4 Former YG Models Who Are Now Successful Lead Drama Actors: Byeon Woo Seok, Jang Ki Yong, More

These four former YG models are now very successful actors who have headlined hit dramas!

Through the years, YG Entertainment has cultivated models, who now have successfully transitioned into acclaimed actors. These handsome celebrities are now fans worldwide with their visuals and ever-evolving acting skills.

Who would have thought that from posing for the camera as models, heartthrobs Jang Ki Yong, Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Byeon Woo Seok would make it big time in the K-drama industry?

Nam Joo Hyuk

After debuting as a model at the SONGZIO Homme 2014 S/S Collection, Nam Joo Hyuk shifted his career to acting.

A year after, he starred in the series "Who Are You: School 2015," then he landed his first-ever lead drama in 2016 through "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo," which opened new doors for him.

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Today, he is a prominent K-drama star and who steal hearts with his acting. He made our hearts skip a beat with his roles in the hit dramas, such as "Start-Up," "Twenty Five, Twenty One," and "Vigilante."

Jang Ki Yong

Before starting his acting journey, Jang Ki Yong was an award-winning fashion model, who participated in multiple fashion show runways and magazine pictorials.

He currently stars in "The Atypical Family," his comeback drama following his military discharge.

Some of his dramas are "Now, We Are Breaking Up," "My Roommate is a Gumiho," "Search: WWW," "Come and Hug Me," and more.

Lee Soo Hyuk

The charismatic actor, who is still signed under YG Entertainment, is a veteran model who debuted in 2006. Known for his modeling achievements, Lee Soo Hyuk has seamlessly transitioned his career into acting.

He starred in notable dramas, such as "Doom At Your Service," "Tomorrow," "Born Again," "Handmade Love," "The Scholar Who Walks the Night," and more.

The model-actor is expected to make his screen return this 2024 with two dramas, namely "Empress Woo" and "S Line."

Byeon Woo Seok

Adding to the list is Byeon Woo Seok, the current obsession of every K-drama fan after he captured hearts for playing the iconic role of Ryu Sun Jae in the hit rom-com series "Lovely Runner."

He kicked off his modelling journey in 2014 along with the mentioned names above.

Later on, he embarked on his acting career and created an amazing portfolio, which includes "Strong Girl Nam Soon," "Moonshine," "20th Century Girl," and more.

Who's your favorite YG model-turned-actor? Tell us in the comments!

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.