Lee Han Byeol is stealing the spotlight after debuting in Netflix’s hit K-Drama Mask Girl.
The rookie actress played the lead character Kim Mo Mi pre-surgery, wowing fans and critics alike. Many were shocked it was her very first role.
Mask Girl premiered to rave reviews, praised for its story, cinematography, and cast. Lee Han Byeol’s portrayal quickly became a fan favorite on TikTok, with clips of her performance going viral.
“the girl that played momi in the beginning of mask girl is a rookie actress and thats her first role (?) shes so good omg” — Twitter user @saeguks
Audiences were stunned by her skills and beauty, despite the character’s supposed “ugly” image. Netizens even said she could be a model.
“Mask girl’s actress lee han byeol is stunning!!” — Twitter user @mywayhyelin
The director revealed Lee Han Byeol was chosen over 1,000 auditionees for the lead. She has since won Best Rookie Actress at both the Korea Culture Entertainment Awards and the APAN STAR AWARDS.
Despite the buzz, Lee Han Byeol has yet to announce any new K-Drama projects. Instead, she’s been spending time on photography, art, and enjoying life outside acting.
Fans are still waiting to see where this promising career goes next.
