Actresses who went from small to big roles

What are the actresses which are now big stars but you are fan of them since they were not that popular

ali Oct 16, 2024
53 People Loves 48 Voters Report
  • Shin Hye Sun

    1. Shin Hye Sun

    South Korean
    2,239 points by 23 voters
    Shin Hye Sun is a South Korean actress. Inspired by Won Bin’s performance in the drama “Autumn Tale”, she entered the Film Art program at Sejong University and made her acting debut ...more
  • Park Gyu Young

    2. Park Gyu Young

    South Korean
    1,868 points by 19 voters
    Park Gyu Young is an actor and model born in Busan, South Korea. In 2015, Park began training to become an actor after JYP Entertainment (JYP 엔터테인먼트) noticed her on the cover ...more
  • Kim Hye Yoon

    3. Kim Hye Yoon

    South Korean
    1,478 points by 15 voters
    Kim Hye Yoon is a South Korean actress under Artist Company. She made her acting debut with 2013 "Samsaengi" (TV소설 삼생이). After working on "Bad Guys" (나쁜 녀석들), Kim focused her attention ...more
  • Kim Ji Eun

    4. Kim Ji Eun

    South Korean
    1,111 points by 12 voters
    Kim Ji Eun is a South Korean actress managed by Namoo Actors. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in theatre from Cheongju University. She made her debut in the movie "Hot Young ...more
  • Han Ji Hyun

    5. Han Ji Hyun

    South Korean
    1,102 points by 12 voters
    Han Ji Hyun, born in Seoul, is a South Korean actress. She graduated from the Department of Acting, Theater Academy of Korea National University of Arts Department. At the time of preparing ...more
  • Kang Min Ah

    6. Kang Min Ah

    South Korean
    1,096 points by 12 voters
    Kang Min Ah, born in Seoul, is a South Korean actress represented by H&Entertainment. She made her acting debut in the 2009 film "To The Sea". She later made her TV series ...more
  • Go Youn Jung

    7. Go Youn Jung

    South Korean
    1,058 points by 11 voters
    Go Youn Jung is a South Korean actress and model, born in Mullae, Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, South Korea. She is represented by MAA (엠에이엠). Go debuted in acting in 2019 with a role ...more
  • Im Se Mi

    8. Im Se Mi

    South Korean
    1,023 points by 11 voters
    Im Se Mi is a South Korean actor. She made her acting debut in the 2005 television series “Sharp 2” (반올림 2). On February 3, 2022, Im signed an exclusive contract with ...more
  • Pyo Ye Jin

    9. Pyo Ye Jin

    South Korean
    1,020 points by 11 voters
    Pyo Ye Jin is a South Korean actress who was born on February 3, 1992, in Changwon, South Korea. She worked as a flight attendant for two years after graduating from university, ...more
  • Lee You Mi

    10. Lee You Mi

    South Korean
    1,005 points by 11 voters
    Lee You Mi is a South Korean actor under Varo Entertainment. She made her acting debut in 2009 and became the first Korean actress to win Outstanding Guest Actress at the Creative ...more
  • Kwon Na Ra

    11. Kwon Na Ra

    South Korean
    942 points by 10 voters
    Kwon Ah Yoon, later legally changed to Kwon Na Ra, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of HELLO VENUS (헬로비너스). She graduated from Bundang Daejin High School and ...more
  • Park Ji Hyun

    12. Park Ji Hyun

    South Korean
    909 points by 10 voters
    Park Ji Hyun is a South Korean actress. She studied at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. She joined the agency Namoo Actors in 2016. She made her debut as an actress in ...more
  • Lee Joo Bin

    13. Lee Joo Bin

    South Korean
    892 points by 10 voters
    Lee Joo Bin is a South Korean actress and model under ANDMARQ Studio Agency (앤드마크). She studied at Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul. In 2017, Joo Bin made her drama debut in ...more
  • Kim Ji Won

    14. Kim Ji Won

    South Korean
    878 points by 9 voters
    Kim Ji Won is a South Korean actress. She entered the entertainment industry in 2010 by appearing in commercials, and became known as the "Oran C Girl" and "Lollipop Girl." She made ...more
  • Shin Eun Soo

    15. Shin Eun Soo

    South Korean
    836 points by 9 voters
    Shin Eun Soo is an award-winning actor under npio Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. She started in the entertainment industry as an idol trainee before making her acting debut as a ...more
  • Ahn Eun Jin

    16. Ahn Eun Jin

    South Korean
    816 points by 9 voters
    Ahn Eun Jin is a South Korean actress. She debuted with a musical in 2012 and continued to star in various other shows, such as the 'oksusu' drama "Number Woman Gye Sook ...more
  • Kang Mi Na

    17. Kang Mi Na

    South Korean
    757 points by 9 voters
    Kang Mi Na is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of I.O.I (아이오아이) and GUGUDAN (구구단). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School. In January 2016, she participated ...more
  • Seol In Ah

    18. Seol In Ah

    South Korean
    751 points by 8 voters
    Seol In Ah, also known as Seorina, is a South Korean actor under Gold Medalist. She majored in acting at Seoul Institute of the Arts. In 2015, Seol In Ah made her ...more
  • Bo Na

    19. Bo Na

    South Korean
    732 points by 8 voters
    Kim Ji Yun, known professionally as Bo Na, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of WJSN (우주소녀, also known as COSMIC GIRLS). She graduated from Dongguk University College of ...more
  • Go Min Si

    20. Go Min Si

    South Korean
    721 points by 8 voters
    Go Min Si is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the drama “My Sassy Girl” (2017) and is known for her support role in “The Smile Had Left Your ...more
  • Shin Hyun Been

    21. Shin Hyun Been

    South Korean
    702 points by 8 voters
    Shin Hyun Been is a Korean actress. She made her big break in the 2010 movie "He's On Duty", in which she also won the award for Best New Actress at the ...more
  • Lee Chung Ah

    22. Lee Chung Ah

    South Korean
    697 points by 8 voters
    Lee Chung Ah is a South Korean actor represented by talent agency Management SOOP. Her father is actor Lee Seung Chul. (Source: kisskh)
  • Seo Ji Hye

    23. Seo Ji Hye

    South Korean
    687 points by 8 voters
    Seo Ji Hye is a South Korean actress managed by Just Entertainment. She began her acting career in 2017 when she appeared on the show "Heart Signal". In 2018, she made her ...more
  • Kim Bo Ra

    24. Kim Bo Ra

    South Korean
    668 points by 8 voters
    Kim Bo Ra is an actor managed by Noon Company. She has a B.A. in Film and Theatre Studies from Inha University. In 2005, she made her acting debut at the age ...more
  • Mun Ka Young

    25. Mun Ka Young

    South Korean
    665 points by 7 voters
    Mun Ka Young is a South Korean actress and model. She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, to South Korean parents. In 2006, Mun moved to Korea and began her acting career as ...more
  • Seo Yea Ji

    26. Seo Yea Ji

    South Korean
    662 points by 7 voters
    Seo Yea Ji is a South Korean actress and model managed by SUBLIME. In March 2013, she stepped into the entertainment industry by appearing in an advertisement for SK Telecom. She debuted ...more
  • Kim Yoon Hye

    27. Kim Yoon Hye

    South Korean
    653 points by 8 voters
    Kim Yoon Hye is a South Korean actress and model affiliated with J Wide Company (제이와이드컴퍼니). Born in Seocho-dong, Seocho, Seoul, South Korea, she began her career as a cover model for ...more
  • Roh Yoon Seo

    28. Roh Yoon Seo

    South Korean
    631 points by 7 voters
    Roh Yoon Seo is a South Korean actress and model managed by MAA Korea. She is best known for her roles in the television series Our Blues (2022), Crash Course in Romance ...more
  • Jung Yoo Min

    29. Jung Yoo Min

    South Korean
    608 points by 8 voters
    Jung Yoo Min is a South Korean actress managed by Big Picture ENT. She received her education at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. She debuted through the drama “Holyland” in 2012. ...more
  • Park Se Wan

    30. Park Se Wan

    South Korean
    568 points by 7 voters
    In 2016, Park made her television acting debut in KBS2's short drama special “The Red Teacher”. She started gaining more attention in 2017 with her supporting roles in the coming-of-age series “School ...more
  • Seo Eun Soo

    31. Seo Eun Soo

    South Korean
    558 points by 7 voters
    Seo Eun Soo is a South Korean actress and model under HighZium studio. She made her acting debut in the 2016 television drama “Jealousy Incarnate”.
  • Lee Sun Bin

    32. Lee Sun Bin

    South Korean
    503 points by 6 voters
    Lee Sun Bin, born Lee Jin Kyung in Cheonan-si, is a South Korean actress and singer. She joined girl group JQT following Minsun's departure in September 2011, until the group's disbandment in ...more
  • Son Na Eun

    33. Son Na Eun

    South Korean
    485 points by 6 voters
    Son Na Eun is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and former member of APINK (에이핑크). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater ...more
  • Lee Da Hee

    34. Lee Da Hee

    South Korean
    459 points by 5 voters
    Lee Da-Hee is a South Korean model, singer, television, and film actress under Huayi Brothers. At the age of 17, Lee Da-Hee became a finalist in the 2002 Super Elite Model Contest. ...more
  • Ha Yoon Kyung

    35. Ha Yoon Kyung

    South Korean
    416 points by 5 voters
    Ha Yoon Kyung is a South Korean actress, who was born in Seoul, South Korea. She studied at and graduated from the Korea National University of Arts Theater Department Acting Arts History, ...more
  • Kang Han Na

    36. Kang Han Na

    South Korean
    412 points by 5 voters
    Kang Han Na is a South Korean actress and radio DJ managed by KeyEast Entertainment. She received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Chung-Ang University's Department of Theater. During her studies, ...more
  • Yoo In Na

    37. Yoo In Na

    South Korean
    355 points by 4 voters
    Yoo In Na is a South Korean actress and DJ. At the age of 16, Yoo joined an entertainment agency as an apprentice singer in 1998 and nearly became part of a ...more
  • Yang Mi

    38. Yang Mi

    Chinese
    291 points by 3 voters
    Yang Mi is a Chinese actress and singer referred to as one of the "New Four Dan Actresses" by the Chinese newspaper Southern Metropolis Daily. She started her acting career at the ...more
  • Zhao Li Ying

    39. Zhao Li Ying

    Chinese
    290 points by 3 voters
    Zhao Li Ying, born in Langfang, Hebei Province, China, is an award-winning actor and singer represented by Hesong Media (和颂传媒). She graduated from Langfang School of Electronic Information Engineering. In 2006, she ...more
  • Tan Song Yun

    40. Tan Song Yun

    Chinese
    284 points by 3 voters
    Tan Song Yun, or Seven, is an award-winning actor, singer and model born in Luzhou, Sichuan, China. A graduate of Beijing Film Academy, she got her start as a child actor in ...more
  • Seo Ji Hye

    41. Seo Ji Hye

    South Korean
    272 points by 3 voters
    Seo Ji Hye is a South Korean actress managed by IEUM HASHTAG. She graduated from Department of Acting for Theatre, Film, and TV at Sungkyunkwan University. She made her acting debut in ...more
  • Jin Ki Joo

    42. Jin Ki Joo

    South Korean
    262 points by 3 voters
    Jin Ki Joo is a South Korean actress under Basecamp Company. She was previously an employee of Samsung SDS and then worked as a reporter for SBS regional affiliate G1 before starting ...more
  • Han Ye Ri

    43. Han Ye Ri

    South Korean
    244 points by 3 voters
    Han Ye Ri (born Kim Ye Ri) is a South Korean actress, dancer, and singer. She is under Saram Entertainment. Han has built her filmography starring in short films and indies. She ...more
  • Go Bo Gyeol

    44. Go Bo Gyeol

    South Korean
    227 points by 3 voters
    Go Bo Gyeol is a South Korean actress under History D&C. She completed her studies at the Seoul Institute of Arts. Bo Gyeol made her debut as an actress in 2011 in ...more
  • Lee Yoo Young

    45. Lee Yoo Young

    South Korean
    216 points by 3 voters
    Lee Yoo Young is a South Korean actor under ACE FACTORY (에이스팩토리). She made her acting debut in the 2014 film Late Spring (봄), for which she won Best Actress at the ...more
  • Jung Ji So

    46. Jung Ji So

    South Korean
    206 points by 3 voters
    Hyun Seung Min, later legally changed to Jung Ji So (also stylized as Jung Zi So), is a South Korean actress, singer and member of WSG WANNABE (WSG 워너비). She graduated from ...more
  • Zhao Lu Si

    47. Zhao Lu Si

    Chinese
    199 points by 2 voters
    Zhao Lu Si is an actor and singer born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Zhao Lu Si started her acting career in 2017 when she debuted in the romance drama, "Untouchable Lovers" ...more
  • Lee Hye Ri

    48. Lee Hye Ri

    South Korean
    197 points by 2 voters
    Lee Hye Ri, known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of GIRL'S DAY (걸스데이). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and later obtained a ...more
  • Janice Wu

    49. Janice Wu

    Chinese
    188 points by 2 voters
    Janice Wu is a Chinese actress born in Ezhou, Hubei. She made her acting debut in the Chinese television series "Young Sherlock" in 2014. She rose to fame for her role, as ...more
  • Kim Hye Joon

    50. Kim Hye Joon

    South Korean
    135 points by 2 voters
    While studying at Hanyang University (Dept. of Theater and Film), Kim passed an audition for Saturday Night Live Korea, becoming a regular cast member for season 7. There, she gained some exposure ...more
  • Ryu Hye Young

    51. Ryu Hye Young

    South Korean
    129 points by 2 voters
    Ryu Hye Young, born in Seoul, is a South Korean actress and model represented by King Kong by Starship. She made her acting debut in the 2007 short film "High School Girls." ...more
  • Chen Du Ling

    52. Chen Du Ling

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Chen Duling, born in Xiamen, Fujian, is a Chinese actress. She is an undergraduate student of the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and also ...more
  • Kim You Jung

    53. Kim You Jung

    South Korean
    99 points by 1 voters
    Kim You Jung, born in Seoul, South Korea, is an award-winning actor under Awesome ENT ((주)어썸이엔티). She studied at Goyang High School of Arts. Her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also ...more

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