Top 10 Korean Rising Stars of 2025: Mini TV & TV BL Actors 🌈✨

🌟 Top 10 Korean Rising Stars of 2025: Mini TV & TV BL Actors

In recent years, Korean BL dramas (Boys’ Love) have taken the global stage by storm. With fresh storytelling, soft romance, and breathtaking visuals, these dramas have created a new wave of rising actors. Many of them first made their names in web dramas and mini TV BL series, and now they are stepping into mainstream TV dramas, gaining fans across Asia and beyond.

Here’s our pick of the Top 10 Korean Rising Stars of 2025 who started or shined in BL dramas and are now becoming the next big names in K-drama.

1. Han Gi-chan

  • Notable Works: Where Your Eyes Linger (BL), The Witch’s Diner

  • Han Gi-chan was one of the first faces of the Korean BL wave. His expressive acting and romantic aura have made him a fan favorite both in BL dramas and mainstream TV roles.

2. Jang Eui-soo

  • Notable Works: Where Your Eyes Linger, Bad Girlfriend

  • With his tall, striking visuals and ability to balance both “danger” and “sweetness,” Jang Eui-soo has become a familiar rising face in both BL dramas and rom-com TV projects.

3. Kang You-seok

  • Notable Works: Light on Me, Black Knight

  • Gained fame with his gentle role in Light on Me, Kang You-seok has proven his versatility by jumping into sci-fi, romance, and melodrama. A fast-rising star.

4. Cho Han-gyul

  • Notable Works: Blueming

  • Known for his soft-boy-next-door charm, Cho Han-gyul is building a loyal fanbase from his BL roles and is now being cast in upcoming youth dramas for TV.

5. Kang Eun-bin

  • Notable Works: Blueming

  • Kang Eun-bin shines with emotional depth in BL dramas. His pairing with Cho Han-gyul created one of the most memorable BL couples, and now he’s expanding into wider TV roles.

6. Bae In-hyuk

  • Notable Works: Kissable Lips, Under the Queen’s Umbrella

  • Bae In-hyuk impressed audiences with his role as a vampire in Kissable Lips. His boyish visuals and layered acting make him one of the most promising crossover stars.

7. Yoon Seo-bin

  • Notable Works: Kissable Lips, Live On

  • Starting as an idol trainee, Yoon Seo-bin entered acting through BL and teen dramas. With his charismatic aura, he’s becoming a familiar face in both BL and youth-oriented series.

8. Oh Jun-taek

  • Notable Works: Ocean Likes Me

  • Oh Jun-taek is winning hearts with his fresh, emotional acting in BL dramas. His growth signals a promising career ahead in romance and slice-of-life genres.

9. Han Hyun-jun

  • Notable Works: Choco Milk Shake

  • Han Hyun-jun’s sweet and playful character in Choco Milk Shake gave him global recognition. Fans are excited to see him land bigger roles in upcoming mini TV and mainstream projects.

10. Moon Ji-yong

  • Notable Works: Choco Milk Shake

  • With his calm yet mysterious acting, Moon Ji-yong created a perfect contrast with Han Hyun-jun in Choco Milk Shake. His rising popularity is leading him toward more BL and non-BL projects in 2025.

🌈 Final Thoughts

The Korean BL wave has created a new generation of actors who are no longer confined to mini TV screens — they are now stepping into mainstream dramas, endorsements, and even films. These 10 rising stars are just the beginning of a new era where BL actors become household names in K-drama.

✨ Who is your favorite BL rising star of 2025?

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