South Korean actors and actresses
by suleiman-jafarly | created - 03 Jan 2015 | updated - 08 Jan 2015 | Public
1. Cha Tae-hyun
Actor | Yeopgijeogin geunyeo
Cha Tae-hyun was born on March 25, 1976 in Seoul, South Korea. He is an actor and director, known for My Sassy Girl (2001), Miracle of Giving Fool (2008) and The Greatest Divorce (2018). He has been married to Suk-Eun Choi since June 1, 2006. They have three children.
2. Jung Woo-sung
Actor | Joheunnom nabbeunnom isanghannom
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 ...
3. Jun Ji-hyun
Actress | Yeopgijeogin geunyeo
Versatile and Charismatic, Jun Ji-Hyun is one of the most loved and respected actresses in her homeland of South Korea. She has won numerous accolades, including two Grand Bell Awards for Best Actress and a Baeksang Art Awards Daesang (Grand Prize) for Television. Jun Ji-Hyun's success in film and ...
4. Moon Geun-young
Actress | Janghwa, Hongryeon
Moon Geun-Young was born on May 6, 1987 in Gwangju, South Korea. Her immediate family consists of parents and one younger sister. Moon Geun-Young began her acting career from a young age as a child actor. During the third grade of her elementary school, Moon Geun-Young performed in her school's ...
5. Kim Ha-neul
Actress | Beul-la-in-deu
Kim Ha-neul was born on February 21, 1978 in Seoul, South Korea. She is an actress, known for Blind (2011), My Tutor Friend (2003) and Too Beautiful to Lie (2004).
6. Rain
Actor | Ssa-i-bo-geu-ji-man-gwen-chan-a
Rain was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 25, 1982 as Jung Jihoon. He was extremely shy in elementary school; in interviews he's stated that he barely spoke. He caught the desire to become a dancer at a school talent show in sixth grade; when nobody from his school stepped forward to dance, he ...
7. Son Ye-jin
Actress | Nae meorisokui jiwoogae
As of her debut in South Korean films, Ye-jin Son became one of the stars of Chungmoore, the Korean Hollywood, notably appearing in the beautiful "Drunk on Women and Poetry" by the master Kwan-taek Im. In "April Snow", directed by Jin-ho Hur (2005), she questioned her pure innocent girl image, ...
8. Lee Sung-jae
Actor | Misulgwan yup dongmulwon
Lee Sung-jae was born on August 23, 1970 in Seoul, Korea. He is an actor, known for Art Museum by the Zoo (1998), A Day (2001) and Guga-ui Seo (2013).
9. Kam Woo-seong
Actor | Wang-ui namja
Kam Woo-seong was born on October 1, 1970 in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong, South Korea. He is an actor, known for The King and the Clown (2005), Should We Kiss First (2018) and Spider Forest (2004).
10. Kim Ah-jung
Actress | Minyeo-neun goerowo
Kim Ah-jung was born on October 16, 1982 in Seoul, Korea. She is an actress, known for 200 Pounds Beauty (2006), The Accidental Couple (That Fool) (2009) and Punch (2014).
11. Ryu Seung-beom
Actor | Boo-dang-geo-rae
Ryoo Seung-bum made a name for himself as an actor after debuting in the film DIE BAD (2000). The critically-acclaimed cult classic hit became a gritty debut that earned Ryoo the Best New Actor award at the 38th Grand Bell Awards. Known for his manic energy, casual demeanor and subtle ability to ...
12. Kim Ju-hyuk
Actor | Dokjeon
Kim Ju-hyuk was born on October 3, 1972 in South Korea. He was an actor, known for Believer (2018), Confidential Assignment (2017) and A-nae-ga kyeol-hon-haet-da (2008). He died on October 30, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea.
13. Kim Sang-kyung
Actor | Salinui chueok
Kim Sang-kyung was born on June 1, 1972 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Memories of Murder (2003), What's with This Family (2014) and May 18 (2007).
14. Bong Tae-gyu
Actor | Baramnan gajok
Bong Tae-gyu is known for A Good Lawyer's Wife (2003), Return (2018) and Tears (2000).
15. Lim Soo-jung
Actress | Janghwa, Hongryeon
Lim Soo-jung was born on July 11, 1980 in South Korea. She is an actress, known for A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006) and All About My Wife (2012).
16. Park Hae-il
Actor | Salinui chueok
Park Hae-il was born on January 26, 1977 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Memories of Murder (2003), Decision to Leave (2022) and The Host (2006).
17. Chang Jung Lim
Actor | Biteu
Chang Jung Lim was born on November 30, 1973 in Gyeonggi, South Korea. He is an actor, known for Beat (1997), Scout (2007) and Hae-jeok, discowang doeda (2002).
18. Go Soo
Actor | Sseom
Go Soo was born on October 4, 1978 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Some (2004), Haunters (2010) and Empire of Gold (2013).
19. Song Seung-heon
Actor | Gaeul donghwa
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 ...
20. Ha Ji-Won
Actress | Hwang Jin Yi
South Korean fresh face Ha Ji-won is a very talented actress. She first came to theater in 2000 and won an award for best new actress. Her big break was "Sex is zero" and "True or Dare". In 2003, she was cast as Chae-oak in the famous Korean TV drama "Damo" and was stated as South Korean's most ...
21. Ji Sung
Actor | Kilmi, hilmi
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(...
22. Kwon Sang-woo
Actor | Maljukgeori janhoksa
Kwon Sang-woo was born on August 5, 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 September 28, 2008. They have two children.
23. Lim Soo-jung
Actress | Janghwa, Hongryeon
Lim Soo-jung was born on July 11, 1980 in South Korea. She is an actress, known for A Tale of Two Sisters (2003), I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006) and All About My Wife (2012).
24. Choi Kang-hee
Actress | Jje-jje-han ro-maen-seu
Choi Kang-hee was born on May 5, 1977 in South Korea. She is an actress, known for Petty Romance (2010), My Scary Girl (2006) and Protect the Boss (2011).
25. Kim Hye-su
Actress | Eolguleobtneun minyeo
Kim Hye-Soo is a South Korean actress and one of the most popular teen stars of the 1980s and 1990s. She is known for her headstrong independence and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. During the height of her fame, Kim was referred to as the "Pencil Board Star" of the 1980s due ...
26. Kim Seon-a
Actress | Deo pa-i-beu
Kim Seon-a was born on October 1, 1973 in Daegu, South Korea. She is an actress and producer, known for The Five (2013), Nae ireumeun Kim Sam-soon (2005) and Widaehan yusan (2003).
27. Shin Eun-kyung
Actress | Penteuhauseu
Shin Eun-kyung was born on February 15, 1973 in Seoul, South Korea. She is an actress, known for The Penthouse: War in Life (2020), The Ring Virus (1999) and Downfall (1997).
28. Park Yong-woo
Actor | Heojil kyolshim
Park Yong-woo was born on March 16, 1971 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Decision to Leave (2022), Blood Rain (2005) and Late Spring (2014).
29. Uhm Tae-woong
Actor | Jeogdoui Namja
Uhm Tae-woong was born on April 5, 1974 in South Korea. He is an actor, known for Jeogdoui Namja (2012), The Great Queen Seondeok (2009) and Kwaegeol Chun-hyang (2005).
30. Ha Jung-woo
Actor | Hwanghae
Jung-woo Ha is a South Korean actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. His breakthrough to stardom came with the role in Na Hong-jin's serial killer film The Chaser (2008).
Born as Kim Sung-hoon, Ha Jung-woo came from an acting family. His father Kim Yong-gun is a well-known veteran ...
31. Lee Sun-kyun
Actor | Gisaengchung
Lee Sun-kyun was born on March 2, 1975 in Seoul, South Korea. He was an actor and manager, known for Parasite (2019), A Hard Day (2014) and Paju (2009). He was married to Jeon Hye-jin. He died on December 27, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea.
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