Best Korean Male Actor (2015โ2025)
Charisma, Talent, Full Impact๐ซ ๐ญ This list focuses on those who owned the screen across a decade of K-drama & film.
โจ stunning visuals, ๐ญ unforgettable charisma, ๐ฌ acting versatility, ๐ emotional depth, & ๐ award-winning performances.
๐ฌ๐ณ๏ธ Vote your TOP 10 โ for those who, in your view, made the most defining impact on this cinematic decade, BETWEEN 2015 -2025๐ ย
๐ Reminder: This ranking highlights those who have shown consistent excellence and range over the full decade.
(๐considering the actorโs full body of work during this period)
NikiRamat Jun 23, 2025
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![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 -
![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 (์ ๊ตญ์ ์์ด๋ค), formed ...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 -
![Lee Joon Gi]()
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 -
![Namkoong Min]()
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" (๋ฒ์ง์ ํ๋ฅผ ํ๋ค), when he won ...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 -
![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 -
![Lee Jae Wook]()
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (์จ์ ์ค์ํฐํ ์ธ๋จผํธ). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...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 -
![Woo Do Hwan]()
Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&์ํฐํ ์ธ๋จผํธ). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...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 -
![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 -
![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 (์ ๊ตญ์ ์์ด๋ค). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...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 -
![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 -
![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 -
![So Ji Sub]()
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 -
![Ju Ji Hoon]()
Ju Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor and model affiliated with Blitzway Studio (๋ธ๋ฆฌ์ธ ์จ์ด์คํ๋์ค). He was born Ju Yeong Hun (์ฃผ์ํ) in Amsa, Gangdong, Seoul, South Korea. His family belongs to ...more -
![Kim Soo Hyun]()
Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (๊น์น ์น์ฆ ์ค๋ง์ผ) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na. ...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" (์ต๊ฐ! ์ธ์๋ง, 2007). ...more -
![Ahn Hyo Seop]()
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 -
![Lee Jun Ho]()
Lee Jun Ho is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of 2PM (ํฌํผ์ ). He graduated from Sewon High School and later obtained a Bachelor's degree in Acting from Howon University ...more -
![Jang Hyuk]()
Jang Hyuk is a South Korean actor and was under SidusHQ Entertainment for 26 years before he left the agency in March 2023. As a child, Jang Hyuk spent most of his ...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 -
![Song Kang]()
Song Kang is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors (๋๋ฌด์ํฐ์ค). He studied Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in the short series "Hello ...more -
![Park Jin Young]()
Park Jin Young, formerly known professionally as Jr. or Junior, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of GOT7 (๊ฐ์ธ๋ธ). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and later obtained a ...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 โRooftop Princeโ and โSpecial Affairs Team TENโ. In 2014, he starred in ...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 -
![Nam Joo Hyuk]()
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 -
![Cha Eun Woo]()
Lee Dong Min, known professionally as Cha Eun Woo, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, model, and member of ASTRO (์์คํธ๋ก). He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and later obtained ...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 Min Ki]()
Lee Min Ki is a South Korean actor, model, and singer who made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama โMy Older Brotherโ Lee played his first TV leading role in ...more -
![Son Suk Ku]()
Son Suk Ku is an actor for theatre, television and film as well as an art director and short film director. After graduating from Methodica Acting Studio for Film & Theater (transferred ...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 -
![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 -
![Ro Woon]()
Kim Seok Woo, known professionally as Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and former member of SF9 (์์ค์ํ๋์ธ). He graduated from Gyeonggi High School and is currently enrolled at Kyung ...more -
![Yeo Jin Goo]()
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 (์๋ ๋ฌด๋น, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more -
![Im Chul Soo]()
Im Chul Soo is a musical, theater, film, and drama actor under High Zium Studio. He graduated from Dankook University with Performing Arts. -
![Kim Woo Bin]()
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 -
![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 -
![Jang Dong Yoon]()
Jang Dong Yoon is a South Korean actor under Dongyi Company (๋์ด์ปดํผ๋). In 2015, while being a student at Hanyang University, Jang was first caught in the media for his bravery. It ...more -
![Kim Seon Ho]()
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 -
![Jo Jung Suk]()
Jo Jung Suk is a South Korean actor who is under his one-man agency called JS Company, formerly under JAM Entertainment. He began his career in theater, starring in "Spring Awakening".. After ...more -
![Kim Jae Wook]()
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]()
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 -
![Yang Se Jong]()
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 -
![Seo Kang Jun]()
Lee Seung Hwan, known professionally as Seo Kang Jun, is a South Korean actor, model, singer, and former member of 5URPRISE (์ํ๋ผ์ด์ฆ). He graduated from Sanbon High School and later obtained an ...more -
![Lee Seung Gi]()
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 -
![Choo Young Woo]()
Choo Young Woo is a South Korean actor affiliated with J-Wide Company (์ ์ด์์ด๋์ปดํผ๋). He graduated from Hansol High School (ํ์๊ณ ๋ฑํ๊ต) and is currently on leave from the Acting Department of Korea National ...more -
![Lee Jin Wook]()
Lee Jin Wook is a South Korean actor under BH Entertainment. He initially studied Environmental Engineering at Cheongju University but left to pursue a career in acting, debuting in 2003 as a ...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 -
![Jang Seung Jo]()
Jang Seung Jo is a South Korean actor currently managed by Ace Factory. He is known for his roles in "Money Flower" (2017), "Familiar Wife" (2018) and "Encounter" (2018). In recent years, ...more -
![Kim Young Kwang]()
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 -
![Cho Seung Woo]()
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 -
![Park Hae Jin]()
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 -
![Jung Il Woo]()
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 -
![Lee Jun Young]()
Lee Jun Young, formerly known as Jun, is a South Korean singer, actor and former member of U-KISS (์ ํค์ค) and UNB (์ ์ค๋น). He dropped out of Seongsu High School but later passed ...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 -
![Kim Bum]()
Kim Bum, born Kim Sang Bum, is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. At the age of 17, he participated in the โSurvival Star Auditionโ reality show and placed sixth out ...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 -
![Choi Jin Hyuk]()
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 -
![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 -
![Yoo Seung Ho]()
Yoo Seung Ho is a South Korean actor who made his film debut in "The Way Home" (์ง์ผ๋กโฆ, 2002) and his drama debut in "Daddy Fish" (๊ฐ์๊ณ ๊ธฐ, 2000). In 2010, he and ...more -
![Ok Taec Yeon]()
Ok Taec Yeon is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, entrepreneur and member of 2PM (ํฌํผ์ ). He graduated from Yeongdong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ...more -
![Jung Kyung Ho]()
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 -
![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 -
![Lee Chae Min]()
Lee Chae Min is a South Korean actor managed by VARO Entertainment. In 2021, he made his acting debut in the drama "High Class" (ํ์ดํด๋์ค). He is a student at the Korea ...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. He walked down ...more -
![Ma Dong Seok]()
Ma Dong Seok (born Lee Dong Seok) is a Korean-American actor under Big Punch Entertainment . Under his westernized real name Don Lee and before he turned to acting, he was once ...more -
![Ahn Jae Hyun]()
Ahn Jae Hyun is a South Korean model and actor managed by HB Entertainment. Ahn began his entertainment career as a fashion model in 2009, appearing in runway shows, magazine editorials, and ...more -
![Oh Dal Soo]()
Oh Dal Su is a South Korean actor. Dal Su began his acting career in theater in Busan, and since 2001 has been the head of theater company Shingiru Manhwagyeong ("Mirage and ...more -
![Go Kyung Pyo]()
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
