Internationally Underrated Talented Korean Male Lead Actors

Tae Ho Feb 16, 2021
33 People Love 68 Voters Report
  • Kim Jung Hyun

    1. Kim Jung Hyun

    South Korean
    2,680 points by 27 voters
    Kim Jung Hyun is a South Korean actor under managementSEESUN (매니지먼트 시선). He was born in Busan, South Korea. He majored in acting at the Korea National University of Arts and completed ...more
  • Yoo Yeon Seok

    2. Yoo Yeon Seok

    South Korean
    1,868 points by 19 voters
    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
  • Go Kyung Pyo

    3. Go Kyung Pyo

    South Korean
    1,663 points by 17 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
  • Ryu Jun Yeol

    4. Ryu Jun Yeol

    South Korean
    1,465 points by 15 voters
    Ryu Jun Yeol is a South Korean actor, model, activist and photographer. He is managed by United Artist Agency (UAA) after signing an exclusive contract with them in June 2025. Under a ...more
  • Jung Kyung Ho

    5. Jung Kyung Ho

    South Korean
    1,347 points by 14 voters
    Jung Kyung Ho is a South Korean actor under Management Allum. Jung is the son of Jung Eul Young, veteran TV director, and frequent collaborator of writer Kim Soo Hyun in hit ...more
  • Yoon Kyun Sang

    6. Yoon Kyun Sang

    South Korean
    1,258 points by 13 voters
    Yoon Kyun Sang is a South Korean actor. He first drew attention with a supporting role in the television series "Pinocchio". (2014) Before Yoon became an actor, he was a model for ...more
  • Yoo Seung Ho

    7. Yoo Seung Ho

    South Korean
    1,173 points by 12 voters
    Yoo Seung Ho is a South Korean actor who made his film debut in "The Way Home" (집으로…, 2002) and his drama debut in "Daddy Fish" (가시고기, 2000). In 2010, he and ...more
  • Lee Min Ki

    8. Lee Min Ki

    South Korean
    1,160 points by 12 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
  • Choi  Woo Shik

    9. Choi Woo Shik

    Canadian
    1,141 points by 12 voters
    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
  • Kim Young Kwang

    10. Kim Young Kwang

    South Korean
    962 points by 10 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
  • Yim Si Wan

    11. Yim Si Wan

    South Korean
    951 points by 10 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
  • Joo Won

    12. Joo Won

    South Korean
    860 points by 9 voters
    Joo Won is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in "King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo", "Ojakgyo Family", "Bridal Mask", "Good Doctor", "Naeil's Cantabile" and "Yong Pal". After ...more
  • Kim Nam Gil

    13. Kim Nam Gil

    South Korean
    853 points by 9 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
  • Yoon Shi Yoon

    14. Yoon Shi Yoon

    South Korean
    757 points by 8 voters
    Yoon Shi Yoon is a South Korean actor and television personality managed by MOA Entertainment. He was born in Suncheon, South Korea. He debuted in the daily sitcom "High Kick Through the ...more
  • Cho Seung Woo

    15. Cho Seung Woo

    South Korean
    674 points by 7 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
  • Lee Joon

    16. Lee Joon

    South Korean
    581 points by 6 voters
    Lee Chang Sun, known professionally as Lee Joon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, DJ and former member of MBLAQ (엠블랙). He graduated from Seoul Arts High School and later ...more
  • Yeo Jin Goo

    17. Yeo Jin Goo

    South Korean
    568 points by 6 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
  • Yoon Hyun Min

    18. Yoon Hyun Min

    South Korean
    473 points by 5 voters
    Yoon Hyun Min is a South Korean former baseball player turned actor. After graduating from Cheongwon high school, Yoon was a baseball player for the Hanwha Eagles in 2005 and the Doosan ...more
  • Jung Il Woo

    19. Jung Il Woo

    South Korean
    467 points by 5 voters
    Jung Il Woo is a South Korean model and actor who made his acting debut in 2006 with a minor role in the thriller "The World of Silence", but he first rose ...more
  • Choi Jin Hyuk

    20. Choi Jin Hyuk

    South Korean
    462 points by 5 voters
    Choi Jin Hyuk, originally known by the stage name Kim Tae Ho, is a South Korean actor represented by G-Tree Creative. He debuted in the 2010 SBS series, "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl". ...more
  • Yang Se Jong

    21. Yang Se Jong

    South Korean
    392 points by 4 voters
    Yang Se Jong is a South Korean actor and model. He was previously under Good People Entertainment until his contract expired in 2020 during his military service, but on December 9, 2021, ...more
  • Lee Sang Yoon

    22. Lee Sang Yoon

    South Korean
    392 points by 4 voters
    Lee Sang Yoon is a South Korean actor, variety star, and model. Growing up in Yeoido, Seoul, he was scouted on the streets for his good looks and charming personality, appearing in ...more
  • Lee Sang Woo

    23. Lee Sang Woo

    South Korean
    373 points by 4 voters
    Lee Sang Woo is a South Korean actor. He launched his acting career in 2005, starring in a "Drama City" episode and a minor role in the television drama "18 vs. 29." ...more
  • Kim Rae Won

    24. Kim Rae Won

    South Korean
    372 points by 4 voters
    Kim Rae Won is a South Korean actor. He initially wanted to become a professional basketball player, but when an injured ankle tendon ended that childhood dream, he turned to acting and ...more
  • Ahn Bo Hyun

    25. Ahn Bo Hyun

    South Korean
    359 points by 4 voters
    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
  • Jang Keun Suk

    26. Jang Keun Suk

    South Korean
    286 points by 3 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
  • Yoon Park

    27. Yoon Park

    South Korean
    273 points by 3 voters
    Yoon Bak is a South Korean actor. He completed his military service as a conscripted policeman in his early 20s. Yoon began his entertainment career as a drummer for the band Can't ...more
  • Lee Soo Hyuk

    28. Lee Soo Hyuk

    South Korean
    272 points by 3 voters
    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. He walked down ...more
  • Byun Yo Han

    29. Byun Yo Han

    South Korean
    271 points by 3 voters
    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
  • Darren Wang

    30. Darren Wang

    Taiwanese
    192 points by 2 voters
    Darren Wang is a Taiwanese actor and model born in Taipei. He initially attended Dongshan Senior High School (東山高級中學) but was sent to a military academy in New York by his father ...more
  • Hong Jong Hyun

    31. Hong Jong Hyun

    South Korean
    192 points by 2 voters
    Hong Jong Hyun is a South Korean actor and model under C-JeS Entertainment. He is best known for his roles in the television series Vampire Idol, Jeon Woo Chi, and Dating Agency: ...more
  • Kang Ha Neul

    32. Kang Ha Neul

    South Korean
    191 points by 2 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
  • Yoon Kye Sang

    33. Yoon Kye Sang

    South Korean
    184 points by 2 voters
    Yoon Kye Sang is a South Korean singer, actor, and member of g.o.d (지오디). He graduated from Seocho Electronic Technology High School. He auditioned for a new group that KH iHQ (KH아이에이치큐) ...more

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