Check out the most popular Korean male actors of 2024 who are making a splash across the world. Join thousands of other K-drama fans as we rank the top, most attractive actors in the Korean entertainment industry today. Whether you’re interested in their looks, their talent, or their past experience as actors, this list is full of stars from different backgrounds!
This list wouldn’t be complete without Cha Eun Woo, known for his breathtaking visuals and versatile talent. From “Tomorrow” of MBC, Rowoon uses his impressive height and charismatic presence to make a mark in the entertainment industry. There is also Song Kang, who stood out for his innocent charm and brilliant performances in romantic K-drams. Emerging as another favorite is Nam Joo Hyuk, whose model physique coupled with solid acting abilities have left a lasting impression on K-drama lovers. Finally, there is Seo In Guk from “Death’s Game”, an actor beloved by fans for his natural charisma and captivating performances, making him stand out in the Korean entertainment landscape.
1- Song Kang
Song Kang, born April 23, 1994, is a South Korean actor. He is known for his leading roles in television series such as Love Alarm (2019-2021), Sweet Home (2020), Nevertheless (2021) and Navillera (2021). At the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, Song was nominated for the Best New Actor – Television award.
Credits: Sweet Home, Nevertheless, Love Alarm, Forecasting Love and Weather.
2- Cha Eun-woo
Lee Dong-min (born March 30, 1997), known professionally as Cha Eun-woo, is a South Korean singer, actor and model under the record label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro. In April 2020, Cha joined Master in the House as a regular member. At the 2020 SBS Entertainment Awards, he won Best New for Master in the House. In December 2020, Cha starred as the male lead in tvN’s K-drama True Beauty, based on the webtoon of the same name, where he plays Lee Su-ho, a perfect man who pays no attention to others.
Credits: True Beauty, Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung, Gangnam Beauty
3- Kim Soo-hyun
Kim Soo-hyun, born February 16, 1988, is a South Korean actor. One of South Korea’s highest-paid actors, he has won four Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards and a Blue Dragon Film Award. From 2012 to 2016, and again in 2021, he was featured in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40. Voted Television Actor of the Year by Gallup Korea in 2014, he was also highlighted by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 list. Asia in 2016.
Credits: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love from the Star, One Ordinary Day.
4-Ro Woon
Kim Seok-woo, born August 7, 1996, better known by his stage name Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, actor and model. He is a member of the K-pop group SF9 as the lead vocalist. As an actor, he is recognized for his roles in the television series Extraordinary You (2019), She Would Never Know (2021), The King’s Affection (2021), and Tomorrow (2022).
Credits: Destined With You, Tomorrow, The King’s Affection, She Would Never Know, Trolls World Tour
5- Park Hyung-sik
Park Hyung-sik (born November 16, 1991), known professionally as Hyungsik, is a South Korean actor, singer and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A, as well as its subgroup ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is recognized for his roles in The Heirs (2013), High Society (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), Suits (2018), and Happiness (2021). He performs in television series, films as well as musical theater productions.
Credits: Strong Girl Bong-soon, Happiness, Original Soundtrack 1
6- Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Joo-hyuk (born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean model and actor. He starred in Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), Moon Lovers (2016), The Bride of Habaek (2017), The Light in Your Eyes (2019), The School Nurse Files (2020), and Start Up (2020). In 2020, Nam was selected by Forbes 30 under 30 due to his successful career in modeling and acting.
Credits: Start-Up, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, The School Nurse Files
7- Hwang In-youp
Hwang In-youp (also spelled Hwang In-yeop; born January 19, 1991) is a South Korean actor, model and singer. He began his career in the modeling industry before making his on-screen debut in a starring role in the web series Why (2018). He rose to prominence thanks to his breakout role in True Beauty (2020-21). He is also recognized for his roles in the television series The Tale of Nokdu (2019) and 18 Again (2020).
Credits: True Beauty, The Sound of Magic, Why Her
8- Ahn Hyo-seop
Ahn Hyo-seop, born April 17, 1995, also known as Paul Ahn, is a Canadian actor and singer based in South Korea. He was noted for his leading roles in the K-dramas “Still 17” (2018), “Abyss” (2019), “Dr. Romantic 2” (2020), “Lovers of the Red Sky” (2021) and “Business Proposal” (2022).
Credits: Business Proposal, Lovers of the Red Sky, Abyss, Still 17
9- Lee Jun-ho
Lee Jun-ho (born January 25, 1990), known mononymously as Junho, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, composer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group 2PM. In 2013, Junho debuted as an actor in the Korean film Cold Eyes. Junho is best known for his roles in Good Manager (2017), Rain or Shine (2017–18), and The Red Sleeve (2021).
Credits: Rain or Shine, The Red Sleeve, Confession, King the Land
10- Lee Do-hyun
Lim Dong-hyun, born April 11, 1995 and better known by his stage name Lee Do-hyun, is a South Korean actor. He is famous for his roles in Hotel del Luna (2019), 18 Again (2020), Sweet Home (2020), Youth of May (2021) and Melancholia (2021).
Credits: Youth of May, 18 Again, Sweet Home
11- Ji Chang-wook
Ji Chang-wook (born July 5, 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He rose to prominence playing the lead role of Dong-hae in the K-drama Smile Again (2010–2011), and had notable leading roles in television series such as Warrior Baek Dong-soo (2011), Empress Ki (2013-2014), Healer (2014-2015), The K2 (2016), Suspicious Partner (2017), Melting Me Softly (2019), Backstreet Rookie (2020) and Lovestruck in the City (2020-2021).
Credits: Backstreet Rookie, The Sound of Magic, Healer
12- Kim Min-gyu
Kim Min-kyu (born December 25, 1994), also spelled Kim Min-gue, is a South Korean actor. He is known for his participation in the variety program Crime Scene Season 3 and was recognized for his roles in the television series Queen: Love and War (2019-20), Backstreet Rookie (2020), Snowdrop (2021-22) and Business Proposal (2022).
Credits: The Heavenly Idol, Business Proposal, Snowdrop, Perfume, The Battle of Jangsari.
13- Lee Dong-wook
Lee Dong-wook is a South Korean actor, host, model and recording artist born on November 6, 1981. He is mainly recognized for his leading roles in the television series My Girl (2005), Scent of a Woman (2011), The Fugitive of Joseon, Hotel King (2014), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), Life (2018), Touch Your Heart (2019), Hell Is Other People (2019), and Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020) where he plays the main role. Additionally, he is also known as the host of the chat show Strong Heart (2012-2013), the boy group survival reality show Produce X 101 (2019), as well as his own American-style talk show Wook Talk (2019).
Credits: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Tale of the Nine Tailed, My Girl, Bad and Crazy
14- Park Seo-joon
Park Seo-joon (born Park Yong-kyu on December 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), She Was Pretty (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017), Fight for My Way (2017), What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), and Itaewon Class (2020). He has also starred in films such as The Chronicles of Evil (2015), Midnight Runners (2017), and The Divine Fury (2019).
Credits: Itaewon Class, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Fight for My Way, She Was Pretty
15- Lee Jong-suk
Lee Jong-suk (born September 14, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career in 2005 as a runway model, becoming the youngest male model to participate in Seoul Fashion Week. The role that catapulted him to prominence was in “School 2013” (2012). He is also known for his roles in “I Can Hear Your Voice” (2013), “Doctor Stranger” (2014), “Pinocchio” (2014), “W” (2016), “While You Were Sleeping” (2017) , “The Hymn of Death” (2018) and “Romance Is a Bonus Book” (2019).
Credits: “While You Were Sleeping”, “I Can Hear Your Voice”, “W”, “Pinocchio”.
16- Seo In-guk
Seo In-guk is a South Korean singer and actor. He began his singing career after winning the television talent competition Superstar K in 2009, then found success in his acting career thanks to the 2012 cable television series, Reply 1997.
Credits: Doom At Your Service, The Smile Has Left Your Eyes, Café Minamdan