Meet 2 Korean Actors That Are Originally From Nigeria (Photos)

Meet 2 Nigerian-born actors working in South Korea. (Photos)

First of all, we have Han Hyun-min

The first South Korean model of African origin to walk the catwalks in Korea and abroad, he is a model and actor in his native country.

This son of the Han family of Chungju, Korea, and a Nigerian father was born on January 1, 2001. He grew up in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, which is home to a large number of foreigners.

When he starred in the film Tale of Fairy, he became a household name. He rose to prominence as one of Korea's most sought-after models and was included in TIME Magazine's list of the world's 30 most influential young people.

Second, Bae Yujin

She is a South Korean model, TV personality, and trainee with SHS Model Management in New York City, New York City. She was also a contestant on the reality show CAP-TEEN.

She was born in Itaewon, Seoul, on April 30th, 2002. She was born to a Nigerian father and a Korean mother, and is now 19 years old.

The fact that she stands at a towering 176cm is a dream come true for every aspiring fashion designer. She has a strong modeling resume and has been in numerous Seoul Fashion Week presentations.

She shot to fame after appearing in "The Moment The Heart Shines," her K-Drama debut.