K-drama stars have proved that age is just a number when portraying high school students. Actors in their 30s, and sometimes even older, take on roles as high school students with astonishing believability. It's not unusual to witness actors in their 30s flawlessly embodying the innocence, angst, and charm of youth.

Here are some of the renowned actors in their 30s who have masterfully embodied the essence of high school students and captivated audiences with their performances.

Byeon Woo-seok – Lovely Runner

Byeon Woo-seok, portraying Ryu Sun-jae in "Lovely Runner," has captivated the audience with his performance. Despite being 31 years old, Woo-seok effortlessly embodies the role of a high school student in the ongoing popular drama, winning over the hearts of viewers.

Hwang In-youp – The Sound of Magic

Hwang In Youp is known for portraying a high schooler in dramas like “True Beauty,” “18 Again,” “The Sound of Magic,” etc. He demonstrated his acting prowess by portraying Na II-deung, a talented and wealthy high schooler, at the age of 31 in “The Sound of Magic” in 2022.

Park Hyung-sik – Doctor Slump

Park Hyung-sik delivers a captivating performance as Yeo Jeong-woo in the popular 2024 drama "Doctor Slump." At 32 years old, he effortlessly captures the essence of youth, seamlessly portraying the teenage Jeong-woo thanks to his youthful look and versatility.

Ji Chang-wook – Welcome to Samdal-ri

2024 popular K-drama “Welcome to Samdal-ri” features Ji Chang-wook as Cho Yong-pil, a weather forecaster. Renowned for his versatility, Ji Chang-wook flawlessly embodies the teenage version of Yong-pil, showcasing his remarkable acting skills at the age of 36.

Choi Woo-shik – Our Beloved Summer

Choi Woo-shik proves age is just a number as he slays his role as a high schooler in the hit drama "Our Beloved Summer" in 2021. Despite being in his 30s, Choi Woo-shik convincingly embodies the essence of a high school student with his youthful energy and charm.

It’s fascinating how these South Korean actors, despite being well into adulthood, have the ability to convincingly portray characters much younger than themselves.