A few k-drama stars had a head start on their careers, landing their first roles while they were still in school.

Attracting attention for their portrayal of the younger version of other actors naturally led to a succession of roles and leading roles when they came of age.

Moon Geun Young made her debut at age 12. She played the younger version of the character played by Song Hye Kyo, in the Hallyu hit "Autumn in My Heart." Three years later she starred in the horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters" and then followed that with the box office hit, "My Little Bride."

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