VOTE: Most Overrated Korean Actor

Just chanced upon a very interesting forum, with vibrant discussion.. or rather roasting of the "Most Overrated Korean Actor/Actress"

Saw some repeated names from the many posts from diverse MDL users, and thought it will be interesting to have a voting list.

So, here's the voting list for the Most Overrated Korean Actor, with names populated from the MDL users' posts from Sep 2021 to 3 Dec 2021 (in alphabetical order).

There is another voting list for the Most Overrated Korean Actress.

Each user has up to 30 votes for each list.

To add new name, simply enter the name in the "search box" found at the bottom of the voting list, or on the "search box" found on your voting panel on the right.

Feel free to rant your justifications in the comment box.

[Edit on 12 Dec 2022] This voting list has ended.

Wish Upon A Star Dec 3, 2021
53 People Loves 637 Voters Report
  • Lee Min Ho

    1. Lee Min Ho

    South Korean
    41,080 points by 414 voters
    Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by MYM Entertainment. He started to act in his second year of high school and joined Starhaus Entertainment in his ...more
  • Cha Eun Woo

    2. Cha Eun Woo

    South Korean
    29,015 points by 294 voters
    Lee Dong Min, known professionally as Cha Eun Woo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, and member of ASTRO (아스트로). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and later obtained ...more
  • Lee Jong Suk

    3. Lee Jong Suk

    South Korean
    19,742 points by 202 voters
    Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model. He majored in Professional Motion Pictures and Art at Konkuk University and completed his military service in January of 2021. In 2005, ...more
  • Song Kang

    4. Song Kang

    South Korean
    15,347 points by 158 voters
    Song Kang is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors (나무엑터스). He studied Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in the short series "Hello ...more
  • Kim Soo Hyun

    5. Kim Soo Hyun

    South Korean
    12,129 points by 125 voters
    Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na. ...more
  • Nam Joo Hyuk

    6. Nam Joo Hyuk

    South Korean
    11,582 points by 119 voters
    Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor under the agency Management SOOP. He was born in Busan, South Korea. During his studies at Gyeongnam Middle School, Nam dreamed of ...more
  • Song Joong Ki

    7. Song Joong Ki

    South Korean
    11,143 points by 115 voters
    Song Joong Ki is a South Korean actor under HighZium studio. Prior to debuting, he competed in short-track speed skating and represented his home city of Daejeon at the national level. He ...more
  • Kim Seon Ho

    8. Kim Seon Ho

    South Korean
    10,985 points by 113 voters
    Kim Seon Ho is a South Korean actor managed by Fantagio. After having been active in theater since 2009, he made his television debut in 2017 on two KBS2 series: "Good Manager" ...more
  • Park Bo Gum

    9. Park Bo Gum

    South Korean
    9,464 points by 99 voters
    Park Bo Gum is a South Korean actor, singer, and musician currently with THEBLACKLABEL. He had previously been with Blossom Entertainment for ten years. Among others, Bo Gum has won the Top ...more
  • Jang Ki Yong

    10. Jang Ki Yong

    South Korean
    8,450 points by 89 voters
    Jang Ki Yong is a South Korean actor and model managed by UAA. He was born in Ulsan, South Korea. He graduated from Seokyeong University, majoring in model acting. He began his ...more
  • Ro Woon

    11. Ro Woon

    South Korean
    7,811 points by 82 voters
    Kim Seok Woo, known professionally as Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of SF9 (에스에프나인). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and is currently enrolled at Kyung ...more
  • Hwang In Youp

    12. Hwang In Youp

    South Korean
    7,692 points by 81 voters
    Hwang In Youp is a South Korean actor and singer managed by KeyEast Entertainment. He graduated from the Nikkei Jin Kai International School in Davao, Philippines, where he went by the English ...more
  • Ji Chang Wook

    13. Ji Chang Wook

    South Korean
    7,612 points by 79 voters
    Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more
  • Gong Yoo

    14. Gong Yoo

    South Korean
    7,544 points by 79 voters
    Gong Ji Chul, better known by his stage name Gong Yoo, is a South Korean actor under Management SOOP Entertainment. He graduated with a B.A. in theater degree at Kyung Hee University. ...more
  • V

    15. V

    South Korean
    6,390 points by 67 voters
    Kim Tae Hyung, known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, lyricist, actor, and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Korea Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more
  • Lee Dong Wook

    16. Lee Dong Wook

    South Korean
    5,319 points by 56 voters
    Lee Dong Wook is a South Korean actor and model under King Kong by Starship Entertainment. In 2005 he enrolled in Joongbu University, majoring in media and broadcasting arts. He was awarded ...more
  • Yeo Jin Goo

    17. Yeo Jin Goo

    South Korean
    4,986 points by 53 voters
    Yeo Jin Goo is a South Korean actor under Janus Entertainment. He began his career as a child actor, debuting in the film Sad Movie (새드 무비, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more
  • Hyun Bin

    18. Hyun Bin

    South Korean
    4,789 points by 51 voters
    Hyun Bin, born Kim Tae Pyung, is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea. His first film was "Shower" in 2002, but it was not released due to lack of ...more
  • Jang Geun Suk

    19. Jang Geun Suk

    South Korean
    4,287 points by 46 voters
    Jang Geun Suk is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Jang went to junior high school in New Zealand, where he attended Nelson College in 2003, to learn English and Japanese. ...more
  • Kim Woo Bin

    20. Kim Woo Bin

    South Korean
    3,956 points by 43 voters
    Kim Woo Bin is a South Korean actor, model, and ambassador under AM Entertainment. He studied at Jeonju University. Woo Bin debuted as a runway model in 2008. He originally debuted under ...more
  • Park Hae Jin

    21. Park Hae Jin

    South Korean
    3,881 points by 42 voters
    Park Hae Jin is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. He was exempted from military service in 2004 due to his struggles with depression and social phobia. He won the 2020 ...more
  • Park Seo Joon

    22. Park Seo Joon

    South Korean
    3,769 points by 41 voters
    Park Seo Joon is a South Korean actor managed by Awesome Entertainment. He completed his military service in 2010 before making his debut in 2011 in Bang Yong Guk's music video "I ...more
  • Ong Seong Wu

    23. Ong Seong Wu

    South Korean
    3,600 points by 39 voters
    Ong Seong Wu is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of WANNA ONE (워너원). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Acting ...more
  • Ahn Hyo Seop

    24. Ahn Hyo Seop

    Canadian
    3,469 points by 38 voters
    Paul Ahn, known by his Korean name Ahn Hyo Seop, is a Canadian actor and model. He was born in South Korea, but his family emigrated to Toronto, Canada, when he was ...more
  • Jung Hae In

    25. Jung Hae In

    South Korean
    3,451 points by 38 voters
    Jung Hae In is a South Korean actor managed by FNC Entertainment. He graduated from Pyeongtaek University with a major in acting. Jung's first acting experience was through a musical in college. ...more
  • L

    26. L

    South Korean
    2,859 points by 31 voters
    Kim Myung Soo, known professionally as L, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of INFINITE (인피니트). He graduated from Deoksu High School and later obtained associate degrees in Photography ...more
  • Sung Hoon

    27. Sung Hoon

    South Korean
    2,791 points by 30 voters
    Sung Hoon is an actor born in Nam-gu, Daegu, South Korea. He received his formal education at Yong In University as a Social Physical Education major. He was an Olympic competitive swimmer ...more
  • Kim Hyun Joong

    28. Kim Hyun Joong

    South Korean
    2,631 points by 29 voters
    Kim Hyun Joong is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of SS501 (더블에스오공일). He graduated from Hanyang Technical High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Electronic Digital Music ...more
  • Kim Bum

    29. Kim Bum

    South Korean
    2,507 points by 28 voters
    Kim Bum, born Kim Sang Bum, is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. At the age of 17, he participated in the “Survival Star Audition” reality show and placed sixth out ...more
  • Song Seung Heon

    30. Song Seung Heon

    South Korean
    2,270 points by 25 voters
    Song Seung Hun, born in Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean model, singer and actor. Song started his career as a model in 1995, modelling for the jeans brand STORM, and ...more
  • Lee Min Ki

    31. Lee Min Ki

    South Korean
    2,194 points by 24 voters
    Lee Min Ki is a South Korean actor, model, and singer who made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama “My Older Brother” Lee played his first TV leading role in ...more
  • Seo In Guk

    32. Seo In Guk

    South Korean
    2,098 points by 23 voters
    Seo In Guk is a South Korean singer and actor born in Ulsan, South Korea, and signed by Story J Company. He trained in a variety of martial arts, including ssireum wrestling, ...more
  • So Ji Sub

    33. So Ji Sub

    South Korean
    1,833 points by 20 voters
    So Ji Sub is a South Korean actor under 51K Entertainment. He was born in Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Incheon, South Korea. After making his debut as a ...more
  • Yim Si Wan

    34. Yim Si Wan

    South Korean
    1,828 points by 20 voters
    Im Ung Jae, later legally changed to Yim Si Wan, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...more
  • Na In Woo

    35. Na In Woo

    South Korean
    1,808 points by 20 voters
    Na Jong Chan, known professionally as Na In Woo, is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Kyungil Tourism Management High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Theater from Dankook ...more
  • Park Jin Young

    36. Park Jin Young

    South Korean
    1,667 points by 18 voters
    Park Jin Young, formerly known professionally as Jr. or Junior, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of GOT7 (갓세븐). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and later obtained a ...more
  • Seo Kang Joon

    37. Seo Kang Joon

    South Korean
    1,275 points by 14 voters
    Lee Seung Hwan, known professionally as Seo Kang Joon, is a South Korean actor, model, singer, and former member of 5URPRISE (서프라이즈). He graduated from Sanbon High School and later obtained an ...more
  • Kim Young Dae

    38. Kim Young Dae

    South Korean
    1,262 points by 14 voters
    Kim Young Dae is a South Korean actor and model under the agency Outer Korea. His first official debut was on a web drama called Secret Crushes: Special Edition, released on WHYNOT ...more
  • Choi Daniel

    39. Choi Daniel

    South Korean
    553 points by 6 voters
    Choi Daniel is a South Korean actor, DJ and television anchorman under J,Wide-Company. He is best known for his roles in "Jugglers", "High Kick Through the Roof", "Cyrano Agency", "Baby Faced Beauty", ...more
  • Nam Yoon Su

    40. Nam Yoon Su

    South Korean
    541 points by 6 voters
    Nam Yoon Su is a South Korean model and actor represented by Agency Garten. He has taken part in many photoshoots since debuting as a model in 2014, including shoots for Cosmopolitan ...more
  • Lee Jung Jae

    41. Lee Jung Jae

    South Korean
    370 points by 4 voters
    Lee Jung Jae is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea. He majored in Drama at Dongguk University. He started modelling in 1993. His first film role was in "The ...more
  • Lee Byung Hun

    42. Lee Byung Hun

    South Korean
    320 points by 4 voters
    Lee Byung Hun, known simply as Byung Hun, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model and former member of TEEN TOP (틴탑). He graduated from Korea Arts High School and later ...more
  • Park Hae Soo

    43. Park Hae Soo

    South Korean
    181 points by 2 voters
    Park Hae Soo is a South Korean actor managed by BH Entertainment. On July 29, 2022, it was announced that he had additionally signed with the U.S. agency, United Talent Agency (UTA). ...more
  • Lee Jae Wook

    44. Lee Jae Wook

    South Korean
    179 points by 2 voters
    Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more
  • Jung Jin Young

    45. Jung Jin Young

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Jung Jin Young is a South Korean actor born in Ssangmun, Seongbuk, Seoul. He graduated from Hanshin Elementary School (한신초등학교), Suyu Middle School (수유중학교), and Shinil High School (신일고등학교), before earning a ...more
  • Lee Seung Gi

    46. Lee Seung Gi

    South Korean
    99 points by 1 voters
    Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. He is a descendant of the Yi clan of Jeonju. The clan ruled the Joseon Dynasty (modern-day Korea). Lee graduated ...more
  • Kang Ha Neul

    47. Kang Ha Neul

    South Korean
    96 points by 1 voters
    Kang Ha Neul is an Korean actor. He started acting at a relatively early age and got his first big break with the television show called "My Mom, Supermom" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). ...more
  • Kim Ji Soo

    48. Kim Ji Soo

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Kim Ji Soo is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut on stage in 2009 with the play "Bom Sam Wasn't There". In elementary school, Ji Soo was a judo ...more
  • Kim Min Gue

    49. Kim Min Gue

    South Korean
    91 points by 1 voters
    Kim Min Gue is a South Korean actor and model under Happy Tribe Entertainment (해피트라이브엔터테인먼트). He dreamed of becoming an actor when he was in elementary school after he watched The Lord ...more
  • Lee Byung Hun

    50. Lee Byung Hun

    South Korean
    88 points by 1 voters
    Lee Byung Hun is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. He has received critical acclaim for his work in a wide range of genres. His critically acclaimed film "Inside Men" won ...more
  • Park Yoo Chun

    51. Park Yoo Chun

    South Korean
    82 points by 1 voters
    Park Yoo Chun is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of TVXQ (동방신기) and JYJ (제이 와이 제이). He graduated from Hanam High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more
  • Jung Gun Joo

    52. Jung Gun Joo

    South Korean
    77 points by 1 voters
    Jung Gun Joo is a South Korean actor. He has starred in the MV for DAY6's song "I like you". In August 2019, he left JYP Entertainment and joined Blossom Entertainment. (Source: ...more
  • Doh Kyung Soo

    53. Doh Kyung Soo

    South Korean
    0 points by 0 voters
    Doh Kyung Soo, known professionally as D.O., is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of EXO (엑소). He graduated from Baekseok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more

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