12 Most Talented Male Korean Actors

In the vast sea of K-drama talent, where each actor shines like a star, our viewers helped us choose the twelve most exceptional male actors of 2024! Ready for the big reveal? Let's see who stole the spotlight!
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[@MMacKinnonauthor]

Are you serious? You have a list of most talented Korean actors and you leave off Ji Sung? He’s won TWO Daesangs for best actor! Aish!

[@farahriaz1605]

Yes indeed. Ji Sung is the most talented male actor in Korea. 'Kill me, heal me' is it's proof.

[@opheliaabo7311]

Yeah...haissst...

[@Maadhavi123]

Absolutely

[@chowchong3593]

Ji sung going to win again on connection playing being drugged detective.

[@MMacKinnonauthor]

@@chowchong3593 I hope so. He picks great projects and unique characters, and makes them his own.

[@laurathompson9874]

Lee dong wook. I think he is also remarkable

[@216cheri1]

Yes, absolutely. He is also my favourite

[@mochijimin5494]

Lee JoonGi ❤️ Let's not forget about "Flowers of Evil" . 🎉❤😊

[@lauragwillim1055]

Just watched that. Great series.

[@priyankab3406]

My god!!!!! So true, also the actor Kim ji hoon who portrayed the final villain character in it is immensely good at acting too.

[@PeachWNK]

I’m almost done with that one. So hooked. He’s phenomenal in it.

[@melissalucas3459]

I love him! He's good in everything ❤

[@PeachWNK]

@@melissalucas3459 ​​⁠What else do you recommend? I have a list and want to keep adding to it. I have a few favorite actors, but I’m trying to explore more.

[@pookbaker4636]

Ji Chang Wook is the best actor in my eyes.

[@Whiteman2022]

Can’t agree more 💕💕

[@TanjaLeenheer]

I agree

[@abubakarsabdat3975]

Both Kim Soo hyun and ji Chang wook are all in my no 1 spot.But hyun bin,ji sung,lee dong wook and Mr Goblin should have made the list too.

[@inanijohara]

I Agree Ji Sung Is A Great Actor Too And Nam Goonmin

[@connieconway244]

Hyun Bin definitely. Ji Chang Wook definitely

[@gingercake0907]

I like Hyun Bin also. He’s not a “ pretty “ boy , He’s just handsome.

[@wen-j5e]

Ji Chang Wook

[@iyoshichan2375]

Ji Chang Wook 👍

[@preciousgems6789]

He truly is to me

[@opheliaabo7311]

Ji Chang wook...also the best esp...in the worst evil

[@Whiteman2022]

Yes.🙌

[@kdfrk247]

Pretty boys are not necessarily the best actors. You chose for looks😂

[@Earledwin31]

So true they are just pretty boys except 1-2 only who can actually act.... I really feel cringe when I saw there acting

[@anna-marieeasmus7529]

Who would be on your list?

[@Earledwin31]

@@anna-marieeasmus7529 well everyone's list varies acc to their own taste mine can be different from yours..... and if you really want to see actual acting go to the mainstream kdrama not just for pretty faces

[@anna-marieeasmus7529]

@@Earledwin31 hi. I am new to kdramas and I have watched these actors and enjoyed their dramas. I was hoping for a few names / dramas that you could recommend to widen my experience.

[@Earledwin31]

@@anna-marieeasmus7529 ok then go for gong yoo son suk ku, ryu jun yeol, ju ji hoon, zo in sung, hyun bin, lee byung hun, song kang ho, lee sun kyun,jo jung suk, yoo yeon seok, jung kyung ho, kim seon ho, kang ha neul, choi woo shik,namgoong min, jang ki yong,WI ha joon, ji chang wook park hae soo......well I really like their acting skills and they portray really good characters as compared to these actors. Honestly they are famous only because of their looks mostly they came under celebrities more rather than a professional actor

[@cheryldineprins1390]

Ji Chang-wook is the best❤❤❤

[@maithéschoenhenz]

Ji Chang Wook,the best,...Son Joong Ki,Park Seon Jon❤️♥️❤️

[@reshma8610]

Where is ji sung, hyun bin, choi woo shik, lee seung gi, gong yoo, kim myung soo 😮

[@Meenysek]

Park Bo Gum, Cha Eunwoo, Lee Jae Wook and others as well. I do not admire Kim So Hyun and don't really know what the critics see on him. Yes, he plays well but emotions he scts are often exaggerated so I would never place him at top of the list.

[@reshma8610]

@@Meenysek cha eunwoo seriously 😳😳😳 i can agree with park bo gum & lee jae wook. But cha eunwoo is not a best actor. He still need more improvisation. In true beauty, my id is a gagnam beauty he has same expression and playing character again and again except island.

[@dnahubs]

Ma Dong Seok, Seo In Guk, Cha Tae Hyun, Jo Insung . . .

[@alemLongkumer1]

Kim Myungsoo ❤

[@casseynoh4744]

Jisung,Nam Goong min,Jang Hyuk,Choi Woo Shik are the most the deserving to be on the list

[@corinashi]

JCW ❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@laydeperseguini519]

1° Ji Chang Wook é Excepcional!!

[@quelpr]

Concordo!! JCW é melhor disparado!!! ❤

[@laydeperseguini519]

@@quelpr Eu divido ele com você....rsrssrsrs. abraços

[@glendamaier]

What about Jung Hae-In?

[@bygracey4924]

Jung hae in the best ever!!!

[@melissalucas3459]

Yes!! He's my favorite ❤

[@patienceugbo1724]

My thought too

[@bdc420tash]

jung hae in very talented actor!

[@maryschafer5482]

I think he is the best in every way❤

[@lindalenggu]

Namgoong Min has also won two Daesang awards (among many others). One as recently as last yeas and one in 2021

[@anna-marieeasmus7529]

Yes, I missed him on the list. Good list though.

[@LisaBoisson]

EXACTLY 🔥 🥵

[@aliaghiba3260]

Fully agree. Rowoon is ok-ish at best…

[@anna-marieeasmus7529]

@@aliaghiba3260 oh, no. Did you watch The King's affection?

[@corneliageritzer2883]

Ji Chang Wook !

[@mn3ga5]

Rowoon and Song Kang? Seriously? At the expense of Park Hyung Sik, and Gong Yoo?

[@Fefe4289-rr5nd]

BFR…Song Kang, Rowoon, Park Seo Joon and Lee Minho are gorgeous, but based on acting talent - not top 12 Korean actors in 2024 😮 Who came up with this list and is it based on looks/popularity only????

[@rosaparadadecarbonell3518]

Where is Hyun Bin????!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@armellebirraux4650]

Oui. Yes. Why not ? French fan.

[@bethford6007]

EXACTLY ..... he is my favorite and I search for all productions he's done.

[@mjtaladua1881]

this shouldn't be a most talented male korean actors, this should be good actors in mainstream kdrama. there are a lot of korean actors tha is much more talented than the actors in this list.

[@edwinagapay825]

correct

[@carmenpaul2540]

Of course. They are popular because of their visual not talent. Lee joon gi is the only one with real talent.

[@owenrea]

KSH has so many talents. He can act, sing, dance and he is very good in a lot of sports.

[@user-vh1jk2dv8m]

Also great in variety shows ❤

[@victoriasteinberg6866]

But he's a terrible actor. Completely one note and boring.

[@risvill9349]

​@@victoriasteinberg6866KSH is literally top 3 most awarded korean actor of all time and still holds the record as the youngest one to win baeksang best actor award. Be nice to him lol

[@MsShebbieE]

What is this? Ji Chang Wook should have been a little higher. And where is Ji Sung? D.O. (Doh Kyung-soo)? LEE DONG WOOK? Come on! And in my opinion, ONE of the actors listed in the top three are overrated to me...

[@jadelynsoriano5690]

Ji Chang wook and Lee Jun ki

[@suzannes783]

I know these things are subjective, but I agree with a lot of comments already. Yes, the actors you've listed are talented men (some of the idols are pretty remarkable based on their different talents) - but the idols are rarely the best actors. Your list is mostly good looking guys. I agree there should be more recognition based on Daesangs awards for example. I'm glad you've got Lee Jong-gi, but what about Hyun Bin (also a very good looking man)? Oh Jang-se did a remarkable job as the developmentally challenged brother in It's Okay to be Not Okay. He's got a long list of awards. Park Hae Jin is another multi award winning actor. Gosh, so many actors on your list of 12 that I would swap out. Take a longer look at their body of work and awards, than just their handsome faces (although I certainly enjoy that too!).

[@marlaramnarace6422]

Lee Min Ho ❤

[@annscott2820]

JCW FOREVER IS THE BEST ACTOR IN KOREA

[@deniseupington1319]

True ❤

[@DD-gx8nf]

Wtf something is very wrong about this list, all the great actors aren't here 😕

[@kelleymartin8852]

Song Kang was my first introduction to K-dramas. I've been hooked since...

[@YanyanAlegria]

My most talented Korean actor is Mr. Leeminho , the best in acting , modeling singing perfect endorser and my Kdrama ambassador . His movie series Legend of the Blue Sea taught me how to love Kdrama . I watched it from our local tv channel and all his movies I watched it several times I love listening his songs very expressive and romantic❤❤

[@leslieleupin]

Ji chang wook en primer lugar..es muy versatil..y su aspecto juvenil lo hace muy encantador...en segundo lugar rowoon...es un actor excelente en lo que se ha podido apreciar de el...muy bonito ademas

[@conniebangle139]

Absolutely!!!

[@leslieleupin]

Yes

[@quelpr]

Ji Chang Wook is the best, definitely!!! ❤

[@wuhajung22]

Ji Chang Wook Have a beautiful voice to !

[@cesbmendoza1991]

Where 's Park Bogum?

[@anita2053-r1f]

He's already great performer for his villian role

[@FantasySil]

Rowoon has shown extraordinary growth and maturity in his performance. Her talent and ability can be seen in her multifaceted, deep and enigmatic characters. Rowoon shines 🤩🤩🤩

[@nursenicole222]

He definitely deserves credit. I think he gets a lot of heat for being an idol, but he has really shown some excellent growth and range.

[@norastancanelli8615]

Nobody can beat Lee Joon-Gi!! Best Korean actor and the most handsome!!!!!!

[@zsuzsannametzgernesallai]

Lee Min Ho, now and forever.💫

[@butta4042]

Omg Rowoon, Lee Ha-yool, Junho, and Lee Min-ho are not only gorgeous but are amazing actors. Good luck in their futures.

[@safaribydesign]

Although I respect your opinion, a list of "most talented" actors that positions Park Seo Joon near the top with no mention of Yoo Ah In and Namkoong Min can't be taken seriously. Sorry.

[@mhatvani]

Agree. Yoo Ah In is my favorite actor, incredibly versatile talent.

[@sulaylag]

Rowoon and Song Kang and Kim Soo Hyun and Jung Hae in and Lee min ho and the guy of King the land

[@kaimukitita]

I totally agree with you on this list!!!

[@conniebangle139]

I totally agree too!​@kaimukitita

[@OyindamolaAbiodun-qf6so]

Lee junho of king the land

[@FERNANDA-u7r3c]

Lee Joon Gi é simplesmente perfeito, melhor ator!!!!

[@lenalavares5565]

I'm also a big fan of Rowoon and Jung hae in

[@HAESOO_9]

I m also a diehard fan of Jung Hae-in ❤❤

[@beatakonopka5455]

Moim skromnym zdaniem z tej . listy najbardziej utalentowany jest Ji Chang Wook. Jest aktorem wszechstronnym. Świetnie sprawdza się w musicalu jak i w scenach akcji. Zaś jego uwodzicielskie spojrzenia nie mają sobie równych. Czasami warto obejrzeć jakąś dramę tylko dla jego gry aktorskiej , która ratuje niezbyt ambitną fabułę . Dziękuję i pozdrawiam serdecznie. 😘🇵🇱

[@eliza3694]

Trudno mi określić, który z wymienionych panów jest najbardziej utalentowany, ale dawno temu na łopatki rozłożył mnie Lee Je-hoon, wcielając się w rolę Ki-tae w filmie "Posępna noc". Szerszą rozpoznawalność zyskał oczywiście wiele lat później, jednak wg mnie to była rola jego życia. W ogólnie uważam ją za jedną z najlepszych kreacji aktorskich wszechczasów (również spoza kina azjatyckiego), a obejrzałam wiele filmów i seriali. Niestety Je-hoon tego poziomu już nie powtórzył (wiernie śledzę jego filmografię). Odnoszę wrażenie, że wynika to poniekąd z wyboru zbyt nietypowych projektów. Tamta rola pozwoliła mi jednak uwierzyć, że to szalenie utalentowany człowiek.

[@lizahalili6695]

My opinion, number one would be Mr. Lee Min Ho. Because he portrayed each character excellent 👏👏👏. His dedication to his work. He act naturally 😍

[@imeletasanileva1024]

Absolutely 💯 agree. Lmh is an overall actor. He is an out standing actor, adorable, charming, compassionate and a humble soul. My No 1. 💞💞💞💞💞❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lenahannoclyne3143]

If acting is looking good and being relaxed in front of a camera the list works but many here are not proper actors. Ji chang wook is far superior to the "top three" as he actually can act, whether it is comedy, drama or action he moves the audience beyond the storytelling. The "top" actor on this list is in my opinion completely incompetent, and I work in the film business.

[@beatakonopka5455]

👍👍👍🇵🇱

[@MissGardenGG1]

Couln't agreee more!

[@Princewick]

100%ture

[@Lye-r9y]

using "completely incompetent" to describe soohyun in acting is only something someone who never watched him will say. and please, anyone knows not everyone in the film industry is "competent" enough to comment on whose actor is better. your opinion weighs the same as everyone else.

[@JuliaAllchin]

The late Lee Sun Kyun was an outstanding actor.

[@arohacallie]

So many talented actors. Giving a shout out to Lee Dongwook, Gong Yoo, Jung Haein and Hyun Bin. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Im Siwan and Do Kyungsoo also. I would be 100% biased if I say Cha Eunwoo but I think he can slowly earn his seat at the table as he continues to take on more challenging roles.

[@harshithramkumar2027]

Forever & Ever Only Ji Chang Wook ♥️

[@JLCRH]

Kim Soo hyun is my pick for best actor and I'm pleased he is 1st on this list.

[@MissGardenGG1]

De gustibus non est disputandum but Lee Min Oh? Are you kidding? (발연기 ㅋ ㅋ ㅋ !)The two most talented actors in your list are, in my opinion, Lee Joon Gi and Ji Chang Wook, because they are very skilled in martial arts and can play in action movies without using any stuntmen. Besides, they also have talent to express a great variety of feelings and emotions , so they can play in any kind of dramas such as romance dramas. i watched "Flower of evil" last year and was amazed by Lee Joon Gi's talent : he portrayed a complex character so well! HIs acting is getting more elegant each year. I used to like Kim Soo Hyun a lot but in his last drama, he didn't impress me ( too many crying scenes!) As for young actors I would have added Hwang In Yeop. In True beauty he really touched people by the way he portrayed Sojun. He did much better than the "star" Cha Eun Woo and he can also sing: he has a very beautiful voice.

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

I also would add Lee Dong Wook and Lee JunYoung

[@ethelynpelham4857]

You should add Ahn Hyo, who won several awards for Lovers of the Red Sky and Dr. Romantic 2 and 3. I loved "Red Sky". The story was great, and I binged all 16 episodes. It was a great story full of twists that kept me guessing, and making Ahn's acting shine.❤

[@cagemmavlog7561]

Hyun Bin Park Bo Gum Park Seo Jun Kim Ji Hoon Gong Yoo Lee Min Hoo Ji chang wook❤so many to count

[@rashnabholasingh8508]

Doh Kyung soo.

[@vickihogan6234]

I loved Do Kyung Soo in 100 Days My Prince! Also love Kim Seon Ho!!

[@jacquelinesaringan9790]

My Love Joon Gi is my Best ever!

[@Don-ce6dy]

Where are So Ji-sub and Lee Min - ki?

[@Elijahandhug]

Where’s Lee Dong Wook?

[@sunilvaishnav5952]

Id put Lee Seung Gi, Min Namgoong, Hyun Bin, Yoo Seung Ho, Kim Woobin, Park Hung Sik, Kim Min Jae, Woo Do Hwan, Choi Woo Sik in this list instead of some of these actors that you put.

[@judycasley108]

I believe that Doh Kyungsoo will definitely be on that list soon!

[@susansheldon2033]

In no particular order: Yoo Ah In Kim Soo Hyun Kim Seon Ho Lee Byung-hun Yoo Seung-ho Cha Seung-won Nam Goong Min Lee Seung Gi Jo Jung Suk

[@dawnchieng]

Lee Do Hyun is underrated frr.

[@claudiadabo2860]

Well done, kim soo hyun number one always. He is the power house 🎉🎉

[@Princewick]

ji chang wook number 1

[@kathleenmckenzie6261]

You missed Woo Do-Hwan whose dual role in The King: Eternal Monarch was a tour de force and he's been impressive in other roles as well. Another outstanding talent is Lee Jung-Jae who, following Squid Game, is garnering critical acclaim for his role in The Acolyte. And there are others, but I guess you primarily went for the pretty boys.

[@crystalmason7590]

Do-Hwan caught my attention on The King: Eternal Monarch. He was fascinating playing the dual roles.

[@sherrybrown2312]

Kim Woo Bin Hyun Bin Lee Dong Wook I hate they didn’t make the list, but some of my favorites did!

[@lheen1148]

what about Park hyung Sik? and Woo Bin?

[@syamafaeizz5050]

Kim Seon Ho, Park Hyung Sik, Gong Yoo and Son Suk-Ku should be in the list too

[@rebeccadavis3210]

According to who? So many should have been on this list before these, these are good too, but, what? You mention Crash Landing On You, but no Hyun Bin on the list. Park Bo Gum? Lee Dong Wook? Gong Yoo? Ahn Hyo Seop? Too many not on here to mention...

[@leslieleupin]

Ji chang wook tiene una gran facilidad para actuar...es un actor neto..puro talento...inteligente..muy profesional y atractivo

[@helenirving4788]

One of the earliest K-pop idol who became an actor is Jang Hyuk the lead actor in Chuno/Slave Hunter. My most favorite Kdrama. His acting is on another level!

[@carmenpaul2540]

@@helenirving4788 Jang hyuk and Kim nam gil. Great actors with amanzing acting skills.

[@SeldimSeen1]

Lee-Min-Ho. He is handsome and I am sure a very nice guy. But as a great actor? That's a nope for me.

[@imeletasanileva1024]

LMH is the greatest actor there is. He has won so many awards for being a great actor.

[@qu33nade]

You are probably just new to the scene lee min ho is what so many great actors now aspire to be

[@GillianTodd-cl9wk]

Agree with you both. Great actor in all his dramas and good looking as well.

[@MissGardenGG1]

I couln't agree more! He always plays the same character. His acting is no good...at all!

[@rennie2611]

Where is Lee dong wook, he should be on the list. I think they only wanted actors in their 20’s or 30’s. No grow men

[@joycem6020]

Agree, Lee Do-hyun is one of my favorite actors and deserves the awards he accomplished.

[@intricatelymeintricatelywhole]

Rowoon honestly deserves more and more recognition he is an amazing actor and been working so damn hard He is not just a pretty face His facial expressions are so on point that I've seen in a very long time and what I love most is that he is not labelling himself of that typical "Hero" image he is challenging himself with every role. I just hope the best for him He is way too good ❤

[@conniebangle139]

Absolutely agree!

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

​@@conniebangle139well then you should check out Lee JunYoung. 2 of Rowoon's SF9 members starred in the drama Imitation with him. He's got over 14 dramas to his name. He's always overlooked because he came from the underrated kpop group UKISS. Also he tends to get the bad boy roles. One of his best roles Yoo Beom Jin in Class of Lies

[@clodaghthessen717]

Why always the very young ones,the older actors are better..

[@stephanievoy2426]

Lee Joon-Gi is 42 or do you consider him, in the young actor category?

[@junechua3570]

Ur choice of Top 12 most talented korean actors certainly ruffle some feathers 😮

[@norastancanelli8615]

Lee Joon-Gi, best actor , singer and dancer!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PeachWNK]

You got a few of mine… but like others have mentioned Lee Joon-gi. His transformation in Flower of Evil is pretty incredibly. His crying scenes made me cry, and I never cry. I would add Ok Taec-yeon, too. So glad to see Lee Do-hyun on the list. So deserving. And Song Joong-ki. He’s going to be international soon.

[@drivyihuomawokocha7911]

What about Hyun Bin? He is the best, seconded by Kim Soo Hynn. They are all great ❤🎉

[@thepinoychoppingboard1012]

My guess from the thumbnail, the 1st is Kim Soo Hyun.

[@luizacamargos2027]

Jang Hyuk

[@tina63]

Lee joon-gi is my favorite

[@DD-gx8nf]

How dare you leave Ji Sung 😤

[@jessicalibre6125]

R❤woon

[@katieedsallreamy4756]

They should’ve also added ex UKISS maknae Lee JunYoung

[@EnricaA.-pc6qc]

Rowoon is just the best

[@user-cq7hz7hb5m]

JCW 👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯👍💯❤❤❤❤❤!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@victoriavilla2504]

The guydivjort who played best friend/divorce lawyer on QUEEN OF TEARS Is a very talented actor

[@OyindamolaAbiodun-qf6so]

Kim Soo hyun

[@xaview]

2024 is the year Kang Ki-Young finally got his first Principal Role in a drama - Queen of Divorce. His breakthrough performance in Extraordinary Attorney Woo showed the wide rage of his acting talent, after so many years of comedic side-kick. I think this feat could have earned him a mention in the list! =)

[@juliegahimer6200]

He is awesome in "The Uncanny Counter.'

[@xaview]

@@juliegahimer6200 Added on my 'to watch' list! =)

[@retrojazzdanceandmore]

Namkoong Min should be here for sure. His diversity in roles is unmatched.

[@asanori7415]

Both Song Joong Ki and Ji Chang Wook are the Man's Man... Manly, both are talented and handsome too🥰🥰🥰

[@bangchans_left_eyeball]

why you didn’t include jung Hae-in?

[@joycem6020]

Of course, Junho will be on the list no doubt about it. Action, drama, and comedy he can do it.

[@okteri]

What about Park Bo Gum and Park Hyung Sik?

[@bingabrianresurreccion1126]

Why was HYUN BIN not included in the list? He could have landed in the top 3. Have you seen some of his series like Kim San Soon, Secret Garden and the world-renowned CRASH LANDING ON YOU?????

[@loriericksontrump4819]

Jung Hae-in, Joo Won, and Kim Woo-bin have my total respect as well

[@amerifeotero5642]

LJG my favourite Korean actor ❤LJG best amazing talented complete package ❤❤❤

[@donnacabot3550]

It amazes me how they can still pull off high-school students. I love SK. ❤❤❤ For the love of “all how you shine” don’t turn to Hollywood. SK has something Hollywood hasn’t. Originality, awesome writing and serious talent. Don’t tarnish it with the Hollywood stain.

[@Nazi_29]

The most talented actor just lee joon gi❤

[@jocelynyoung5498]

Ji wook and leemin and park seo joon

[@user-vh1jk2dv8m]

Where is Nam Goong Min on this list? Take out Jon Suk and out Min in and I’m on board although I’m greedy and want to add Hyun Bin as well!

[@olgaginala2149]

Where is Seo In-guk???????? He should be 1st on the list!!!!!! SEO IN-GUK IS ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE ACTORS. HIS ACTING SKILLS ARE AMAZING!!!!! HE IS ALSO A GREAT SINGER AND SONG WRITER AND A HANDSOME MODEL!!! 2nd Ji Chang-Wook and then Song Joong-ki and then the other actors