Korean Actors who brought characters to life in 2024..
Celebrates actors whose performances elevated their roles to iconic status.
Highlights the skill and dedication that brought depth and authenticity to their portrayals.
Focuses on performances that made characters resonate deeply with audiences.
Invites votes for actors who truly brought their roles to life through their craft.
AnkitS Jan 5, 2025
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![Woo Do Hwan]()
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 -
![Kim Soo Hyun]()
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 -
![Byeon Woo Seok]()
Byeon Woo Seok is a South Korean actor and model represented by VARO Entertainment. He was born in Busan, South Korea. He initially sought agency representation to pursue a career in acting ...more -
![Kim Hye Yoon]()
Kim Hye Yoon is a South Korean actress under Artist Company. She made her acting debut with 2013 "Samsaengi" (TV소설 삼생이). After working on "Bad Guys" (나쁜 녀석들), Kim focused her attention ...more -
![Kim Ji Won]()
Kim Ji Won is a South Korean actress. She entered the entertainment industry in 2010 by appearing in commercials, and became known as the "Oran C Girl" and "Lollipop Girl." She made ...more -
![Jung So Min]()
Jung So Min, born Kim Yoon Ji, is a South Korean actress under IEUM# (이음#). She took a short break in 2011 to concentrate on her studies at the Korea National University ...more -
![Jung Hae In]()
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 -
![Yoo Yeon Seok]()
Yoo Yeon Seok is a South Korean actor under King Kong by Starship. In his junior year in high school, he decided to take up acting, so he followed his brother, who ...more -
![Ji Chang Wook]()
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 -
![Chae Soo Bin]()
Chae Soo Bin is a South Korean actress. She was born in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Chae was spotted by a casting director on the streets and proceeded to make her debut ...more -
![Kim Tae Ri]()
Kim Tae Ri is a South Korean model and actress managed by Management MMM. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Kyunghee University. She was active in a ...more -
![Gong Yoo]()
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 -
![Hwang In Youp]()
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 -
![Park Hyung Sik]()
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 -
![Park Shin Hye]()
Park Shin Hye is a South Korean actress, singer, and model under S.A.L.T Entertainment. She was raised in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea. She debuted in the entertainment industry by appearing ...more -
![Ji Sung]()
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 -
![Park Min Young]()
Park Min Young is a South Korean actress. In February 2013, she graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in theatre. She had her entertainment debut in an SK Telecom commercial in ...more -
![Lee You Mi]()
Lee You Mi is a South Korean actor under Varo Entertainment. She made her acting debut in 2009 and became the first Korean actress to win Outstanding Guest Actress at the Creative ...more -
![Lee Dong Wook]()
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 -
![Wi Ha Joon]()
Wi Ha Joon, born in Soan-myeon, Wando County, is a South Korean actor and model managed by MSTeam Entertainment. He is a former student at Sungkyul University in the Faculty of Theater ...more -
![Shin Hye Sun]()
Shin Hye Sun is a South Korean actor managed by YNK Entertainment (YNK 엔터테인먼트). Inspired by Won Bin’s performance in the drama “Autumn Tale,” Shin entered the Film Art program at Sejong ...more -
![Park Sung Hoon]()
Park Sung Hoon is a South Korean actor under BH Entertainment. He made his debut in the entertainment world in 2006. -
![Chun Woo Hee]()
Chun Woo-hee (born April 20, 1987) is a South Korean actress managed by H& Entertainment. She made her acting debut in 2004, but first drew attention with her supporting role as a ...more -
![Park Bo Young]()
Park Bo Young is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. She was born in Jeungpyeong, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She graduated from Dankook University's Department of Performing Arts with a major ...more -
![Cha Eun Woo]()
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 -
![Song Kang]()
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 -
![Jang Ki Yong]()
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 -
![Park Ji Hoon]()
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 -
![Ahn Eun Jin]()
Ahn Eun Jin is a South Korean actress. She debuted with a musical in 2012 and continued to star in various other shows, such as the 'oksusu' drama "Number Woman Gye Sook ...more -
![Park Gyu Young]()
Park Gyu Young is an actor and model born in Busan, South Korea. In 2015, Park began training to become an actor after JYP Entertainment (JYP 엔터테인먼트) noticed her on the cover ...more -
![Uhm Tae Goo]()
Uhm Tae Goo is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in 2007. He graduated from the Film Department of Konkuk University in Seoul. He has been a supporting actor ...more -
![T.O.P]()
Choi Seung Hyeon, known professionally as T.O.P, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of BIGBANG (빅뱅). He graduated from Hansol High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree ...more -
![Yim Si Wan]()
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 Go Eun]()
Kim Go Eun is a South Korean actress under BH Entertainment. Her first-ever on-screen role was in the 2012 film "A Muse" (은교). In 2019, Kim was named as a Chanel ambassador ...more -
![Park Seo Joon]()
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 -
![Jung Chae Yeon]()
Jung Chae Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, former member of I.O.I (아이오아이) and current member of DIA (다이아). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School. She made her ...more -
![Lee Min Ho]()
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 -
![Kim You Jung]()
Kim You Jung, born in Seoul, South Korea, is an award-winning actor under Awesome ENT ((주)어썸이엔티). She studied at Goyang High School of Arts. Her older sister Kim Yeon Jung is also ...more -
![Lee Je Hoon]()
Lee Je Hoon is a South Korean actor under his one-man agency Company On. Lee was majoring in biotechnology at Korea University but dropped out to focus on acting instead. He transferred ...more -
![Kwak Dong Yeon]()
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 -
![Kim Se Jeong]()
Kim Se Jeong is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and former member of I.O.I (아이오아이) and GUGUDAN (구구단). She graduated from Indeogwon High School and later obtained an associate's degree in ...more -
![Ju Ji Hoon]()
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 Jun Hyuk]()
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 -
![Shin Eun Soo]()
Shin Eun Soo is an award-winning actor under npio Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. She started in the entertainment industry as an idol trainee before making her acting debut as a ...more -
![Shin Min Ah]()
Shin debuted as a model for KiKi Magazine and has since appeared in many commercial film advertisements, becoming one of the most in-demand CF endorsers in South Korea. Aside from acting in ...more -
![Lee Jung Jae]()
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 Do Hyun]()
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 -
![Ahn Bo Hyun]()
Ahn Bo Hyun is a South Korean model turned actor under AM Entertainment. As a graduate of Busan Sports High School, he used to participate in amateur boxing competitions and previously won ...more -
![Lee Jae Wook]()
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 -
![Bae Doo Na]()
Actress Bae Doo Na started her professional career as a fashion model in 1998. Her mother is Actress Kim Hwa Young. She moved to a high-profile role in the acclaimed South Korean ...more -
![Na In Woo]()
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 -
![Choi Woo Shik]()
Choi Woo Shik is a Korean-Canadian actor. He pursued acting full-time, and supporting roles followed in television series such as “Rooftop Prince” and “Special Affairs Team TEN”. In 2014, he starred in ...more -
![Lee Jung Eun]()
Lee Jung Eun is a South Korean actress. She is best known internationally for her role as the housekeeper Moon Gwang in the Academy Award-winning film "Parasite" (2019). She is managed by ...more -
![Kim Seol Hyun]()
Kim Seol Hyun is a South Korean singer, dancer and actress under IEUM Hashtag (이음해시태그). She is a member of the girl group AOA (에이오에이) and graduated from Gyeonggi Arts High School. ...more -
![Nam Yoon Su]()
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 -
![Byun Yo Han]()
Byun Yo Han is a South Korean actor under TeamHope Entertainment (팀호프). He completed his military service and was discharged in 2008. Byun made his acting debut in 2011, and appeared in ...more -
![BIBI]()
Kim Hyung Seo, better known by her stage name BIBI, is a South Korean solo rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress managed by FeelGhood Music. She debuted with the single “BINU” on May ...more -
![Seo Ji Hye]()
Seo Ji Hye is a South Korean actress managed by Just Entertainment. She began her acting career in 2017 when she appeared on the show "Heart Signal". In 2018, she made her ...more -
![Lee Sang Yi]()
Lee Sang Yi is a South Korean actor. Lee first came across acting when he did an English play in 6th grade in elementary school. In 2008, when he was a student ...more -
![Lee Jun Ho]()
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 -
![Song Hye Kyo]()
Song Hye Kyo is a South Korean actress. In 1996, the 14-year-old Song, then a third-year junior high school student, won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest, and she made ...more -
![Oh Ye Ju]()
Oh Ye Ju is a South Korean actress under Rain Company (레인컴퍼니). She was first introduced by Rain in 2020 as the first actress under his company. After graduating from Pungdeok High ...more -
![Ding Yu Xi]()
Ding Yu Xi, also known as Ding Zhou Jie, is an actor born in Shanghai, China. He graduated from Shanghai Theater Academy and is managed by Enlight Media. On March 2nd, 2019, ...more -
![Won Ji An]()
Won Ji An, born Kim In Sun, is a South Korean actress under Hiin Entertainment. She made her acting debut in the series "D.P. "(2021) and landed her first leading role as ...more -
![Bae Hyeon Seong]()
Bae Hyeon Seong is a South Korean actor and model under Awesome Ent. He sparked interests in netizens after starring in the web drama, Love Playlist Season 3-4. -
![Lee Jong Suk]()
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 Hye Ri]()
Lee Hye Ri, known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress and member of GIRL'S DAY (걸스데이). She graduated from Seoul Performing Arts High School and later obtained a ...more -
![Song Joong Ki]()
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 Ha Nee]()
Lee Ha Nee is a South Korean actress managed by the entertainment company TEAMHOPE. She was Miss Korea of 2006 and the 3rd runner-up for Miss Universe in 2007 in Mexico City. ...more -
![Kang Ha Neul]()
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 -
![Lee Jong Won]()
Lee Jong Won is a South Korean actor managed by THEBLACKLABEL. He was formerly managed by Echo Global Group. He made his debut in the 2018 series “Back to the Future”. Lee ...more -
![Hyun Bin]()
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 Na Ra]()
Jang Na Ra is a South Korean singer and actress. She also sings in Chinese and is known in China by her transliterated Chinese name. As a child, Jang spent most of ...more -
![Shin Ye Eun]()
Shin Ye Eun is a South Korean actor under JYP Entertainment (JYP 엔터테인먼트). She was born in Sokcho, South Korea. She made her acting debut in the web series "A-Teen" (에이틴). (Source: ...more -
![Oh Jung Se]()
Oh Jung Se is a South Korean actor and a stage actor under Prain TPC. Oh began his career in theater and has since appeared in many onscreen supporting roles over the ...more -
![Lee Byung Hun]()
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 -
![Kim Jae Young]()
Kim Jae Young is a South Korean actor and model. He debuted as a model in 2011 before transitioning into acting in 2013 with his debut in the film "No Breathing" (노브레싱). ...more -
![Lee Min Ki]()
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 -
![Kim So Hyun]()
Kim So Hyun is an award-winning South Korean actress managed by IEUM HASHTAG. She was born in Australia and moved to South Korea in 2003, when she was four years old. So ...more -
![Chae Jong Hyeop]()
Chae Jong Hyeop is a South Korean model turned actor managed by YNK Entertainment. Chae made his debut in MBC every1 2016 series "Webtoon Hero - Tundra Show Season 2". Before entering ...more -
![Heo Nam Jun]()
Heo Nam Joon is a South Korean actor managed by Initial Entertainment. He attended the Department of Acting at Sungkyunkwan University. Heo made his acting debut in the 2019 film "The First ...more -
![Lee Soo Hyuk]()
Lee Soo Hyuk is a South Korean actor and model under YG Entertainment. He debuted as a model in designer Jung Wook Jun's Lone Costume fashion show in 2006. Soo Hyuk walked ...more -
![Lee Sun]()
Lee Sun is a South Korean actor represented by YNK Entertainment (YNK엔터테인먼트). He's enrolled in the acting program at Korea National University of Arts. In 2023, he appeared in Chu Hwa Jeong's ...more -
![Kim Young Dae]()
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 -
![Han Ji Hyun]()
Han Ji Hyun, born in Seoul, is a South Korean actress. She graduated from the Department of Acting, Theater Academy of Korea National University of Arts Department. At the time of preparing ...more -
![Han Ji Min]()
Han Ji Min is a South Korean actor and model under BH Entertainment (BH엔터테인먼트). In 1999, while she was still in high school, she was a model who appeared in commercials and ...more -
![Kim Jae Joong]()
Han Jae Joong, later legally changed to Kim Jae Joong, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, producer, director, former member of TVXQ (동방신기) and current member of JX (제이엑스, formerly known ...more -
![Lee Yi Kyung]()
Lee Yi Kyung is a South Korean actor under HB Entertainment. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He made his acting debut in 2011 and first gained recognition by ...more -
![Park Bo Gum]()
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 -
![Go Min Si]()
Go Min Si is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the drama “My Sassy Girl” (2017) and is known for her support role in “The Smile Had Left Your ...more -
![Park Ji Young]()
Park Ji Young is a South Korean actress born in Jeonju, South Korea. She debuted as a TV drama actress in the late 1980s and rose to prominence when she played one ...more -
![Choi Soo Young]()
Choi Soo Young is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, former member of ROUTE 0 (ルート・ヨン; stylized as ROUTE φ), and current member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She ...more -
![Han Seok Kyu]()
Han Seok Kyu is a South Korean actor born in Seoul. While a student at the Film and Theater department of Dongguk University, he sang in an amateur folk-rock band. He took ...more -
![Lee Won Jung]()
Lee Won Jung is a South Korean actor who debuted in the web drama "Real:Time:Love season 3. He is under Runup Company. -
![Kang Hoon]()
Kang Hoon is a South Korean actor under npio Entertainment. He studied Theater and Film at Suwon University and made his acting debut in a short film “Picnic” in 2014. He is ...more -
![Im Yoon Ah]()
Im Yoon Ah is a South Korean singer, dancer, actress, and member of GIRLS' GENERATION (소녀시대; also known as SNSD). She graduated from Daeyoung High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree ...more -
![Jeong Jae Hyun]()
Jeong Jae Hyun, later legally changed to Jeong Yun Oh and known professionally as Jaehyun, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and member of NCT (엔시티) and 3 of its sub-units, ...more -
![Jeon Yeo Been]()
Jeon Yeo Been is a South Korean actress managed by Management mmm. She was born in Gangneung, South Korea. She debuted in the 2015 period movie “The Treacherous”. For her performance in ...more -
![Hong Kyung]()
Hong Kyung is a South Korean actor under Management MMM. He majored in theater and film at Hanyang University before making his acting debut, soon followed by a regular role. In 2021, ...more -
![Steve Noh]()
Noh Steve Sang Hyun is a model and actor currently signed with the Echo Global Group. He was a print model for notable magazines GQ Korea and Marie Claire, as well as ...more
