5 Korean Actors To Watch This May: Hwang In Yeop, Kim Young Dae, More

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Fans are always on the lookout for the next projects of their favorite K-drama stars. As we welcome a new month, these charming actors are back on the small screen to make the viewers' hearts flutter in romantic excitement! 

From Kim Young Dae to Hwang In Yeop, who are you mostly looking forward to? 

Hwang In Yeop, Kim Young Dae
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5 K-Actors To Watch This May: Hwang In Yeop, Kim Young Dae, More

Kim Young Dae - 'Shooting Stars'

With his first-ever lead role this 2022, breakout star Kim Young Dae officially met the viewers with the romantic-comendy K-drama "Shooting Stars." It follows the story of top celebrity Gong Tae Sung who is secretly in love with PR leader Oh Han Byeol. 

Kim Young Dae
(Photo : Elle Korea Instagram) Kim Young Dae

The "Penthouse" star is making the fans swoon with his chemistry with actress-model Lee Sung Kyung. With his character as the charismatic top star, Kim Young Dae is consistently attracting fans as the story progresses and new characters connected to him arouse viewers' curiosity. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'Shooting Stars' Episode 4: Lee Sung Kyung Surprises Kim Young Dae at Work

Watch "Shooting Stars" every Friday and Saturday at 10:40 p.m. (KST) on tvN.

Hwang In Yeop - 'The Sound of Magic'

The actor is already giving fans jitters as he is about to make his long-awaited small screen return after almost a year, following his rom-com drama "True Beauty."

In "The Sound of Magic," Hwang In Yeop transforms into a studious, handsome, and model student named Na Il Deung. 

 Hwang In Yeop,
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Hwang In Yeop in 'The Sound of Magic'

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He also has another K-drama to air in the first week of June, alongside Seo Hyun Jin and Bae In Hyuk, titled "Why Her?" 

"The Sound of Magic" will have its world premiere this coming May 6! Don't miss to watch it!

Chae Jong Hyeop - 'Love All Play'

Following his role as the bashful yet sweet and charming second male lead in "Nevertheless," Chae Jong Hyeop scored got his big break as the lead in the KBS Wednesday-Thursday series "Love All Play," along with Park Ju Hyun. 

'The Speed Going to You 493km' Stills
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Chae Jong Hyeop

He plays the character of Park Tae Joon, a badminton player, and views sport as nothing special but a job.

Different from his previous roles in "Sisyphus: The Myth," "Nevertheless," and "The Witch's Diner," Chae Jong Hyeop shows off more of his charm and fit figure as a competitive athlete in the series. 

Ji Chang Wook - 'The Sound of Magic'

Finally, after working nonstop due to hectic schedules, Ji Chang Wook's fans are rejoicing because they will finally see the actor on the small screen! In "The Sound of Magic," he will transform into a magician who will help other people believe in magic again.

Though it only has six episodes, fans can't wait to meet the cast of the fantasy drama. 

Sung Hoon - 'Woori the Virgin'

Lim Soo Hyang is the new version of Jane in the Korean adaptation of the famous American TV series "Jane the Virgin." In this drama, she reunites with Sung Hoon after a long time. 

Sung Hoon
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Sung Hoon, Woori the Virgin

The actor takes the role of the male protagonist, Raphael, who's the handsome CEO of a cosmetic company, and who accidentally becomes the father of Oh Woo Ri's child. 

Who among these K-drama heartthrobs are you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments!

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