South Korea is the skincare capital of the world. So it is not surprising that Korean actresses are the icons of beauty trends. Many women have made their mark in the Korean film industry and are paving the way for other actresses and versatile female roles. Along with their work in the movie industry, good makeup goes hand in hand with good skincare in making these actresses so popular around the world. The list carries 10 among the numerous actresses we admire and for whose contribution the film industry is grateful.
1. Bae Suzy
She began her career as an online shopping model. and later became a music trainee. Her distinctive charms led her to debut with MISS A under JYP Entertainment. A full package of an entertainer, her level of charisma is impossible to match up to. She is the first Korean celebrity to have a wax statue of herself at Madame Tussauds.
2. IU
Lee Ji Eun, better known as IU, is an incredibly talented South Korean songwriter and actress. She has been rocking the Korean music charts with her releases and ruling the hearts of people for more than a decade now. IU is known as “National Sweetheart” for her heartbreaking honey-like ballad vocals and for her versatile. This “Nation’s Little sister” is very famous and respected in her country.
3. Park Shin Hye
An immensely talented actress, Park Shin-Hye has proven her versatility from time to time, whether it is the role of a kindhearted protagonist or that of a mean-spirited villain. She rose to popularity after starring in the dramas “Staircase to Heaven” and “Tree of Heaven” and is known to choose her projects through her own conscience. Her godlike features and acting skills always have an enchanting effect on the audience.
4. Song Hye Kyo
An internationally renowned top Hallyu star, her work in “Descendants of the Sun” was highly praised and remains her most memorable one till date. Song Hye Kyo has time and again managed to captivate us with her innocence and goddess-like beauty. Her versatile acting ability can also be seen in dramas like “Autumn in my heart”, “All in”, and “Full house”.
5. Jun Ji-Hyun
Internationally known as Gianna Jun, Jun Ji-hyun is a, talented mainstream actress from South Korea. Being one of the highest-paid and most demanded K-drama actresses in the commercial world are the career milestones that define her ascent to the top.
6. Park Bo Young
Park Bo-young is best known for her roles in the film “Scandal makers” and dramas like “Doom at your service”, “Strong girl Bong Soon”, and many more. Her role in “Strong girl Do Bong Soon” won her the Best Actress Award in 2017. One would not know it by looking at her stunning, doll-like face, but this actress possesses experience of 15 years in this.
7. Park Min Young
A leading lady for all the good reasons, her excellently versatile acting skills, and her on-screen charms have been winning over the hearts of fans for years. Fans adore her for her iconic role in “Secretary Kim” and the challenging role of MokHae-Won in “When the weather is fine”. Her claim to fame was the drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal.”
8. Son Ye Jin
Son Ye-jin holds the title of ‘Nation’s first love’ for her theatrical roles in “A moment to remember” and “April snow”. She is best known for her endearing roles in dramas like ”Summer Scent”, “Personal Taste”, and “The Classic”. Travelling is believed to be a stress buster for this immensely popular actress.
9. Kim Yoo-Jung
Despite her young age, this talented 21-year-old has already worked in more than 20 movies and television shows. Her work in “Love in the Moonlight” and “Backstreet Rookie” has been received well by the audience. Very popular even as a child actress, her heart-captivating acting skills and innocent demeanor are well-loved.
10. Kim So Hyun
She started working as a child actress and was titled “Nation’s little sister”. Some of her excellent works are “Goblin”, “Rooftop Prince”, “The Suspicious Husband”, “I Hear Your Voice”, and “Nightmare Teacher".
