There are child actresses who have become beautiful women who are dominating the Korean drama industry. For them, the jinx that child actors can't be successful as adult actors do not take effect. 

These actresses are gaining much praise as they have continued to build their filmography and also steadily solidified their exceptional acting skills as they have grown up in the film set. These actresses are sweeping up the film and drama industry as their names are seen in the major film award shows these days.

So here are the actresses who have grown up on screen to become wonderful actresses.


Kim Yoo Jung

Kim Yoo Jung has been known as the Korean Dakota Fanning as she made her debut at a young age. Kim Yoo Jung made her debut through a sweets advertisement and has built up her acting skills by playing the childhood roles for various renowned actresses such as Im Soo Jung, Song Hye Kyo, Moon Geun Young, and more. Kim Yoo Jung received applause through her role as the childhood actor for Han Ga In in the MBC drama 'The Moon Embracing the Sun' back in 2012. Thereafter, Kim Yoo Jung appeared in various hit dramas such as the KBS2 drama 'The Moonlight Drawn by the Clouds' and gained immense popularity.

Lee Se Young

Lee Se Young might be one of the one-top actresses who fit the Hanbok so well. When she was only twelve, she appeared in the hit series 'Dae Jang Geum,' playing the childhood role for Lee Young Ae. After that, she concentrated on her studies and made minimal tv appearances. However, in her 20s, she took on various roles in historical dramas, once again drawing attention to her exceptional acting skills. In 2021 and 2022, she has gained much love for her role in the popular drama 'The Red Sleeve' and once again proved her perfect acting skills in a historical drama.

Kim So Hyun

Kim So Hyun is another child actor who is rising as one of the most sought out actresses these days. With long straight hair and feminine features. Kim So Hyun had been consistently appearing in various works ever since her teenage years. Although she is still in her early 20s, she already has 38 dramas and nine films under her belt as a result of 13 years of steady work. She has garnered much love and shed her child actress image with the latest KBS 2 drama 'River Where the Moon Rises.'

Park Eun Bin

There is no limit to Park Eun Bin. She has been appearing in various works and has been completely turning into the character she takes on. She has debuted at a young age and has been active for 26 years. In her latest drama, 'The King's Affection,' she perfectly transformed into a cold-hearted crowned prince with a hidden secret. The drama received much popularity and attention as Park Eun Bin dominated the screen with her presence.

Kim Sae Ron

Kim Se Ron made an impression with her role in the critically acclaimed film 'The Man From Nowhere.' After her appearance in the film, she quickly grew up to be a wonderful young woman. She garnered much attention even at a young age as she walked down the red carpet of the Cannes Film festivals twice as she was called an acting genius. Even at a young age, she was able to absorb the role of the character acting alongside many renowned actors.