K-Drama World introduces this new generation of promising actors who are currently captivating fans with their visuals and acting chops. From Kim Hyun Jin, Lee Chae Min to Kim Jae Won these are the heartthrobs that are making their names in the industry.

With Byeon Woo Seok from "Lovely Runner," Moon Sang Min in "Wedding Impossible," and Na In Woo in "Marry My Husband," established as representatives of handsome and talented stars, we looked forward to rising actors who will follow in their footsteps.

Lee Chae Min

In the Netflix series "Hierarchy," Lee Chae Min played the role of Kang Ha, a transfer student at Jushin High School who harbors a secret.

He debuted in the 2021 series "High Class" and showed passionate acting by taking on various characters without a break in "Love All Play," "Crash Course in Romance," and "See You in My 19th Life."

Thanks to his consistent project appearance, Lee Chae Min is receiving recognition from the viewers, and is drawn to his screen presence. With his overwhelming proportions and fresh acting, he immediately caught everyone's attention.

His first lead role in "Hierarchy" allowed him to not just display his charms but also his impressive acting performance and chemistry with the cast.

With his diverse charms, Lee Chae Min is receiving anticipation about whether he'll be able to overcome the pressure in his lead projects and be named one of the rising stars of his generation.

Kim Jae Won

He became known for his role as the younger version of Cha Seung Won in tvN's "Our Blues" and in JTBC's "King the Land," Kim Jae Won shows a new side of him in Netflix's "Hierarchy" by taking on the role of Kim Ri An, the top student in Jushin High School and the successor to the Jushin Group.

His participation in the said series intrigued many about his new appearance as he faced off against Kang Ha and showed overflowing charisma.

In one of his interviews, Jae Won said that he wanted to be an actor who does a lot of good works and variety show appearances.

"I want to be an actor that people trust and watch, regardless of genre."

Kim Hyun Jin

This young actor is amassing recognition, thanks to his back-to-back works, Kim Hyun Jin is having a blast showcasing his versatile acting chops.

Known for his appearance in SBS' "Cheer Up" in 2022, Hyun Jin made his small screen return this 2024 through TVING's "I Am Dreaming of A Freaking Fairytale" and the ongoing JTBC series "My Sweet Mobster."

He plays Joo Il Young, a perfect manhwa-like guy with idol looks and is an intelligent right-hand man of Seo Ji Hwan (Uhm Tae Goo).

In an interview, he expressed his ambition by saying, "It's really good to hear compliments from my colleagues, and now my attention is focused on doing more good work in the future."

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.