From Child Star to Heartthrob: Nam Da-reum’s Grown-Up Glow After Military Discharge
On June 11, recent photos of Nam Da-reum were posted on a social media account run by his mother, with the simple caption “behind”. The revealed photos captivated viewers with Nam Da-reum’s warm eyes, gentle smile and confident aura. His appearance—where youthful charm and masculine maturity coexist—drew immense interest from fans.
Nam Da-reum made his acting debut in 2009 as the younger version of Kim Hyun-joong’s character in the drama “Boys Over Flowers”. Since then, he has portrayed the younger versions of lead characters in numerous hit dramas including “Pinocchio”, “Six Flying Dragons”, “The King in Love”, “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, “Hotel del Luna” and “Start-Up”, earning him the title of “Nation’s Child Actor”. His stable acting skills and emotional depth left a strong impression on viewers from a young age.
Now an adult, Nam Da-reum enlisted in the military in 2022, completed his mandatory service, and recently returned with a new image. His comeback project was KBS2’s one-act drama “The History of Us”, where he played the role of the crown prince. This role marked a successful transformation into a mature actor and his first step as “Adult Nam Da-reum”.
Fans who saw the newly released photos reacted with excitement, commenting, “He’s truly one of a kind”, “The perfect man discovered after Park Bo-gum” and “Please let me have your son.”
With his solid acting foundation built since childhood and continued growth, Nam Da-reum is drawing attention for the charm he will bring as a youth star. All eyes are on his future journey, as he expands his range through diverse genres and characters.
