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Screen actors of East and Southeast Asia

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Kim Yoo-jung (김유정)

Kim Yoo-jung (김유정), also romanized Kim Yu-jeong, names a South Korean actress born 1999 who debuted in 2003 and starred in Moon Lovers-era dramas, My Demon, Dear X, and 100 Days of Deception, distinct from the famous short-story writer of the same name.

Kim Yoon-seok (김윤석)

Kim Yoon-seok, also known as Kim Yun-seok (김윤석), is a South Korean actor and director born in 1968, acclaimed for thrillers like The Chaser and The Yellow Sea.

Kim Yoon-woo

Kim Yoon-woo (김윤우), born 2000, is a South Korean actor who debuted in the 2021 Netflix film Sweet & Sour and won the 2023 MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor for playing Ryang-eum in My Dearest.

Kim Young-dae (김영대)

Kim Young-dae (김영대), born 1996 in Seoul, is a South Korean actor under Outer Korea who left Fudan University to act, known for The Penthouse, Shooting Stars, The Forbidden Marriage, and No Gain No Love.

Kim Young-kwang (김영광) (actor)

Kim Young-kwang (김영광, Kim Yeonggwang), born 1987 in Incheon, is a South Korean actor and former Dior Homme runway model. Breakout in Good Doctor (2013), Baeksang Best New Actor for On Your Wedding Day, villain roles in Somebody and Trigger.

Klea Pineda

Klea Pineda (born 1999) is a Filipino actress, StarStruck season 6 Ultimate Female Survivor (2015), known as Muyak in Encantadia (2016), lead in Magkaagaw, and for Open Endings (2025); married to Katrice Kierulf.

Konatsu Kato (加藤 小夏)

Konatsu Kato (加藤 小夏), Japanese actress born 1999 in Tokyo; debuted as Aiko Aso in I"s, appeared in Kamakura dono no 13-nin, and voices and motion-captures Hinako Shimizu in Silent Hill f (2025).

Koo Hye-sun (구혜선)

Koo Hye-sun (구혜선), born 1984, South Korean actress famous as Geum Jan-di in Boys Over Flowers (2009), also a film director (The Madonna, Magic, The Peach Tree), painter, novelist, KAIST master's graduate, patent holder, and venture entrepreneur.

Koraphat Lamnoi

Koraphat Lamnoi (กรภัทร์ ลำน้อย, nickname Tutor, Chinese name Chen Zeyang), Thai actor-singer born 2000 in Nan Province, Domundi TV star of Cutie Pie, Battle of the Writers, Zomvivor, and ChermChey, and DEXX member since 2025.

Kornthas Rujeerattanavorapan (กรธัสส์ รุจีรัตนาวรพันธ์)

Max Kornthas Rujeerattanavorapan (กรธัสส์ รุจีรัตนาวรพันธ์), born 1993, formerly Saran Rujeerattanavorapan, is a Thai actor and host signed to Domundi TV, known for Dew in Why R U? and Yi in Cutie Pie and Naughty Babe.

Koyuki (小雪)

Koyuki (小雪), born 1976 in Kanagawa, is a Japanese actress and former non-no model. Actress since 1998; starred in The Last Samurai (2003), ALWAYS (Japan Academy Prize), Netflix's Sanctuary; 2026 dramas include Legal Beat.

Kris Aquino

Kris Aquino (Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino) is a Filipino TV host, actress, and producer dubbed the Philippines' "Queen of All Media," daughter of Ninoy and Cory Aquino, star of hit horror films and top celebrity endorser.

Kristin Villanueva

Kristin Villanueva (born 1984, Manila) is a Filipina actress, SUNY Purchase BFA graduate, known for Nurse Princess Dela Cruz in HBO Max's The Pitt, the 2026 Actor Award ensemble win, The Courtroom, Viper Club, and First Reformed.

Kristine Hermosa

Kristine Hermosa (Anne Kirsten Esmeralde Hermosa Orille), Filipina actress born 1983, starred as Yna in Pangako Sa 'Yo, the first teleserye, led EchoTin with Jericho Rosales, played Faye in Enteng Kabisote films, and married Oyo Boy Sotto in 2011.

Krittanun Aunchananun (กฤตนัน อัญชนานันท์)

Ping Krittanun Aunchananun (กฤตนัน อัญชนานันท์), Thai BL actor born 2004 in Bangkok; debut lead in Ai Long Nhai (2022), then My Dear Gangster Oppa, The Rebound, and GMMTV's Match Point (2026); MChoice until 2025, then GMMTV.

Krittin Kitjaruwannakul (กฤติน กิจจารุวรรณกุล)

Krittin Kitjaruwannakul (กฤติน กิจจารุวรรณกุล), nicknamed Pooh, Thai actor and singer under CHANGE2561; debut lead Charlie in Pit Babe (2023), leads in Goddess Bless You from Death (2025) and The Grim Lover (2026), Mint Awards Rookie of the Year 2024.

Kwak Dong-yeon

Kwak Dong-yeon (곽동연), born 1997 in Daejeon, is a South Korean actor who debuted in My Husband Got a Family (2012) and is known for Love in the Moonlight, Vincenzo, Queen of Tears, and The East Palace; he signed with THEBLACKLABEL in 2026 and enlisted in the Army that August.

Kwon Sang-woo (권상우)

Kwon Sang-woo (권상우) is a South Korean actor born 1976 in Daejeon, not the lawyer of a similar name. Star of My Tutor Friend, Stairway to Heaven, and Hitman; married to Son Tae-young since 2008.

Kyeon Mi-ri (견미리)

Kyeon Mi-ri (견미리, also Gyeon Mi-ri), born 1964, is a South Korean actress, MBC 17th-class 1984 debut, best known as Court Lady Choi in Dae Jang Geum and as a villain and historical-drama specialist.

Kylie Padilla

Kylie Padilla (Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla), Filipino actress born 1993, daughter of Robin Padilla; played Amihan in GMA's 2016 Encantadia remake and Sang'gre reboot, action-trained in Muay Thai, ex-wife of Aljur Abrenica, star of Taskforce Firewall.

Kyline Alcantara

Kyline Alcantara (Kyline Nicole Alcantara Manga, born 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer, a GMA Network (Kapuso) star since 2017. She broke out as the villain Cheska in Kambal, Karibal, led Inagaw na Bituin (2019), starred with Nora Aunor in Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit, released the album Kyline (2018), and serves as Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism in the Philippines.

Lai Weiming (赖伟明)

Lai Weiming (赖伟明), born 2001 in Ningde, Fujian, is a Chinese mainland actor and University of South China graduate. Signed with Laning Media in 2022, he starred in Da Meng Gui Li, Zi Ye Gui, and as Zhuang Xu in Jiao Yang Si Wo, winning a 2025 Tencent Video New Face award.

Lauren Tsai

Lauren Tsai (born 1998, Wellesley, Massachusetts) is an American artist, model, and actress known for Terrace House: Aloha State, her 2018 Marc Jacobs Japan collaboration, and playing Switch in Legion season 3.

Lea Salonga

Lea Salonga (Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, born 1971, Manila) is a Filipina star of musical theatre, Tony winner as Kim in Miss Saigon (1991), singing voice of Disney's Jasmine and Mulan, Disney Legend, and Time100 Impact Award recipient.

Lee Bo-young (이보영)

Lee Bo-young (이보영, born 1979, Daejeon) is a South Korean actress, Miss Korea Daejeon-Chungnam Jin 2002, known for I Can Hear Your Voice, Mother, and JTBC's Agency (2023), married to actor Ji Sung.

Lee Bong-jun

Lee Bong-jun (이봉준, also romanized Lee Bong-joon, 李奉俊), born 1995 in Sangju, is a South Korean musical and television actor known for Alchemy of Souls, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, I Am a Running Mate, and Netflix's The Lesson (2026).

Lee Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun (이병헌), born 1970, is a South Korean actor known for Joint Security Area, A Bittersweet Life, Hollywood roles as Storm Shadow and the T-1000, and the Front Man in Squid Game.

Lee Chung-ah (이청아)

Lee Chung-ah (이청아, also 李清娥), South Korean actress born 1984 in Ansan; Hanyang University theater and film graduate; Grand Bell Best New Actress for Temptation of Wolves (2004); SBS Drama Awards winner for VIP and One Dollar Lawyer.

Lee Da-hae (이다해)

Lee Da-hae (이다해), born Byun Da-hye in 1984, is a South Korean actress raised in Sydney, known for My Girl, Chuno, Hotel King, Chinese-market work, and her 2023 marriage to singer Se7en.

Lee Do-hyun (이도현)

Lee Do-hyun (이도현, born Lim Dong-hyun 임동현, 1995) is a South Korean actor with Yuehua Entertainment Korea, debuting in Prison Playbook (2017), known for The Glory, The Good Bad Mother, and the 11.91-million-admission film Exhuma (2024).