Actors who went from small to big roles

What are the actors which are now big stars but you are fan of them since they were not that popular

ali Oct 23, 2024
56 People Loves 52 Voters Report
  • Lee Jae Wook

    1. Lee Jae Wook

    South Korean
    2,763 points by 28 voters
    Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more
  • Byeon Woo Seok

    2. Byeon Woo Seok

    South Korean
    1,835 points by 19 voters
    Byeon Woo Seok, born in Busan, South Korea, is an actor and model under Varo Entertainment. In 2015, he began working as a model before making his acting debut in 2016, appearing ...more
  • Kwak Dong Yeon

    3. Kwak Dong Yeon

    South Korean
    1,655 points by 17 voters
    Kwak Dong Yeon, born in Daejeon, is a South Korean actor and member of a band, Kkokkoma, where he plays lead guitar. He was formerly represented by FNC Entertainment but later joined ...more
  • Wi Ha Joon

    4. Wi Ha Joon

    South Korean
    1,647 points by 17 voters
    Wi Ha Joon, born in Soan-myeon, Wando County, is a South Korean actor and model managed by MSTeam Entertainment. He is a former student at Sungkyul University in the Faculty of Theater ...more
  • Ahn Bo Hyun

    5. Ahn Bo Hyun

    South Korean
    1,468 points by 15 voters
    Ahn Bo Hyun is a South Korean model turned actor under FN Entertainment. As a graduate from Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur boxing competitions and previously won ...more
  • Kim Jae Young

    6. Kim Jae Young

    South Korean
    1,410 points by 15 voters
    Kim Jae Young is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career as a model and then branched into acting in the 2011 television drama “Oh! Boy”.
  • Son Suk Ku

    7. Son Suk Ku

    South Korean
    1,047 points by 11 voters
    Son Suk Ku is an actor for theatre, television and film as well as an art director and short film director. After graduating from Methodica Acting Studio for Film & Theater (transferred ...more
  • Lee Sang Yi

    8. Lee Sang Yi

    South Korean
    953 points by 10 voters
    Lee Sang Yi is a South Korean actor. Lee first came across acting when he did an English play in 6th grade in elementary school. In 2008, when he was a student ...more
  • Yoo In Soo

    9. Yoo In Soo

    South Korean
    907 points by 10 voters
    Yoo In Soo is a South Korean model and actor managed by Management Koo. He studied at Youngdeungpo High School and attended Seoul Arts College. He made his acting debut in the ...more
  • Shin Seung Ho

    10. Shin Seung Ho

    South Korean
    896 points by 10 voters
    Shin Seung Ho is a South Korean actor and model managed by King Kong by Starship. He graduated from the Department of Physical Education at Dong-Eui University. He has participated in 2016 ...more
  • Lee Yi Kyung

    11. Lee Yi Kyung

    South Korean
    859 points by 9 voters
    Lee Yi Kyung is a South Korean actor under HB Entertainment. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He made his acting debut in 2011 and first gained recognition by ...more
  • Kim Young Dae

    12. Kim Young Dae

    South Korean
    802 points by 9 voters
    Kim Young Dae is a South Korean actor and model under the agency Outer Korea. His first official debut was on a web drama called Secret Crushes: Special Edition, released on WHYNOT ...more
  • Kim Seon Ho

    13. Kim Seon Ho

    South Korean
    758 points by 8 voters
    Kim Seon Ho is a South Korean actor managed by Salt Entertainment. After having been active in theater since 2009, he made his television debut in 2017 on two KBS2's series: "Good ...more
  • Jung Hae In

    14. Jung Hae In

    South Korean
    744 points by 8 voters
    Jung Hae In is a South Korean actor managed by FNC Entertainment. He graduated from Pyeongtaek University with a major in acting. Jung's first acting experience was through a musical in college. ...more
  • Lee Do Hyun

    15. Lee Do Hyun

    South Korean
    734 points by 8 voters
    Lee Do Hyun is an actor under Yuehua Entertainment who made his acting debut in 2017. He's best known for his roles in Hotel del Luna and Sweet Home. Do Hyun won ...more
  • Kang Ki Young

    16. Kang Ki Young

    South Korean
    712 points by 8 voters
    Kang Ki Young, born in Incheon, is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors. He graduated from Suwon University's Department of Film and Theatre. He debuted in Heomingseu Hall with "Our ...more
  • Kim Min Gue

    17. Kim Min Gue

    South Korean
    689 points by 8 voters
    Kim Min Gue is a South Korean actor and model under Happy Tribe Entertainment (해피트라이브엔터테인먼트). He dreamed of becoming an actor when he was in elementary school after he watched The Lord ...more
  • Choi  Woo Shik

    18. Choi Woo Shik

    Canadian
    645 points by 7 voters
    Choi Woo Shik is a Korean-Canadian actor. Choi pursued acting full-time, and supporting roles followed in television series such as “Rooftop Prince” and “Special Affairs Team TEN”. In 2014, Choi starred in ...more
  • Kim Sung Cheol

    19. Kim Sung Cheol

    South Korean
    579 points by 7 voters
    Kim Sung Cheol is a South Korean actor, previously better known as a musical actor. He made his debut in a musical in 2014 and in the 2017-2018 television drama “Prison Playbook”.
  • Kang Hoon

    20. Kang Hoon

    South Korean
    578 points by 6 voters
    Kang Hoon is a South Korean actor under npio Entertainment. He studied Theater and Film at Suwon University and made his acting debut in a short film “Picnic” in 2014. He is ...more
  • Ji Chang Wook

    21. Ji Chang Wook

    South Korean
    570 points by 6 voters
    Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more
  • Park Sung Hoon

    22. Park Sung Hoon

    South Korean
    446 points by 5 voters
    Park Sung Hoon is a South Korean actor under BH Entertainment. He made his debut in the entertainment world in 2006.
  • Ryeoun

    23. Ryeoun

    South Korean
    445 points by 5 voters
    Ryeoun is an actor born Go Yoon Hwan in Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. He graduated from the department of performing arts of Seokyeong University, majoring in acting. He made his acting ...more
  • Lee Kwang Soo

    24. Lee Kwang Soo

    South Korean
    441 points by 5 voters
    Lee Kwang Soo is a South Korean actor, model, and entertainer best known for being a former member of the variety show "Running Man". He's under King Kong by Starship. He completed ...more
  • Park Hyung Sik

    25. Park Hyung Sik

    South Korean
    437 points by 5 voters
    Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, musical actor, producer and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Singal High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more
  • Seo Ji Hoon

    26. Seo Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    437 points by 5 voters
    Seo Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor under Management Koo. He debuted in the hit drama “Signal” as the villainous Jang Tae Jin. He later landed his first lead roles in ...more
  • Na In Woo

    27. Na In Woo

    South Korean
    434 points by 5 voters
    Na Jong Chan, known professionally as Na In Woo, is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Kyungil Tourism Management High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater from Dankook ...more
  • Oh Jung Se

    28. Oh Jung Se

    South Korean
    429 points by 5 voters
    Oh Jung Se is a South Korean actor and a stage actor under Prain TPC. Oh began his career in theater and has since appeared in many onscreen supporting roles over the ...more
  • Hong Kyung

    29. Hong Kyung

    South Korean
    410 points by 5 voters
    Hong Kyung is a South Korean actor under Management MMM. He majored in theater and film at Hanyang University before making his acting debut, soon followed by a regular role. In 2021, ...more
  • Nam Yoon Su

    30. Nam Yoon Su

    South Korean
    363 points by 4 voters
    Nam Yoon Su is a South Korean model and actor represented by Agency Garten. He has taken part in many photoshoots since debuting as a model in 2014, including shoots for Cosmopolitan ...more
  • Kim Do Wan

    31. Kim Do Wan

    South Korean
    326 points by 4 voters
    Kim Do Wan is a South Korean actor, represented by the agency "Awesome Entertainment" (어썸 이엔티). He was born on March 8, 1995 and made his acting debut in 2017. Since then, ...more
  • Shin Jae Ha

    32. Shin Jae Ha

    South Korean
    316 points by 4 voters
    Shin Jae Ha is a South Korean actor under J,Wide-Company. He made his acting debut in “Set Me Free” (2014). He gained attention for his role in the drama “Pinocchio" (2014). Since ...more
  • Choi Jin Hyuk

    33. Choi Jin Hyuk

    South Korean
    265 points by 3 voters
    Choi Jin Hyuk, originally known by the stage name Kim Tae Ho, is a South Korean actor represented by G-Tree Creative. He debuted in the 2010 SBS series, "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl". ...more
  • Bae Hyeon Seong

    34. Bae Hyeon Seong

    South Korean
    253 points by 3 voters
    Bae Hyeon Seong is a South Korean actor and model under Awesome Ent. He sparked interests in netizens after starring in the web drama, Love Playlist Season 3-4.
  • Yoon Jong Hoon

    35. Yoon Jong Hoon

    South Korean
    243 points by 3 voters
    Yoon Jong Hoon is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2009 in the television series “Empress Cheonchu” and in the theater production of “Jewelry Bridge.”
  • Uhm Tae Goo

    36. Uhm Tae Goo

    South Korean
    239 points by 3 voters
    Uhm Tae Goo is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in 2007. He graduated from the Film Department of Konkuk University in Seoul. He has been a supporting actor ...more
  • Chae Jong Hyeop

    37. Chae Jong Hyeop

    South Korean
    195 points by 2 voters
    Chae Jong Hyeop is a South Korean model turned actor managed by YNK Entertainment. Chae made his debut in MBC every1 2016 series "Webtoon Hero - Tundra Show Season 2". Before entering ...more
  • Lee Kyu Hyung

    38. Lee Kyu Hyung

    South Korean
    176 points by 2 voters
    Lee Kyu Hyung is a South Korean musical performer and actor. He studied in the Theater Department at Seoul’s Dongguk University and made his movie debut in “Kick the Moon” (2001). (Source: ...more
  • Kim Do Hoon

    39. Kim Do Hoon

    South Korean
    174 points by 2 voters
    Kim Do Hoon is a South Korean actor currently under SEM Company. After graduating from Kaywon High School of Arts, he enrolled in Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater and Film. He made ...more
  • Kang Ha Neul

    40. Kang Ha Neul

    South Korean
    172 points by 2 voters
    Kang Ha Neul is an Korean actor. He started acting at a relatively early age and got his first big break with the television show called "My Mom, Supermom" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). ...more
  • Lee Jun Ho

    41. Lee Jun Ho

    South Korean
    171 points by 2 voters
    Lee Jun Ho is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of 2PM (투피엠). He graduated from Sewon High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Howon University ...more
  • Lee Soo Hyuk

    42. Lee Soo Hyuk

    South Korean
    168 points by 2 voters
    Lee Soo Hyuk is a South Korean actor and model under YG Entertainment. He debuted as a model in designer Jung Wook Jun's Lone Costume fashion show in 2006. Soo Hyuk walked ...more
  • Yun Ji On

    43. Yun Ji On

    South Korean
    167 points by 2 voters
    Yun Ji On is a South Korean actor managed by Ium Hashtag. He graduated from the Department of Acting at Kyonggi University. In 2016 he made his debut as an actor. After ...more
  • Kim Min Seok

    44. Kim Min Seok

    South Korean
    167 points by 2 voters
    Kim Min Seok is a South Korean actor under Respect Entertainment, well known for his roles the dramas "Descendants of the sun" and "Doctors". He auditioned on a TV talent show Superstar ...more
  • Cho Byeong Kyu

    45. Cho Byeong Kyu

    South Korean
    162 points by 2 voters
    Jo Byung Kyoo is a South Korean actor born in Seoul. He attended Anyang Arts High School and Seoul National University of the Arts as an acting major until he dropped out. ...more
  • Park Ji Hoon

    46. Park Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    161 points by 2 voters
    Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer and actor under YY Entertainment [와이와이 엔터테인먼트]. After competing on "Produce 101 Season 2," he debuted as a member of the resulting boy group ...more
  • Lee Jun Young

    47. Lee Jun Young

    South Korean
    158 points by 2 voters
    Lee Jun Young, formerly known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, actor and former member of U-KISS (유키스) and UNB (유앤비). He dropped out of Seongsu High School but later passed ...more
  • Lee Sang Yeob

    48. Lee Sang Yeob

    South Korean
    155 points by 2 voters
    Lee Sang Yeob is a South Korean actor under the management of UNGBIN Entertainment. He is the only grandson of the former Dongguk Jaekang Chairman, Kim Jong Jin. Sang Yeob made his ...more
  • Song Geon Hee

    49. Song Geon Hee

    South Korean
    151 points by 2 voters
    Seon Geon Hee is a South Korean actor. He debuted in the drama series "Flat" in 2017. His breakthrough role was in the popular drama "SKY Castle."
  • Lee Ji Hoon

    50. Lee Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    143 points by 2 voters
    Lee Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the teen series "School 2013". (Source: Wikipedia)
  • Yoo Teo

    51. Yoo Teo

    South Korean
    134 points by 2 voters
    Yoo Teo is a Korean actor and director born and raised in Cologne, Germany. He began acting when studying at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, NY at the age of ...more
  • Kim Dong Hwi

    52. Kim Dong Hwi

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kim Dong Hwi is a South Korean actor under ACE Factory (에이스팩토리). His enlistment in the army was set for September 24, 2024. (Source: MyDramaList)
  • Ryu Jun Yeol

    53. Ryu Jun Yeol

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Ryu Jun Yeol is a South Korean actor, model, activist and photographer. He is managed by C-JeS Entertainment after signing an exclusive contract with them in July 2015. Under a scholarship, he ...more
  • Kim Dong Hwi

    54. Kim Dong Hwi

    South Korean
    0 points by 0 voters
    Kim Dong Hwi is a South Korean singer and actor.
  • Asano Tadanobu

    55. Asano Tadanobu

    Japanese
    0 points by 0 voters
    Tadanobu Asano is an actor and musician born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He grew up with parents engaged in a bohemian lifestyle - his mother often drove Asano around while listening to ...more
  • Takahashi Issei

    56. Takahashi Issei

    Japanese
    0 points by 0 voters
    Issei Takahashi, born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. Takahashi was born as the eldest son and, since his mother had married three times, he has four ...more

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