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The Rising Stars of 2026
This list only for lesser-known or new actor and actress who gain much love and popularity this year.
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![Heo Nam Jun]()
Heo Nam Jun is a South Korean actor managed by H.SOLID (에이치솔리드). He attended the Department of Acting at Sungkyunkwan University. Heo made his acting debut in the 2019 film "The First ...more -
![Kang Hoon]()
Kang Hoon is a South Korean actor under npio Entertainment. He studied Theater and Film at Suwon University and made his acting debut in a short film “Picnic” in 2014. He is ...more -
![Kim Moo Yul]()
Kim Moo Yul is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, he was first cast in minor parts on film and television. But after getting good reviews in ...more -
![Kim Jae Won]()
Kim Jae Won is a South Korean actor and model. He graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and is enrolled in the Acting program at Chung-Ang University. He made his debut ...more -
![Min Thanakorn Wichanukhor]()
"Min" Thanakorn Wichanukhor, or Minlee, is a performer from Chiang Mai, Thailand, managed by Aplan International (เอแพลน อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล). In May 2025, Min debuted with the project group A:SIDE (เอไซด์) with their first ...more -
![Ongsa Theethuch Khummuang]()
"Ongsa" Theethuch Khummuang is an actor and singer from Lopburi, Thailand. (Source: kisskh) -
![Kim Yoon Sik]()
Kim Yoon Sik is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Dongguk University with a bachelor's degree in Theater. He made his debut in 2018 in the short webdrama "MU:D Vol. 1" ...more -
![Park Si Woo]()
Park Jin Yeol, later legally changed to Park Si Woo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of BLANK2Y (블랭키). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School. He first ...more -
![Inn Jakkrasin Atsavatanachai]()
"Inn" Jakkrasin Atsavatanachai is a Thai actor under The One Enterprise (เดอะ วัน เอ็นเตอร์ไพรส์). He graduated from the Business English Communication International Program at Thammasat University's Faculty of Liberal Arts. (Source: kisskh) -
![Toptap Jarukit Kaewmoonrueang]()
"Toptap" Jarukit Kaewmoonrueang, originally from Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a Thai actor and beauty pageant competitor under Aplan International (เอแพลน อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล). He studied at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna and was named ...more -
![Roh Yoon Seo]()
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 -
![Ha Young]()
Ha Young, born An Ha Yeong (안하영) in Yongsan, Hanam, Seoul, South Korea, is an actress and model affiliated with Bistus Entertainment (비스터스 엔터테인먼트). She completed her education at Rira Elementary School ...more -
![Bank Artit Tangwiboonpanit]()
"Bank" Artit Tangwiboonpanit is an actor and model from Ratchaburi, Thailand. Currently managed by Tailai Entertainment (ไท่ไหล เอ็นเตอร์เทนเม้นท์), he was with Channel 3 from 2011 to 2014 before signing with Channel 7 ...more -
![Yan An]()
Yan An is a Chinese singer, dancer and member of PENTAGON (펜타곤). He graduated from Shanghai Drama Academy. He plays the piano professionally. He participated in Mnet's survival show "Pentagon Maker" but ...more -
![Copter Nuntapong Wongsakulyong]()
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![Gong Seung Yeon]()
Yoo Seung Yeon, known professionally as Gong Seung Yeon, is a South Korean actress. She graduated from Sudo Girls' High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Sungshin Women's ...more -
![Tongtong Kitsakorn Kanogtorn]()
"Tongtong" Kitsakorn Kanogtorn, born in Maha Sarakham, Thailand, is an actor and singer managed by Exact Scenario (เอ็กแซ็กท์ ซีเนริโอ), a subsidiary of The One Enterprise (เดอะ วัน เอ็นเตอร์ไพรส์), and Tailai Entertainment(ไท่ไหล เอ็นเตอร์เทนเม้นท์). ...more -
![He Yan Zhao]()
He Yan Zhao is a Chinese actor born in Guangdong, China. He graduated from Xinghai Conservatory of Music and was an artist signed with Wanhe Tianyi (进击的金秘书). In February 2026, he signed ...more -
![He Chang Xi]()
He Chang Xi is a Chinese singer and actor. He is 1/8 Russian. In 2019, he graduated from Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. He participated in the variety show "Youth with You" as ...more -
![Surf Patchara Silapasoonthorn]()
"Surf" Patchara Silapasoonthorn is a Thai actor under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี) since 2024. (Source: kisskh) -
![Kuma]()
Xiong Yi Wen, better known as Kuma, is a trainee under Nuclear Fire Media. He is a current member of D7BOYS. He was a contestant on Produce Camp 2019. -
![Java Bhobdhama Hansa]()
"Java" Bhobdhama Hansa is an actor under GMMTV. He studied at Saint Gabriel's College. (Source: kisskh) -
![Liu Jing Yu]()
Liu Jing Yu is a Chinese actor from Hubei, China. -
![Jeon So Young]()
Jeon So Young is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the television series "Kick Kick Kick Kick" (2025). She is currently attending Seoul Institute of the Arts, School of ...more -
![Choi Dae Hoon]()
Choi Dae Hoon is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in 2007. -
![Shu Yuan]()
Shu Yuan is a Chinese actor. -
![Park Seo Ham]()
Park Gyung Bok, later legally changed to Park Seung Jun and again to Park Seo Ham, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and former member of KNK (크나큰). He graduated from ...more -
![Ollie]()
Liu Tian Yue, professionally known as Ollie, is a Chinese-American actor, singer, dancer, and former member of LOONG9 (玖珑少年; also known as LOONG). His mother is Chinese, while his father is American. ...more -
![Cha Hak Yeon]()
Cha Hak Yeon, also known professionally as N, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of VIXX (빅스). He graduated from Konkuk University Affiliated High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Ayden Sng]()
Ayden Sng is a Singaporean actor who is fluent in English and Mandarin. On top of his passion for acting, Ayden plays the violin, piano, and Er Hu. He is a former ...more -
![Ha Yoon Kyoung]()
Ha Yoon Kyoung 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 -
![Jung Eun Chae]()
Jung Sol Mi, known professionally as Jung Eun Chae, is a South Korean actress and model. She spent 8 years living in London but dropped out of college to pursue a career ...more -
![Lu Si Tong]()
Lu Si Tong is a Chinese actor. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy. He made his debut in 2021. In 2025, he was selected into the second batch of young actors at ...more -
![Deng Kai]()
Deng Kai, whose real name is Deng Shang (邓尚), is a Chinese actor born in Dalian, Liaoning, China. He graduated from the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts. He made his acting ...more -
![Lee Joo Bin]()
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 -
![Ci Sha]()
Muguregu Jiwucisha, known professionally as Ci Sha, is a Chinese actor of Yi (Nuosu) descent. He was born in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. He graduated from Sichuan Film and ...more -
![Boss Patthakarn Thanasiriudom]()
"Boss" Patthakarn Thanasiriudom is a Thai model and actor under Tailai Entertainment (ไท่ไหล เอ็นเตอร์เทนเม้นท์). (Source: kisskh) -
![Bao Shang En]()
Bao Shang En is a Chinese actress born in Guangdong, China. She is studying at the Communication University of Zhejiang. In 2021, she participated in the acting competition reality show "Ace Actress". ...more -
![Ai Mi]()
Ai Mi is a Chinese actress born in Xinyang, Henan, China. She is based in Beijing. She started acting at the age of six in 2014 with her participation in the film ...more -
![Ngern Anupart Luangsodsai]()
"Ngern" Anupart Luangsodsai is an actor under Studio Outside Hitters. After graduating from Saint Gabriel's College, he went on to study acting and directing in the department of film and digital media ...more -
![Daniel Zhou]()
Daniel Zhou, also known as Zhou Ke Yu, is a Chinese singer, idol and actor. He was born in the U.S. on May 17, 2002. He is a member of the Chinese ...more -
![Chen Jing Ke]()
Chen Jing Ke, whose real name is Lv Yu (吕煜), is a Chinese actor and model born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. He is currently managed under Black Gold Entertainment. He loved fantasy ...more -
![Oat Tharathon Phumphothingam]()
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![JJ Radchapon Phornpinit]()
"JJ" Radchapon Phornpinit is a Thai actor under the BL (Boys' Love) production company Domundi (ดูมันดิ), joining as a member of the company's fourth generation. He was previously under LOVEiS Entertainement (เลิฟ ...more -
![Teshow Promsakha Na Sakonnakhon]()
"Teshow" Teshow Promsakha Na Sakonnakhon is a Thai actor under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี). (Source: kisskh) -
![TeeTee Wanpichit Nimitparkpoom]()
"TeeTee" Wanpichit Nimiparkpoom is an actor from Chiang Mai, Thailand, signed with the BL (Boys' Love) production company Domundi (ดูมันดิ). After graduating from Yupparaj Wittayalai School, he went on to study digital ...more -
![Almond Poomsuwan Suwansatit]()
"Almond" Poomsuwan Suwansatit is a Thai actor under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี). He graduated from Yothinburana School in 2026. In 2024, Almond made his acting debut under Tia51 (เทีย ไฟว์-วัน) in the series "LoveSick ...more -
![Por Suppakarn Jirachotikul]()
"Por" Suppakarn Jirachotikul is a Thai actor and singer under the BL (Boys' Love) production company Domundi (ดูมันดิ). After graduating from Bangkok Christian College, he went on to study at Dusit Thani ...more -
![Bever Patsapon Jansuppakitkun]()
"Bever" Patsapon Jansuppakitkun is an actor and singer under Studio Outside Hitters. He graduated from Wat Suthiwararam School before going on to study at Drinakharinwirot University's Faculty of Social Business. After Studio ...more -
![Auau Thanaphum Sestasittikul]()
"Auau" Thanaphum Sestasittikul, born in Pathum Thani, Thailand, is a singer and actor under the BL (Boys' Love) production company Domundi (ดูมันดิ). After graduating from Saint Gabriel's College, he went on to ...more -
![Tonliew Methaphat Chimkul]()
"Tonliew" Methaphat Chimkul is a Thai actor under Studio Outside Hitters. He is currently studying Digital Media and Cinema Arts at Bangkok University. His YouTube channel is called Tiewlon. After Studio Wabi ...more -
![Progress Passawish Thamasungkeeti]()
"Progress" Passawish Thamasungkeeti is a Thai actor under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี). He studies at Saint Gabriel's College. In 2024, Progress made his acting debut under Tia51 (เทีย ไฟว์-วัน) in the series "LoveSick 2024" ...more -
![Cho Han Gyeol]()
Cho Han Gyeol is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Cheongnyang High School and made his debut in 2020 with a role in the web drama "Let Me Off the Earth" ...more -
![Save Worapong Walor]()
"Save" Worapong Walor is a Thai actor under the BL (Boys' Love) production company Domundi (ดูมันดิ). He studies communication and new media at Bangkok University. (Source: kisskh) -
![Tee Teeradech Vitheepanich]()
"Tee" Teeradej Vitheepanich is a model, actor and musician under GMMTV. He studies cyber business management at Srinakharinwirot University's College of Social Communication Innovation. (Source: kisskh) -
![Chae Won Bin]()
Chae Won Bin is a South Korean actress represented by Outer Universe (아우터유니버스). For her role in the 2024 drama "Doubt" (이토록 친밀한 배신자), she earned six rookie awards, including Best New ...more -
![Tee Boonyakait Wongsajaem]()
"Tee" Boonyakiat Wongsajaem, born in Lamphun, Thailand, is an actor, footballer and goalkeeper with Uthai Thani F.C., the 16th Thai Premier League. After graduating from Metheewudthikorn School, he went on to study ...more -
![Steve Noh]()
Steve Noh is a South Korean model and actor currently signed with HighZium Studio. He was a print model for notable magazines GQ Korea and Marie Claire, as well as a runway ...more -
![Baek Sun Ho]()
Baek Sun Ho is a South Korean actor, model, and former idol trainee under C-JeS Studios. He made his acting debut in 2023 in the drama "Between Him and Her". Before pursuing ...more -
![Heng Thatpong Rojsangruang]()
"Heng" Thatpong Rojsangruang is an actor from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand under Dee Hup House (ดี ฮัพ เฮ้าส์). He studies food technology at Mahidol University. (Source: kisskh) -
![Jung Jun Won]()
Jung Jun Won is a South Korean actor affiliated with COMPANY ON (컴퍼니온). He graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts. In 2013, he made his acting debut in the short film ...more -
![Shogun Paramee Thesdaroon]()
"Shogun" Paramee Thesdaroon is an actor and model from Chonburi. In 2023, he graduated from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering. (Source: kisskh) -
![PK Patarachai Kimanonth]()
"PK" Patarachai Kimanonth, previously nicknamed Kit, is a Thai model and actor under and homme B. (โฮมมี่ บี) and D.O.T. House (ดี.โอ.ที. เฮ้าส์). He's currently studying industrial engineering at Sripatum University. In ...more -
![Namna Thanthai Boekprakhon]()
"Namna" Thanthai Boekprakhon is an actor under D.O.T. House (ดี.โอ.ที. เฮ้าส์). (Source: kisskh) -
![Pie Saranvut Nittayasuthi]()
Saranvut Nittayasuthi, nicknamed Pie, is a Thai actor under Studio Outside Hitters. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Kasetsart University. After Studio Wabi Sabi (สตูดิโอ วาบิ ซาบิ) ended their Artist Management and Development ...more -
![Golf Pasatorn Lertsathitwong]()
"Golf" Pasatorn Lertsathitwong is a Thai actor under Studio Outside Hitters. He studied at Chiang Mai University's Faculty of Agro-Industry. After Studio Wabi Sabi (สตูดิโอ วาบิ ซาบิ) ended their Artist Management and ...more
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