4 Korean Actors Who Played High Schoolers at 30: Hwang In Yeop, Kim Tae Ri, More! [Updated 2022]
Given that South Korea has a wide array of impressive and effective skincare products, actors undeniably radiate beauty and grace. Thanks to this, some of these stars managed to convince viewers that they are years younger than they actually are!
Here are some 30-year-old stars who played high schoolers in some of the most popular dramas!
1. Hwang In Yeop
Handsome star Hwang In Yeop is a '91 liner, can you believe it? The rising star generated a lot of buzz for his heart-thumping performances in popular dramas "18 Again," and "True Beauty."
In fact, when he portrayed high school characters Goo Jang Sung and Han Seo Jun in both dramas in 2020, the actor just turned 30!
Noh Jung Ui, the actor's co-star in "18 Again," hilariously calls him "uncle" due to their large age gap. The actress who's paired with him was born in 2001, a decade younger than him.
In spite of that, Hwang In Yeop managed to convince the viewers that he's still young-looking.
This 2022, Hwang In Yeop returns to the small screen as the top student who doesn't have a dream in Ji Chang Wook's "The Sound of Magic."
Don't miss Hwang In Yeop in his new acting role this May 6 on Netflix!
2. Park Bo Young
Park Bo Young undeniably looks very young! In her most notable work "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon," the actress showed off her adorable side, making her look cuter than she really is!
Thanks to her smooth and wrinkle-free skin, she could still pass as a high school student!
At 30, Park Bo Young still pulled off (and nailed!) the role of Hwan Seung Hee in the 2018 melodrama film "On Your Wedding Day."
She spectacularly depicted the 10-year-romance of the lead characters. This seamlessly transitioned from their high school days to adulthood.
3. Choi Woo Sik
Like Park Bo Young, no one would actually believe that the Canadian-Korean actor is already in his 30s!
Besides Choi Woo Sik's award-winning performance in Bong Joon Ho's Academy Awarded film "Parasite," the actor also created a frenzy as he reunited with "The Witch" co-star Kim Da Mi in the blockbuster drama "Our Beloved Summer."
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In the series, he flaunted his versatility in playing the role of the free-spirited and easy-going high schooler Choi Woong who dreams of nothing but to be with the one he loves.
Who would believe that the adorable bum who's so in love with her stern girlfriend is played by a talented, multi awarded 31-year-old star?
4. Kim Tae Ri
The coming-of-age megahit series "Twenty Five, Twenty One" broke records after records with its gripping story and relatable characters.
It depicts the beautiful romance between fencer Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) and sports reporter Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), whose love is tested by fate and time.
Though Na Hee Do's cuteness and naivete stand out next to Baek Yi Jin's calm and collected self, the actress is currently 31-years-old and actually older than him!
When she played high school student and aspiring fencer Na Hee Do at the beginning of the show, Kim Tae Ri was already 13 years older than her!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
