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10 most handsome Korean actors

Fans are crazy about their idols. Some claim that their idol is the most charming, while others argue with them. There are even various forums and threads dedicated to famous South Korean actors, where fans are constantly fighting for high places in the ratings for their idols. Here are ten of the most charming Korean actors judging by their looks, fan base, drama filming, movie filming, and awards from the Korean entertainment industry.

10. Ahn Jae Hyun (07/01/1987)


Ahn Jae Hyun took his first steps in entertainment by starting a modeling business: he participated in fashion shows, appeared in magazines and in advertisements. He began to stand out in 2011, after his role as "cute delivery man" in the program "High Society". He also starred in the videos: Sistar19 - Gone Not Around Any Longer; K. Will - Please Don’t; Baek A-yeon - Sad Song, etc.

After the release of The Man from the Star, a popular TV series in 2013, in which the actor tried on the image of the protagonist's brother, his fame increased. Over the course of the year, other roles have rained down on him: in the comedy series You Are Surrounded and in the webcomic-based drama King of Fashion.

9. Song Zhong Ki (19.09.1985)


Song Joong Ki is best known for his "Sunggyungwan Scandal," the historical series, and the TV show "Running Man." Son got his first major role in 2012 in the melodrama series Nice Guy. He also paid attention to the full-length format: for example, in the film "Werewolf Boy" that hit the box office, Zhong Ki has the title role.

Unlike Moon Jae Won, who co-starred with him, in "Nice Guy," Jun Ki tried his hand at the lead role for the first time. His confident and detailed antihero portrayal has generated rave reviews. The Nice Guy achieved critical acclaim and high ratings, which, along with the Werewolf Boy sensation, led Song Joong Ki to be dubbed the "savior" of the melodramatic genre on both the big and the small screen. Sleep reacted calmly to this: according to him, he would prefer to be not a popular actor, but a good one; in his plans just to improve in this field further.

8. Won Bin (11/10/1977)


Won Bin reached the top as the protagonist of Autumn in My Heart, and won critical acclaim for his participation in the films 38th Parallel, Mother and Man From Nowhere.

Vaughn made his on-screen debut in 1997 with a supporting role in The Proposal and continued to develop his acting skills in Attention March! (1998). After that, Won Bin paused and went to the Baekje Institute of Arts to study acting. A year later, he returned to the screens starring in the drama "Kwangi," which earned him a reputation as a budding actor and a dream for all teenage girls.

7. Lee Jong Suk (09/14/1989)


Lee Jong Suk started his career as a model. His first acting role was in the short film Sympathy (2009). He is best known for his protagonist roles in dramas School 2013 (2012), I Hear Your Voice (2013) and Doctor Outlander (2014). Lee was ranked 5th in the "Actors Who Light Up 2013" survey by Gallup Korea, an influential Korean entertainment company.

Lee Jong Suk has been helping the blind with his voice as part of The Good Library since 2013. The project consisted of recording audiobooks for the blind so that they too can enjoy the stories they want. He also supported the Save The Children Korea campaign to sew hats for African and Asian children with hypothermia.

6. Hyun Bin (25.09.1982)


Popular primarily thanks to the TV series "My name is Kim Sam Sun" (2005) and "Mystery Garden" (2010-2011)

Hyun Bin's biggest splash in fame came in 2010 with the series Mystery Garden, about a narcissistic businessman and a distressed stunt woman (Ha Ji Won) who change bodies every time it rains. The show, written by Kim Eun Suk, skyrocketed in the ratings and garnered a lot of attention thanks to its style, signature phrases and soundtrack. For his brilliant performance on this series, Hyun earned the SBS Drama Awards and the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards. He also had a hand in the creation of That Man soundtrack, which conquered the top eight music portals in Korea.

5. Jang Geun Suk (09/26/1987)


Jang Geun Suk is best known for his role as the leader of the musical group in 2009's You Are Beautiful and for his role as Kang Moo Gul in the comedy Mary, Where Have You Been All Night ?, in which he co-stars with Moon Geun Young. Jang Geun Suk co-starred with Girls' Generation's YoonA on 2012's Rain of Love and co-starred with IU on the TV series Pretty Boy as Dokgo Ma Tae.

Geun Suk started working as a child model at the age of five after being spotted by a talent search agent. This happened when his parents were selling the house and the agent was a possible buyer. Seeing the potential in the boy, he suggested that Geun Suk's parents let their son try himself as a model.

4. Lee Seung Gi (01/13/1987)


Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor and TV host. Lee is famous for being on the first season of 1 Night and 2 Days in 2007-12 and hosting the talk show Strong Heart for three years since 2009.

Despite his busy schedule, Lee Seung Gi studied at Dongguk University for four years and on 20/02/2009 received an education in international trade and commerce, as well as an award for special achievement. In 2012, he studied for a master's degree in trade and finance theory at Donguk Graduate School, and is currently pursuing a second master's degree in cultural content at Donguk Graduate School of Digital Imaging.

With his popularity, versatility and sheer positive reputation, Lee Seung Gi is one of the most endearing commercial figures in South Korea.

3. Rhine (06/25/1982)


Rain is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and music producer. Rein's musical career includes 7 albums (6 Korean and 1 Japanese), 28 singles and many tours around the world. His acting career began in 2003 when he won the KBS Best New Actor for the drama Let's Go to School, Sang Doo! A year later, Raine took the KBS Excellence in Acting prize for Best Acting in Full House. After starring in Love That Kills, Raine tried his hand at feature films: I'm a cyborg, but that's okay (2006). The film won the Alfred Bauer Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Raine starred in the American movies Speed ​​Racer (2008) and Ninja Assassin (2009). Thanks to the latter, he became the first Korean to receive an award from MTV.

2.Kim Soo Hyun (02.16.1988)


Kim Soo Hyun became famous for his roles in the TV series "Obsessed with a Dream", "The Sun Embraced by the Moon" and "Man from the Star" and in the full-length films "Thieves" and "Secret Mission".

Kim made his debut in a minor role on the 2007 family sitcom Say Kimchi, Say Cheese, and in 2008 he became the main character in the critically acclaimed youth drama Aquarium Fish.

Kim made a name for himself in 2011 by playing a country boy who suddenly turned out to be a genius in music in the teenage series Obsessed with a Dream. As the only young actor among an experienced cast, Kim spent three months practicing vocals and choreography at JYP Entertainment to cope with the drama's demands. He lived in the same conditions as other JYP students and practiced for several hours a day.

1. Lee Min Ho (06/22/1987)


Lee Min Ho is best known for his role as protagonists in Boys More Than Flowers (2009), City Hunter (2011) and Heirs (2013). In upcoming Gangnam Blues, Lee will play her first leading role on the big screen.

Boys are More Beautiful than Flowers, the Korean adaptation of the acclaimed Japanese manga Hana Yori Dango, took Lee to the top with his role as Ku Joon Pyo. The selection for this role turned out to be incredibly tough - the actor found out about his victory only when he read about it in the newspapers.The series made a name for him in South Korea and enjoyed success in all corners of Asia.

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