Even before they fulfilled their military services this year, several K-drama stars shot to stardom. From Kang Tae Oh to Kim Min Gyu, these celebrities have proven their power as the new generation of A-list stars with their previous dramas that lauded them for their amazing performances. Keep on reading for all the details!

Kang Tae Oh

After appearing and portraying minor roles in numerous series, Kang Tae Oh's fame skyrocketed this 2022 as he accepted the offer to star in one of the trending K-dramas today, "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."

He currently plays the character of Lee Junho, who radiates boyfriend material as per the fans and viewers watching the show. He transitioned from being a second-lead actor to becoming the star of the show.

With his current status, Kang Tae Oh is gaining immense popularity and keeps on receiving plenty of projects and collaborations from companies outside South Korea.

Kim Min Gyu

His latest romantic-comedy drama, "Business Proposal," where he teamed up with actress Seol In Ah became a hit among viewers, which gained them new international fans. Kim Min Gyu's role as the hot and smart secretary Cha will remain iconic.

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Trained to become an idol but found his success in acting, Kim Min Gyu continues to achieve his goal of being one of the next best actors in the K-drama industry. In fact, he just finished his fan meetings in Japan and Thailand and is now filming his upcoming lead drama "Pontifex Lembrary."

EXO Sehun

Idol-actor Sehun is one of the possible stars to enlist in the military this year. But before he fulfilled his duty, the EXO member had established a good impression on viewers with his consistent appearances in movies and dramas. Though he is one of the biggest names in the Kpop industry due to his incredible skills in singing and dancing, Sehun proved that he could also stand alone in his chosen field, acting.

In the last quarter of 2021, he starred in the SBS drama "Now, We Are Breaking Up" with Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong. Then, at the beginning of 2022, Sehun made his debut on the silver screen with "The Pirates 2."

Furthermore, Oh Sehun is ready to level up as he is confirmed to lead the new campus romance series "Everything We Love," which is said to meet the viewers in the first half of 2023.

Na In Woo

"Jinxed At First" actor Na In Woo is making it on the list. He debuted in 2015 in the series "Shine or Go Crazy," but it took him almost five years before he got recognized by the public. In 2020, he starred in the megahit historical-comedy drama "Mr. Queen," which allowed him to have his lead role in the KBS series "River Where the Moon Rises."

Thanks to this project, Na In Woo has won his first Best New Actor award at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards. As a result, many doors opened for the male star, and he is now in his third drama, where he plays the main protagonist.

Apart from the fact that they trained to be singers first, these Korean actors have worked hard to earn their spots in the acting industry. And after years of experience, Kang Tae Oh, Kim Min Gyu, Oh Sehun, and Na In Woo's careers have leveled up before they enter the military camp.

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Shai Collins wrote this.