1. Kim Soo-Hyun

An actor born on February 16, 1988, KimSoo-hyun is a South Korean who has made many female fans squeal and has a lot of good things to say to the general public regarding his brilliant acting. He made his television debut with the film Kimchi Cheese Smile . In 2007, he landed his first starring role in the teen drama Jungle Fish . He has acted in many films including The Thieves (2012), Secretly Great (2013) and the 2017 film Real. He has also appeared in television series such as Giant (2010) and Dream High (2011). He was included in Forbes Korea “Power Celebrity” list in 2013.

2. Lee Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun is a South Korean singer, actor and model. He has played important roles in various film genres. He is best known in the US for portraying the role of Storm Shadow in GI Joe: Vengeance (2013). He also appeared alongside popular actor Bruce Willis in Red 2 (2013). He has also played major roles in other films such as Terminator Genisys (2015) and The Magnificent Seven (2016). He has also played roles in television shows including Beautiful Days (2001) and Mr Sunshine (2018). He has received several awards to his name, including Best Actor at several awards shows.

3. Jung Jae-young

Jung Jae-young is a South Korean actor who was born on November 21, 1970. He began his career in supporting roles in local films. His film debut was in the film The Adventures of Mrs. Park . He landed his first starring role in the 2001 film, Guns & Conversations . The award-winning actor is best known for his brilliant films Silmido (2003), Right Now, Then Wrong (2015) and Alone on the Beach at Night (2017). He debuted in his 2015 TV series as Jin Sang-pil in Gathering . He has received several awards to his name.

4. Jo In-sung

South Korean actor was born and raised in Guangdong District, Seoul, South Korea. He is known for his excellent portrayal of characters and his ability to play very compelling characters. The handsome actor began his acting career in 1999 on the NBC sitcom. jumping . He rose to mainstream popularity in 2003 and is best known for his role in the 2004 film What Happened in Bali? and for playing characters in the films It’s Okay, This Is Love (2014) and This Winter Will Blow (2013).

5. Jang Dong-gun

Jang Dong-gun is one of the best and highest paid actors in South Korea. He made his way into the entertainment industry by entering a talent show in 1992. He began his career acting in television dramas such as Iljimae and The Last Game . He then made his film debut in 1997 ‘s Repechage starring opposite Kim Hee-sun. He was one of the first Korean celebrities to gain fans in other regions of Asia. He is known for starring in the films Friend (2001) and Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (2004). He has received multiple nominations and awards for his excellence in the entertainment industry.

6. Yoo Ji-tae

Yoo Ji-tae is an actor, screenwriter and filmmaker director. He started his career as a model before moving into the acting industry. He began his acting career in 1998 and then went on to play roles in various hit films throughout the early 2000s. Among other South Korean actors, Yoo has been almost everywhere, shifting from one activity to another. He got his big break from the films Attack the Gas Station (1999) and Ditto (2000). He later rose to prominence by starring in films by well-known directors such as Hur Jin-ho and Park Chan-wook. He is still going strong in the film industry, playing roles in films and TV series.

7. Ha Ji-won

Jeon Hae-rim is known by the stage name HaJi-Won. She made her film debut in a 1996 television drama. She made her film debut in 2000 when she starred alongside Ahn Sung-ki in the film Game of Truth. She is known for her brilliant acts in historical dramas Damo (2003), Hwang Jini (2006) and Empress ki (2013-2014). She played major roles in the 2010 romantic comedy series Secret Garden and medical drama Hospital Ship (2017). She has received numerous awards, including the “Top Excellence Award for Actress in a Miniseries” at the 2017 MBC Drama Awards for her role in Hospital Ship .

8. Lee Jong-suk

Lee Jong-suk is a South Korean model and actor. At 16, he was one of the youngest male models to ever walk the runway at Seoul Fashion Week. He made his acting debut in the Korean television series Procuratorate Princess in 2010. His film debut also came through his role in the horror film Ghost in the same year . He is known for his roles in I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), While You Were Sleeping (2017) and Romance is a Bonus Book (2019). The young actor has made his mark in the South Korean film industry.

9. Lee Young-ae

After her modeling debut in 1991, Lee Young-ae made her television debut by playing a character in the drama How’s Your Husband? In her first role, she won Best New Actress at the SBS Drama Awards. She rose to fame when she starred in the film, Common Security Area . It was the highest-grossing Korean film at the time. She has made several other well-known appearances in the films like Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005).

10. Ji Chang-Wook

Ji Chang-wook is a South Korean actor who began his acting career in musical theater. He made his feature film debut in the 2006 film Days… He also played minor roles in series such as You Stole My Heart . He rose to fame by playing the role of Dong-hae in the drama series Smile Again and has starred in various popular South Korean series and films such as Suspicious Partner (2017) and Fabricated City (2017).