Kim Soo-hyun (김수현)

Supermodel-Turned-Actresses Taking Over Airwaves

Source | 2006/12/13 | Permalink |

Supermodel-turned-actresses are becoming a hot topic again. There are around 10 former models working as actresses: Kim Seon-ah, Song Seon-Mi, Han Go-eun, Han Ye-seul, Han Ji-hye , Hyeon Yeong, Choi Yeo-jin, lee Hwa-seon, Jo Hyang-gi, Yoon Ji-min. By any standards, they lead the entertainment industry.

Kim Seon-ah and Song Seon-mi have jumped to stardom by way of various projects, while Choi Yeo-jin and and Han Ji-hye have won fans for the way that they completely transform themselves into whatever roles they play. Hyeon Yeong and Jo Hyang-gi have been busy in various entertainment programs and TV dramas, while Lee Hwa-seon has turned heads with not just her acting skills but her car racing as well. Kim Sae-rom also announced her intentions to make forays into the acting world. The result can be seen in living rooms sometime next year.

But the most visible stars among the batch are Han Ye-seul and Han Go-eun. The two are often put on the chopping block for performances that fail ...| More