Asian Actor/Actress you discovered in 2022
- Chinese, Hong Kong, Japanese Philippines, South Korean, Taiwanese, Thailand, and other Asian Actors/Actresses only on MDL!
- The Actor/Actress needs to be someone you discovered only in 2022. Maybe you have seen them in dramas before but this is the first time they stand out to you or their acting has improved.
- The Actor/Actress needs to have at least 1 Drama released and finished airing in 2022. If released in 2021 but finished airing in 2022, it can also be added to this list.
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- Voting Ends on 19th February 2023.
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Meela Dec 9, 2022
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![Lee Jae Wook]()
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more -
![Choi Hyun Wook]()
Choi Hyun Wook is a South Korean actor under Gold Medalist. In 2019, He graduated from Hanlim Multi Arts School. In 2019, Hyun Wook made his acting in the drama "Real:Time:Love" (리얼:타임:러브) ...more -
![Go Youn Jung]()
Go Youn Jung is a South Korean actress and model under MAA management. She attended Seoul Woman's University to study Art. After she graduated from Seoul Woman's University with majoring in contemporary ...more -
![Lomon]()
Lomon is a South Korean actor managed by Big Smile Entertainment. Born in Uzbekistan in 1999, Solomon moved to Korea in the 5th grade and currently goes by the stage name Lomon. He ...more -
![Yoo In Soo]()
Yoo In Soo is a South Korean model and actor managed by Management Koo. He studied at Youngdeungpo High School and attended Seoul Arts College. He made his acting debut in the ...more -
![Kim Se Jeong]()
Kim Se Jeong is a South Korean singer signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. She is best known for finishing second in Mnet's K-pop girl group survival show Produce 101. She is one of ...more -
![Hwang Min Hyun]()
Hwang Min Hyun is a South Korean singer, actor, and former member of NU'EST (뉴이스트) and Wanna One (워너원). After two years of training, he debuted in South Korean group NU'EST on ...more -
![Park Eun Bin]()
Park Eun Bin is a South Korean actress born in Seoul. She is managed by Namoo Actors. She debuted at the age of five and has acted in numerous television series as ...more -
![Kim Tae Ri]()
Kim Tae Ri is a South Korean model and actress managed by Management MMM. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Kyunghee University. She was active in a ...more -
![Arthur Chen]()
Chen Fei Yu (English name: Arthur) is a Chinese-American actor and assistant director. He is the son of director Chen Kaige and actress Chen Hong. He attended Tabor Academy, an American preparatory ...more -
![Jung So Min]()
Jung So Min, born Kim Yoon Ji, is a South Korean actress under Blossom Entertainment. Jung took a short break in 2011 to concentrate on her studies at the Korea National University ...more -
![Park Ji Hoon]()
Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer and actor under YY Entertainment [와이와이 엔터테인먼트]. After competing on "Produce 101 Season 2," he debuted as a member of the resulting boy group ...more -
![Kim Young Dae]()
Kim Young Dae is a South Korean actor and model under the agency Outer Korea. His first official debut was on a web drama called Secret Crushes: Special Edition, released on WHYNOT ...more -
![Leo Wu]()
Leo Wu is a young Chinese actor who has already won numerous young actor and newcomer awards. Born on December 26, 1999, he also is known by his Chinese name Wu Lei. ...more -
![Son Suk Ku]()
Son Suk Ku is an actor for theatre, television and film as well as an art director and short film director. After graduating from Methodica Acting Studio for Film & Theater (transferred ...more -
![Build Jakapan Puttha]()
"Build" Jakapan Puttha is a graphic designer and actor under his own management, Build You Love For You (บิลด์ ยัวร์ เลิฟ ฟอร์ ยู). He graduated from Bangkok University with a degree in ...more -
![Nanon Korapat Kirdpan]()
"Nanon" Korapat Kirdpan, born in Bangkok, is an actor and singer signed with GMMTV and Riser Music. After graduating from Amatyakul School, he went on to study acting and directing at Srinakharinwirot ...more -
![Zhao Lu Si]()
Zhao Lu Si is an actor and singer born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Zhao Lu Si started her acting career in 2017 when she debuted in the romance drama, "Untouchable Lovers" ...more -
![Mile Phakphum Romsaithong]()
Phakphum Romsaithong, nicknamed Mile, is an actor and singer-songwriter managed by Be On Cloud (บี ออน คลาวด์). He graduated from Thammasat University in 2017. Mile made his acting debut in music videos. ...more -
![Kang Tae Oh]()
Kang Tae Oh is a South Korean actor, singer, and member of the group 5urprise. Tae Oh left Fantagio after the end of his contract on March 31, 2020. He signed a ...more -
![Moon Sang Min]()
Moon Sang Min is a South Korean actor and model signed under awesome.ent. He studies at Sungkyunkwan University's Acting and Arts Department and has been appointed public relations ambassador of his university. ...more -
![First Kanaphan Puitrakul]()
Kanaphan Puitrakul, nicknamed First, is a Thai actor born in Bangkok, Thailand. He completed his secondary education at Suankularb Wittayalai School. In 2021, he graduated from the College of Social Communication Innovation ...more -
![Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat]()
Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, nicknamed Apo, is a model and actor affiliated with Channel 3 from 2014 to 2019. He went to Thammasat University before transferring to the Faculty of Communication Arts at Rangsit ...more -
![Bai Jing Ting]()
Bai Jing Ting is a Chinese actor born in Beijing, China. He studied at Capital Normal University's Music College, majoring in recording. He can play the piano and achieved a grade of ...more -
![Seo Ji Hoon]()
Seo Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor under Management Koo. He debuted in the hit drama “Signal” as the villainous Jang Tae Jin. He later landed his first lead roles in ...more -
![Bible Wichapas Sumettikul]()
"Bible" Wichapas Sumettikul is a Thai actor under Be On Cloud (บี ออน คลาวด์). He graduated from Thammasat University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He's speaks both Thai and English ...more -
![Ohm Pawat Chittsawangdee]()
"Ohm" Pawat Chittsawangdee is a Thai actor under GMMTV born in Bangkok. In December 2022, Ohm graduated from the cinema and digital media programme at Srinakharinwirot University's College of Social Communication Innovation ...more -
![Yoon Chan Young]()
Yoon Chan Young is a South Korean actor under Snowball Entertainment. He made his acting debut in the 2013 drama "When a Man Falls in Love" as the young Lee Jae Hee. ...more -
![Han So Hee]()
Han So Hee is a South Korean actress managed by 9ato Entertainment. Before stepping into acting, she pursued a career in modeling, gaining attention through appearances in music videos like SHINee’s Tell ...more -
![Ji Chang Wook]()
Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more -
![Boss Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya]()
"Boss" Chaikamon Sermsongwittaya is an actor under Me Mind Y. He's currently studying CommArts at Bangkok University. (Source: MyDramaList) -
![Ahn Bo Hyun]()
Ahn Bo Hyun is a South Korean model turned actor under FN Entertainment. As a graduate from Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur boxing competitions and previously won ...more -
![Shin Seung Ho]()
Shin Seung Ho is a South Korean actor and model managed by King Kong by Starship. He graduated from the Department of Physical Education at Dong-Eui University. He has participated in 2016 ...more -
![Fourth Nattawat Jirochtikul]()
"Fourth" Nattawat Jirochtikul is an actor and singer from Bangkok, Thailand. He was nicknamed Fourth as he was born on King Rama IV's 200th birthday. After getting his start in the company's ...more -
![Han Ji Hyun]()
Han Ji Hyun, born in Seoul, is a South Korean actress. She graduated from the Department of Acting, Theater Academy of Korea National University of Arts Department. At the time of preparing ...more -
![Cha Eun Woo]()
Cha Eun Woo, born Lee Dong Min, is a South Korean singer, actor, and member of the idol group Astro (아스트로) under Fantagio (판타지오). He debuted as an actor with a minor ...more -
![IU]()
Lee Ji Eun, better known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under EDAM Entertainment. Her stage name is derived from the phrase "I and You," symbolizing ...more -
![Shin Ye Eun]()
Shin Ye Eun, born in Sokcho, South Korea, is an actor under JYP Entertainment (JYP 엔터테인먼트). She made her acting debut in the web series "A-Teen" (에이틴). (Source: MyDramaList) -
![Dylan Wang]()
Dylan Wang is an actor, model and idol born in Leshan, Sichuan Province of China. In high school, Wang initially studied to become a flight attendant and later graduated from Sichuan Southwest ...more -
![Cho Yi Hyun]()
Cho Yi Hyun is a South Korean actress. She was born and raised in Gwangmyeong City. Yi Hyun debuted in the entertainment industry with a supporting role in the web drama "Sweet ...more -
![Satoh Takeru]()
Satoh made his acting debut on TV asahi's school comedy drama "Princess Princess D" in 2006, at the age of 17. The following year, he landed his first leading role in a ...more -
![Lee Joon Gi]()
Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, model, and singer under the agency Namoo Actors. He completed his mandatory military service in February 2012. Joon Gi first became interested in performing ...more -
![Luo Yun Xi]()
Luo Yun Xi, also known by his English name Leo Luo, is an award-winning actor, dancer and singer born in Chengdu, China. He graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy, majoring in ballet. ...more -
![Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan]()
"Khaotung" Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan is an actor from Lamphun province and an artist under GMMTV. He studied in the Faculty of Medical Technology at Chiang Mai University where he was the faculty's moon ...more -
![Kim Hye Soo]()
Kim Hye Soo is a South Korean actress. Kim debuted in the 1986 film "Ggambo" when she was a first-year high school student. She has starred in many television dramas, as well ...more -
![Gemini Norawit Titicharoenrak]()
"Gemini" Norawit Thiticharoenrak is a Thai actor and singer nicknamed after his zodiac sign. In May 2022, Gemini finished his secondary education at Harrow International School. Norawit is a Bachelor of Arts ...more -
![Song Kang]()
Song Kang is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors (나무엑터스). He studied Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in the short series "Hello ...more -
![Zhang Jing Yi]()
Zhang Jing Yi is a Chinese model and actress born in Shaoyang, Hunan, China. She graduated from the Performance Department at Beijing Film Academy as a member of the 2017 undergraduate class. ...more -
![Kim Jae Wook]()
Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean model and actor under the actor's agency "Management SOOP". Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but his family went to Japan later on. Kim ...more -
![Hwang In Youp]()
Hwang In Youp is a South Korean actor and singer managed by KeyEast Entertainment. He graduated from the Nikkei Jin Kai International School in Davao, Philippines, where he went by the English ...more -
![Esther Yu]()
Yu Shu Xin, or Esther Yu, is a Chinese singer, actor, and voice-over artist managed by Huace Film & TV. She grew up in Shanghai and graduated from LASALLE College of Arts ...more -
![Choi Soo Young]()
Choi Soo Young is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, spokesmodel, TV presenter, and RJ, currently under Saram Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group Girls' Generation. She was ...more -
![Lee Jun Young]()
Lee Jun Young, formerly known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, actor and former member of UNB and U-KISS. He dropped out of Seongsu High School but later passed the High ...more -
![Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat]()
"Gun" Atthaphan Phunsawat is an actor born in Bangkok, Thailand. He is signed under GMMTV. He started to study Business Administration at Bangkok University before switching his studies to Political Science at ...more -
![Bae Hyeon Seong]()
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![Lee Sung Kyung]()
Lee Sung Kyung is a South Korean actress and model. She began her entertainment career as a model when she competed in the local Super Model Contest in 2008. Lee made her ...more -
![Vin Zhang]()
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![Kim Ji Eun]()
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![Ro Woon]()
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![Bona]()
Kim Ji Yeon, better known by her stage name Bona, born in Dalseo District, Daegu, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean-Chinese girl group ...more -
![Park Hyung Sik]()
Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, musical actor, producer and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Singal High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more -
![Lee Min Ho]()
Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by MYM Entertainment. He started to act in his second year of high school and joined Starhaus Entertainment in his ...more -
![Park Ji Hu]()
Park Ji Hu is a South Korean actress managed by BH entertainment. She is best known for her leading role in the 2018 critically acclaimed film "House of Hummingbird". She made her ...more -
![Tian Xi Wei]()
Tian Xi Wei is a Chinese actress born in Chongqing, China. She graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy and officially entered showbiz in 2017 with her role in the 2018 series "Waiting for ...more -
![Yoo In Na]()
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![Sea Tawinan Anukoolprasert]()
"Sea" Tawinan Anukoolprasert is a Thai actor managed by GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี) since 2021. He studies Business Administration at Kasetsart University. (Source: MyDramaList) -
![Shin Min Ah]()
Shin debuted as a model for KiKi Magazine and has since appeared in many commercial film advertisements, becoming one of the most in-demand CF endorsers in South Korea. Aside from acting in ...more -
![Yim Si Wan]()
Im Woong Jae, later legally changed to Yim Si Wan, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...more -
![Bae In Hyuk]()
Bae In Hyuk is a South Korean actor under YY Entertainment (YY엔터테인먼트). He made his acting debut in 2019 with the short web movie "Love Buzz" (러브버즈). (Source: MyDramaList) -
![Lee Eun Saem]()
Lee Eun Saem is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the drama series “TV Novel: Landscape In My Heart ” in 2007. -
![Dai Gao Zheng]()
Dai Gao Zheng is a Chinese actor managed by Beijing SG-Culture Media. He was born in Neijiang, Sichuan, China. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, Acting Department. (Source: CpopHome.com) -
![Yang Yang]()
Yang Yang is an actor born in Shanghai. He graduated from the Department of Dance in People's Liberation Army Arts College. In December 2007, Yang was personally handpicked by director Li Shao ...more -
![Hu Yi Tian]()
Hu Yi Tian is a Chinese actor born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He made his acting debut in the drama "Rush to the Dead Summer." He subsequently starred in the 2017 hit ...more -
![Lee Jun Ho]()
Lee Jun Ho is a member of the Korean boy band 2PM. He first gained public attention after winning Superstar Survival in 2006, placing first out of 6,000 competitors. After winning, Lee ...more -
![Wang An Yu]()
Wang An Yu is a Chinese actor, born in Yuyao, Zhejiang Province. He graduated from the Communication University of China, majoring in Broadcasting & Hosting. In 2018, Wang participated in the music ...more -
![Song Joong Ki]()
Song Joong Ki is a South Korean actor under HighZium studio. Prior to debuting, he competed in short-track speed skating and represented his home city of Daejeon at the national level. He ...more -
![Lee Se Young]()
Lee Se Young is a South Korean actress managed by Prain TPC. She began her career as a child actress, starring in various movies and dramas such as Jewel in the Palace ...more -
![Li Hong Yi]()
Li Hong Yi is a Chinese actor and singer born in Liaoning, Shenyang. He is a graduate of the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Li Hong Yi debuted in the entertainment industry by ...more -
![Park Ju Hyun]()
Park Ju Hyun is a South Korean actress managed by 935 Entertainment. She gained an interest in acting after seeing the musical Cats in her first year of high school. She majored ...more -
![Jeong Jae Hyun]()
Jeong Jae Hyun (born Jeong Jae Hyun, and legally changed his name to Jeong Yun Oh) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and rapper of the South Korean group NCT. ...more -
![Oh Na Ra]()
Oh Na Ra is a South Korean television and film actress, known for her roles in Yong Pal, Hyde, Jekyll, Me, Flowers of the Prison, Man to Man, The Lady in Dignity, ...more -
![Hong Kyung]()
Hong Kyung is a South Korean actor under Management MMM. He majored in theater and film at Hanyang University before making his acting debut, soon followed by a regular role. In 2021, ...more -
![Steve Noh]()
Noh Steve Sang Hyun is a model and actor currently signed with the Echo Global Group. He was a print model for notable magazines GQ Korea and Marie Claire, as well as ...more -
![Park Seo Ham]()
Park Gyung Bok, later legally changed to Park Seung Jun and again to Park Seo Ham, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and former member of KNK (크나큰). He graduated from ...more -
![Santa Pongsapak Oudompoch]()
"Santa" Pongsapak Oudompoch is an actor under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี). He first entered the entertainment industry when he competed in GMMTV's star search competition "Thailand School Star 2019." Previously an artist under Studio ...more -
![Chae Soo Bin]()
Chae Soo Bin is a South Korean actress. She was born in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Chae was spotted by a casting director on the streets and proceeded to make her debut ...more -
![Joo Hyun Young]()
Joo Hyun Young is an actress signed under Stardium Entertainment. Joo Hyun Young is a South Korean actress who was born on January 14, 1996. She studied at Kookmin University, where she ...more -
![Suda Masaki]()
Suda Masaki, born Sugo Taisho, is a Japanese actor and singer from Osaka Prefecture. Before being signed onto the Top Coat talent agency, Suda tried out for both Amuse, Inc.'s 30th-anniversary contest ...more -
![Kim Soo Hyun]()
Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na. ...more -
![Han Hyo Joo]()
Han Hyo Joo is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. For the film "Cold Eyes" (감시자들, 2013), she won Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Han was first discovered ...more -
![Bai Lu]()
Bai Lu is a Chinese actress and model born in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. She studied at Changzhou Higher Vocational Technical Institute of Tourism and Commerce. Bai Lu's acting career began in 2015 ...more -
![Park Ji Bin]()
Park Ji Bin is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor. Park enlisted in the military on May 26, 2015, and has been discharged on February 25, ...more -
![Son Sang Yeon]()
Son Sang Yeon is an actor who made his drama debut in 2016. He was educated in Daejeon during his early years but later relocated to Seoul. He is under Awesome ENT ...more -
![Xing Fei]()
Fair Xing, also known as Xing Fei, was born in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China on October 1, 1994. She graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. In 2015, Xing Fei became known after ...more -
![Park Min Young]()
Park Min Young is a South Korean actress managed by Hook Entertainment. In February 2013, she graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in theatre. She had her entertainment debut in an ...more -
![Wang Zi Qi]()
Wang Zi Qi is a Chinese actor born in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province and graduated from Beijing Film Academy. He was active in cultural and sports activities at school and also has outstanding ...more -
![Kang Ha Neul]()
Kang Ha Neul is an Korean actor. He started acting at a relatively early age, got his first big break with the television show called "My Mom, Supermom" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). He ...more -
![Jun Ji Hyun]()
Jun Ji Hyun is a South Korean actress under Culture Depot. She made her film debut in "White Valentine" (화이트 발렌타인) in 1999. Her childhood dream was to become a flight attendant, ...more -
![Xu Kai]()
Xu Kai is a Chinese actor and model born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. He studied finance at South China Agricultural University. Later, he voluntarily quit his education during freshman year to work ...more -
![Lee Hyun Wook]()
Lee Hyun Wook is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in a minor role in the 2014 television drama series “3 Days.” He has since appeared in a number ...more
