Best Male K-drama Actor

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You can vote for a total of 8 K-Male Actors.

Meela Sep 1, 2021
57 People Loves 91 Voters Report
  • Kim Soo Hyun

    1. Kim Soo Hyun

    South Korean
    3,469 points by 35 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
  • Song Joong Ki

    2. Song Joong Ki

    South Korean
    2,549 points by 26 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
  • Lee Jong Suk

    3. Lee Jong Suk

    South Korean
    2,357 points by 24 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
  • Lee Joon Gi

    4. Lee Joon Gi

    South Korean
    1,865 points by 19 voters
    Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, model, and singer under the agency Namoo Actors. He completed his mandatory military service in February 2012. Joon Gi first became interested in performing ...more
  • Ji Chang Wook

    5. Ji Chang Wook

    South Korean
    1,774 points by 18 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
  • Park Seo Joon

    6. Park Seo Joon

    South Korean
    1,729 points by 18 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
  • Gong Yoo

    7. Gong Yoo

    South Korean
    1,563 points by 16 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
  • Lee Dong Wook

    8. Lee Dong Wook

    South Korean
    1,542 points by 16 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
  • Hyun Bin

    9. Hyun Bin

    South Korean
    1,373 points by 14 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
  • Lee Min Ho

    10. Lee Min Ho

    South Korean
    1,357 points by 14 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
  • Ji Sung

    11. Ji Sung

    South Korean
    1,268 points by 13 voters
    Ji Sung, born Kwak Tae Geun, is a South Korean actor presented by Surpass Entertainment. As his parents were both educators, it was expected of him to also enter the profession. But ...more
  • Jung Hae In

    12. Jung Hae In

    South Korean
    1,159 points by 12 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
  • Song Kang

    13. Song Kang

    South Korean
    1,072 points by 11 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
  • Lee Do Hyun

    14. Lee Do Hyun

    South Korean
    971 points by 10 voters
    Lee Do Hyun is a South Korean actor under Yuehua Entertainment who made his acting debut in 2017. He won the "Best Actor in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama Award" at the 33rd KBS ...more
  • Kim Jae Wook

    15. Kim Jae Wook

    South Korean
    864 points by 9 voters
    Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean model and actor under the actor's agency "Management SOOP". Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but his family went to Japan later on. Kim ...more
  • Seo In Guk

    16. Seo In Guk

    South Korean
    674 points by 7 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
  • Yim Si Wan

    17. Yim Si Wan

    South Korean
    671 points by 7 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
  • Kim Seon Ho

    18. Kim Seon Ho

    South Korean
    668 points by 7 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
  • Yoo Ah In

    19. Yoo Ah In

    South Korean
    583 points by 6 voters
    Yoo Ah In is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist under United Artists Agency. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where ...more
  • Namkoong Min

    20. Namkoong Min

    South Korean
    581 points by 6 voters
    Namkoong Min is a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter under 935 Entertainment. He debuted as an actor in the 2001 film "Bungee Jumping of Their Own" (번지점프를 하다), when he won ...more
  • Kim Woo Bin

    21. Kim Woo Bin

    South Korean
    576 points by 6 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 Hyung Sik

    22. Park Hyung Sik

    South Korean
    565 points by 6 voters
    Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, actor, musical performer, and producer. He debuted in January 2010 as the main vocalist and visual of the boy group ZE:A (제국의 아이들), formed ...more
  • Kang In Soo

    23. Kang In Soo

    South Korean
    489 points by 5 voters
    Kang In Soo is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of MYNAME (마이네임). He graduated from Anyang Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Dance from Sejong ...more
  • So Ji Sub

    24. So Ji Sub

    South Korean
    488 points by 5 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
  • Woo Do Hwan

    25. Woo Do Hwan

    South Korean
    486 points by 5 voters
    Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&엔터테인먼트). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...more
  • Kang Ha Neul

    26. Kang Ha Neul

    South Korean
    485 points by 5 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
  • Yeo Jin Goo

    27. Yeo Jin Goo

    South Korean
    484 points by 5 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
  • Seo Kang Joon

    28. Seo Kang Joon

    South Korean
    480 points by 5 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
  • Jang Eui Soo

    29. Jang Eui Soo

    South Korean
    398 points by 4 voters
    Jang Eui Soo is a South Korean actor, born on January 22, 1990. He made his acting debut in the 2012 drama series “Gentleman’s Dignity.” Eui Soo made his movie debut in ...more
  • Han Se Jin

    30. Han Se Jin

    South Korean
    395 points by 4 voters
    Han Se Jin is a South Korean actor. He made an appearance on "Like That" music video by Vanilla Acoustic band. He is a former Korean pop trainee for five months under ...more
  • Cha Seung Won

    31. Cha Seung Won

    South Korean
    387 points by 4 voters
    Cha Seung Won is a South Korean actor and model. He received an engineering degree from Mokwon University before embarking on a successful career as a model in 1988. Although his 1997 ...more
  • Park Hae Jin

    32. Park Hae Jin

    South Korean
    386 points by 4 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
  • Kim Min Jae

    33. Kim Min Jae

    South Korean
    295 points by 3 voters
    Kim Min Jae, known by the stage name Real.be, is a South Korean actor and rapper. He auditioned for CJ E&M and became one of the first generation of trainees during his ...more
  • Lee Jun Ho

    34. Lee Jun Ho

    South Korean
    294 points by 3 voters
    Lee Jun Ho is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of 2PM (투피엠). He graduated from Sewon High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Howon University ...more
  • Kwak Dong Yeon

    35. Kwak Dong Yeon

    South Korean
    289 points by 3 voters
    Kwak Dong Yeon, born in Daejeon, is a South Korean actor and member of a band, Kkokkoma, where he plays lead guitar. He was formerly represented by FNC Entertainment but later joined ...more
  • Doh Kyung Soo

    36. Doh Kyung Soo

    South Korean
    289 points by 3 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
  • Ahn Hyo Seop

    37. Ahn Hyo Seop

    Canadian
    288 points by 3 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
  • Nam Joo Hyuk

    38. Nam Joo Hyuk

    South Korean
    286 points by 3 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
  • Lee Sang Yeob

    39. Lee Sang Yeob

    South Korean
    197 points by 2 voters
    Lee Sang Yeob is a South Korean actor under the management of UNGBIN Entertainment. He is the only grandson of the former Dongguk Jaekang Chairman, Kim Jong Jin. Sang Yeob made his ...more
  • Kim Nam Gil

    40. Kim Nam Gil

    South Korean
    197 points by 2 voters
    Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer, singer, and philanthropist,born in Godeok, Gangdong, Seoul. He is affiliated with Gilstory Entertainment (길스토리이엔티). Kim graduated from Seoul Goil Elementary School (서울고일초등학교), Godeok ...more
  • Lee Hyun Woo

    41. Lee Hyun Woo

    South Korean
    194 points by 2 voters
    Lee Hyun Woo is a South Korean actor under Awesome ENT. As a child actor, Lee built his filmography in television series such as "The Return of Iljimae" and "Queen Seon Deok". ...more
  • Go Kyung Pyo

    42. Go Kyung Pyo

    South Korean
    193 points by 2 voters
    Go Kyung Pyo is a South Korean actor under CL& Company. He made his acting debut in 2010 and became a cast member of the live sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live ...more
  • Cha Tae Hyun

    43. Cha Tae Hyun

    South Korean
    191 points by 2 voters
    Cha Tae Hyun is a South Korean actor, director, and singer. He started his acting career in a 1995 KBS television drama. He appeared in his first movie, "Hallelujah", in 1997, also ...more
  • Park Ji Hoon

    44. Park Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    188 points by 2 voters
    Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of WANNA ONE (워너원). He graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and is on a leave of absence ...more
  • Lee Jun Hyuk

    45. Lee Jun Hyuk

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Lee Jun Hyuk is a South Korean actor managed under ACE Factory. Lee made his entertainment debut in 2006 by appearing in a music video by the hip hop band Typhoon. He ...more
  • Park Bo Gum

    46. Park Bo Gum

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 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
  • Park Hae Il

    47. Park Hae Il

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Park Hae Il is a South Korean actor. Park Hae Il began appearing in theatre productions ever since childhood, and he first established himself on stage rather than on the screen. In ...more
  • Cho Seung Woo

    48. Cho Seung Woo

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Cho Seung Woo is a South Korean actor and musical star under Goodman Story Entertainment. When Seung Woo was a student of Dankook University, he was persuaded to join auditions for "Chunhyang" ...more
  • Song Kang Ho

    49. Song Kang Ho

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Song Kang Ho first worked in plays entering a troupe and started working in film as supporting actor and minor roles that most people even couldn't notice. He caught his breakthrough chance ...more
  • Lee Sun Kyun

    50. Lee Sun Kyun

    South Korean
    99 points by 1 voters
    Lee Sun Kyun was a South Korean actor under HODU&U Entertainment. In 2001, he debuted in the musical The Rocky Horror Show. Relegated to supporting roles for many years, he finally achieved ...more
  • Ju Ji Hoon

    51. Ju Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    98 points by 1 voters
    Ju Ji Hoon, born Ju Yeong Hun (주영훈) in Amsa, Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea, is a South Korean actor and model affiliated with Blitzway Studio (블리츠웨이스튜디오). He graduated from Sinam Elementary School ...more
  • Lee Seung Gi

    52. Lee Seung Gi

    South Korean
    98 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
  • Kim Young Kwang

    53. Kim Young Kwang

    South Korean
    95 points by 1 voters
    Kim Young Kwang is a South Korean model and actor born in Incheon. He is currently represented by Wide-s Company. He began his entertainment career as a model and has walked the ...more
  • Ji Jin Hee

    54. Ji Jin Hee

    South Korean
    95 points by 1 voters
    Ji Jin Hee is a South Korean actor best known for his roles as lead actor in various South Korean drama series, which include Miss Kim's Adventures in Making a Million, Love ...more
  • Zo In Sung

    55. Zo In Sung

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Zo In Sung is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series "What Happened in Bali", for which he won at both the Baeksang ...more
  • Kim Dong Wook

    56. Kim Dong Wook

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Kim Dong Wook is a South Korean actor under KeyEast (키이스트). After getting his start in student short films and several minor parts, Kim became a star through his supporting role in ...more
  • Lee Sung Jae

    57. Lee Sung Jae

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Lee Sung Jae is a South Korean actor.

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