Beauty is subjective and is commonly said to be in the eyes of the beholder. Ranking the top ten most handsome South Korean actors is no easy task. But fans opinions circulating in numerous online communities made the task an easy one. From the thriving roaster of South Korean actors in K-Dramas, here are the most attractive ones. You might find faces on other sites that don’t appear here simply because beauty lies in the eyes of the onlooker.
1. Lee Min-ho
Born: 22 June 1987
Height: 1.87 m
Movies: Gangnam Blues, Bounty Hunters, Our School’s E.T. and more
Net worth: $10 million
Lee Min-ho is known both for his beauty and talent in television. He is famous for his leading roles in television series such as Personal Taste (2010), City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), Legend of the Blue Sea (2016) and The King: Eternal Monarch which was his comeback drama after he completed his South Korean mandatory military service in 2020. Lee’s striking visuals and succeed in television series has earned him a huge followers on social media with 22.8 million followers on Instagram alone. He has been nominated for several awards for best actor. He is also known to have cheated death twice. At the age of 19 in 2006, he was involved in a tragic car accident together with fellow actor Jung Il Woo. Both of them were the only survivors. Lee suffered severe injuries and recovered a year later. Again in 2011, Lee got involved in another car crash while filming ‘City Hunter’. The car reportedly crashed into a stationary truck, living the front wrecked. Miraculously, Lee only sustained minor injuries and resumed filming shortly after. His has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
2. Kim Soo-hyun
Born: 16 February 1988
Movies: Real, Secretly, Greatly, The Thieves, Worst Friends, and more
Awards: Blue Dragon Film Award Popular Star Award – Male and more
Net worth: $1.2 billion
An all K-Pop article described Kim Soo-hyun as an actor that can blow fans away with his visuals after he handsomely covered ‘Elle’ magazine’s April 2020 issue. Kim’s role as King Leehwon in the 2012 hit drama ‘Moon Embracing the Sun’ skyrocketed his popularity as well as his role in the 2020 Netflix broadcast romance drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, starring as Moon Gang-tae. The series was one of the most popular Asian dramas of 2020. Kim has appeared in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list as well as the magazine’s 30 under 30 list. His success in television has established him as one of the highest-paid actor in South Korea. His net worth is estimated to be around $1.2 billion.
3. Hyun Bin
Born: 25 September 1982
Full name: Kim Tae-pyung
Height: 1.85 m
Agent: VAST Entertainment
Awards: Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize in TV and more
Net worth: $10 million
Hyun Bin has appeared in various romance and fantasy dramas such as Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), Crash Landing on You (2019–2020). He has received critical acclaims for his performance in melodrama film Late Autumn, an English-language film directed by Kim Tae-yong, which was screened at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival. He is known to have been nominated for five Baeksang Arts Awards and has won numerous acting recognition. According to the South China Morning Post Hyun Bin is one of the highest paid South Korean actors, earning around $84,000 per episode. In January 2021, Hyun Bin confirmed his relationship with actress Son Ye-jin. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
4. Song Joong-ki
Born: 19 September 1985
Movies: Space Sweepers, A Werewolf Boy, The Battleship Island, and more
Awards: Baeksang Arts Award for Most Popular Male in Television, and more
Net worth: $1 million
Song Joong-ki’s success in television has established him internationally as a top Hallyu star and one of the highest-paid K-Drama actors in South Korea. In 2019, photos of Song Joong-ki went viral online due to his handsome visuals. The photos showed Song smiling at the camera, simply wearing a hat and mask. Despite wearing a cap and a nose mask, his handsome face couldn’t be hidden. He has starred in various box office hits including ‘A Werewolf Boy (2012)’ and ‘The Battleship Island (2017)’. He has appeared in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list. He has achieved huge success from his acting career and has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
5. Park Seo-joon
Born: 16 December 1988
Height: 1.85 m
Movies: Midnight Runners, The Divine Fury, Dream, and more
Awards: Blue Dragon Film Award Popular Star Award – Male, AFA Rising Star of Asia Award, Grand Bell Award for Best New Actor
Net worth: $1 million
Apart from being brilliant in acting, South Korea’s top actor Park Seo-joon is known for his charming personality and good looks. He is popularly known for his remarkable performances in popular K-dramas such as Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017), The Divine Fury (2019) and Itaewon Class (2020). Park found huge success after starring in the 2017 youth romance drama, ‘Fight for My Way’ alongside South Korean actress Kim Ji-won. Park has bagged the Best New Actor award at major film award events such as the Grand Bell Awards and Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. His is one of the South Korean most followed actors on social media with 17.3 million followers on Instagram alone.
6. Park Bo-gum
Born: 16 June 1993
Height: 1.82 m
Movies: Seo Bok, Coin Locker Girl, Roaring Currents, Blind, and more
Awards: Baeksang Arts Award for Most Popular Male in Television, Baeksang Arts Award for InStyle Best Style
Net worth: $1 million
Park Bo-gum’s took the internet by storm after he handsomely hosted the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards that took place in June 2020. Fans couldn’t seem to get enough of from his killer looks. Following his success in television, Bo-gum became the youngest K-drama star to be nominated for the ‘Actor of the Year’ by Gallup Korea. He was also the first ever actor to top the list of Forbes magazine’s Korea Power Celebrity with an estimated net worth of $1 million.
7. Lee Seung-gi
Born: 13 January 1987
Movies: Love Forecast, The Princess and the Matchmaker, and more
Awards: SBS Drama Award for Best Couple, and more
Net worth: $3.1 million
Korean cosmetologist Dr. Oh Myung Jun in 2020, has listed Lee Seung-gi among his top ten list of the most attractive Korean actors. Lee’s clean and positive image has earned him the title of “Nation’s Little Brother”. In South Korea, Lee has become one of the most in-demand commercial models and celebrity endorsers. As a singer, Lee also has released numerous hit songs such as “Because You’re My Woman”, “Will You Marry Me”, and “Return”. Lee’s achievements as a singer, actor and host has established him as a top Hallyu star, earning the nickname “Triple Treat” entertainer. His net worth is estimated to be $3.1 million as of March 2021.
8. Nam Joo-hyuk
Born: 22 February 1994
Height: 1.88 m
Movies: Josée, The Great Battle, Cheese in the Trap, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, Remember, The Light In Your Eyes
Record labels: YG Entertainment, Management SOOP
Net worth: $64 million
Harpers Bazaar listed Nam Joo-hyuk as a handsome Korean actor you can’t get enough of. The South Korean model and actor has starred in various television series such as The Bride of Habaek (2017), The Light in Your Eyes (2019), The School Nurse Files (2020), and Start Up (2020). He has modeled for Penshoppe, a clothing brand based in the Philippines. Dior Men in Asia also chose Nam as their brand ambassador in 2019. A 2020 estimate showed Nam’s net worth to be $64 million dollars.
9. Lee Joon-gi
Born: 17 April 1982
Height: 1.78 m
Movies: The King & The Clown, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, and more
Awards: SBS Drama Award for Best Couple, and more
Net worth: $1 Million
Lee Joon-gi’s works in acting, singing and modeling have established him as one of the most popular celebrity both in Asia and overseas. Lee has won the Best Actor Award, as well as Best Newcomer recognition at major Awards ceremonies such as Max Movie Awards, Korean Film Awards, Grand Bell Awards and Baeksang Art Awards. He is worth $1 million.
10. Park Hae-jin
Born: 1 May 1983
Height: 1.86 m
Movies: Cheese in the Trap, The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos, and more
Net worth: $10 Million
Hello K-Pop magazine describes Park Hae-jin as ‘the chameleon actor with a gorgeous heart’ because of his generosity and kindness. His net worth is estimated to be $10 million. You might also want to look at the Top 10 Best And Most Beautiful South Korean Actresses.
