Today Korean industry has taken over almost the whole world. K-Pop, k-drama, and Korean actors are very famous all over the world. People love binge-watching Korean dramas and love listening to k-pop also. There are many Korean celebrities who debuted at young age and are capturing the hearts of millions of people by their fantastic acting skills, singing, or dancing. Here; are the Top 10 Korean celebrities which debuted at a very young age.
1. Park Shin Hye
You must have watched the very famous k-drama “Heirs.” The main lead of this drama debuted at a very young age. She was 13 years old when she made her debut as the main lead in the music video “Flower” by Lee Seung Hwan. After the music video, she played the role of the child version of the main character Han Jung Suh in the Korean drama “Stairway to heaven.” The drama got famous in Korea at that time. Today Park Shin Hye is one of the most successful actors in Korea.
2. Krystal Jung
Krystal Jung is professionally known as Krystal. Krystal is a Korean- American singer and actress. Krystal made her debut in 2009 when she was only 14 years and nine months old. Krystal debuted as a member of f(x). After group’s disbandment, she continued as a solo singer with SM Entertainment. Today she is a very successful actress in Korea. Krystal has done a lot of K-dramas like Crazy love, Police University, and Prison Playbook, which brought her a lot of fame globally.
3. Ni-Ki
Ni-Ki is one of the members of k-pop group Enhyphen. Ni-Ki was only fourteen when the group debuted in November 2020. He is the youngest member of Enhyphen. Ni-ki is the only Japanese member of the group. Ni-Ki is singer and rapper in the group. Fans love Ni-ki for his cuteness. Enhyphen has released various albums under Hybe. Ni-ki is very famous and loved in Korea as well as globally.
4. LeeSeo
Leeseo debuted fourteen years and nine months in group IVE under Starship Entertainment. Leeseo is the main vocalist of IVE. Leeseo is the maknae (youngest member) of IVE. IVE debuted on December 1, 2021. She is also a former model for SM kids. Leeseo is known for her unique vocals. She trained for two years before debuting as a sixth member of IVE. IVE has become very successful globally after releasing many albums like Eleven, and Love Dive.
5. Kim Yoo Jung
Kim Yoo Jung is a very famous actress. She started her acting as a child actress at the age of four in the movie DMZ and the TV show Freezing Point. Kim Yoo-jung was one of the most demanded child actresses in Korea. At; nine, she won the Best Young Actress Award in 2008. Her K-drama Love in Moonlight, Backstreet Rookie, and clean for passion now, were given too much love by Korean and global k-drama fans.
6. Jisung
Jisung is the lead dancer, sub-vocalist, and sub-rapper of the boy band NCT. They debuted in 2016 when Jisung was only fourteen years of age. He is the maknae of the group. Jisung; is known for his exceptional dancing skills as well as rapping. Full name of Jisung is Park Ji Sung. NCT is very famous for its outstanding music and performances.
7. Shin Se-Kyung
Shin Se-kyung is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by EDAM Entertainment. She also started her acting career as a child actress. Shin Se Kyung debuted when she was eight Shin Se kyung starred in the movie my little Bride in 2009. She has done various shows like Run on, the bride of the water god, and Rookie historian Goo Hae-ryung.
8. Kim So Hyun
Kim So Hyun is a very famous actress managed by Lum hashtag. She was born in Australia. She started her acting career as a child actress in 2007. She was only eight when she did her first role in the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile. In 2008 she got the lead role in KBS’s youth drama Jungle Fish. Kim So Hyun gained more fame after her teen musical drama Dream High in 2011. K-media has given her nickname of nation’s little sister, Queen of child actresses, and Goddess of historical drama. She has huge international fan base also.
9. Hyein
Hyein is a member of the girl group New Jeans. She was only fourteen when New Jeans debuted in 2022 under Hybe Labels. Hyein was a member of the kid’s girl group USSO. She is the youngest among all the members of the group. New Jeans has gained enormous fame in Korea and globally after their debut songs. New Jeans is also called Rookie Monsters. New Jeans have broken many records with their songs Hype boy, Ditto, OMG. Hyein was also in the BTS music video for the song “Permission to Dance”. Hyein started modeling at the age of eight. Hyein trained for two and half years before debuting as the youngest member of New Jeans.
10. Yoo Seung Ho
Yoo Seung Ho is a very popular actor in Korea. He also started his career as a child actor. Yoo Seung ho first Korean TV show was at the age of seven. “Daddy Fish” was his first k-drama aired in 2000. He gained fame through the movie “The way home,” released in 2002 he did many TV shows and films as a child and teenage actor. Today he has done a lot of movies as well as k-dramas which were loved by Korean as well as international fans. His famous k-dramas are I am not a Robot, My strange hero and emprorist.
