The entertainment business is a tough industry to get into. Without talents, quirks and appeal, success wouldn't be achieved.
Here are the four South Korean stars who continue to impress the audience with their brilliance.
Jung Ho Yeon
Model and actress Jung Ho Yeon continues to steal hearts since the hit series "Squid Game" premiered on Netflix.
In the drama, she played the role of Player 067 Kang Sae Byeok who joined the deadly game to win the prize money and reunite with her family.
Her performance didn't only entertain the viewers, but also impressed them as the drama marks the actor's first ever acting role.
With this, her popularity spiked up and even gained millions of followers on Instagram. In particular, the actress achieved numerous awards for her acting performance.
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She received nods as Best New Actress at prestigious award shows such as Korean First Brand Awards 2021, Asia Artist Awards 2021, Critics' Choice Super Awards 2022. Director's Cut Awards 2022 and more.
Cho Yi Hyun
In the international blockbuster apocalyptic hit series "All of Us Are Dead," Cho Yi Hyun stole the spotlight as the highly intelligent class president Choi Nam Ra.
The actress undoubtedly aced the role through her gripping and profound acting. When Choi Nam Ra got infected with the virus, the actress further showed off her emotional acting.
With that, the audience loved her more. She even bagged the Best New Actress title at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022.
Yoo In Soo
Like Cho Yi Hyun, Yoo In Soo also led the zombie apocalyptic series "All of Us Are Dead."
But unlike the actress, Yoo In Soo took on the role of one of the most hated characters in the show.
Heartless, bully and selfish, Yoo In Soo perfectly synchronized with his character, effectively getting under the viewers' skin.
With his scene-stealing performance, the actor impressed the public, gaining recognition both domestically and internationally.
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In particular, Yoo In Soo received a nod as the Best New Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022.
Lee Yeon
The 27-year-old actress surprised fans with her transformation in the 2022 crime drama "Juvenile Justice."
In the drama, she portrayed the role of Baek Sung Woo, a young teenage boy who murderer an eight-year-old boy with an older friend.
Lee Yeon nailed the micro-expressions of a troubled male teenager, stealing the attention of many for the intricate details in her emotions and facial expressions.
The "Juvenile Justice" star's outstanding acting chops didn't go unnoticed as she received a nomination for Best New Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022.
Hopefully, these four stunning rookie actors receive more acting offers in the following years to come, and flaunt their unrivaled skills.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
