[Wrap-Up] Day 3: Favourite Actor Discovered In 2021

Saw this "End of the year drama challenge - 2021 edition" created by @anniedelavoye trending under "Feeds" section, and thought it will be good to make voting lists to collate the responses, which will make a nice wrap up of the year for MDL users.

This is the list for Day 3: Favourite Actor Discovered In 2021.

Only one response (vote) per MDL user, per the challenge.

To see the list for other days, refer to the Forum "End of the Year Drama Challenge - 2021 Edition" for links to lists for other days.

Have fun everyone :)

Edit: This Poll has closed as of 7 Jan 2022 , 2359H (GMT +8). A mini wrap-up will be done based on the overall poll results.

Wish Upon A Star Dec 10, 2021
68 People Loves 611 Voters Report
  • Xu Kai

    1. Xu Kai

    Chinese
    8,900 points by 89 voters
    Xu Kai is a Chinese actor and model born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. He studied finance at South China Agricultural University. Later, he voluntarily quit his education during freshman year to work ...more
  • Lee Je Hoon

    2. Lee Je Hoon

    South Korean
    7,000 points by 70 voters
    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
  • Lee Do Hyun

    3. Lee Do Hyun

    South Korean
    6,200 points by 62 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
  • Yim Si Wan

    4. Yim Si Wan

    South Korean
    3,700 points by 37 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
  • Xiao Zhan

    5. Xiao Zhan

    Chinese
    3,700 points by 37 voters
    Xiao Zhan is a Chinese actor, singer, and former member of the male idol group X NINE, born in Chongqing, China. Before his debut, Xiao Zhan worked as a photographer and graphic ...more
  • Kwak Dong Yeon

    6. Kwak Dong Yeon

    South Korean
    3,200 points by 32 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
  • Seo In Guk

    7. Seo In Guk

    South Korean
    1,600 points by 16 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
  • Gong Jun

    8. Gong Jun

    Chinese
    1,500 points by 15 voters
    Gong Jun (English name: Simon) is a Chinese model and actor born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. He graduated from the Performance Department of Donghua University. During his university days he often modelled ...more
  • Jung Hae In

    9. Jung Hae In

    South Korean
    1,300 points by 13 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
  • Leo Wu

    10. Leo Wu

    Chinese
    1,200 points by 12 voters
    Leo Wu is a young Chinese actor who has already won numerous young actor and newcomer awards. Born on December 26, 1999, he also is known by his Chinese name Wu Lei. ...more
  • Lee Jun Ho

    11. Lee Jun Ho

    South Korean
    1,200 points by 12 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
  • Lee Joon Gi

    12. Lee Joon Gi

    South Korean
    1,200 points by 12 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
  • Nanon Korapat Kirdpan

    13. Nanon Korapat Kirdpan

    Thai
    1,100 points by 11 voters
    "Nanon" Korapat Kirdpan, born in Bangkok, is an actor and singer signed with GMMTV and Riser Music. After graduating from Amatyakul School, he went on to study acting and directing at Srinakharinwirot ...more
  • Hwang In Youp

    14. Hwang In Youp

    South Korean
    1,100 points by 11 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 Sung

    15. Ji Sung

    South Korean
    1,000 points by 10 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
  • Ro Woon

    16. Ro Woon

    South Korean
    1,000 points by 10 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
  • Chae Jong Hyeop

    17. Chae Jong Hyeop

    South Korean
    1,000 points by 10 voters
    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
  • Yang Yang

    18. Yang Yang

    Chinese
    900 points by 9 voters
    Yang Yang is an actor born in Shanghai. He graduated from the Department of Dance in People's Liberation Army Arts College. In December 2007, Yang was personally handpicked by director Li Shao ...more
  • Evan Lin

    19. Evan Lin

    Taiwanese
    800 points by 8 voters
    Lin Yan Jun was a trainee under Banana Entertainment and part of Banana Entertainment's trainee group, Trainee 18. In 2018, he participated in 'Idol Producer' as a trainee where he placed fifth ...more
  • Nam Yoon Su

    20. Nam Yoon Su

    South Korean
    800 points by 8 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
  • Wi Ha Joon

    21. Wi Ha Joon

    South Korean
    700 points by 7 voters
    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
  • PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn

    22. PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn

    Thai
    700 points by 7 voters
    "PP" Krit Amnuaydechkorn is an actor, model and singer born and raised in Bangkok. He studied entrepreneurial economics (international program) at the Faculty of Economics at Kasetsart University. He graduated on March ...more
  • Akaso Eiji

    23. Akaso Eiji

    Japanese
    700 points by 7 voters
    Akaso Eiji is a Japanese actor and model, known for playing Ryuga Banjou in Kamen Rider Build. He is currently represented by Tristone Entertainment. He belonged to the Nagoya model office "FORM ...more
  • Wang Yi Bo

    24. Wang Yi Bo

    Chinese
    700 points by 7 voters
    Wang Yi Bo is a Chinese actor, dancer, singer, motorcycle racer and member of UNIQ (유니크). He attended Hanlim Arts High School in South Korea but dropped out. In early 2014, YG ...more
  • Ren Jia Lun

    25. Ren Jia Lun

    Chinese
    700 points by 7 voters
    Ren Jia Lun (Born: Ren Guo Chao, English name: Allen) is a Chinese actor born in Qingdao, Shandong, China. He was a professional table tennis player, who trained alongside Zhou Yu and ...more
  • Ryu Jun Yeol

    26. Ryu Jun Yeol

    South Korean
    600 points by 6 voters
    Ryu Jun Yeol is a South Korean actor, model, activist and photographer. He is managed by C-JeS Entertainment after signing an exclusive contract with them in July 2015. Under a scholarship, he ...more
  • Wang An Yu

    27. Wang An Yu

    Chinese
    600 points by 6 voters
    Wang An Yu is a Chinese actor born in Yuyao, Zhejiang Province, China. He graduated from the Communication University of China, majoring in Broadcasting & Hosting. In 2018, Wang participated in the ...more
  • Park Jin Young

    28. Park Jin Young

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 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
  • Song Joong Ki

    29. Song Joong Ki

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 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 Sang Yi

    30. Lee Sang Yi

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 voters
    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
  • Na In Woo

    31. Na In Woo

    South Korean
    400 points by 4 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
  • Machida Keita

    32. Machida Keita

    Japanese
    400 points by 4 voters
    Machida Keita is a Japanese actor. He is a member of stage troupe EXILE and is represented by LDH. Machida joined Gekidan EXILE on January 25, 2011, after successfully passing the Dai ...more
  • Chen Zhe Yuan

    33. Chen Zhe Yuan

    Chinese
    300 points by 3 voters
    Chen Zhe Yuan is a Chinese actor and singer managed by Gramarie Entertainment (果然娱乐). He was born in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, and graduated from Shenzhen University's Department of Performance. In 2015, ...more
  • Satoh Takeru

    34. Satoh Takeru

    Japanese
    300 points by 3 voters
    Satoh made his acting debut on TV asahi's school comedy drama "Princess Princess D" in 2006, at the age of 17. The following year, he landed his first leading role in a ...more
  • Yoo Ah In

    35. Yoo Ah In

    South Korean
    300 points by 3 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
  • Yoon Shi Yoon

    36. Yoon Shi Yoon

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 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
  • Cheng Yi

    37. Cheng Yi

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Cheng Yi, born in Huaihua, Hunan Province, China, is a Chinese actor and singer. He made his television debut in 2011 while still in college when he appeared in the Chinese television ...more
  • Lee Jun Young

    38. Lee Jun Young

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Lee Jun Young, formerly known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, actor and former member of U-KISS (유키스) and UNB (유앤비). He dropped out of Seongsu High School but later passed ...more
  • Shin Sung Rok

    39. Shin Sung Rok

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Shin Sung Rok is a South Korean actor managed by Y1 Entertainment. After his contract with Sangyoung Entertainment expired in December 2023, the actor worked as an independent artist until December 2024, ...more
  • Lee Jae Wook

    40. Lee Jae Wook

    South Korean
    200 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
  • Kim Seon Ho

    41. Kim Seon Ho

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 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
  • Jing Bo Ran

    42. Jing Bo Ran

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Jing Bo Ran, born in Liaoning province, is a Chinese actor and singer. He graduated from the Shenyang Foreign Affairs Service School. In 2007, he formed a duet group "BoBo" with Fu ...more
  • Bai Jing Ting

    43. Bai Jing Ting

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Bai Jing Ting is a Chinese actor born in Beijing, China. He studied at Capital Normal University's Music College, majoring in recording. He can play the piano and achieved a grade of ...more
  • Song Wei Long

    44. Song Wei Long

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Song Wei Long is an award-winning actor and model born in the city of Dalian, Liaoning Province. At the age of nine, he developed an interest in classic martial arts after watching ...more
  • Park Bo Gum

    45. Park Bo Gum

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 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
  • Choo Young Woo

    46. Choo Young Woo

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Choo Young Woo is a South Korean actor affiliated with J-Wide Company (제이와이드컴퍼니). He graduated from Hansol High School (한솔고등학교) and is currently on a leave from the Acting Department of Korea ...more
  • Kim Dae Myung

    47. Kim Dae Myung

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Kim Dae Myung is a South Korean actor. He began his acting career in theater, then rose to fame in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014). On December 6, 2021, he ...more
  • Song Seung Heon

    48. Song Seung Heon

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 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
  • Zo In Sung

    49. Zo In Sung

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 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
  • Zhang Ruo Yun

    50. Zhang Ruo Yun

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Zhang Ruo Yun is a Chinese actor who made his debut in the 2004 television drama "The Sea's Promise". He graduated from The Beijing Film Academy in 2007. He won the Outstanding ...more
  • Singto Prachaya Ruangroj

    51. Singto Prachaya Ruangroj

    Thai
    100 points by 1 voters
    "Singto" Prachaya Ruangroj, born in Bangkok, Thailand, is a Thai actor under GMMTV ( จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี). He attended the all-boys school Suankularb Wittayalai School before continuing his studies in Communication Arts at Bangkok ...more
  • Yoo Seung Ho

    52. Yoo Seung Ho

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 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
  • Santa Pongsapak Udompoch

    53. Santa Pongsapak Udompoch

    Thai
    100 points by 1 voters
    "Santa" Pongsapak Udompoch is an actor member of the project group JASP.ER (แจสเปอร์; Previously Project JASP.ER) under GMMTV (จีเอ็มเอ็มทีวี) and Riser Music (ไรเซอร์มิวสิค). He first entered the entertainment industry when he competed ...more
  • Gao Wei Guang

    54. Gao Wei Guang

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Gao Wei Guang (English name: Vengo), born in Jixi, Heilongjiang Province, Mishan, is a Chinese actor. Gao debuted as a model after winning 3rd place in New Silk Road Model Look competition ...more
  • Mao Zi Jun

    55. Mao Zi Jun

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Mao Zi Jun is a Chinese actor. Born on December 31, 1986, he made his acting debut in the 2010 television series “Pretty Maid.” He has since appeared in many dramas, including ...more
  • Kim Jung Hyun

    56. Kim Jung Hyun

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kim Jung Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by Story J Company (스토리제이컴퍼니). He was born in Busan, South Korea. He majored in acting at the Korea National University of Arts ...more
  • Kang Tae Oh

    57. Kang Tae Oh

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kim Yun Hwan, known professionally as Kang Tae Oh, is a South Korean actor, singer, and former member of 5URPRISE (서프라이즈). He graduated from Jakjeon High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more
  • Jang Dong Yoon

    58. Jang Dong Yoon

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Jang Dong Yoon is a South Korean actor under Dongyi Company (동이컴퍼니). In 2015, while being a student at Hanyang University, Jang was first caught in the media for his bravery. It ...more
  • Zee Pruk Panich

    59. Zee Pruk Panich

    Thai
    100 points by 1 voters
    "Zee" Pruk Panich is a Thai actor under Domundi TV (ดูมันดิ) born in Chiang Rai, Thailand. After graduating from Samakkhi Witthayakhom School, he went on to study advertising and film at Bangkok ...more
  • Gong Myung

    60. Gong Myung

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kim Dong Hyun, known professionally as Gong Myung, is a South Korean actor, singer, and former member of 5URPRISE (서프라이즈). He graduated from Topyeong High School and later obtained an associate's degree ...more
  • First Piyangkul Saohin

    61. First Piyangkul Saohin

    Thai
    100 points by 1 voters
    Piyangkul Saohin, nicknamed First, is a Thai singer and actor represented by PStufe.
  • Miles Wei

    62. Miles Wei

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Miles Wei is a Chinese actor and pop singer born in Jining, Shandong Province, China. He graduated from Tianjin Normal University, majoring in broadcasting and hosting. In January 2012, he officially entered ...more
  • Yoo Yeon Seok

    63. Yoo Yeon Seok

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 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
  • Kim Young Hoon

    64. Kim Young Hoon

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kim Young Hoon is a South Korean singer, dancer, model, actor and member of THE BOYZ (더보이즈). He graduated from Incheon Yeonsong High School. Before debuting, he spent time as a model ...more
  • Lee Seung Gi

    65. Lee Seung Gi

    South Korean
    100 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
  • Ma Tian Yu

    66. Ma Tian Yu

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Ma Tian Yu, also known as Ray Ma, is a Chinese mando-pop singer and actor. He is of the Muslim Hui ethnic minority in China and graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. ...more
  • Kim Ji Soo

    67. Kim Ji Soo

    South Korean
    100 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
  • Kamiki Ryunosuke

    68. Kamiki Ryunosuke

    Japanese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kamiki Ryunosuke is a Japanese actor. He entered the industry in 1995 when he was only 2 years old. He made his drama debut in “Good News”, which gained him immense popularity ...more

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