K-drama Actors Who Became Popular as Second Leads: Kim Min Gyu, Lee Soo Hyuk, More!

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Wi Ha Joon
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From Kim Min Gyu as a charming secretary in "A Business Proposal" to Lee Soo Hyuk as a dashing grim reaper in Netflix's "Tomorrow," these K-drama stars completely turned tables and received lots of love from viewers as the second leads.

Lee Soo Hyuk

Known for his sharp and powerful visuals, one of YG Entertainment's multifaceted talents, Lee Soo Hyuk, has been in the acting industry for almost 11 years. And with years of experience, the "Lucky Romance" star has certainly proven his strengths as an actor.

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Since his debut, Lee Soo Hyuk has played more supporting roles than lead roles. Nevertheless, he ended up earning praises for his roles in "Scholar Who Walks The Night," "Doom at Your Service," and his current drama "Tomorrow."

Kim Min Gyu

Korean heartthrob and rising actor Kim Min Gyu, who made his debut in 2013 in Mnet's drama "Monstar," is now celebrating his nine years in the acting field.

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He has played a wide variety of roles both as lead and supporting characters.

Though he didn't receive much recognition in the series "Queen: Love and War," Kim Min Gyu stole the spotlight when he starred in "Backstreet Rookie," "Snowdrop," and "A Business Proposal."

Wi Ha Joon

One of 2021's breakout stars, Wi Ha Joon immediately rose to fame after he appeared in the phenomenal K-drama "Squid Game." But, even before he starred in the Netflix series, Wi Ha Joon has been known for his laudable acting through his roles in "Romance is a Bonus Book" and "18 Again."

Thanks to his consistent hard work, the actor is gaining more love in Korea and abroad. He even surpassed 10 million followers on Instagram just recently.

Woo Do Hwan

Woo Do Hwan captured the viewers' hearts with his previous drama roles. In 2018, the 29-year-old actor played a lead role in MBC's "The Great Seducer," alongside Red Velvet's Joy, Moon Ga Young, and Kim Min Jae. However, the drama received mixed reviews.

But he regained popularity after he appeared in the SBS' K-drama "The King: Eternal Monarch," where he shared a frame with Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun.

This 2022, he is about to make a small screen comeback with "Hunting Dogs," following his military discharge.

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