Models turned actors gracing TV screens apart from runways.

It has been a big change ever since South Korean television has been engaging models turned actors for their dramas. Models turned actors such as Lee Jong Suk, Kim Woo Bin, Hong Jong Hyun, Lee Soo Hyuk, Sung Jun, Kim Young Kwang, Ahn Jae Hyun and Nam Joo Hyuk are among those who are appearing more often in broadcasting stations.

They have average heights of at least 1.83 m, lean sleek figure and blessed with strong facial features, beautiful skin and good looks... 

Lee Jong Suk has made a name for himself after appearing in Secret Garden drama and shot to fame with his series such as School 2013, I Hear Your Voice, Pinocchio, Doctor Stranger and currently drama W: Two Worlds. 

Kim Woo Bin who are best mates with Jong Suk have graced many magazines and CFs but he found his way to drama land when he appeared in Vampire Idol series, The Heirs, School 2013 and currently Uncontrollably Fondly. 

Hong Jong Hyun is one of the youngest of all have appeared in sitcoms and made a name for himself in Vampire Idol, Jeon Woo Chi, Dating Agency: Cyrano, Warrior Baek Dong Soo, Mama and recently Scarlet Heart: Ryeo. He is also widely known a Jjong Oppa when he was cast in We Got Married virtual reality program with Girls' Day Yura. 

Lee So Hyuk did a fair bit of modelling before appearing in dramas such as Deep Rooted Tree, Scholar Who walks the Night, Neighborhood Hero, Valid Love and recently in Lucky Romance. 

Sung Jun started his career in Shut Up Flower Boy Band, White Christmas, Lie to Me, Can We Get Married?, Discovery of Love, Gu: Family Book,  I Need Romance 3, Madame Antoine, Hyde, Jekyll, Me  and High Society.

Kim Young Kwang had kicked off his career as model due to his tall height at 1.87 m - the tallest among all his friends. He starred in dramas such as Love Rain, Good Doctor, Plus Nine Boys, D-Day and Pinocchio. He did a variety program with his close buddy Jong Hyun in Hello Kyushu! in Japan. 

 

Ahn Jae Hyun has broken the record for models as he is the first to announce his marriage to actress Goo Hye Sun this year after starring together with the drama Blood.
He shot to stardom when he appeared at Jeon Ji Hyun's brother in My Love from the Stars. 
He continued to film the movie Fashion King and drama You're All Surrounded. He was given an opportunity to be a permanent member in variety show New Journey to the West- replacing Lee Seung Gi. 

Nam Joo Hyuk being the youngest of all models turned actor begins his fame after debuted in the drama Surplus Princess, Who Are You - School 2015, Glamorous Temptation, Cheese in the Trap and recently in sageuk drama Scarlet Heart: Ryeo.