Apart from their amazing talent, Hallyu has a number of successful K-drama actresses despite not fitting in the typical Korean beauty standards.
With their unique facial features and remarkable talent, they won the hearts of many with their undeniable charm and stunning performance.
From Kim Go Eun to Gong Hyo Jin and more, here are the top stars who solidified their name in the industry by breaking Korean beauty standards.
Kim Go Eun
Even though her beauty was greatly appreciated by global viewers after seeing her in "Parasite" Park So Dam's monolid eyes were often criticized by some and led her to unsuccessful auditions during her earlier years in the industry.
However, she managed to embrace her uniqueness after directors like Ryu Seung Wan, casted her for her remarkable features.
"I have small, button-like eyes and my face would look plain to a lot of people. I'm just thankful that directors and audiences seem to like it," she said.
