Struggle leads to hard work, and hard work leads to success. Today many Korean celebrities have marked an enormous hit with their hard work. Here we have listed the top 10 Korean actresses who have achieved immense fame and recognition through roles in films.
1. Song Hye-Kyo
Born on 22 November 1981 in Daegu, South Korea, Song Hye-Kyo is a famous and popular Korean celebrity. At the age of 40, she slays the Korean industry with her well-known work in Descendants of the Sun, Now, We Are Breaking Up, and many more. She started her career with the Korean drama Sunpong Sanbuingwa but failed to achieve recognition. After years of struggle finally, she got her awaiting recognition through Descendants of the Sun. Song Hye-Kyo was ranked 7th in Forbes magazine of Korea Power Celebrity in 2017.
2. IU
Born on May 16, 1993, in Songjeong dong, Seoul, South Korea, Lee Ji-Eun, or IU, is a famous and popular singer. At the age of 29, she slays the Korean industry with her unique, and revolutionary songs. Before success, she suffered poverty, scam and low-income conditions, yet she decided to become a singer. After years of struggle, she finally got her recognition through albums, Real+ and Last Fantasy in 2011, which changed her life forever. IU also worked in the drama Hotel Del Luna.
3. Park Shin-Hye
Born on February 18, 1990, in Nam District, Gwangju, South Korea, Park Shin-Hye is a famous and popular celebrity. At the age of 32, she slays the Korean industry with her well-known work in Pinocchio, Flower Boys Next Door, Heartstrings, The Heirs, and many more. She started her career with side roles in many drama series but failed to achieve recognition. After years of struggle, she finally received recognition from the Tree of Heaven in 2004. Today Park Shin-Hye is one of the most famous Korean celebrities.
4. Jun Ji-Hyun
Born on 30 October 1981 in Seoul, South Korea, Jun Ji-Hyun is a famous and popular celebrity. She started her career with commercial advertisements but failed to achieve glory. After three long years of struggle, she got recognition through comedy film My Sassy Girl.
5. Bae Suzy
Born on October 10, 1994, Bae Suzy is a famous, and popular Korean celebrity. She slays the Korean industry with roles in drama series like Vagabond, While You Were Sleeping, Uncontrollably Fond and many more. She started her career as a singer under JYP Entertainment. During her training days, she worked hard, and today she is the only Korean celebrity to win a variety of rookie awards.
6. Kim So-Hyun
Born on June 4, 1999, in South Korea, Kim So-Hyun is a great, fabulous, and gorgeous celebrity. She started her career in 2006 as a child actress and was labeled as Queen of Child Actor. She gained fame for playing a villainous role in Moon Embracing the Sun. Furthermore, she took her first leading role in Who Are You: School 2015.
7. Kim Ji-Won
Born on October 19, 1992, in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Kim Ji-Won started her career as a background vocalist for the singer Younha. From 2008 to 2012, she struggled, and finally, received recognition through the drama The heirs. She shows a stellar performance in the 2016 hit drama Descendants of the Sun.
8. Koo Hye-Sun
Born on 9 November 1984, in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, Koo Hye-Sun is an actress, singer-songwriter, and director. She slays the Korean industry with her well-known works The King And I, Pure in Heart, Take Care of Us, Boys Over Flowers, Angel Eyes, Blood, and many more. She started her career as a trainee under SM Entertainment but failed to achieve recognition. Likewise, She also joined DSP Media, but it didn't work out. After years of struggle, she finally, received recognition for her role as Jan-Di in the mega-hit drama Boys Over Flowers.
9. Seo Yea-Ji
Seo yea-Ji was born on 6th April 1990 in South Korea's Seol. In 2013, Seo Yea-Ji started her career by appearing in an advertisement. Initially, she had no plans to pursue a career in acting, but things took a different turn, and now she is one of the mega-celebrities. She made her debut on the big screen with the 2015 released hit historical drama film The Throne. After years of struggle, she finally received her first leading role in the movie Another Way.
10. Lee Sung-Kyung
Born on August 10, 1990, in Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea, Lee Sung-Kyung is a famous and popular celebrity. She is the first model actress promoted under YG Entertainment and K-Plus. She started her career with a supporting role in the 2014 drama It's Okay, That's Love. Furthermore, she took on her first leading role in the television series Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo.
