TOP 15 Most Handsome Korean Actors of All Time

From Goblin’s Gong Yoo to Itaewon Class’s Park Seo Joon, get ready for the definitive list of the 15 most handsome Korean actors of all time.

When it comes to admiring attractive Korean actors, no one can hold back. Fans of Korean dramas and movies have their own long lists of Oppas they follow and admire religiously. But what if someone asked us to reduce that list from dozens to just 15? That’s really difficult. That’s exactly why we’ve done it for you.

Absorbing the visual beauty offered by Korean dramas is an arduous task, and drawing up a list of just the 15 best-looking Korean actors is even more challenging when we like all our protagonists equally. But will that stop us from listing our favorites and some of their most notable work? Not at all. So here’s a list of the 15 most handsome Korean actors.

MOST HANDSOME KOREAN ACTORS

1 | LEE MIN HO

Full name: Lee Min Ho
Date of birth: June 22, 1987
Age: 35
Place of birth: Heukseok-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Lee Min Ho is recognized as one of the most influential South Korean actors and is nothing less than an international phenomenon at the age of 35. With an extremely loyal fan base around the world, he has managed to top the lists of ‘most popular’ and ‘most handsome’ actors, regardless of his current commitments.

When it comes to the most handsome Korean actors, it would be a mistake not to mention Lee Min Ho. His phenomenal talent has won over millions of hearts as Lee Gon in The King: Eternal Monarch, Heo Joon Jae in Legend of the Blue Sea, Kim Tan in The Heirs and Go Joon Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, leaving audiences in awe of his visual appeal in each of his hits.

2 | SONG JOONG KI

Full name: Song Joong Ki
Date of birth: September 19, 1985
Age: 37
Place of birth: Seocheon-dong, Daejeon, South Korea

Song Joong Ki rose to fame with his performance in the Korean historical drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal. He carried the title of “flower boy” for a long time. After his return from military service, Song Joong Ki returned to the big screen with Descendants of the Sun.

His role as Captain Yoo Shi Jin not only put an end to his “flower boy” image, but also turned him into a Hallyu star. The show was a huge success and contributed significantly to his fan base. Recently, the actor confirmed his relationship with Katy Louise Saunders, announcing their marriage and pregnancy in a letter to fans.

3 | GONG YOO

Full name: Gong Ji Cheol
Date of birth: July 10, 1979
Age: 43
Place of birth: Busan, South Korea

Gong Yoo, or Gong Ji Cheol, is considered one of the most handsome Korean actors of all time. Known for his roles in Coffee Prince, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God and Train to Busan, the actor keeps a low profile on social media. Shortly after graduating, he began his career in the entertainment world. Before making his debut on South Korean television, he worked briefly as a VJ on Mnet.

The Goblin star prefers to keep a low profile when he’s not busy with future successes. This explains his habitual absence from social media. Despite being older than most of today’s famous Korean celebrities, he has managed to maintain a huge fan base. That’s what we call aging like a fine wine!

4 | JI CHANG WOOK

Full name: Ji Chang Wook
Date of birth: July 5, 1987
Age: 35
Place of birth: Anyang, South Korea
Ji Chang Wook is considered one of the most handsome Korean actors. The 35-year-old South Korean actor rose to fame with his memorable performance as Carl Laker / Dong-hae in the 2010 Korean drama, Smile Again. The star has worked on some of the most famous Korean dramas, including The K2, Healer and Suspicious Partner.

5 | KIM SOO HYUN

Full name: Kim Soo Hyun
Date of birth: February 16, 1988
Age: 34
Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
Ji Chang Wook is considered one of the most handsome Korean actors. The 35-year-old South Korean actor rose to fame with his memorable performance as Carl Laker / Dong-hae in the 2010 Korean drama, Smile Again. The star has worked on some of the most famous Korean dramas, including The K2, Healer and Suspicious Partner.

6 | PARK SEO JOON

Full name: Park Seo Joon
Date of birth: December 16, 1988
Age: 34
Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea

Park Seo Joon is considered one of the most handsome Korean actors today. Although fans admire his looks, he has much more to offer as an actor. Park Seo Joon has played a wide variety of roles that have established him as a versatile actor. From playing a narcissistic executive in What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim to a resilient ex-convict in Itaewon Class, the star has shown every facet of his acting potential. His ability to act emotionally allows viewers to really connect with him.

7 | KIM SEON HO

Full name: Kim Seon Ho
Date of birth: May 8, 1986
Age: 36
Place of birth: Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Kim Seon Ho worked on several plays before finally making his screen debut in 2017. Although his first project was Good Manager, he gained an international fan base with his role as Han Ji Pyeong in Netflix’s 2020 Korean drama Start Up.

In the drama Start Up, Kim Seon Ho played the second lead. His thrilling performance in the drama allowed him to make a name for himself among some of the industry’s best-known names.

8 | JUNG HAE IN

Full name: Jung Hae In
Date of birth: April 1, 1988
Age: 34
Place of birth: Daebang-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Jung Hae In was introduced to the world in an AOA music video in 2013. He has starred in a variety of popular Korean romantic dramas, including Something in the Rain and One Spring Night. His popularity was recently crowned with a highly anticipated drama called Snowdrop.

In the drama Snowdrop, Jung Hae In acted alongside BLACKPINK’s Jisoo. The pair were a hit with fans of both stars, who were rewarded with exquisite chemistry between the leads.

9 | LEE DONG WOOK

Full name: Jung Hae In
Date of birth: April 1, 1988
Age: 34
Place of birth: Daebang-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Jung Hae In was introduced to the world in an AOA music video in 2013. He has starred in a variety of popular Korean romantic dramas, including Something in the Rain and One Spring Night. His popularity was recently crowned with a highly anticipated drama called Snowdrop.

In the drama Snowdrop, Jung Hae In acted alongside BLACKPINK’s Jisoo. The pair were a hit with fans of both stars, who were rewarded with exquisite chemistry between the leads.

10 | HYUN BIN

Full name: Kim Tae Pyung
Date of birth: September 25, 1982
Age: 40
Place of birth: Jamsil Bon Dong, Seoul, South Korea

Hyun Bin, also known as Kim Tae Pyung, became a household name in South Korea after the release of My Name is Kim Sam Soon, and since then his star has only shone brighter. In the years since, Hyun Bin has been seen in some of the most popular Korean dramas of all time. This list includes Secret Garden, Memories of Alhambra and, of course, Crash Landing on You.

In the drama Crash Landing on You, Hyun Bin played the role of an elite North Korean army officer who saves a South Korean heiress from her compatriots. The show was a huge success and allowed Hyun Bin to reunite with his The Negotiation co-star and now wife, Son Ye Jin.

11 | PARK HYUNG SIK

Full name: Park Hyung Sik
Date of birth: November 16, 1991
Age: 31
Place of birth: Yongin-si, South Korea

Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean actor and singer known for his roles in some very popular Korean dramas. After three years of training, he was introduced to the world as part of the K-pop group ZE:A.

He began his career as a supporting actor in dramas such as The Heirs and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, before finally winning leading roles in dramas such as Strong Girl Do Bong Soon and Happiness. Strong Girl Do Bong Soon was a huge commercial success, combining exquisite visual appeal, brilliant acting and an excellent sense of humor.

12 | CHA EUN WOO

Full name: Lee Dong Min
Date of birth: March 30, 1997
Age: 25
Place of birth: Gunpo-si, South Korea

Cha Eun Woo, also known as Lee Dong Min, is a South Korean model, singer and actor. He debuted as part of the K-pop group ASTRO in 2016. With his CGI-worthy beauty, Cha Eun Woo is nothing short of a Korean miracle.

13 | NAM JOO HYUK

Full name: Nam Joo Hyuk
Date of birth: February 22, 1994
Age: 28
Place of birth: Dongsam-dong, Busan, South Korea

Nam Joo Hyuk began his career in the entertainment world as a model, before finally turning to acting. Initially, he also planned to pursue a career in basketball, but an injury put an abrupt end to those plans. He then moved to Seoul, where he won a modeling contest and was hired as a model.

His acting began to gain recognition after his appearances in dramas such as Who are You: School 2015, Cheese in the Trap and, finally, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. In the drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, Nam Joo Hyuk plays the role of a national-level swimmer who faces mental problems that affect his performance in the pools.

14 | KIM BUM

Full name: Kim Sang Bum
Date of birth: July 7, 1989
Age: 33
Place of birth: Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Kim Bum, also known as Kim Sang Bum, is a South Korean actor, model, singer and dancer. He gained popularity as one of the four F4 boys in the 2009 Korean romantic drama Boys Over Flowers. The show was a real visual treat and garnered high ratings, not just in South Korea, but all over the world.

It is considered one of the main factors that drove the Korean wave in the years following the show’s launch. His roles as Lee Rang in Tale of the Nine-Tailed and Han Joon Hwi in Law School are among his most significant and popular works.

15 | LEE JONG SUK

Full name: Lee Jong Suk
Date of birth: September 14, 1989
Age: 33
Place of birth: Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Lee Jong Suk began his career as a catwalk model in 2005 and later switched to acting. His debut as a model made him the youngest male model to show at Seoul Fashion Week.

Known for his charming personality and phenomenal acting, Lee Jong Suk has taken part in a wide range of dramas. He played the role of a public defender in I Can Hear Your Voice, a genius doctor raised in North Korea in Doctor Stranger, a webtoon character in W: Two Worlds Apart and an editor-in-chief in Romance is a Bonus Book.

While the Korean actors mentioned have been winning hearts for years, their fans simply cannot get enough. Some may want to add or replace a few names on this list of the most handsome Korean actors. The list may vary from person to person.

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