Warm looks and good acting make many ladies swoon.

They weren't popular. After debuting in obscurity, they finally gained fans' love.

Introducing a popular actor who rose from a lesser role to a starring role and receives many love calls.

Let's look at some actors who have risen from obscurity.

Koo Kyo Hwan

Koo Kyo Hwan is a 13-year experienced actor known for his unusual voice and charm.

Koo Kyo Hwan made his acting debut in the 2008 independent film Children.

In 2019, Koo Kyo Hwan became known for 'Castaway on the Moon' and 'Peninsula' in 2020.

After then, he became a 'trend actor' with 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' and 'DP' on Netflix.

Jo Jung Suk

Jo Jung Suk developed a syndrome by playing 'Nep-rae' in the 2012 film 'Architecture 101'

Jo Jung Suk made his debut as 'The Nutcracker' in 2004.

Jo Jung Suk, who was unknown for 8 years, now leads plays and movies.

Teo Yoo

Teo Yoo made his debut in 2009's 'Actresses' with his tall stature, sculptural looks, and lovely voice.

Since his debut, he went through a long period of obscurity, but in 2018, the Russian movie 'Leto' was invited to Cannes and began to draw home fans.

He then appeared in 'Vertigo' and 'Money Game'

Heo Sung Tae

Heo Sung Tae, who became famous in 2021 for Netflix's 'Squid Game,' debuted in 2012.

Heo Sung Tae has cultivated his skills from the ground up.

Heo Sung Tae's efforts paid off late, and he's now a big figure receiving love calls.

Jung Woo

Jung Woo debuted in 2001's 'Running 7 Dogs'

Jung Woo, who has had minor roles in many productions, gained fame with 2009's 'Wish.'

Jung Woo's heyday was 2013's tvN drama 'Reply 1994'.

Jung Woo, who played male protagonist 'Sseureki', provided spectators excitement and fun, creating a 'character of life'

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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