From Flower Boy to Fierce
They started as charming flower boys — soft-spoken, youthful, and romantic. But over the years, these Korean & Chinese actors have transformed into fierce, intense, and unforgettable screen presences.
This list celebrates the most striking acting evolutions: from gentle heartthrobs to complex warriors, detectives, anti-heroes, or dark-hearted leads.
NikiRamat Jun 4, 2025
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![Chen Zhe Yuan]()
Chen Zhe Yuan is a Chinese actor and singer managed by Gramarie Entertainment (果然娱乐). He was born in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, and graduated from Shenzhen University's Department of Performance. In 2015, ...more -
![Xiao Zhan]()
Xiao Zhan is a Chinese actor, singer, and former member of the male idol group X NINE, born in Chongqing, China. Before his debut, Xiao Zhan worked as a photographer and graphic ...more -
![Lee Joon Gi]()
Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, model, and singer under the agency Namoo Actors. He completed his mandatory military service in February 2012. Joon Gi first became interested in performing ...more -
![Cheng Yi]()
Cheng Yi, born in Huaihua, Hunan Province, China, is a Chinese actor and singer. He made his television debut in 2011 while still in college when he appeared in the Chinese television ...more -
![Yang Yang]()
Yang Yang is an actor born in Shanghai. He graduated from the Department of Dance in People's Liberation Army Arts College. In December 2007, Yang was personally handpicked by director Li Shao ...more -
![Lee Jae Wook]()
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more -
![So Ji Sub]()
So Ji Sub is a South Korean actor under 51K Entertainment. He was born in Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Incheon, South Korea. After making his debut as a ...more -
![Park Ji Hoon]()
Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of WANNA ONE (워너원). He graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and is on a leave of absence ...more -
![Nam Joo Hyuk]()
Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor under the agency Management SOOP. He was born in Busan, South Korea. During his studies at Gyeongnam Middle School, Nam dreamed of ...more -
![Liu Xue Yi]()
Liu Xue Yi is a Chinese actor born in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. In 2011, he participated in the digital movies "Butterfly Curse" and ...more -
![Namkoong Min]()
Namkoong Min is a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter under 935 Entertainment. He debuted as an actor in the 2001 film "Bungee Jumping of Their Own" (번지점프를 하다), when he won ...more -
![Wang Yi Bo]()
Wang Yi Bo is a Chinese actor, dancer, singer, motorcycle racer and member of UNIQ (유니크). He attended Hanlim Arts High School in South Korea but dropped out. In early 2014, YG ...more -
![Lee Dong Wook]()
Lee Dong Wook is a South Korean actor and model under King Kong by Starship Entertainment. In 2005 he enrolled in Joongbu University, majoring in media and broadcasting arts. He was awarded ...more -
![Dylan Wang]()
Dylan Wang is a Chinese actor, model and idol born in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. In high school, he initially studied to become a flight attendant and later graduated from Sichuan Southwest ...more -
![Kim Jae Wook]()
Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean model and actor under the actor's agency "Management SOOP". Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but his family went to Japan later on. Kim ...more -
![Woo Do Hwan]()
Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&엔터테인먼트). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...more -
![Hyun Bin]()
Hyun Bin, born Kim Tae Pyung, is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea. His first film was "Shower" in 2002, but it was not released due to lack of ...more -
![Song Joong Ki]()
Song Joong Ki is a South Korean actor under HighZium studio. Prior to debuting, he competed in short-track speed skating and represented his home city of Daejeon at the national level. He ...more -
![Yim Si Wan]()
Im Ung Jae, later legally changed to Yim Si Wan, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...more -
![Boom Raveewit Jirapongkanon]()
Boom Raveewit Jirapongkanon is an actor managed by Headliner Thailand (เฮดไลเนอร์ ไทยแลนด์), a subsidiary of Tencent Thailand. In 2016, he made his acting debut in the series "Bad Romance" (ตกหลุมหัวใจยัยปีศาจ). (Source: kisskh) -
![Ji Chang Wook]()
Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more -
![Yeo Jin Goo]()
Yeo Jin Goo is a South Korean actor under Janus Entertainment. He began his career as a child actor, debuting in the film Sad Movie (새드 무비, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more -
![Kim Nam Gil]()
Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer, singer, and philanthropist,born in Godeok, Gangdong, Seoul. He is affiliated with Gilstory Entertainment (길스토리이엔티). Kim graduated from Seoul Goil Elementary School (서울고일초등학교), Godeok ...more -
![Lee Jin Wook]()
Lee Jin Wook is a South Korean actor under BH Entertainment. He initially studied Environmental Engineering at Cheongju University but left to pursue a career in acting, debuting in 2003 as a ...more -
![Yoon Shi Yoon]()
Yoon Shi Yoon is a South Korean actor and television personality managed by MOA Entertainment. He was born in Suncheon, South Korea. He debuted in the daily sitcom "High Kick Through the ...more -
![Kim Soo Hyun]()
Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na. ...more -
![Yang Se Jong]()
Yang Se Jong is a South Korean actor and model. He was previously under Good People Entertainment until his contract expired in 2020 during his military service, but on December 9, 2021, ...more
