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10 Best Looking Korean Actors & Actresses

Falling in love with the characters in the movies is very simple when you watch K-dramas. The best looking Korean actors and actresses make the movies even more interesting to watch. The moment we mention best looking Korean actors and actresses, you probably already have someone in mind. When we say best looking, those stars have no flaws in their appearance. The moment you see them on screen, they make you go “I wish I married him / her” right away. Since new Korean stars rise all the time, we shall see who are the best looking this year. Check them out!

Bae Suzy

Born: 10th October, 1994

Suzy is a South Korean actress and singer, she was a member of the group Miss A under JYP Entertainment. Then Suzy made her debut as an actress with television series Dream High in 2011. So far, she has starred in 4 movies, 9 television series, and 1 television movie. Suzy has won several awards of best Korean actress throughout her career. Her beauty has also made her one of the most in-demand endorsers in South Korea as well. Suzy has numerous endorsement deals ranging from cosmetics, apparel, up to basic commodities like sugar.

From singer to actress, fans always describe her as “The Nation’s First Love” for her innocent and beautiful appearance. The latest news of Bae Suzy’s beauty is about her shadow. Yes, this female idol is so beautiful even her shadow is perfect. She recently attended a Lancome event, and as the cameras and lights flashed during photo session, her shadow drew attention. Her shadow looked too perfect as if an artist drew it. Not everyone is pretty enough to have their shadow goes viral, no doubts why shes one of the best looking actresses.

Jeon Ju Hyun

Born: 30th October, 1981

At this age and still looks young and pretty, Jeon Ju Hyun is definitely one of the best looking actresses. Back in the 1990s, her mother and her mother’s friend encouraged her to be a model or actress. That was because of her tall height and slim body shape. However, her childhood dream was to become a flight attendant which she later gave up after a flight experience. By the age of 16, her high school friend who was a model introduced her to a photographer. That was when she began her career as a model for Ecole Magazine in 1997. Two years later, she began her film debut and became an actress since then.

As a South Korean actress and model, and she is renowned for her beauty, wealth, and fashion. No matter if she is in a simple outfit or a designer gown, she always turns heads. Jun Ji Hyun’s outstanding beauty never fails to excite her fans, and she always looks amazingly beautiful. Her incredible beauty allows her to wear a wide range of outfits and styles. From sweet and pure to sexy and seductive, she can rock them all. The cool part is that she has never received criticism of her fashion sense at all. She is always on trend, and also creates her own standard for fan to follow as well. Stylish and beautiful, Jeon Ji Hyun is absolutely one of the best.

Ji Chang Wook

Born: 5th July, 1987

Ji Chang Wook rose to fame after playing the leading role in drama series Smile Again from 2010 to 2011. The combination of his acting skills and his handsomeness makes fans especially female fans go nuts. In every movies and series that he stars, he always has sizzling chemistry with all of his female co-stars. That is one of the reasons why watching movies makes fans fall deep in the storyline. That is not all, our man here rides motorbikes and he looks so hot in leather jackets. Not everyone can rock a leather jacket so he must be really hot to rock such outfits. Not to mention he can pull off both causal and classy, this man such a boyfriend material.

Apart from being actor, Ji Chang Wook can also sing; and he sings really well. Being able to sing is not the only thing that melts the girls’ hearts, his smouldering gaze also takes part. A simple gaze from him is so charming falling for him is so easy. This man is not only sweet and good-looking but also funny as well. He has a very adorable and infectious laugh that makes you think “how can someone be so cute?”. One of the most fascinating parts about him is his weird and funny but cool dance movies. You can play any song, and he will give the funniest and coolest dance moves with super adorable groove. Even at his friend’s wedding. The video below can surely prove, take a look.

Ju Ji Hoon

Born: 16th May, 1982

Here you are looking at the handsome Crown Prince and hero from in Netflix Original, Kingdom. Ju Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor who started his first leading role in the 2006 hot drama Princess Hours. His fame sparks again when he starred as Grim Ripper in one of his notable works: Along with the Gods. We have to admit that this handsome Crown Prince is one of the reasons why the series is unforgettable. On Netflix Original’s recent release: Kingdom 2, Ju Ji Hoon delivered his acting prowess that definitely impressed all of us.

With this handsome look, he also works for many renowned brands as well which includes Levi’s, Reebok, and Calvin Klein. Apart from winning awards in movies, he also won a lot of awards in modelling and advertising. The man is 188cm in height, and there is no doubts why he is a total boyfriend material. In case you wonder if he could sing, yes he is also a good singer as well. At the same time, he can also play the piano, guitar, and other music instruments. Handsome and talented, Ju Ji Hoon is not only among the best looking Korean actors but also the most attractive.

Lee Jong Suk

Born: 14th September, 1989

Began his career in modelling at the Seoul Collection walkway in 2005, he was the youngest male model to debut. Five years later, Lee Jong Suk made his official acting debut in the South Korean TV series Prosecutor Princess. Since then, he appeared and starred in many popular dramas like School 2013, Doctor Stranger, Pinocchio, and W. His talents and his handsome appearance make him one of the most attractive and handsome Korean actors without a doubt. This handsome actor earned favorable impressions from viewers because of his ability to successfully immerse in all his roles. The one memorable thing about this attractive man is his breathtaking smile, he is absolutely gorgeous when he smiles. Currently, Lee is serving his mandatory military service and he is going to finish on 2nd January, 2021. Until then, stay tune and wait for more of his captivating movies.

Lee Min Ho

Born: 22nd June, 1987

With a smile so gorgeous it melts heart, everybody knows that Lee Min Ho is one good looking Korean star. He is a South Korean actor, singer, and model who rose to fame with his role as Gu Jun Pyo. This role in Boys Over Flowers won him a Best New Actor award which brings him more roles. That was also the movie that shook a lot of hearts of female fans to fall for him as well.

Before he stepped in movie industry, Lee Min Ho had a dream to become a professional football player. Unfortunately, he had an injury during his 5th grade which put his dream to an end. At the moment, he is starring in the coming SBS drama “The King: Eternal Monarch” that premieres on April 17th. The drama tells the story of two parallel worlds, it is going to be super good so stay tune.

Park Shin Hye

Born: 18th February, 1990

Park Shin Hye is an attractive actress and singer who gained recognition for starring in melodrama Stairway to Heaven. That melodrama was her entrance to the entertainment industry as it boosted her profile among the Korean public. Throughout her career, she has starred in so many movies, short films, television movies, and drama series. She has also won many awards for her incredible performance as well. Park Shin Hye has become one of the most in-demand endorsers after her hit drama Pinocchio. You can recognize her in both local and international brands like Mamonde, Bruno Magli, Millet, Bench, Visa, Swarovski, and more. With such beauty, no doubt why she is among the best looking Korean actresses.

She played a leading role in a thriller movie “Call”, her latest movie in early 2020. The movie is about two women living in different time periods who connected each other through a mysterious phone call. In the movie, Park Shin Hye plays the role in 2019 while Jeon Jong Seo plays the role in 1999. Park Shin Hye said that this latest movie of her actually gave her goosebumps while reading the script. At the media conference, she described the movie as the most intense and fiercest among projects in which she acted. The release date should have been on late March but delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak. It is going to be a great movie, so stay tune for the new release date.

Song Hye Kyo

Born: 22nd November, 1981

When she was 14, she made her debut as a model and became the winner of a school uniform model competition. However, modelling was not what she wanted to pursue as her career. Then she played the character of a cute and clumsy student in the SBS hit sitcom Sunpong Sanbuingwa. Unfortunately, that was not a lasting impression among fans at all. Song Hye Kyo gained Asia-wide popularity through her leadings in many television dramas. That includes Autumn in My Heart, All In, Full House, Descendants of the Sun, and Encounter. In 2017, she ranked 7th in Forbes magazine’s Korea Power Celebrity list, and 6th in 2019.

Song Hye Kyo has been considered Korea’s most beautiful woman because of her charming smile and appearance. That also makes one of the best looking Korean actresses as well. No doubt why she ranked number 18 in The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces. On 31st October of 2017, she married Song Joong Ki who was her co-star in Descendants of the Sun. The wedding was a private ceremony at Hotel Shilla in Seoul, only the couple’s family and friends attended. On 27th June in 2019, Song Joong Ki revealed that he had filed for divorce with Song Hyo Kyo. After the divorce, Song Hyo Kyo made her appearance in public in her new sexy vibe. She is now hotter, sexier, and even prettier than she has already been.

Song Joong Ki

Born: 19th September, 1985

Song Joong Ki has a very innocent facial expression that melts the heart of many. This South Korean actor has starred in many variety show and television dramas. He is very hardworking both on and off the set, and he can play a variety of roles. From a playboy to a devoted solider, he can be them all. He became very popular after his cast and huge success in the movie Descendants of the Sun. Because of that, he has become one of the most popular actors in Korea and China. And of course, a crush of many girls in Asia.

Song Joong Ki is famous for not only his acting skill but also his flower boy or pretty boy image. His elite education background as he majored in business administration at one of the top universities also plays a part. The most wonderful thing about him that makes many people love and admire him most is his personality. This man is humble, well-mannered, and very polite. Even after he rose to stardom, there was no change in his demeanor as he is still very humble. A very good man with unfortunate love life, his marriage failed just after two years. Rumors said he has been miserable after the divorce, let’s hope everything is okay with him.

Yoon Eun Hye

Born: 3rd October, 1984

Yoon Eun Hye is a bit of everything, and that is what makes her unique and one of a kind. This beautiful lady is an actress, singer, entertainer, and model. She even debuted as a member of a girl band Baby V.O.X, staying with the group from 1999 to 2005. Leaving the girl band was not easy for her as she became the target of anti-fans. One anti-fan shot her in the eye with a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar, trying to make her blind. She was rushed to the hospital where the doctors confirmed that her cornea was damaged.

Yoon Eun Hye then moved her career to acting, and she rose to fame in many television dramas. She played a role in Princess Hours, Coffee Prince, and Missing You. In 2006, she made her debut on the big screen by starring in the film The Legend of Seven Cutter. Then she returned to television with a leading role in The Vineyard Man which won her the Best Actress Award. Apart from being an actress, she is also an endorser for various brands as well. Those brands include DHC Korea, LG Telecom, Domino’s Pizza, Levi, New Balance, MPLE, JOINUS, and many more.

Her acting career and life have a lot of ups and downs. She said “I try to work through things every day, so I listen to music and also cry. A while ago, I watched a show starring Kang Soo Ji where she said she cries a lot. I recently remembered that. I tend to cry easily, so I think about difficult things. Strangely though, I cry a lot when listening to good music.” She added, “I cry every day. I don’t cry because I’m sad. For example, if I hear about an old rumor about me, I get upset thinking about how that rumor spread. I was just trying to be perfect.” The thing is her mental health has become better now, good for her actually.

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