On a popular fan voting site, K-drama fans from all around the world voted on who the most beautiful K-drama actresses of all time are. Want to know who made the top 10? Then keep on reading!
10. Moon Chae Won
Moon Chae Won garnered over 81,958 votes. The actress first gained fame in 2008 for her role in the historical drama "Painter of the Wind", as well as for her role in the drama "Brilliant Legacy", with the latter being one of the top-rated Korean dramas of 2009. Other notable dramas she acted in include "The Innocent Man" (2012) and "Good Doctor" (2013)".
9. Kim So Hyun
Kim So Hyun garnered over 103,209 votes. Kim So Hyun is the youngest actress on the list and started her career as a child actress in 2006. She is known as the "Nation's Little Sister" and "Queen of Child Actor", as she is known for being one of the most well-known child actresses in South Korea, and has established herself as a next-generation Hallyu Star as an adult. She is known as for her sweet and innocent image.
8. Park Min Young
Park Min Young garnered over 130,925 votes. Park Minyoung rose to fame in 2010 in the historical coming-of-age drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal". Notable dramas she has starred in include "Healer" (2014-2015), "Queen for Seven Days" (2017), "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?" (2018), "Her Private Life" (2019), and "When the Weather Is Fine" (2020).
7. Suzy
Suzy garnered over 115,976 votes. Suzy first debuted as an idol in 2010 and was a member of the JYP Entertainment girl group Miss A. In 2011, she made her acting debut with the teen drama "Dream High". She is known for her roles in "Uncontrollably Fond" (2016) and "Vagabond". She made her film debut in 2012 with "Architecture 101". Following her appearance in the mentioned movie, she was dubbed as the "Nation's First Love".
6. Kim Hee Sun
Kim Hee Sun garnered over 135,354 votes. Kim Hee Sun has always been a beauty, winning the "Fair Face Beauty Contest" in 1992 as a middle school student, kick-starting her career as a model. In 1993, she pursued a career as an actress. Popular dramas she has starred in include "Faith" (2012), "Angry Mom" (2015), and "The Lady in Dignity" (2017).
5. IU
IU garnered 288,418 votes. IU debuted as a soloist in 2008 under Kakao M at just fifteen-years-old. She debuted as an actress in 2011 with a minor role in "Dream High". Popular dramas IU has starred in include "The Producers" (2015), "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" (2016), and "Hotel del Luna" (2018). Due to her pure, girl-next-door image, IU is known as Korea's "Little Sister".
4. Song Hye Kyo
Song Hye Kyo garnered 310,475 votes. Song Hye Kyo gained fame for her roles in dramas "Autumn in My Heart" (2000), "All In" (2003), "Full House" (2004), "The Winter, the Wind Blows" (2013), "Descendants of the Sun" (2016), and "Encounter" (2018). She is known as one of the most powerful celebrities in South Korea.
3. Ha Ji Won
Ha Ji Won garnered 352,347 votes. Ha Ji Won rose to fame in 2003 with her role in the drama "Darno". She is known for the dramas "Something Happened in Bali" (2004), "Hwang Jini" (2006), "Secret Garden" (2010", "The Kind 2 Hearts" (2012), "Empress Ki" (2013), and "Hospital Ship" (2017).
2. Kim Hyun Joo
Kim Hyun Joo garnered 14,408,133 votes. Kim Hyun Joo started her career as a model in high school. In 1997, she debuted as an actress with the drama "The Reason I Live". Some of her most notable dramas include "Glass Slippers" (2002), "Miss Kim's Million Dollar Quest" (2004), "The Land" (2004), "Twinkle Twinkle" (2011), "What's With This Family" (2014), "I Have a Lover" (2015), and "Fantastic" (2016).
1. Son Ye Jin
Son Ye Jin received a whopping 15,731,446 votes, earning the title of the best beautiful K-drama actress of all time! Son Ye Jin rose to fame with her roles in romance-centered dramas, such as "The Classic" (2003), "Summer Scent" (2003), "A Moment To Remember (2004), and "April Snow" (2005). Recently, she is most known for playing the lead roles in dramas "Something in the Rain" (2018) and "Crash Landing on You" (2019-2020).
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