(SPOT.ph) If you have already watched Lookism, then you most likely agree it’s best watched using English subs and Korean or Japanese dubs. After all, the booming Netflix series originated from manhwa, a Korean comic book, so it's best to watch it in its original or “near-original” form, as much as possible. For the uninitiated, then you’re in for a treat as this buzzy series follows a boy who one day wakes up in the “perfect” body, tackling the touchy topics of discrimination and self-esteem. So what better way to take in all these themes than by listening to the OG voice artists say the simplest lines with the heaviest of the feels ammunition. Get to know the folks of the major Lookism voice cast and where else you may have heard them speak or sing—or maybe both.
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Here's where you've heard the Lookism voice cast before
Han Shin
This seasoned voice actor gave life (or vocal cords) to the OG Park Hyung Seok (or Daniel Park) we see in the first part of the series. If you think his voice sounds similar, it’s because you probably heard him in Synostone, a 2019 TV series. He has also lent his voice to video games like Agents of Mayhem (2017) and Yo-kai Watch (2013).
Shim Kyu Hyuk
This rising voice star gives the “new and improved” Park Hyung Seok his new set of tunes. Aside from this Netflix series, Shim Kyu Hyuk also worked on projects where he was casted as Louie Kim in Dino Mecard (2017), Hyeon-woo in The Haunted House; The Secret of the Cave (2018), Louis in Dino Mecard the Movie: The Tinysaur Island (2019), and Kirayan in Mecard Ball (2021).
Kim Ok Kyung
She voices Hyung Seok's Mom in Lookism. Like the voice actresses mentioned in this article, she has yet to have other TV shows and movies apart from Lookism, and we’ll be looking forward to those.
Ryu Seung Gon
He voices Lee Jin Seong in this Netflix series. We can say that Ryu Seung Gon has a wide range of voice capabilities because of his persona in Lookism versus that one you can see in Tayo, the Little Bus (2010-2019), a TV series geared towards toddlers and pre-school children.
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Jeong Jae Heon
This star voices Vasco, also known as Basco or Euntae Lee. Fun fact: Vasco’s character design is inspired by Bill Stax, a South Korean rapper previously known as Vasco.
Eugene Ko
If you think this guy looks and sounds familiar, it’s because he is. Eugene Ko voices Deok-hwa Pyeon in Lookism and has also worked on other projects aside from this Netflix series. Apart from voice acting, he also starred in shows as Jesse in Dear White People (2019-2021), Ricky in Grey's Anatomy (2019), Hwan Do in A Model Family (2022), and Vice Director in Money Heist Korea - Joint Economic Area (2022). He also has an ongoing project, starring as Young Mu-sik Cha in Big Bet (2022-2023).
Nam Doh Hyeong
Nam Doh Hyeong voices Jin Ho Bin in Lookism. Like Ryu Seung Gone, he has worked on some children’s shows, such as The Squishees (2014), Gon (2015), and Pororo 5: Treasure Island Adventure (2019). He is also a voice actor in Bird of the Soul (2014), a short film.
Hwang Chang Yung
Joining the roster of voice actors for kids’ shows is Hwang Chang Yung, who voices Lee Tae Seong in the series. Aside from this teenage- to adult-centric show, he starred as Kraken in Pororo 5: Treasure Island Adventure (2019) and Barri in Pinkfong Wonderstar (2019).
Sa Moon Young
Sa Moon Young voices Park Ha Neul (also known as Zoe Park), one of the admirers of the handsome Daniel Park. Like Kim Ok Kyung, it’s her first project as a voice actress, so we have yet to see her take on more diverse roles in the future—hopefully soon.
Jang Mi
Another female cast to join the cast of Lookism is Jang Mi who voices Kim Mi Jin or Mira Kim, the series’ resident beauty who has got boxing skills to match her charisma.