K-drama fans from all around the world placed their votes on an online community voting site to select the hottest K-drama actors of all time. Want to know who made it to the top 10? Then keep on reading!
10. Kim Soo Hyun - 167,648 votes
Kim Soo Hyun first started his career in acting in theatre, playing the role of Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". He made his television debut in 2007 with the sitcom "Kimchi Cheese Smile". He is known for his role in dramas "Dream High" (2011), "My Love from the Star" (2013), "The Producers" (2015), and "It's Okay Not To Be Okay" (2020). He is known as one of the most powerful celebrities in Korea and is a top Hallyu star.
9. Lee Joon Gi - 144,832 votes
Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, singer, dancer, and model. He first debuted as a model in 2001 and had his first major acting role in the 2005 film "The King and the Clown", which earned him international acclaim. He is also known for his role in the rom-com drama "My Girl". His rise from an unknown actor to a household name has solidified him as an established Hallyu star.
8. Park Hae Jin - 263,849 votes
Park Hae Jin started acting in 2006 with the weekend drama "Famous Chil Princesses". In 2011, he earned fame in China after starring in the Chinese drama "Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember". He gained fame in Korea for his roles in "My Love From The Star" (2013). "Doctor Stranger' (2014), "Cheese in the Trap" (2016), "Man to Man" (2017), and "Forest" (2020).
7. Jang Hyuk - 314,765 votes
Prior to gaining fame as an actor, Jang Hyuk appeared in g.o.d's music video for "To Mother". He was also a rapper under the name TJ. In 2001, his popularity skyrocketed after being cast as the lead in the film "Volcano High". He is known for his roles in the dramas "Successful Story of a Bright Girl" (2002), "Thank You" (2007), "The Slave Hunters" (2010), "You Are My Destiny" (2014), "Voice" (2017), and "Money Flower" (2017).
6. Lee Min Ho - 688,549 votes
Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. He started acting in 2003 with "Nonstop 5" and "Recipe of Love". He gained fame in 2009 with the role of Gu Jun Pyo in the award-winning drama "Boys Over Flowers". He is also known for his role in dramas "The Heirs" (2013), "Legend of the Blue Sea" (2016), and "The King: Eternal Monarch" (2020). He is also known for his role in the film "Bounty Hunters" (2016). He is one of the most successful K-drama actors, with a large fanbase both domestically as well as in the U.S., France, Australia, Canda, Spain, and Italy.
5. Lee Seung Gi - 730,266 votes
Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. He first debuted as a singer in 2004 with the song "Because You're My Girl". In 2006, he debuted as an actor with "The Infamous Chil Sisters". He is known for his roles "My Girlfriend is a Nine-Tailed Fox" (2010), "Gu Family Book" (2013), "A Korean Odyssey" (2017-2018), and "Vagabond" (2019). Lee Seung Gi hs established himself as a triple threat in the industry and is known as one of the most powerful celebrities in South Korea.
4. Seo In Guk - 848,038 votes
Seo in Guk first started as a singer after winning the talent reality show "Superstar K" in 2009. In 2012, he achieved breakthrough success with his acting in the 2012 drama "Reply 1997". He is most well-known for his roles in dramas "High School King of Savvy" (2014), "Hello Monster" (2015), "Squad 38" (2016), "Shopping King Louie" (2016), and "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes" (2018).
3. Kim Hyun Joong - 5,386,400 votes
Kim Hyun Joong first debuted as a member of SS501 in 2005 under DPS Media. In 2008, he earned recognition for his role in the drama "Boys Over Flowers". He is also known for his role in the drama "Playful Kiss" (2010). The last drama he starred in aired in 2016 and was titled "When Time Stopped". Currently, he is active as a soloist.
2. Ji Chang Wook - 5,797,734 votes
Ji Chang Wook started his career in acting with musical theatre. In 2006, he made his television debut with the 2006 film "Days..." and had a minor role in the drama "You Stole My Heart". In 2008, he made his film debut with "Sleeping Beauty". He rose to fame with the lead role in "Smile Again" (2010-2011). He is known for his roles in dramas "Warrior Baek Dong Soo" (2011), "Empress Ki" (2013-2014), "Healer" (2014-2015), "The K2" (2016), "Suspicious Partner" (2007), and "Backstreet Rookie" (2020).
1. Hyun Bin - 42,700,71 votes
Hyun Bin's first role as an actor in 2002 with the film "Shower", but the film was never released. He made his debut in 2003 with the drama "Bodyguard". He rose to fame with the 2005 rom-com drama "My Name Is Kim Sam-soon". He is known for his roles in dramas "Secret Garden" (2010-2011), "Memories of the Alhambra" (2018-2019), and "Crash Landing on You" (2019-2020). He is also known for films "Late Autumn" (2010", "Confidential Assignment" (2017), "The Swindlers" (2017), and "Rampant" (2018).
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