New Delhi: One of MAGIQ Entertainment’s signed actors is Nam Da Reum. Da Reum made his acting debut in 2009 on the KBS 2TV drama “Boys over Flowers,” and he started his acting career when he was a youngster.
His supporting parts in several top-rated dramas, acting chops, and attractiveness make him popular in the Hallyu world, even if he hasn’t portrayed many lead roles in Korean dramas just yet. Da Raem has played the younger version of the male protagonist in many dramas. In honour of his 22nd birthday, you may enjoy seeing him in these memorable roles from K-dramas.
1. The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim (2021)
Here the actor played the lead role of Na Woo Soo. High school perfection Na Woo Soo, favoured by teachers and from a wealthy family, faces a twist when a classmate’s apparent suicide reveals supernatural connections. Ga Doo Shim, a girl longing for normalcy but destined to be a shaman, joins the class. Despite her struggle to see spirits, she and Na Woo Soo team up as he gains the ability. Together, they combat evil threatening their school.
2. Doom at Your Service (2021)
Here he played the role of young writer Park Young who is also famous as Young Prince. We can find him in quite an entertaining role here.
3. A Piece of Your Mind (2020)
Here he plays the young version of the main lead Moon Ha Won. Moon Ha Won, an AI programming innovator and founder of the M&H portal site, is renowned for his dedication and kindness. His belief in love is tested when he meets Han Seo Woo, a classical music engineer with a tough past but an optimistic outlook. Together, they discover that their differences complement each other, forming a complete whole.
4. Beautiful World (2019)
Here Nam Da Reum can be seen in the lead role again. This drama follows a family’s journey to uncover the truth after their son, Sun Ho, faces a life-threatening accident at a new competitive school. Mu Jin and In Ha, filled with guilt and rage, seek answers while their daughter, Su Ho, also embarks on her quest for truth. Amidst lies and pain, they cling to hope in a tumultuous world.
5. Radio Romance (2018)
Here he plays the young version of Ji Su Ho. Song Geu Rim, a radio program writer with passion but lacking talent, finds solace in radio due to her blind mother. Determined to succeed, she fights to save her program from cancellation. Her chance comes when she casts top actor Ji Su Ho, who relies heavily on scripts.
6. Just Between Lovers (2017)
Here Da Reum plays the role of 15 years old Lee Gang Doo. Lee Gang Doo’s aspirations of making the Korean national soccer team were dashed when he suffered a devastating injury at the age of fifteen. In the years that follow, Gang Doo battles through mental and physical suffering every day as he tries to help his sister pay off a large debt while living frugally.
7. While You Were Sleeping (2017)
Again, in this well-praised drama, he played the young version of Jung Jae Chan. Nam Hong Ju, blessed with foresight but often unable to alter fate, lives with her mother who runs a small restaurant. Meanwhile, rookie prosecutor Jung Jae Chan and his brother Seung Won become their neighbours. When Jae Chan shares a prophetic dream involving Hong Ju and attorney Lee Yu Beom, they discover their destinies are intertwined, connecting through shared dreams in mysterious ways.
8. Pinocchio (2014)
Nam Da Reum can be seen as the young version of the male lead Choi Dal Po. Idealistic Choi In Ha, plagued by Pinocchio syndrome causing hiccups when she lies, navigates her role as a broadcast reporter alongside rookie reporters – Choi Dal Po, Seo Bum Jo, and Yoon Yoo Rae. Together, they pursue justice while discovering themselves in the process.
