Best Male K-drama Actor

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You can vote for a total of 8 K-Male Actors.

Meela Sep 1, 2021
57 People Loves 91 Voters Report
  • Kim Soo Hyun

    1. Kim Soo Hyun

    South Korean
    3,469 points by 35 voters
    Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. His paternal half-sister is singer Kim Ju Na. ...more
  • Song Joong Ki

    2. Song Joong Ki

    South Korean
    2,549 points by 26 voters
    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
  • Lee Jong Suk

    3. Lee Jong Suk

    South Korean
    2,357 points by 24 voters
    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
  • Lee Joon Gi

    4. Lee Joon Gi

    South Korean
    1,865 points by 19 voters
    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
  • Ji Chang Wook

    5. Ji Chang Wook

    South Korean
    1,774 points by 18 voters
    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 Seo Joon

    6. Park Seo Joon

    South Korean
    1,729 points by 18 voters
    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
  • Gong Yoo

    7. Gong Yoo

    South Korean
    1,563 points by 16 voters
    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
  • Lee Dong Wook

    8. Lee Dong Wook

    South Korean
    1,542 points by 16 voters
    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
  • Hyun Bin

    9. Hyun Bin

    South Korean
    1,373 points by 14 voters
    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
  • Lee Min Ho

    10. Lee Min Ho

    South Korean
    1,357 points by 14 voters
    Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by MYM Entertainment. He started to act in his second year of high school and joined Starhaus Entertainment in his ...more
  • Ji Sung

    11. Ji Sung

    South Korean
    1,268 points by 13 voters
    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
  • Jung Hae In

    12. Jung Hae In

    South Korean
    1,159 points by 12 voters
    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
  • Song Kang

    13. Song Kang

    South Korean
    1,072 points by 11 voters
    Song Kang is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors (나무엑터스). He studied Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in the short series "Hello ...more
  • Lee Do Hyun

    14. Lee Do Hyun

    South Korean
    971 points by 10 voters
    Lee Do Hyun is an actor under Yuehua Entertainment who made his acting debut in 2017. He's best known for his roles in Hotel del Luna and Sweet Home. Do Hyun won ...more
  • Kim Jae Wook

    15. Kim Jae Wook

    South Korean
    864 points by 9 voters
    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

    16. Seo In Guk

    South Korean
    674 points by 7 voters
    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
  • Yim Si Wan

    17. Yim Si Wan

    South Korean
    671 points by 7 voters
    Im Woong Jae, later legally changed to Yim Si Wan, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Gudeok High School and later obtained ...more
  • Kim Seon Ho

    18. Kim Seon Ho

    South Korean
    668 points by 7 voters
    Kim Seon Ho is a South Korean actor managed by Salt Entertainment. After having been active in theater since 2009, he made his television debut in 2017 on two KBS2's series: "Good ...more
  • Yoo Ah In

    19. Yoo Ah In

    South Korean
    583 points by 6 voters
    Yoo Ah In is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist under United Artists Agency. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where ...more
  • Namkoong Min

    20. Namkoong Min

    South Korean
    581 points by 6 voters
    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" (번지점프를 하다), when he won ...more
  • Kim Woo Bin

    21. Kim Woo Bin

    South Korean
    576 points by 6 voters
    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
  • Park Hyung Sik

    22. Park Hyung Sik

    South Korean
    565 points by 6 voters
    Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, musical actor, producer and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Singal High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more
  • Kang In Soo

    23. Kang In Soo

    South Korean
    489 points by 5 voters
    Kang In Soo is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of MYNAME (마이네임). He graduated from Anyang Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Dance from Sejong ...more
  • So Ji Sub

    24. So Ji Sub

    South Korean
    488 points by 5 voters
    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
  • Woo Do Hwan

    25. Woo Do Hwan

    South Korean
    486 points by 5 voters
    Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&엔터테인먼트). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...more
  • Kang Ha Neul

    26. Kang Ha Neul

    South Korean
    485 points by 5 voters
    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" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). ...more
  • Yeo Jin Goo

    27. Yeo Jin Goo

    South Korean
    484 points by 5 voters
    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 (새드 무비, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more
  • Seo Kang Joon

    28. Seo Kang Joon

    South Korean
    480 points by 5 voters
    Seo Kang Joon is a South Korean actor and singer. Born in Gunpo Gyeonggi, South Korea, as Lee Seung Hwan, he made his acting debut in the 2013 television drama “After School: ...more
  • Jang Eui Soo

    29. Jang Eui Soo

    South Korean
    398 points by 4 voters
    Jang Eui Soo is a South Korean actor, born on January 22, 1990. He made his acting debut in the 2012 drama series “Gentleman’s Dignity.” Eui Soo made his movie debut in ...more
  • Han Se Jin

    30. Han Se Jin

    South Korean
    395 points by 4 voters
    Han Se Jin is a South Korean actor. He made an appearance on "Like That" music video by Vanilla Acoustic band. He is a former Korean pop trainee for five months under ...more
  • Cha Seung Won

    31. Cha Seung Won

    South Korean
    387 points by 4 voters
    Cha Seung Won is a South Korean actor and model. He received an engineering degree from Mokwon University before embarking on a successful career as a model in 1988. Although his 1997 ...more
  • Park Hae Jin

    32. Park Hae Jin

    South Korean
    386 points by 4 voters
    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
  • Kim Min Jae

    33. Kim Min Jae

    South Korean
    295 points by 3 voters
    Kim Min Jae, known by the stage name Real.be, is a South Korean actor and rapper. He auditioned for CJ E&M and became one of the first generation of trainees during his ...more
  • Lee Jun Ho

    34. Lee Jun Ho

    South Korean
    294 points by 3 voters
    Lee Jun Ho is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of 2PM (투피엠). He graduated from Sewon High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Acting from Howon University ...more
  • Kwak Dong Yeon

    35. Kwak Dong Yeon

    South Korean
    289 points by 3 voters
    Kwak Dong Yeon, born in Daejeon, is a South Korean actor and member of a band, Kkokkoma, where he plays lead guitar. He was formerly represented by FNC Entertainment but later joined ...more
  • Doh Kyung Soo

    36. Doh Kyung Soo

    South Korean
    289 points by 3 voters
    Doh Kyung Soo, known professionally as D.O., is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of EXO (엑소). He graduated from Baekseok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more
  • Ahn Hyo Seop

    37. Ahn Hyo Seop

    Canadian
    288 points by 3 voters
    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
  • Nam Joo Hyuk

    38. Nam Joo Hyuk

    South Korean
    286 points by 3 voters
    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
  • Lee Sang Yeob

    39. Lee Sang Yeob

    South Korean
    197 points by 2 voters
    Lee Sang Yeob is a South Korean actor under the management of UNGBIN Entertainment. He is the only grandson of the former Dongguk Jaekang Chairman, Kim Jong Jin. Sang Yeob made his ...more
  • Kim Nam Gil

    40. Kim Nam Gil

    South Korean
    197 points by 2 voters
    Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer, singer, and philanthropist. Kim is also the founder and CEO of a non-profit organization Gilstory that focuses on preserving cultural heritage, promoting arts ...more
  • Lee Hyun Woo

    41. Lee Hyun Woo

    South Korean
    194 points by 2 voters
    Lee Hyun Woo is a South Korean actor under Awesome ENT. As a child actor, Lee built his filmography in television series such as "The Return of Iljimae" and "Queen Seon Deok". ...more
  • Go Kyung Pyo

    42. Go Kyung Pyo

    South Korean
    193 points by 2 voters
    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
  • Cha Tae Hyun

    43. Cha Tae Hyun

    South Korean
    191 points by 2 voters
    Cha Tae Hyun is a South Korean actor, director, and singer. He started his acting career in a 1995 KBS television drama. He appeared in his first movie, "Hallelujah", in 1997, also ...more
  • Park Ji Hoon

    44. Park Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    188 points by 2 voters
    Park Ji Hoon is a South Korean singer and actor under YY Entertainment [와이와이 엔터테인먼트]. After competing on "Produce 101 Season 2," he debuted as a member of the resulting boy group ...more
  • Lee Joon Hyuk

    45. Lee Joon Hyuk

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Lee Joon 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
  • Park Bo Gum

    46. Park Bo Gum

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    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
  • Park Hae Il

    47. Park Hae Il

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Park Hae Il is a South Korean actor. Park Hae Il began appearing in theatre productions ever since childhood, and he first established himself on stage rather than on the screen. In ...more
  • Cho Seung Woo

    48. Cho Seung Woo

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    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
  • Song Kang Ho

    49. Song Kang Ho

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Song Kang Ho first worked in plays entering a troupe and started working in film as supporting actor and minor roles that most people even couldn't notice. He caught his breakthrough chance ...more
  • Lee Sun Kyun

    50. Lee Sun Kyun

    South Korean
    99 points by 1 voters
    Lee Sun Kyun was a South Korean actor under HODU&U Entertainment. In 2001, he debuted in the musical The Rocky Horror Show. Relegated to supporting roles for many years, he finally achieved ...more
  • Ju Ji Hoon

    51. Ju Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    98 points by 1 voters
    Ju Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment. His first leading role was in the 2006 television series "Princess Hours". Ju debuted as a model, in advertisements for ...more
  • Lee Seung Gi

    52. Lee Seung Gi

    South Korean
    98 points by 1 voters
    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
  • Kim Young Kwang

    53. Kim Young Kwang

    South Korean
    95 points by 1 voters
    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
  • Ji Jin Hee

    54. Ji Jin Hee

    South Korean
    95 points by 1 voters
    Ji Jin Hee is a South Korean actor best known for his roles as lead actor in various South Korean drama series, which include Miss Kim's Adventures in Making a Million, Love ...more
  • Zo In Sung

    55. Zo In Sung

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Zo In Sung is a South Korean actor managed by IOK Company. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series "What Happened in Bali", for which he won ...more
  • Kim Dong Wook

    56. Kim Dong Wook

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Kim Dong Wook is a South Korean actor under KeyEast (키이스트). After getting his start in student short films and several minor parts, Kim became a star through his supporting role in ...more
  • Lee Sung Jae

    57. Lee Sung Jae

    South Korean
    94 points by 1 voters
    Lee Sung Jae is a South Korean actor.

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