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    • Choi Hyun-wook
       Occupation: Actor

      Choi Hyun-wook (born January 30, 2002) is a South Korean actor known for his natural acting style and versatility. Originally a baseball player for ten years, he transitioned to acting after a high school elbow injury led him to enroll in Hanlim Multi Art School.

      He is widely recognized for his roles in several popular television and web series:

      Breakthrough Roles: He gained significant attention in 2021 for his performances in "Taxi Driver" (as a school bully) and "Racket Boys" (as Na Woo-chan), the latter of which earned him the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards.

      Rising Popularity: He further solidified his status as a rising star through the coming-of-age drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" (2022) and the action series "Weak Hero Class 1" (2022).

      Recent Works: His career continued to grow with lead roles in "Twinkling Watermelon" (2023) and appearances in "D.P. 2" and "High Cookie." In 2025, he starred in the romantic comedy "My Dearest Nemesis" and the film "Mantis."

      Standing at 181 cm, Choi is noted for his expressive performance style and has appeared in high-profile music videos, such as NewJeans' "Ditto."

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    • Daniel Dae Kim
       Occupation: Actor

      Daniel Dae Kim is an American actor, producer, and director known for his prominent roles in network television and film.

      He was born in Busan, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was young, growing up in Pennsylvania.

      His most widely recognized television roles include:

      Jin-Soo Kwon in the hit sci-fi action series Lost (2004–2010), for which he shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble.

      Chin Ho Kelly in the police procedural series Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2017).

      Beyond acting, he is an executive producer of the ABC television series The Good Doctor, which is produced by his company, 3AD. He has also had recurring roles in shows like Angel, Star Trek: Enterprise, ER, and 24, and voiced the character Johnny Gat in the Saints Row video game series. He also played Fire Lord Ozai in the Netflix live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

      Kim has also performed on stage, notably starring as the King of Siam in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of The King and I. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people.

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    • Gong Yoo
       Occupation: Actor

      Gong Yoo, whose birth name is Gong Ji-cheol, is a highly popular and globally recognized South Korean actor.

      He is best known for his leading roles in several iconic K-dramas and films, including the romantic comedy series Coffee Prince (2007), the fantasy-romance drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (also known as Goblin, 2016–2017), the critically acclaimed film Silenced (2011), the successful zombie thriller movie Train to Busan (2016), and his notable cameo as the Recruiter in the Netflix series Squid Game (2021).

      Gong Yoo has a diverse filmography, seamlessly moving between romantic comedies, action thrillers, and dramas that tackle social issues. He has won numerous awards, including a Baeksang Arts Award for Best Leading Actor in Broadcasting for his role in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. He is considered a major figure in the Hallyu (Korean Wave).

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    • Hwang In-youp
       Occupation: Actor

      Hwang In-youp (Korean: 황인엽) is a South Korean actor and model born on January 19, 1991. He began his career in the modeling industry in 2017 before making his screen debut with a main role in the web series Why (2018).

      He is widely known for his roles in:

      True Beauty (2020–2021) as Han Seo-jun, which brought him significant popularity. He also contributed to the drama's soundtrack with the song "It Starts Today."

      18 Again (2020) as Goo Ja-sung.

      The Netflix original series The Sound of Magic (2022).

      Why Her (2022), where he took on his first lead role on a terrestrial TV station.

      Family by Choice (2024).

      Hwang In-youp completed his mandatory military service before starting his career as a model. He studied in the Philippines during his high school and college years, where he used the English name Ryan Leon.

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    • Im Si-wan
       Occupation: Actor

      Im Si-wan is a South Korean singer and actor, born on December 1, 1988. He is a member of the K-pop group ZE:A and has gained recognition for his acting career, appearing in both television dramas and films. Im Si-wan is known for his versatile acting, taking on roles ranging from romantic leads to intense dramatic characters. His notable works include the dramas "Misaeng," "The King in Love," and films such as "The Attorney." He is praised for his emotional depth, expressive performances, and dedication to his craft.

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    • Kang Ha-neul
       Occupation: Actor

      Kim Ha-neul, known professionally as Kang Ha-neul (강하늘), is a South Korean actor. He gained early recognition through television dramas Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), and received critical acclaim for When the Camellia Blooms (2019) which earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor. He gained international recognition for his role in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025). Known as a prolific Chungmu-ro actor, Kang has also starred in the films Twenty (2015), Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016), New Trial (2017), Midnight Runners (2017), Forgotten (2017), Love Reset (2023), and Yadang: The Snitch (2025).

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    • Kim Jin-woo
       Occupation: Actor

      Kim Jin-woo (born July 17, 1983) is a South Korean actor and singer. He began his acting career in musical theatre, and has since starred in television series such as Queen and I (2012), The Birth of a Family (2012), Can't Stand Anymore (2013) and The Return of Hwang Geum-bok (2015).

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    • Lee Byung-hun
       Occupation: Actor

      Lee Byung-hun is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor born on July 12, 1970, in Seoul, South Korea. He is known for his versatile work in a wide range of genres across both South Korean and international cinema and television.

      He began his career in the early 1990s and achieved a breakthrough with the 2000 film Joint Security Area. Other notable roles in South Korean productions include A Bittersweet Life, The Good, the Bad, the Weird, I Saw the Devil, Masquerade, and the television series Iris and Mr. Sunshine. His film Inside Men won him the Best Actor prize at the three most prestigious South Korean award ceremonies: the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the Grand Bell Awards. He also played the Front Man in the Netflix series Squid Game.

      Internationally, he is known for portraying Storm Shadow in the Hollywood films G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and its sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation, as well as the T-1000 in Terminator Genisys and Billy Rocks in The Magnificent Seven. He was the first South Korean actor to present an Oscar at the annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

      He is married to actress Lee Min-jung, and they have two children. He co-founded the management company BH Entertainment. He studied French literature at Hanyang University and has a master's degree in theater and cinematography from Chung-Ang University. He also practices taekwondo.

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    • Lee Jung-jae
       Occupation: Actor

      Lee Jung-jae is a South Korean actor, filmmaker, and businessman. Considered one of South Korea's most successful actors, he has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, six Baeksang Arts Awards, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Gotham Award. Aside from his acting career, Lee is also a businessman, having launched a chain of restaurants in Seoul, as well as founding several businesses including the development company Seorim C&D. He owns several of his businesses with fellow actor and close friend Jung Woo-sung.

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    • Lee Min-ho
       Occupation: Actor

      Lee Min-ho (Korean: 이민호) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in the television series Boys Over Flowers (2009), which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor. His other notable works are television series City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), as well as the action thriller film Gangnam Blues (2015). In 2022, he starred in the Apple TV+ period drama Pachinko based on the novel of the same name.

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    • Lee Sungmin
       Occupation: Singer

      Lee Sung-min known mononymously as Sungmin and also LIU, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Super Junior and its sub-groups Super Junior-T, Super Junior-H, and Super Junior-M.

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    • Park Sung-woong
       Occupation: Actor

      Park Sung-woong is a South Korean actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. Born on August 8, 1973, he began his acting career in the late 1990s and gained recognition for his intense and charismatic performances. He often portrays strong, complex characters in genres ranging from action and thriller to drama. Park has appeared in notable films such as New World and The Outlaws, as well as various television dramas. He is praised for his commanding screen presence, deep voice, and ability to convey both toughness and subtle emotion.

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    • Roh Jae-won
       Occupation: Actor

      Roh Jae-won (born October 13, 1993) is a South Korean actor who has gained international recognition for his work in television series.

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      ## 🎭 Career Highlights

      Roh Jae-won made his acting debut in 2020 and has since built a notable filmography, largely in K-dramas and films.

      * Breakthrough Role: He is best known for his performance as Nam-gyu (Player 124) in the second season of the Netflix series ***Squid Game*** (2024–2025), a role he is also set to reprise in the third season.

      * Other Key Series: He has also received praise for his roles in the series ***Daily Dose of Sunshine*** (2023), where he played a patient with delusional disorder, and the police procedural ***Doubt*** (2024).

      * Film: His film appearances include roles in ***Ditto*** (2022) and ***A Normal Family*** (2024).

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      ## 🏆 Recognition

      His work has earned him recognition, including a Best New Actor award at the APAN Star Awards in 2024 for his performances in Doubt and Daily Dose of Sunshine, and a nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Television at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2025 for Squid Game 2.

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    • Steven Yeun
       Occupation: Actor

      Steven Yeun is an American actor born in Seoul, South Korea. He is widely recognized for his role as Glenn Rhee in the television horror series The Walking Dead (2010–2016). Yeun has since earned significant critical acclaim for his work in film, becoming the first Asian American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his leading role as Jacob Yi in Minari (2020). He also received high praise for his performance in the South Korean film Burning (2018). More recently, he won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series for his starring role as Danny Cho in the Netflix dark comedy-drama Beef (2023). Yeun is also a prolific voice actor, known for roles such as Mark Grayson in the animated series Invincible.

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    • Sung Hoon
       Occupation: Actor

      Bang Sung-hoon, known professionally as Sung Hoon, is a South Korean actor and model. He was born on February 14, 1983, in Daegu, South Korea. He originally majored in Social Physical Education at Yong In University and was a competitive swimmer, specializing in the butterfly stroke for 14 years, but had to quit due to a spinal injury.

      Sung Hoon made his acting debut in 2009. His breakthrough came in 2011 with the supernatural romance drama New Tales of Gisaeng, for which he won a New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards. He has starred in numerous popular dramas, including the romantic comedies Oh My Venus (2015), My Secret Romance (2017), and Woori the Virgin (2022). Other notable TV appearances include Five Enough (2016), which earned him a Best New Actor award, and the drama series Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) (Seasons 1 & 2). He is also known for his appearances on the variety show I Live Alone.

      He is also a musical Disc jockey (DJ), performing under the name Roiii in various countries. His height is 1.85 meters (6 ft 1 in).

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    • T.O.P
       Occupation: Lyricist

      Choi Seung-hyun, known professionally as T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, composer, producer and actor. He performed as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and debuted as the lead rapper of the boy band BigBang in 2006. The group became one of the best-selling groups of all time in Asia and one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. In 2010, while the group was on hiatus, T.O.P and G-Dragon collaborated to release the album, GD & TOP. As a solo rapper, he has released two digital singles, "Turn It Up" (2010) and "Doom Dada" (2013), that have peaked at number two and four, respectively, on the Gaon Digital Chart.

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    • Wi Ha-joon
       Occupation: Actor

      Wi Ha-joon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role as Hwang Jun-ho in Squid Game (2021–2025). Wi has also starred in the films Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018), Shark: The Beginning (2021) and Midnight (2021), as well as the television series Something in the Rain (2018), Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019), 18 Again (2020), Bad and Crazy (2021), Little Women (2022), The Worst of Evil (2023), and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon (2024). In 2022, Wi was named one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year.[1] Wi is managed by MSTeam Entertainment.[2]

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