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9 rising 'It' stars in Korean entertainment

If you have watched any Korean television in the last five years, you may realize that it's impossible for a Korean entertainer to survive prime time with just one skill alone.

No, these days, actors sing, singers act, and all celebs moonlight as comedians on variety shows, until you can't remember who was originally what anymore. 

This is especially true of the younger generation of entertainers, for whom the lines are often blurred from their very debut. And although it can be quite painful to watch a K-Pop idol trying to deliver lines with solemnity in a period drama, there are a number of up-and-coming celebs who multitask with flair and ease.

Here are nine rising "It" stars who haven't quite made it to big time hallyu just yet, but don't have that much further to go.

Arguably the biggest breakout star of teen period drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal," Song Joong-ki’s perfect skin and pretty boy looks have garnered him the title of "Kkot Joong-ki" (Flower Joong Ki) among fans. The 25-year-old's greatest asset is that he can actually speak intelligently about his projects, which is a rare trait among his fellow pretty boy entertainers. 

A long-time MC of KBS Music Bank, he held his own against the most seasoned of comedians in variety show "Running Man," which he recently left to star in an upcoming movie with Han Ye Seul "Many a Little Romance." He also provided the voice of main character Blu in the 3D animation movie "Rio," set to be released in theaters on July 28. 

Yoo (29) shot to popularity with her distinctively sweet airhead laugh in the sitcom “High Kick Through the Roof,” and went on to receive positive review after positive review for her performances on "Secret Garden" and various comedy shows. Currently the MC of SBS's weekly entertainment news program, she recently showed that she is protagonist material in the MBC hit romantic comedy "The Greatest Love." 

Having trained for years hoping to become a singer, Yoo showed off her dulcet tones in project group Humming Urban Stereo's digital single "You, that day," earlier this year. 

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Dubbed movie star So Ji-sup’s younger twin brother, this child star’s gorgeous looks have only gotten better through the years. And although the 17-year-old still looks like growing pre-teen, his acting chops have landed him brooding roles alongside much older female actresses, while his singing skills had him singing alongside K-Pop songbird IU in a recent CM song.

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