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From Kim Yoo Jung to Park Eun Bin: 5 K-drama leads who transitioned from child actors to leading stars
A few South Korean actresses have been in the industry more longer than you expected. Let’s check out some of the leading ladies who were child actors.
Some of the leading K-drama actresses in the industry have started their careers as child actors. Gaining recognition at such a young age did not just provide a boost for a successful future career but also honed their skills immensely. Without further ado, let’s check out some of the actresses who started their journey as child actors.
5 K-drama actresses who were child actors
1. Kim Yoo Jung
Born in 1999, Kim Yoo NJung started her career at the young age of four. Due to her talent and phenomenal performances, she quickly garnered immense popularity among the masses and became one of the most sought-after child actors. By the time she reached fifth grade, she had already appeared in 13 K-dramas and 15 movies. Some of her most popular are Painter of the Wind, Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho, Flames of Desire, Dong Yi, and more. Moreover, she also received various accolades throughout the years, one of which is the Best Actress award for her performance in Iljimae.
The actress is currently one of the biggest names in the K-drama community and has appeared in shows like My Demon, Lovers of the Red, One Ordinary Day, and movies like The 8th Night, 20th Century Girl, and more. 
2. Park Eun Bin
Park Eun Bin started her journey into the entertainment industry at the ripe age of five. She appeared in various K-dramas and movies as a child actress and played the younger versions of various characters. Moreover, she received recognition for one of her roles in the series The Iron Empress for which she won the Best Actress award in 2009.
Following her career as a child actor, she went on to star in some of the major releases as an adult. One of her most popular performances was in the series Extraordinary Attorney Woo, where she played the role of an autistic lawyer. She gained immense recognition for the series and even won multiple awards.
3. Lee Se Young
Born in 1992, Lee Se Yung delved into the world of acting at a very young age. She made her debut in 1997 and went on to appear in various movies and K-dramas as a child actress. She is most known for her performance in films such as When I Turned Nine, Lovely Rivals, and The Wonder Years.
Further ahead she starred in some well-known shows as a leading actress, such as The Crowned Clown, The Red Sleeve, The Law Cafe, The Story of Park's Marriage Contract, and more.
4. Kim So Hyun
Kim So Hyun was born in 1999 and right after a few years, she started her career as a child actress. In 2006, she made her debut with the K-drama, Drama City and she has remained unstoppable since. The actress is best known for her roles in A Happy Woman (2007), Que Sera Sera, Hometown of Legends, My Name Is Pity, Wife, and Woman, and Ja Myung Go.
Furthermore, she made her big screen debut in Man of Vendetta, where she played the role of the daughter of a priest who gets kidnapped. Later in her career, she starred in major K-drama series such as Love Alarm, River Where the Moon Rises, Pure Love, My Lovely Liar, and more.
5. Park Shin Hye
Park Shin Hye is one of the most notable actors in the K-drama world. However, she started her career at a very young age and starred in several shows, gaining immense recognition. Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven are two of the most well-known series she did as a child actress.
During her adult life, she appeared in some of the major K-dramas such as You're Beautiful, The Heirs, Pinocchio, Doctors, Memories of the Alhambra, #Alive, Sisyphus: The Myth, Doctor Slump, and more.
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