The Handsome Nam Da-Reum Is A Teen Heartthrob—Here Are 22 K-Drama Actors He Played The Young Versions Of
He played the young versions of the likes of Korean actors Lee Dong-wook, Lee Jong-suk, and Jang Ki-yong in K-Dramas
If you've seen the first episode of new K-Drama Start-Up, then it's highly likely handsome Korean teen star Nam Da-reum has caught your attention! Why wouldn't he? He's not only good-looking, he acts well, too!
In Start-Up, he plays the young version of actor Kim Seon-ho's Han Ji-pyeong. The character is an orphan, who has a flair for investments, a talent and skill that would help him succeed later on in life.
Now 18, Nam Da-reum has been acting since he was seven years old, debuting with a stint on the widely popular and classic K-drama Boys Over Flowers back in 2009.
Throughout his career, he has played the young versions of several top Korean actors such as Lee Jong-suk, who served as his older counterpart in two K-dramas (Pinocchio and While You Were Sleeping) and one film (No Breathing).
In the gallery below, we list down the Korean actors whose younger versions Nam Da-reum has played on the small screen:
Nam Da-Reum's Roles
Nam Da-Reum's Roles
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As the young Yoon Ji-hoo (Kim Hyun-joong) in "Boys Over Flowers"
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As the young Lee Tae-jo (Lee Dong-wook) in "The Partner"
Photo Credit: KBS2
As the young Kim Yoon-oh (Chu Hun-hyub) in "Soul"
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As the young Choi Kang-ta (Song Il-gook) in "A Man Called God"
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As the young Gyo-ki (Jin Tae-hyun) in "Gyebaek"
Photo Credit: MBC
As the young Ko Chan-young (Kim Ji-han) in "You’re Here, You’re Here, You’re Really Here"
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As the young Lee Sung-ha (Lee Sang-woo) in "The King’s Doctor"
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As the young Kong Hyun-suk (Choi Tae-joon) in "Ugly Alert"
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As the young Han Tae-kyung (Park Yoo-chun) in "Three Days"
Photo Credit: SBS
As the young Kang Dong-suk (Choi Daniel ) in "Big Man"
Photo Credit: KBS 2
As the young Ki Ha-myung / Choi Dal-po (Lee Jong-suk) in "Pinocchio"
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As the young Go Yi-seok (Chun Jung-myung) in "Heart to Heart"
Photo Credit: tvN
As the young Lee Bang-won (Yoo Ah-in) in "Six Flying Dragons"
Photo Credit: SBS
As the young Jang Min-jae (Kim Ji-hoon) in "Bad Thief, Good Thief"
Photo Credit: MBC
As the young Wang Won (Im Si-wan) in "The King in Love"
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As the young Jung Jae-chan (Lee Jong-suk) in "While You Were Sleeping"
Photo Credit: SBS via Dramabeans and Hellokpop
As the young Lee Kang-doo (Lee Jun-ho) in "Rain or Shine"
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As the young Ji Soo-ho (Yoon Doo-joon) in "Radio Romance"
Photo Credit: KBS2
As the young Chae Do-jin (Jang Ki-yong) in "Come and Hug Me"
Photo Credit: MBC
As the young Lee Soo-yeon (Lee Je-hoon) in "Where Stars Land"
Photo Credit: SBS
As the young Ryu (Park Sung-woong) in "When the Devil Calls Your Name"
Photo Credit: Dramabeans / tvN
As the young Moon Ha-won (Jung Hae-in) in "A Piece of Your Mind"
Photo Credit: Dramabeans / tvN
As the young Han Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho) in "Start-Up"
Photo Credit: @namdareum_mom and tvn via Netflix
More photos of Nam Da-reum
Scroll for more photos of the handsome young actor Nam Da-reum that show he's an oppa in the making!
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Start-Up is available on Netflix, with new episodes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lead photos from @namdareum_mom and @magiq_official
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