by 1 voters

"Mikey" or "Mike" Panitan Budkaew is a Thai-German actor under Channel 3 (ช่อง 3). He studies at Rangsit University's Faculty of Communication Arts. After signing with Channel 3, he went on to ...more
35. Lee Ui Seop

South Korean

77 points by 1 voters

Lee Ui Seop is a South Korean actor.
36. Kim Bit

South Korean

76 points by 1 voters

Kim Bit is a South Korean actor, model and former idol. He booked his debut acting role in the drama "My Idol" (나의 우상), though he had previously acted in the various ...more
37. Wang Zi Mu

Chinese

75 points by 1 voters
38. Trotsky MacLendon

Japanese

74 points by 1 voters
39. Chen Ze Xin

Chinese

73 points by 1 voters
40. Lee Jae Kyung

South Korean

72 points by 1 voters
41. Lao Si

Chinese

71 points by 1 voters
42. Chen Ya Xi

Chinese

70 points by 1 voters
43. Yan Bi Guo

Chinese

69 points by 1 voters
44. Han Jiang Yu

Chinese

68 points by 1 voters
45. Tian Tong

Chinese

67 points by 1 voters
46. Liu Yan Qiao

Chinese

66 points by 1 voters
47. Kim Yong Sol

South Korean

65 points by 1 voters

Kim Yong Sol is a South Korean actor.
48. Wang Bo

Chinese

64 points by 1 voters

Wang Bo is a Chinese actor from Hubei, China.
49. Yu Yin

Chinese

63 points by 1 voters

Yu Yin is a Chinese actress from Beijing, China.
50. Chai Hui Xin

Chinese

62 points by 1 voters

Chai Hui Xin is a Chines actress.
51. Chen Si

Chinese

61 points by 1 voters

Chen Si is a Chinese actor.
52. Li Ruo Qi

Chinese

60 points by 1 voters

Li Ruo Qi is a Chinese actress.
53. Hernfah Sorawit Boonmark

Thai

59 points by 1 voters

"Hernfah" Sorawit Boonmark is a singer and actor born in Bangkok, Thailand. He studied adverstising at Bangkok University's Faculty of Communication Arts. Hernfah first entered the entertainment industry when he competed on ...more
54. Jem Milton

Filipino

58 points by 1 voters
55. Angeline Aril

Filipino

57 points by 1 voters
56. Ito Shiori

Japanese

56 points by 1 voters

Ito Shiori is a journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker. Her primary focus is gender-based human rights issues. For her contribution to Japan's #MeToo movement, she was listed as one of the 100 ...more
57. Choi Seung Jin

South Korean

55 points by 1 voters

Choi Seung Jin is a young South Korean actor.
58. Yang Ga Eun

South Korean

54 points by 1 voters

Yang Ga Eun is a South Korean actress.
59. Park So Yoo

South Korean

53 points by 1 voters

Park So Yoo is a South Korean actress.
60. Tomiya Ayane

Japanese

52 points by 1 voters

Tomiya Ayane is a Japanese actress.
61. Zeng Hui

Chinese

51 points by 1 voters

Zeng Hui is a Chinese actor.
62. Tsuji Karin

Japanese

50 points by 1 voters
63. Ice Chutikan Siangdee

Thai

49 points by 1 voters

"Ice" Chutikan Siangdee is a Thai actor.
64. Eye Kanyawat Sinrattanapakdeekul

Thai

48 points by 1 voters

"Eye" Kanyawat Sinrattanapakdeekul is a singer and actor from Samut Prakan, Thailand. She studied at Sarasas Witaed Suvarnabhumi School. (Source: MyDramaList)
65. Hyacinth Callado

Filipino

47 points by 1 voters

Hyacinth Callado is known for her role in Hilom (2023), Safe Skies, Archer (2023) and Chasing in the Wild (2024). (Source: MyDramaList)
66. Bix Tagon Suwannavej

Thai

46 points by 1 voters

"Bix" Tago Suwannavej is a Thai actor.
67. Yang Jun Han

Chinese

45 points by 1 voters
68. Totsuka Yuki

Japanese

44 points by 1 voters

Totsuka's first known acting role is in the 2022 film Memories of a Cat. In April 2023, he moved to Tokyo to continue acting and successfully auditioned for Yuma Hize only two ...more
69. Win Witthawidth Kittitheeranon

Thai

43 points by 1 voters
70. Parky Napavit Tewaphankul

Thai

42 points by 1 voters

"Parky" Napavit Tewaphankul is a Thai actor. (Source: MyDramaList)
71. Can Atirut Kittipattana

Thai

41 points by 1 voters

"Can" Atirut Kittipattana is a singer, actor, emcee and news anchor born in Sukhothai, Thailand. He first entered the entertainment industry as a competitor on the singing competition "The Star" (เดอะสตาร์) in ...more
72. Zuo Ming

Chinese

40 points by 1 voters

Zuo Ming is a Chinese actor.
73. He Shi

Chinese

39 points by 1 voters

He Shi is a Chinese actress.
74. Huang Hao Wen

Chinese

38 points by 1 voters
75. Gela Atayde

Filipino

37 points by 1 voters

Gela Atayde is a Filipino actress and dancer. She is the daughter of veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez. Her debut acting credit was Senior High.
76. Jimmy Jiramate Chu

Thai

36 points by 1 voters

"Jimmy" Jiramate Chu is a Thai actor under M. Flow Entertainment (เอ็ม. โฟลว์ เอ็นเตอร์เทนเม้นท์). After graduating from Sarasas Ektra School, he went on to study at Thammasat University's College of Innovation. (Source: ...more
77. Camp Kunatip Trakarnchan

Thai

35 points by 1 voters

"Camp" Kunatip Trakarnchan is a Thai actor under M. Flow Entertainment (เอ็ม. โฟลว์ เอ็นเตอร์เทนเม้นท์). After graduating from Nawamintrachinuthit Satriwittaya 2 School, he went on to study at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. ...more
78. Gan Zi Qi

Chinese

34 points by 1 voters

Gan Zi Qi is a Chinese actor and content creator.
79. Choi Dong Ho

South Korean

33 points by 1 voters

Choi Dong Ho is a South Korean actor and model. (Source: MyDramaList)
80. Lou Xin Yue

Chinese

32 points by 1 voters

Lou Xin Yue is a Chinese actress. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy.
81. Kim Si Gyeong

South Korean

31 points by 1 voters

Kim Si Gyeong is a South Korean actress. She is represented by ARCLEAD Entertainment.
82. Lu Wen Tao

Chinese

30 points by 1 voters

Lu Wen Tao is a Chinese actor.
83. Yoko Apasra Lertprasert

Thai

29 points by 1 voters

"Yoko" Apasra Lertprasert is a Thai actor under 9Star Studios (9 สตาร์ สตูดิโอ) and a former member of girl group The Glass Girls (เดอะกลาสเกิร์ล). She attended Southland Girls' High School in New ...more
84. Faye Peraya Malisorn

Thai

28 points by 1 voters

"Faye" Peraya Malisorn, born in Prachin Buri, is a model and actor under 9StarStudio (9 สตาร์ สตูดิโอ). Also, Faye is the founder of Amor Boutique Salon. She was crowned Miss Grand Thailand ...more
85. Job Krisz Ahandrik

Thai

27 points by 1 voters

"Job" Krisz Ahandrik is a Thai-Dutch-Chinese musician and actor. His first single "Facetime" was released in 2021. (Source: MyDramaList)
86. Porsche Sitha Kanchana-alongkorn

Thai

26 points by 1 voters

"Porsche" Sitha Kanchana-alongkorn is an actor from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. In 2020, he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Chulalongkorn University. (Source: MyDramaList)
87. Bai Xu Han

Chinese

25 points by 1 voters
88. Krystl Ball

Filipino

24 points by 1 voters

Krystl Ball is a Filipino actor managed by Star Magic. She made her acting debut in 2024 with the drama "Zoomers." (Source: MyDramaList)
89. Ralph de Leon

Filipino

23 points by 1 voters

Ralph de Leon is a Filipino athlete, model, host, and actor. In 2024, he made his television debut in the series Zoomers. He was managed by Star Magic under ABS-CBN. (Source: Wikipedia)
90. Watanabe Tao

Japanese

22 points by 1 voters
91. Kusano Seika

Japanese

21 points by 1 voters
92. Hayashi Meari

Japanese

0 points by 0 voters

Hayashi Meari is a Japanese actress.
93. Liang Hao Chuan

Chinese

0 points by 0 voters

Liang Hao Chuan graduated from Xi'an Physical Education University. In 2020, he joined the show Let's Exercise, Boys and got first place.
94. Tian Jia Rui

Chinese

0 points by 0 voters

Tian Jia Rui, born in Liaocheng, Shandong province, China, is an actor, singer and graduate of Donghua University's Department of Performance. Though he has been under the management of ZUI agency, on ...more