Best Korean Actor
NIDA Apr 18, 2023
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![Lee Jong Suk]()
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 Je Hoon]()
Lee Je Hoon is a South Korean actor under his one-man agency Company On. Lee was majoring in biotechnology at Korea University but dropped out to focus on acting instead. He transferred ...more -
![Namkoong Min]()
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 -
![Song Joong Ki]()
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 Joon Gi]()
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]()
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 Hyung Sik]()
Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean actor and singer, born in Gyeonggi. He is signed with the United Artists Agency. He is a former member of the now-defunct South Korean boy ...more -
![Park Seo Joon]()
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 -
![Lee Jae Wook]()
Lee Jae Wook is a South Korean actor and model managed by C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트). He is born in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Chung-Ang University, majoring in theatre arts. Jae ...more -
![Lee Do Hyun]()
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 -
![Jung Hae In]()
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 -
![Kim Soo Hyun]()
Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor managed by GoldMedalist. He debuted in the drama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" (김치 치즈 스마일) in 2007. He has won numerous prestigious awards throughout his ...more -
![Cha Eun Woo]()
Cha Eun Woo, born Lee Dong Min, is a South Korean singer, actor, and member of the idol group Astro (아스트로) under Fantagio (판타지오). He debuted as an actor with a minor ...more -
![Lee Dong Wook]()
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 -
![Lee Min Ho]()
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 -
![Woo Do Hwan]()
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 -
![Seo In Guk]()
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 -
![Ji Sung]()
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 -
![Hwang In Youp]()
Hwang In Youp is a South Korean actor and singer managed by KeyEast Entertainment. He graduated from the Nikkei Jin Kai International School in Davao, Philippines, where he went by the English ...more -
![Lee Jun Ho]()
Lee Jun Ho is a member of the Korean boy band 2PM. He first gained public attention after winning Superstar Survival in 2006, placing first out of 6,000 competitors. After winning, Lee ...more -
![Yim Si Wan]()
Yim Si Wan, born as Im Woong Jae in Busan, is a South Korean actor and singer managed by PLUM A&C. He is the former vocalist of the boyband ZE:A and its ...more -
![Nam Joo Hyuk]()
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 -
![Park Bo Gum]()
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 -
![Lee Seung Gi]()
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 -
![Gong Yoo]()
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 -
![Ahn Hyo Seop]()
Ahn Hyo Seop (also known as Paul Ahn) is a Canadian actor based in South Korea under Starhaus Entertainment. He was born in Seoul, South Korea. When he was seven years old, ...more -
![Kim Nam Gil]()
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 -
![Park Jin Young]()
Park Jin Young is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor and a member of the boy band GOT7 and boy band duo JJ Project. Park officially signed with BH Entertainment on January 28 ...more -
![Jang Hyuk]()
Jang Hyuk is a South Korean actor and was under SidusHQ Entertainment for 26 years before he left the agency in March 2023. As a child, Jang Hyuk spent most of his ...more -
![Yoon Sun Woo]()
Yoon Sun-woo (born Yoon Min-soo; 7 September 1985) is a South Korean actor who made his acting debut in 2003. He is best known for his roles in the television series Moon ...more -
![Hyun Bin]()
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 -
![Yeo Jin Goo]()
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 -
![Yoo In Soo]()
Yoo In Soo is a South Korean model and actor known for his roles in the dramas "All of Us Are Dead" and "Alchemy of Souls". He studied at Youngdeungpo High School ...more -
![Kim Young Dae]()
Kim Young Dae is a South Korean actor and model under the agency Outer Korea. His first official debut was on a web drama called Secret Crushes: Special Edition, released on WHYNOT ...more -
![Yoon Shi Yoon]()
Yoon Shi Yoon, born in Suncheon as Yoon Dong Gu, is a South Korean actor and television personality managed by MOA Entertainment. Yoon debuted in the daily sitcom "High Kick Through the ...more -
![Lee Min Ki]()
Lee Min Ki is a South Korean actor, model, and singer who made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama “My Older Brother” Lee played his first TV leading role in ...more -
![Ju Ji Hoon]()
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 -
![Kim Woo Bin]()
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 2009. He originally debuted under ...more -
![Son Suk Ku]()
Son Suk Ku is an actor for theatre, television and film as well as an art director and short film director. After graduating from Methodica Acting Studio for Film & Theater (transferred ...more -
![Kang Ha Neul]()
Kang Ha Neul is an Korean actor. He started acting at a relatively early age, got his first big break with the television show called "My Mom, Supermom" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). He ...more -
![Yoon Chan Young]()
Yoon Chan Young is a South Korean actor under Snowball Entertainment. He made his acting debut in the 2013 drama "When a Man Falls in Love" as the young Lee Jae Hee. ...more -
![Kim Seon Ho]()
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 -
![Shin Ha Kyun]()
Shin Ha Kyun is a South Korean actor. Shin Ha Kyun first trained as a stage actor at the Seoul Institute of the Arts before going on to act in a large ...more -
![Ryu Jun Yeol]()
Ryu Jun Yeol is a South Korean actor, model, activist and photographer. He is managed by C-JeS Entertainment after signing an exclusive contract with them in July 2015. Under a scholarship, he ...more -
![Jo Jung Suk]()
Jo Jung Suk is a South Korean actor who is under his one-man agency called JS Company, formerly under JAM Entertainment. He began his career in theater, starring in "Spring Awakening", "Hedwig ...more -
![V]()
Kim Tae Hyung, better known by his stage name V, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, actor, and member of the boy group BTS. He was born in Seo District, ...more -
![Cho Seung Woo]()
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 -
![Jang Geun Suk]()
Jang Geun Suk is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Jang went to junior high school in New Zealand, where he attended Nelson College in 2003, to learn English and Japanese. ...more -
![Song Kang]()
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 -
![Yoo Ah In]()
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 -
![Han Seok Kyu]()
Han Seok Kyu is a South Korean actor born in Seoul. While a student at the Film and Theater department of Dongguk University, he sang in an amateur folk-rock band. He took ...more -
![Yoo Seung Ho]()
Yoo Seung Ho is a South Korean actor who made his film debut in "The Way Home" (집으로…, 2002) and his drama debut in "Daddy Fish" (가시고기, 2000). In 2010, he and ...more -
![So Ji Sub]()
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 -
![Jung Kyung Ho]()
Jung Kyung Ho is a South Korean actor under Management Allum. Jung is the son of Jung Eul Young, veteran TV director, and frequent collaborator of writer Kim Soo Hyun in hit ...more -
![Kim Bum]()
Kim Bum, born Kim Sang Bum, is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. At the age of 17, he participated in the “Survival Star Audition” reality show and placed sixth out ...more -
![Kim Rae Won]()
Kim Rae Won is a South Korean actor. He initially wanted to become a professional basketball player, but when an injured ankle tendon ended that childhood dream, he turned to acting and ...more -
![Lee Joon]()
Lee Joon, born in Seoul, South Korea, is an idol, singer, dancer, actor, voice actor, radio DJ and model under Prain TPC (프레인TPC). He was a member of the Korean boy band ...more -
![Li Hong Yi]()
Li Hong Yi is a Chinese actor and singer born in Liaoning, Shenyang. He is a graduate of the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Li Hong Yi debuted in the entertainment industry by ...more -
![Lee Byung Hun]()
Lee Byung Hun is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. He has received critical acclaim for his work in a wide range of genres. His critically acclaimed film "Inside Men" won ...more -
![Doh Kyung Soo]()
Doh Kyung Soo, better known by his stage name D.O., is a South Korean singer, actor, and member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO. D.O. has been singing since primary school ...more -
![Jang Dong Yoon]()
Jang Dong Yoon is a South Korean actor under Dongyi Company (동이컴퍼니). In 2015, while being a student at Hanyang University, Jang was first caught in the media for his bravery. It ...more -
![Kim Jung Hyun]()
Kim Jung Hyun, born in Busan, South Korea, is an actor managed by Story J Company (스토리제이컴퍼니). He majored in acting at the Korea National University of Arts and completed his mandatory ...more -
![Byun Yo Han]()
Byun Yo-han (born April 29, 1986) is a South Korean actor under Saram Entertainment. He completed his military service and was discharged in 2008. Byun made his acting debut in 2011, and ...more -
![Yoo Joon Sang]()
Yoo Jun Sang is a South Korean actor. Yoo is best known for starring in the films Ha Ha Ha, The Day He Arrives, and In Another Country. He was also praised ...more -
![Jung Il Woo]()
Jung Il Woo is a South Korean model and actor who made his acting debut in 2006 with a minor role in the thriller "The World of Silence", but he first rose ...more -
![Riley Wang]()
Riley Wang is a Taiwanese-Canadian singer, actor and DJ. Born in Taiwan, his family emigrated to Canada when he was ten years old and it was there that he spent most of ...more -
![Xu Kai]()
Xu Kai is a Chinese actor and model born in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. He studied finance at South China Agricultural University. Later, he voluntarily quit his education during freshman year to work ...more -
![Lomon]()
Lomon is a South Korean actor managed by Big Smile Entertainment. Born in Uzbekistan in 1999, Solomon moved to Korea in the 5th grade and currently goes by the stage name Lomon. He ...more -
![Kim Myung Min]()
Kim Myung Min is a South Korean actor most widely known for playing the title role in the KBS historical TV drama The Immortal Lee Soon Shin (Immortal Admiral Yi Sun Shin). ...more -
![Park Hae Soo]()
Park Hae Soo is a South Korean actor managed by BH Entertainment. On July 29, 2022, it was announced that he had additionally signed with the U.S. agency, United Talent Agency (UTA). ...more -
![Li Jia Tong]()
Li Jia Tong is a Chinese actor. -
![Deng Lun]()
Deng Lun (English name: Allen) is a Chinese actor who made his acting debut in the hit romance drama “Flowers in Fog" in 2013. He graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai ...more -
![Lee Sang Yeob]()
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 -
![Lee Sung Min]()
Lee Sung Min is a South Korean actor affiliated with Hodu&U Entertainment. He graduated from Daegu University of Science and Technology. (Source: MyDramaList) -
![Lee Joon Hyuk]()
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 -
![Lee Soo Hyuk]()
Lee Soo Hyuk is a South Korean actor and model under YG Entertainment. He debuted as a model in designer Jung Wook Jun's Lone Costume fashion show in 2006. Soo Hyuk walked ...more -
![Kim Won Hae]()
He attended the Seoul Institute Of Arts with a major in Theatre and Film. He is best known for being a cast member on season 1-4 of SNL Korea (Saturday Night Live ...more
