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- Song Hye-kyo. Long admired by fans for her beauty and poise, Song Hye-kyo has been capturing hearts and ratings for close to 25 years. After debuting in the mid-1990s, Song became a leading K-drama name thanks to the romance Autumn in My Heart and a string of other hallyu hits including All In and Full House.
- Kim Hye-ja. Screen legend Kim Hye-ja debuted 60 years ago and has appeared in over 90 shows, many of them cultural landmarks at different points of South Korea’s modern history.
- Gong Hyo-jin. Though not as instantly recognisable to international viewers as other names on this list, Gong Hyo-jin has been one of Korea’s biggest stars for two decades and one of its chief K-drama draws.
- Son Ye-jin. Though she’s been working in films and dramas since the beginning of her career, it was the silver screen that made Son Ye-jin famous, after she became one of the most iconic romantic leads of the day, in films such as Lover’s Concerto and A Moment to Remember.
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- Park Bo-young. 827 votes. Park Bo-young graced our screens with her flawless acting in unforgettable dramas such as Oh My Ghost and Strong Woman Do Bong-soon.
- Son Ye-jin. 1,012 votes. Son Ye-jin is a talented and prolific actress known for her captivating performances in Korean dramas such as Something in the Rain and Summer Scent.
- IU. 1,187 votes. IU, the reigning queen of Korean dramas, has set her mark on the television industry through her impeccable acting skills. Stealing hearts with her performance in the widely acclaimed drama My Ahjussi, she further cemented her status as a leading lady in Hotel Del Luna.
- Park Min-young. 723 votes. Park Min-young has emerged as a compelling actress who’s taken the television scene by storm. With her breakout role in Sungkyunkwan Scandal, she continued to win hearts in dramas like City Hunter and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
- Song Hye-Kyo. Song Hye-kyo started her career in the industry at the age of 14, appearing as the model for a school uniform. Early in her career, she broke into television with minor roles in various series.
- Park Eun-Bin. Park Eun-bin stunned audiences around the world in 2022 when she played the lead character in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, a K-drama series about an autistic rookie lawyer.
- Kim Yoo-Jung. Kim Yoo-jung started her acting career at a young age. She's only 23 years old as of this writing, but she already has dozens of roles under her belt with several as lead characters in K-drama series.
- Kim Tae-Hee. If you're a fan of classic K-drama, you probably remember Kim Tae-hee as the evil stepsister in the hit K-drama series Stairway to Heaven.
- Son Ye-jin. 1,861 votes. Son Ye-jin, a true queen of romantic comedies, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with her undeniable talent and radiant charm.
- IU. 1,653 votes. IU, originally known as a singer-songwriter, has also made a big splash in the acting world with her unique appeal and emotive range. Her breakthrough role in the acclaimed series My Mister opened doors for further opportunities, such as the leading role in the popular drama Hotel Del Luna.
- Park Bo-young. 1,213 votes. Park Bo-young, an epitome of the girl-next-door charm, has won over fans with her enchanting on-screen presence. Her knack for both intense and light-hearted roles, as seen in A Werewolf Boy and Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, respectively, attests to her incredible versatility.
- Kim So-Hyun. 941 votes. Kim So-Hyun, a captivating actress known for her childhood roles in hit dramas like Moon Embracing the Sun and Missing You, has transitioned gracefully into adult roles.
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- IU
- Kim Go Eun
- Park Eun Bin
- Kim Hye Yoon
- Kim Yoo Jung
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Your browser does not support video. Kim Ji Won had her first acting role in the drama Mrs. Saigon, but was first drew more attention after she starred in the sitcom High Kick: Revenge of the Short Legged in 2011. She won her first award — the “New Star Award” at the SBS Drama Awards — for her role in the 2013 drama The Heirs. She had her first lea...
Your browser does not support video. Son Ye Jin’s career began in 2000 where she voice acted for a role in the film Secret Tears. By 2001, she already had her first leading role for Delicious Proposal, and her popularity as an actress steadily increased since then, in South Korea as well as other East Asian countries such as China and Japan. By 200...
Your browser does not support video. Park Shin Hye first came into the public eye for her role in the 2003 drama Stairway to Heaven at just 13 years old. She had her first lead role in 2006’s Tree of Heaven, and won her first award for her part in the 2010 film Cyrano Agency (the “Most Popular Actress” award at the Baeksang Arts Awards). Since then...
Your browser does not support video. Suzy started her career in 2010 as a member of the K-Pop idol group Miss A. She debuted as an actress in the 2011 drama Dream High, which ended up earning her both the “Best New Actress” and “Best Couple” (along with co-star Kim Soo Hyun) awards at the KBS Drama Awards that year. She’s the first Korean female ce...
Your browser does not support video. IU may be more well-known for her solo musical career, but she also has a thriving acting career that began in 2011 with the drama Dream High. In 2013, she had her first lead role in the television series You’re the Best, Lee Soon-shin, and between then and now, she has won several awards for her acting. She’s a...
Your browser does not support video. Kim Go Eun was first thrust into the spotlight for her lead role in the 2012 film A Muse, which earned her several “Best New Actress” awards that year. After a two-year break to finish her college degree, she starred in a couple more films and made her television debut in 2016 with the drama Cheese in the Trap. ...
Your browser does not support video. Park Eun Bin started her acting career at the age of five in 1998 with the television series White Nights 3.98, and had dozens of child acting roles in her younger years. Her first leading role was for the 2012 drama Operation Proposal, and though she didn’t have another leading role until 2017’s Judge vs Judge,...
Your browser does not support video. Kim Hye Yoon debuted as an actress in 2013 with the television drama Samsaengi, and after just one more appearance in 2014 in the crime thriller Bad Guys, spent several years earning her college degree in film studies and only made guest appearances in dramas from 2015 until 2019. She won her first award, the “B...
Your browser does not support video. Kim Yoo Jung began acting when she was just 4 years old, and by the time she was in fifth grade, she had starred in 13 television dramas and 15 movies. She won the “Best Child Actress” award in 2008 for the series Iljimae, and her popularity skyrocketed after her appearance in the 2012 drama Moon Embracing the S...
Your browser does not support video. Kim So Hyun debuted as a child actress in 2006 with a supporting role in the drama Drama City, and played many child counterparts to female protagonists in television series after that. She ended up being dubbed the “Queen of Child Actors” by the Korean press due to her high praise, and received her first award ...
Jan 7, 2021 · 1. Son Ye Jin. Son Ye Jin starred in the hit series “Crash Landing On You” this past year alongside Hyun Bin. The two created quite the buzz and there were even rumors circulating about them ...
Feb 9, 2022 · 25 Award-Winning Korean Actresses Of All Time. As of February 2022, here are the Top 25 most recognized and awarded Korean actresses of all time: 25. Lee Bo-young | 20 wins out of 33 nominations. Image source: http://www.hancinema.net. Highest awards: Grand Prize (Daesang) for I Can Hear Your Voice and My Daughter Seo-young at the 2013 Korea ...
