Apart from their looks, many South Korean stars possess unrivaled acting skills. With these combined, they are able to tug hearts, evoke emotions and make anyone laugh. Because of this, their talents are widely recognized in every part of the world.
With that said, here are the most popular actors with multiple award wins. Read on to know more!
Lee Byung Hun
Known for his roles in "Our Blues," "Mr. Sunshine" and "A Bittersweet Life," Lee Byung Hun boasts a total of 81 trophies under his belt.
Out of 117 nominations, he successfully bagged the awards including a total of 6 Daesangs (Grand Prize), 8 Baeksang Arts Awards, 6 Grand Bell Awards, 4 Blue Dragon Film Awards and more.
The actor also has 41 Best Actor Awards throughout his career, both in South Korea and Hollywood.
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In particular, he is also named as one of Forbes Korea's Power Celebrities four times. Lee Byung Hun is also the first South Korean star to present an Oscar at the Academy Awards.
Kim Soo Hyun
With 5 Daesangs, 4 Baeksang Arts Awards and 19 Best Actor nods, Kim Soo Hyun is without a doubt one the talented and highest paid stars in the industry.
He has won 61 awards out of 84 nominations with his wide array of works from "The Thieves," to "Secretly, Greatly" and most recently, "One Ordinary Day."
In addition to that, he was also commended as the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation in 2012 and National Brand Award Grand Prize Culture Sector in 2015.
He was also named as the most influential people in South Korea by Sisa Journal for three consecutive years.
Lee Joon Gi
Known for his cold and intimidating aura, Lee Joon Gi proudly flaunts his impressive filmography that includes iconic K-dramas like "The King and the Clown," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "Criminal Minds" and more.
He has won 14 Best Actor Awards, 3 Baeksang Arts Awards and 2 Blue Dragon Film Awards and more since his debut.
Lee Min Ho
After his portrayal of the rich chaebol heir in "Boys Over Flowers," Lee Min Ho continuously stole the fans' attention with his acting performances in "City Hunter," "The King: Eternal Monarch" and "Pachinko."
Lee Min Ho took home one Daesang, 3 Baeksang Arts Awards and 12 Excellence Awards. He also received the Prime Minister's commendation in 2014, and was named as one of the Power Celebrities seven times by Forbes Korea.
So Ji Sub
Out of 47 nominations, So Ji Sub bagged 37 wins including 2 Daesangs, 3 Baeksang Arts Awards and 15 Excellence Awards, to name a few.
So Ji Sub is widely known for his participation in the dramas "What Happened in Bali," "Master's Sun" and "Oh My Venus." The actor was also included in Forbes Korea's list of Power Celebrities twice in the year 2010 and 2012.
Lee Seung Gi
Lee Seung Gi starred in many award-winning series like "A Korean Odyssey," "Vagabond" and "My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho," and has won 36 awards out of 56 honorable nominations.
He took home 2 Daesangs, 2 Baeksang Arts Awards and 5 Best Actor Awards in the entirety of his career. Like the previously named artists, Lee Seung Gi was also included in Forbes Korea's Power Celebrities for 10 consecutive years.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
