Korean drama rose in popularity at the start of 2020 with the top rating drama "Crash Landing On You." Since then, Hallyu stars keep making big comebacks on the small screen.
With rising numbers of new shows, this created a new string of trendiest actors and actresses that play unforgettable characters. Netizens expect to see more of these stars with their future projects as they rise in their careers.
Here is the list of the trendiest rising actors and actresses in 2020:
KIM DA MI
Her unique fashion and hairstyle, together with her strong character, made her standout in "Itaewon Class." She won the Best New Actress in television award at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards for the lead role, Yo Ji Seo, in the said drama. Thanks as well to the success and popularity of the show, Da Mi will play a part in the sequel of "The Witch: Part 1 The Subversion."
HAN SO HEE
At the age of 25, the pretty actress gained worldwide recognition after playing the lead role in one of the top-rated Korean drama series "The World Of The Married."
It was a roller coaster ride for the young actress, but she handled it well. Her popularity is also one of the reasons her controversial past photos, with tattoos and cigarettes, resurface online. Her troubled mother's wrongdoings also resurfaced, but Han So Hee's close friends stood by her side and defended her.
Meanwhile, the actress was also nominated in the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actress (TV).
AHN BO HYUN
Playing one of the villains in the drama "Itaewon Class," Ahn Bo Hyun rose in popularity due to his fight scenes with actor Park Seo Joon. His role was efficiently played, that it was so convincing- netizens grit their teeth after each brawling scene with any of the Danbam team.
After his appearance in "Itaewon Class," Ahn Bo Hyun kept himself busy with his upcoming MBC drama "Kairos." He's also filming numerous commercials.
WOO DO HWAN
The actor was hailed as a certified scene-stealer in the drama "The King: Eternal Monarch." Netizens applauded his dual character performance as he acted remarkably and justified each role. In each episode, Woo Do Hwan was one of the much-awaited actors that viewers wanted to see.
Since then, many have praised the actor's acting skills and his transformation over the years. His good bromance with Lee Min Ho also made him more endearing.
Meanwhile, the actor unexpectedly enlisted in the mandatory military service last July 2020. Many look forward to his safe return and his next project in the future.
JEON MI DO
Jeon Mi Do was active in the musical theatre prior to acting. She debuted on the big screen through the film "Metamorphosis" in 2019.
Meanwhile, her first leading role as a television star was in the 90s-based drama and Netflix original "Hospital Playlist" as a professor of neurosurgery. She gained popularity in the show, which nominated her for Best New Actress (TV) at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The actress also sang the cover of Shin Hyo-beom's song "I Knew I Love" for the drama's OST, which peaked at number 1 on the Gaon Digital charts.
Netizens are eager for the second season of "Hospital Playlist" which is set to premiere early next year.
