When you hear "Korean actors", what comes into your mind? Probably the first thing you can think of is handsome, hot guys! Well, you are right, and everybody agrees with that.

Majority of Korean actors are good-looking and considers it as their asset in the entertainment business. However, this asset is oftentimes misjudged by other people. Their handsome visuals are the only thing you hear people talk about, and it overshadows their talent in acting.

So in this article, we are going to discuss those talented actors who were once underestimated by other people because of their good looks and how they managed to show everyone that they are talented too.

Scroll down and see if your favorite Korean drama actor is on this list!

Lee Jong Suk

For Lee Jong Suk fans, we know you are aware that he started as a model in the industry and eventually entered the acting business. He is popular as a model because of his good looks and his model type body. However, Lee Jong Suk was once underrated and people said that his looks just overshadowed his acting talent.

This is actually normal reactions or comments from the public since those model-turned-actors are believed to be good in modeling but lack presence in acting. But Lee Jong Suk proved it wrong and he is able to show people how talented he is with his several acting projects.

Park Bo Gum

Currently one of the most famous South Korean actors was once underestimated and misjudged of being not talented because of his handsomeness.

Park Bo Gum started making a name in the industry in 2014. However he was been acting since 2012 appearing in small roles in several dramas. It took him quite some time to be recognized as a talented actor in the industry and was able to get his big break through his role in the most talked about series "Reply 1988".

Even after his rise in fame, there were still people who doubted his talent and underestimated him. He proved them wrong when he took the crown price role in "Love in the Moonlight" where she showed everyone how good his acting skills are. Now, he is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Ji Chang Wook

Ji Chang Wook is one of the most followed actors worldwide and he is one most talked about named in the kdrama world. However, his journey to fame was not easy at all. Before getting to the place where he is now, he struggled his way to prove that he is more than just a good looking actor.

It was quite a while that people got to recognize his acting skills. He proved his acting chops through the historical drama "Empress Ki" where he was able to show everyone his versatility in acting.

Jang Geun Suk

His name is known to be one of the most successful idol/actors in showbiz. He rise to fame however wasn't easy.

Jang Geun Suk always felt like we wasn't taken seriously as an actor and was viewed only as a good-looking person in the industry. He once expressed in an interview his desire of being taken seriously as an actor and wishes to be well recognized in his country.

Jang Geun Suk did not fail and was able to impress everyone with his performance in several of his projects.