Top 10 Popular Korean Actors 2022
Over the years, South Korea has become well known in the global entertainment industry.
K-pop and K-drama have earned worldwide recognition; undoubtedly, the Korean entertainment industry produces some pretty unique talents.
Today we will be looking at Korean drama, which is gradually leaving many addicted, especially the ladies, who can’t seem to get enough of the handsome actors that grace such screens so that we will recognize the top ten most popular Korean actors.
Here is our pick of the top ten that have gained global fame, ranked in no particular order:
- Lee Min Ho (이민호)
Lee Min Ho rose to fame through his appearance in the 2009 K-drama “Boys Over Flowers,” and since then has become one of the most popular K-actor in the world, especially among the ladies.
Known for his unique acting skills and composure, Lee Min Ho is more than a handsome face.
He appeared in a series of successful movies, “The King: Eternal Monarch,” the most recent.
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- Kim Soo Hyun (김수현)
Kim Soo Hyun is another household name in the world of K-drama globally.
He became well known following his role in the 2013 “My Love From the Star.”
Currently ranked as one of the best and highest-paid Korean actors, Kim Soon Hyun is considered one of the most popular K-actors globally.
He has starred in a series of successful dramas, “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay,” among them.
- So Ji Sub (소지섭)
So Ji Sub has been quite popular in South Korea since the mid-1990s. However, he rose to fame globally in 2002 with the K-series “Glass Slippers” and “I’m Sorry, I Love You .”
In 2018, he was recognized with the MBC Drama Awards for his K-drama “My Secret Terrius .”
So Ji Sub is also well known for his role in the K-drama “Oh My Venus.”
Aside from acting, he is also an artist who has released several hip-hop singles and albums.
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- Lee Jong Suk (이종석)
He started as a model but became pretty successful as an actor; Lee Jong Suk was the youngest model to participate in Seoul Fashion Week following his debut in 2005.
As an actor, he is known for taking a lead role in the romance drama; he rose to fame with “School 2013” and to date remains one of the most successful and popular K-actor in the world.
In addition, Lee Jong Suk has appeared in a series of successful K-dramas, among which are “While You Were Sleeping,” “W Two Worlds,” “Doctor Stranger,” among others.
Top 10 Popular Korean Actors 2022
- Park Bo Gum (박보검)
Park Bo Gum initially wanted to be a singer. However, he has become a very successful K-actor.
The handsome actor debuted in 2011 and has become a worldwide sensation.
His most recent work includes “Record of Youth” in 2020, which increased his fame, and “Love in the Moonlight.
- Hyun Bin (현빈)
Hyun Bin is considered one of the most successful Korean actors. He rose to fame with his appearance in the K-drama “My Lovely Sam Soon” in 2005.
Hyun Bin has acted in several successful K-dramas, like “Memories of the Alhambra.”
However, the most recent is “Crash Landing On You,” which increased his fame, making him a global sensation, as the drama gained worldwide popularity.
- Ji Chang Wook (지창욱)
Ji Chang Wook rose to fame following his lead role in “Smile Again” in 2010.
He is well known in the global entertainment industry for his handsome look and featuring in a series of popular dramas, which made him famous.
K-dramas Ji Chang Wook has starred in, including “The K2”, “Empress Ki,” “Melting Me Softly,” “Backstreet Rookie,” among others.
- Park Seo Joon (박서준)
Park Seo Joon is dubbed the “Master of Romantic Comedy,” anyone who has watched the K-drama “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” will undoubtedly agree with this title.
After his drama debut, Park Seo Joon has become very successful. He is also known as one of the most popular K-actor globally, and his film credit is “Itaewon Class,” which gained a global audience.
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- Lee Seung Gi (이승기)
Lee Seung Gi started acting in 2004 and has become one of the most popular K-actor in the world.
As an actor, he has won several awards, including Forbes Korea. In addition, Lee Seung Gi has been cast in some popular K-dramas; he has starred in “My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho,” “Vagabond,” among others.
- Lee Dong Min (이동민),
South Korean actor Lee Dong Min known by his stage name Cha Eun Woo is one fast-rising actor who gained worldwide recognition through his appearance in the 2021 film “True Beauty.”
He is a model, actor, and host known for his handsome and boyish look.
Although Lee Dong Min is also in a K-pop boy band known as “Astro,” he is one K-drama fans should look out for in the coming years.
