9 Actresses That Had Their First Lead Role In Drama In 2019

9 actresses that got their first role in a K-Drama 2019.

Laure, Kpopmap Editor
3 min to read · Published : Dec 30, 2019 · Updated : Jul 10, 2020

9 Actresses That Had Their First Lead Role In Drama In 2019

MBC

2019 was rich in dramas. Have you noticed new actresses?

Actually, this year 9 actresses got their first lead role in a K-drama (excluding web drama) in their career. It is not an easy task to manage to be cast but they also managed their role with skills and talent.

With their first role, they gained the attention of the public. Here are the 9 of them. Let us know in the comment who you wish to see more as the lead in upcoming dramas.

1- Kim HyeYoon - "Extraordinary You"

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It is hard to believe that Kim HyeYoon got her first lead role in a K-Drama in the popular drama "Extraordinary You". She was praised for her good acting and earned a solid fanbase.

2- NaNa - "Kill It"

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NaNa has been acting in numerous dramas but she only managed to have the lead female role this year in "Kill It".

3- Shin YeEun - "He is Psychometric"

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Shin YeEun is a rookie actress who rose to fame with her role in the web drama "A-Teen". With this only drama as experience, she managed to get the lead role in "He Is Psychometric" and continued to impressed with her acting.

4- Go WonHee - "Perfume"

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Go WonHee debuted in 2011 and acted in numerous dramas such as "Welcome to Waikiki", "Your House Helper", and more. This year with "Perfume" she had her first role in a drama.

6- Geum SaeRok - "Class of Lies"

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Geum SaeRok first acted in a K-Drama in 2018 with a web drama. She got her first lead role in "Class of Lies" this year.

7- Han BoReum - "Level Up"

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Han BoReum debuted in 2011 and has been filming in numerous dramas such as "Modern Farmer" and "Memories of the Alhambra". She got her first role this year in "Level Up".

8- Choo JaHyun - "Beautiful World"

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Choo JaHyun was born in 1979 and debuted in 1996. She got her first role in a K-Drama with "Beautiful World" this year.

9- Seo EunSoo - "Legal High"

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Seo EunSoo is a rising actress. Since her debut in 2015, she took roles step by step. She especially gained recognition with her role in "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" and finally got her first lead role in "Legal High".