Most Handsome South Korean Actors
I'm a guy and I'm DEFINITELY not gay, but I think I'm good at judgement which man is handsome, and which one is not.
I hope that a lot of women / girls would like this list. :) But, it's pitty that most of these actors don't have their pictures on IMDb...
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I hope that a lot of women / girls would like this list. :) But, it's pitty that most of these actors don't have their pictures on IMDb...
My other lists:
Best South Korean Actresses
Best South Korean Actors
Most Prettiest South Korean Actresses
Best South Korean Directors
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Lee Byung-hun was born in 1970 in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in a wealthy family, thanks to his father, who was a successful businessman. He never dreamed of pursuing acting until a friend of his mother's suggested it. He auditioned for the KBS television network in 1991 and was accepted. His first project was a short lived TV series called "Asphalt My Hometown". Lee became popular, especially with the female crowd, in his next KBS project, "Tomorrow Love", in 1992. Though he continued to do TV series' throughout the 90s, he also tried his luck in feature films. Many of his earlier films were flops, until 2000, when he appeared in "J.S.A. Joint Security Area". The film became his first major blockbuster. Unfortunately, Lee's father passed away that same year. Over the years, Lee's popularity continued to grow, with successful TV series', like "Beautiful Days" and "All In", and features, such as "A Bittersweet Life" and "The Good, The Bad, The Weird". Lee was becoming an international celebrity. His success continued rising with the highly anticipated TV show "Iris" and his other feature films "I Saw the Devil" and "Masquerade". Having solidified his position as one of Asia's biggest stars, he is the only actor to sell out the Tokyo Dome with 45,000 screaming fans. In 2012, he was one of the first two Korean actors ever to be honored with a hand and foot print ceremony at The TLC Chinese Theater.
Lee's first foray into Hollywood films came in 2009 with a starring role in "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra." Following the global success of that film, he signed on for "G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation," which was released in March 2013. His first period piece feature, "Masquerade" was released in late 2012, and was met with stellar reviews from both audiences and critics, and became the highest grossing period piece in Korean history. He next starred in "Red 2" opposite Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, and Anthony Hopkins. The film premiered in Korea on July 18, 2013. Korea became the second highest grossing market for the film behind the US. In 2015, Lee has two Korean films, "Insiders" and "Memories of the Sword", along with Hollywood blockbuster Terminator Genisys (2015), where he plays a T-1000 robot. Lee has since filmed an independent US film, "Misconduct", opposite legendary actors Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, which is due for a 2016 release.- Won Bin, born November 10, 1977 in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea, is a popular actor. He is the youngest of five siblings (two older brothers and two older sisters). While growing up in Jeongseon County, Won Bin initially planned to become a car mechanic, but in 1996 entered an audition for cable TV company Je-il Broadcasting and won. In 1996, Won Bin made his television debut on the KBS Super Sunday variety show "Our Story". Won Bin's acting career then began in earnest with the KBS drama series "Propose" - Won Bin played a character on the short end of a one-sided love affair. His popularity quickly increased while appearing in several more youth orientated dramas - MBC's "Ready, Go!" and KBS's "Kwangki". His appearance in the 2000 KBS weekend drama "Tough Guy's Love" further gained more fans for Won Bin. He then shot to stardom with his popular role as Tae-seok in KBS's "Autumn in my Heart" - with his famous line "Eolmamyeon Doae?" (How Much?) becoming a much imitated slogan by his fans. Won Bin then made his move acting debut in the 2001 film "Guns and Talks" (Killerdeului suda). Three years later Won Bin would star in the action / war blockbuster "Taegukgi," which still ranks as one of the all time highest grossing films in South Korea. Won Bin then placed his acting career on hold while serving his two year mandatory military requirement, beginning in November, 2005. Won Bin was discharge early on June, 2006 due to an ACL injury to his knee. Won Bin would go through a year of rehab. His acting career then resumed in Joon-ho Bong's highly anticipated 2009 film "Mother". Won Bin played Do-jun, a young man with limited mental capacity who becomes accused of a murder. The film would screen at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival before opening #1 at the South Korean box office on May 28th, 2009.
- Kim Kang-woo was born on 11 July 1978 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Gyeongui-seon (2006), Taepungtaeyang (2005) and The Treacherous (2015). He has been married to Han Moo-yeong since 2010. They have one child.
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Go Soo was born on 4 October 1978 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Some (2004), Haunters (2010) and Empire of Gold (2013).- Oh Ji-ho was born on 14 April 1976 in Mokpo, Korea. He is an actor, known for The Slave Hunters (2010), The Queen of Office (2013) and A Second Proposal (2004).
- Kwon Sang-woo was born on 5 August 1976 in Daejeon, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Once Upon a Time in High School: The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (2004), My Tutor Friend (2003) and Lady President (2010). He has been married to Son Tae-Yeong since 28 September 2008. They have two children.
- Born Kwak Tae Gun on February 27, 1977 he landed his debuting role in 1999 SBS Television Drama KAIST. It was through the suggestion of is then-manager that he took on the the stage name Chae Ji-sung and subsequently known as simply Ji Sung. His participating in following TV dramas such as All In(2003) and Save the Last Dance for Me(2004) as well as is first film Whistling Princess(2002) further launched his acting career. Ji Sung enlisted into mandatory military service in June 2005 as a soldier and later transferred and served as a public ambassador of military affairs until his discharge June of 2007. Following his discharge that same year he made is comeback in TV Drama New Heart(2007) as once again began to capture the attention of his audiences and continued to do so in later television dramas. He then signed with new management agency, Namoo Actors in February of 2010. From there, Ji Sung continued to add to his extensive resumé playing parts in TV Dramas such as The Great Seer(2012) and in adult rom-com film Whatcha Wearin'?(2012). He then stole the hearts of audiences again in 2013 KBS melodrama Secret. In the same year, Ji Sung announced and tied the knot with South Korean actress and Save the Last Dance for Me co-star Lee Bo-young. On November 24, 2014 Namoo Actors Agency revealed Ji Sung and Lee Bo-young to be expecting their first child mid-June to early July of 2015. He then continued the capture audiences reuniting with Secret co-star Hwang Jung-eum in 2015 MBC Television Drama Kill Me, Heal Me for which Ji Sung received much praise for his outstanding acting skills.
- Choi Min-Soo is a well-known South Korean actor who is famous for his image of being a 'tough guy hunter'. He has acted in numerous films and television shows. The actor has appeared in the TV series 'Han River Ballad', 'Man Who Dies to Live', 'Happy Ending', 'The Legend', 'Father's House', 'Road No. 1', 'Faith', 'Sandglass' and 'Pride and Prejudice'. His popular big screen projects include 'The Myth', 'Libera Me', 'Sword in the Moon', 'How to Steal a Dog', 'A Good Day to Fall in Love', 'Son of God', 'The Marriage Life', 'Life of Hollywood Kid', 'Rehearsal' and 'Terrorist'. Choi Min-Soo is one of the most respected and adored actors in Korea. He has earned numerous awards and honors in his entertainment career. The South Korean star won the 'Golden Acting Award' at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards function for 'Pride and Prejudice.' He was awarded the 'Best Film Actor Award' at the 37th Baeksang Arts Awards for 'Libera Me.' He also received the 'Best Actor' award at the event of 34th Grand Bell Awards for 'Terrorist.' He won the 'Best TV Actor' award at the 22nd Korea Broadcasting Awards for his performance in 'Sandglass' as well.
- Jang Hyuk was born on 20 December 1976 in Busan, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Windstruck (2004), The Slave Hunters (2010) and Shine or Go Crazy (2015). He has been married to Yeo-Jin Kim since 2 June 2008. They have three children.
- Jo In-Sung was born in July 28, 1981 in Seoul. He made his debut as a model. However, he started to have an acting career in 2000, however he received the public attention through the TV drama Piano alongside actor Go-Soo. He then starred in the 2003 romance movie The Classic. By 2004, he joined another TV-Series What Happened in Bali, alongside Ha Ji Won in which he won Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor in TV series. He's also famous for his high number for commercials for some brands. He did his mandatory military service from April 6 2009-May 4, 2011. One of his last works before serving was the Frozen Flower, in which he worked with the same director for A Dirty Carnival (2006). He made his comeback appearance in the television series That Winter, the Wind Blows, starring alongside Song Hye-Kyo. In 2016, he in a film alongside Jung Woo-Sung, which was directed by Han Jae-Rim.
- Hyun Bin, born in 1982, had a typical childhood as the youngest son of a family with loving parents and a strong older brother. In high school, he fell in love with the allure of acting in a theater club he joined on the advice of a senior, but he was opposed by his father, who wanted him to pursue a normal life. His father, unable to oppose his son's desire, set a condition that he would root for him if he was admitted by the Theater and Film Department of 'Chung-Ang University,' which was coveted by aspiring actors at the time. Hyun Bin was firmly accepted and demonstrated his enthusiasm.
After debuting in a minor role in the 2003 drama 'Bodyguard,' Hyun Bin began his acting career earnestly. The same year, he played an attractive college student in the sitcom 'Nonstop 4,' which dealt with campus life and began gaining popularity. He shot to fame in 2004 after delivering an outstanding performance in the drama 'Island.' His subtle emotional portrayal of the role was sufficient to announce the advent of a new star.
He reached the pinnacle of his career for the first time in 2005 with 'My Name is Kim Sam-soon,' a smash drama that achieved a record audience rating of 50%. He did not settle for being a romance star but continued experimenting with different genres and characters. He continued to feature in dramas such as 'The Snow Queen(2006)' 'Friends: Our Legend(2009),' and 'The World that They Live In(2008),' as well as films such as 'I Am Happy(2008),' 'Late Autumn(2010),' 'Come Rain, Come Shine(2011),' and so on, widening his acting range and cementing his place as a character actor.
Hyun Bin reached the peak of his career for the second time in 2011 when he won the grand prize at the renowned Baeksang Arts Awards for the hit drama 'Secret Garden,' which caused Asia to succumb to the 'Hyun Bin Syndrome.' However, when at the top, he volunteered to join the Marine Corps to complete his national military duty responsibilities. This enthralled the fans even more, as he resumed his life sublimely and silently rather than clinging to the 'climax' moment that had come to him.
After being discharged from the military, he pursued more public-friendly works and chose paths that other actors did not. From 'The Fatal Encounter(2014),' about the young days of King Jeongjo, who is regarded as the last sage in Joseon history, to the 'Confidential Assignment(2017)' series, about inter-Korean cooperation, and 'Rampant(2018),' about a zombie dystopia in the Joseon Dynasty, he captivated the audience with a variety of entertaining films. As a result, Hyun Bin cemented his reputation as an actor who values both popularity and excellence, not only in TV shows but also on the big screen.
He reclaimed the top spot in 2020. He had a worldwide smash hit with the drama 'Crash Landing on You,' which became a hot issue as he reunited with actress Son Ye-jin, with whom he previously collaborated on the film 'The Negotiation(2018).' Hyun Bin portrayed Ri Jeong-hyeok, a North Korean soldier who falls in love with a female protagonist who crash-lands in North Korea. The drama has been dubbed the 'Hyun Bin Genre,' since he demonstrated a diverse range of acting in romance, melodrama, and action, demonstrating his potential as a global star.
Following COVID-19, he demonstrated his unequaled influence by rejuvenating the moribund Korean film business by participating in a string of blockbusters, including 'Confidential Assignment 2: International' and 'The Point Men.' He recently announced plans to meet the public with the hit film 'Harbin,' based on the life of Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun. - Actor
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Born as the youngest of three in Seoul, South Korea. He made his debut with a TV commercial in 1994 and applied for an open audition for a leading role in The Fox with Nine Tails (1994) opposite 'So-Young Ko'. This role launched his career as one of the most promising actors in Korea. He dropped out of high school and became a full-time actor, both for TV dramas and films. He did a couple of TV series and a film, but it was Beat (1997) that really made him an icon. He became very popular for his James-Dean-sort-of rebelliousness and lonely character in this movie and it's been his trademark. He has a keen interest in filmmaking, and his dream is to run his own film company.- Actor
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Ji Jin-hee was born on 24 June 1973 in Seoul, South Korea. He is an actor, known for I Have a Lover (2015), The Great Seer (2012) and The Man Who Can't Get Married (2009).- Actor
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Song Seung Hun, born October 5, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea, is a model, singer and actor.
Song started his career as a model in 1995, modeling for the jeans brand STORM, and began acting in sitcoms and TV dramas in 1996.
Song is noted for his roles in Korean dramas like East of Eden, Autumn in My Heart (2000) and Summer Scent.
In 2004 Song appeared in two films, but neither was judged to be a success. Ice Rain, shot in the Canadian Rockies, failed to enthuse viewers with its mixture of mountaineering and melodrama, while He Was Cool, based on an internet novel, proved unable to compete with Harry Potter and other films from the 2004 summer season.
In late 2004, just as he was getting ready to start shooting another high profile TV drama, it was revealed that the actor had illegally avoided his compulsory military service by taking a drug that made him fail the military"s health test. Amidst the press coverage and scandal this aroused, Song agreed to immediately serve his two-year term in the military.
Song, during his late teenage years, successfully evaded compulsory army service by claiming to have severe diabetes and high blood pressure. At 28, his claim was discovered by the South Korean government to be false, and he was forced to serve the army for two years. Song, in an apparent show of guilt, publicly apologized and began his service. Despite pleas from his fans to the South Korean government, the government feared that giving clemency to Song would spark off riots and strikes (due to peoples' displeasure at his act). In the end, Song temporarily dropped acting to serve the army until 2006, although he was diagnosed with high blood pressure. Song was discharged on November 15 as a Corporal.
In 2009, he created his own management company, Storm S, which also manages actresses Lee Young Ae and Kim Jung Eun.- So Ji-seob was born on 4 November 1977 in Seoul, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Rough Cut (2008), Ghost (2012) and I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004). He has been married to Jo Eun-Jung since 7 April 2020.
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Ji Chang-Wook is a South Korean actor who first gained fame for his role in 'Smile Again', a South Korean drama series where he played the lead role. He is also known for his role in the South Korean thriller film 'Fabricated City', which was a huge commercial success. After playing small roles in many television series, he played his first major role in 'Smile Again', a South Korean drama series. Directed by Kim Myung-Wook and Mo Wan-Il, the series was a success and won multiple awards. For his role as a short-track speed skater, he had to train for around four to five hours at the ice rink every day. Other works that earned him fame include his appearance in the TV series 'Warrior Baek Dong-Soo' where he played the lead role. The series won multiple awards. He also played a supporting role in the TV series 'Empress Ki', which earned a lot of popularity worldwide. Undoubtedly one of the most popular actors in South Korea, Ji Chang-Wook has won several significant awards throughout his career such as the 'China TV Drama Award' and the 'Annual DramaFever Award'.- Actor
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Soo-Hyun Kim is one of the brightest stars in East Asia. He became a household name in South Korea in 2011, playing a country bumpkin who turned out to be a musical genius in the teen-age drama 'Dream High'.
His popularity sky-rocketed in 2012 when he starred in as the young king Lee Hwon in the drama 'Moon Embracing the Sun', which achieved a peak recorded viewer rating of 42.2 per cent and earned the 'national drama' status.
In 2014, Soo-Hyun Kim enjoyed so much popularity all over East Asia after playing the leading role of Do Min Joon in the drama 'You Who Came from Star', which got an average viewer rating of 24.02 per cent in South Korea, and had over two billion hits on the Chinese streaming site Iqiyi.- Lee Jin-wook was born on 16 September 1981. He is an actor, known for The Three Musketeers (2014), The Time We Were Not in Love (2015) and Nine: Nine Time Travels (2013).
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Kang Ha-neul was born on 21 February 1990 in Busan, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), When the Camellia Blooms (2019) and Twenty (2015).- Actor
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Lee Jung-Jin was born on 25 May 1978 in Seoul, Korea. He is an actor, known for Pieta (2012), Hae-jeok, discowang doeda (2002) and Hundred Year Inheritance (2013).- Joo Sang-uk was born on 18 July 1978 in Seoul, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Giant (2010), The Thorn Birds (2011) and The King of Tears, Lee Bang-won (2021). He has been married to Cha Ye-ryun since 25 May 2017. They have one child.
- Kim Rae-won was born on 19 March 1981 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Punch (2014), My Little Bride (2004) and Shik-gaek (2008).
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Since he debuted as an actor in 2003, Gang, Dong-Won has played a leading role in 20 works over 18 years. (Accumulated Attendance 67,000,000, which is ranked 1st among Korean actors in their 30s, excluding 2 years of military service period) As much as he enjoys creating new characters in his works, he challenges himself in various roles and genres. With an outstanding physical condition, a height of 6'1", a face that attracts people of all ages, and subtle acting skills, he has become a number one pick for movie directors Due to his great athleticism, he is capable of carrying out any action stunt. He is skilled in all sorts of martial arts, including Taekwondo and Boxing. Horse-riding and sword craft are his specialties.- Jae Hee was born on 25 May 1980 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for 3-Iron (2004), Kwaegeol Chun-hyang (2005) and Save the Family (2015).
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Yoo Ji-tae was born on 13 April 1976 in Seoul, South Korea. He is an actor and director, known for Oldboy (2003), Ditto (2000) and Mai Ratima (2012).