To Be an Actor

Synopsis

To escape a life of poverty, Jang Youngkuk aspired to be a famous actor. And he succeeds... at the cost of his mother's life. Upon proceeding to take his own out of despair, Youngkuk miraculously returns to his childhood. With a second chance to make things right, he swears to abandon acting and be the good son he never was. However, when financial troubles begin to haunt Youngkuk and his mother, he discovers that he may have no choice but to return to the set for one last take. (Source: Tapas)

About

To Be an Actor is a Korean manhwa, first serialized in 2022, spanning 140 chapters, The series has concluded, (last release in 2025).

Why readers enjoy To Be an Actor

To Be an Actor appeals to readers of Drama manhwa. This combination of Drama sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

To Be an Actor is written by Hae-Ma Kim, Go-Gwang, with art by Du-Si.

Reception

To Be an Actor holds an average score of 7.8 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 225 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout To Be an Actor include: Acting, Full Color, Male Protagonist, Time Manipulation. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.