K-Drama “Mask Girl” Viewers Cannot Believe It’s Actress Lee Han Byeol’s Debut Role

Netflix‘s new K-Drama Mask Girl, adapted from the Naver Webtoon of the same name, recently premiered.

“Mask Girl” poster | Netflix

The anticipated thriller series has met viewers’ expectations with phenomenal cinematography, story, and actors.

Kim Mo-mi (Lee Han-byeol/Go Hyun-jung/Nana), an office worker who is insecure about her looks, becomes a masked internet personality by night — until a chain of unexpected, ill-fated events overtakes her life.

— Wikipedia

Mask Girl | Netflix

Even before it aired, Webtoon-readers were in awe of the casting, especially of Lee Han Byeol, who portrayed the main character Kim Mo Mi pre-surgery.

Kim Mo Mi | Naver Webtoon Lee Han Byeol

But Lee Han Byeol has earned even more praise since Mask Girl premiered on Netflix. Viewers are in awe of her performance.

Lee Han Byeol actually ate this role up. I'm shocked that it's a debut performance. https://t.co/uHzelmIIG2

— Helay (@helaynelson) August 21, 2023

the girl that played momi in the beginning of mask girl is a rookie actress and thats her first role (?) shes so good omg

— (@saeguks) August 20, 2023

Many are in disbelief that Mask Girl is the actress’ debut role. Any viral clip of the cast on TikTok has netizens singing Lee Han Byeol’s praises. Many are rooting for her, hoping that she gets cast in many more roles after the success of Mask Girl. 

While Kim Mo Mi was considered ugly, and Lee Han Byeol herself has said that she encountered hurtful moments due to her appearance, netizens only have good things to say about the actress. They agree that she is actually beautiful and could be a model.

Mask girl's actress lee han byeol is stunning!! pic.twitter.com/iY8KeSVpU0

— RULA (@mywayhyelin) August 22, 2023

Read more about the casting of Lee Han Byeol below.

Why Netflix’s New K-Drama “Mask Girl” Director Cast A Rookie Actress For Its Lead Role