“Supporting actor gets second chance at childhood to pursue acting while rebuilding neglected relationships.”
To Be an Actor
배우로서 살겠다
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Synopsis
Supporting actor gets second chance at childhood to pursue acting while rebuilding neglected relationships.
Young-guk Jang has spent years building a successful career as a supporting actor, earning recognition and accolades in the competitive world of entertainment. Yet despite his professional achievements, he finds himself haunted by a deep sense of regret over the relationships he neglected along the way. When a life-altering event forces him to confront the consequences of his choices, Young-guk is given an extraordinary second chance - the opportunity to return to his childhood and start over. Armed with the wisdom of his past experiences and a newfound appreciation for what truly matters, he sets out to pursue his dreams of acting while prioritizing the connections he once took for granted. This is the story of a man who must balance ambition with personal fulfillment, learning that success means nothing without the people who matter most. As Young-guk navigates his second chance at life, he'll discover that the greatest role he can play is that of a son, friend, and ultimately, a person true to himself. (Source: Kakao Entertainment, translated)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.85 · split reception
3.0 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 5.5
↓ 0.60
Running avg · Jul 2023 → Dec 2025
- 9 “"To Be an Actor" is a delightful and inspiring webtoon that features an engaging plot, well-developed characters, and a fascinating, expert look at the intricacies of the Korean entertainment...”
- 9 “I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and the way the protagonist's character development was handled through his various acting roles, alongside the consistent and grounded portrayal of the female lead....”
- 7 “This series serves as a decent successor to *Medical Return* by effectively utilizing the regressor trope where the protagonist leverages past workplace knowledge. However, the narrative suffers...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — To Be an Actor begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 140 ch ch × vol
- Total read 18h 40m approx
- Published Sep 2022 – Sep 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M67674 catalog