While some Korean celebrities made their acting debut in K-drama after transitioning as K-pop stars or as theater actors, these stars began their careers on the big screen.
There's no denying that some top stars solidified their name in the industry by joining a small screen project; however, there are others who managed to captivate viewers with their acting prowess while starring in a film.
From Son Ye Jin to Kim Go Eun and Park Seo Joon, more, here are five Korean celebrities who started their acting journey in cinema.
Son Ye Jin
Before the award-winning K-drama "Mr. Sunshine" and the smash hit series "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," Kim Tae Ri is making a name for herself in movies.
Her big screen debut was the 2015 drama movie "Moon Young" where she played the titular role.
A year later, she won an award for her performance in "The Handmaiden" with Kim Min Hee and Ha Jung Woo.
In the same year, Kim Tae Ri had a cameo appearance in the series "Entourage."
