Korean actresses are more than just their beauty; they ooze style, grace, and talent. And with every drama, they outwit us more and more. Here are the top ten Korean actresses who redefine the leading lady role.
1. Kim Go-Eun
This singer and actress debuted in a film, A Muse (2012), which was widely praised by critics and the public alike and took home multiple awards for Best New Actress that year. She studied drama at the Korea National University of the Arts and attended Kaywon Arts High School after seeing Together. She took a break to complete her studies soon after The Muse, and she made a comeback to the movie industry in 2014, starring in the suspense thriller Monster. Since her film debut, she has been involved in numerous successful productions, including three dramas and eleven comedies!
2. Kim Soo Hyun
This actor and model first made his film debut in 1998's When It Snows on Christmas, where he was cast as the lead despite being a rookie. The film was followed by Calla (1999) with Song Seung-Heon, after that he worked in two more films, Star Runner and Shin Suk-ki's Blues. He received his first acting award for Best Actress in the 2011 drama Twinkle Twinkle. He has four movies and a total of 23 TV series.
3. Kim Ji-Won
Despite having training in both acting and singing, Kim Ji-Won decided to focus on and pursue acting. Her first taste of fame came from her performance in the 2011 comedy High Kick: Revenge of the Short-Legged. She was then cast for her first prominent TV role in the musical drama What's Up and made her screen debut in the romantic bus Romantic Heaven. Later on, he portrayed the title role in the high school drama To the Beautiful You and the lead in Horror Stories. Kim has so far acted in four feature films and eleven dramas.
4. Lee Ji-Eun (RU)
Singer-songwriter and actress IU first debuted as a singer at the age of 15 with the album Lost and Found. Her stage name IU is an abbreviation for Me and You Become One, you and I, with music." Her acting talent is undeniable, and since she made his acting debut in Dream High, she has acted and appeared in nine dramas and three movies.
5. Min-Young Park
In addition to appearing in TV dramas like I Am Sam (2007), where he played the only daughter of a notorious gangster, and a horror episode where he played a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox from Korean mythology, this actor began his acting career in the popular series High Kick! (2006). Hometown of Legends: Drama (2008). Her performances in Glory Jane (2011) and Healer (2014) earned her accolades. Park has completed 16 dramas and one film to date.
6. Seo Ye-Ji
The OITNB actor started his career in the comedy Potato Star 2013QR3 (2013–2014), followed by significant roles in the period dramas Diary of a Night Watchman (2014) and Last (2015). Although her initial goal was to be a TV news anchor, she entered the entertainment industry by appearing in a commercial in 2013. The rest is history, and since then Sheand 039; has appeared in 10 dramas and seven dramas!
7. Song Hye-Kyo
When actress Song Ji-Hyo first started working in the Korean entertainment industry, she was a model. In addition to her television roles in the historical drama Jumong (2006) and the romantic comedy Princess Hours (2006), she made her acting debut in the movie Wishing Stairs (2003). Following this, Song's cinematic endeavours, including A Frozen Flower (2008) and New World (2013), attracted heightened interest. In addition to her acting career, Song has been a regular cast member of the South Korean variety show Running Man since 2010! To date, she has acted in ten films and twelve dramas.
8. Song Ji-Hyo
When actress Song Ji-Hyo first started working in the Korean entertainment industry, she was a model. In addition to her television roles in the historical drama Jumong (2006) and the romantic comedy Princess Hours (2006), she made her acting debut in the movie Wishing Stairs (2003). Subsequently, Song's film endeavours, such as A Frozen Flower (2008) and New World (2013), garnered increased attention. Song has been a regular cast member of the South Korean variety show Running Man since 2010 in addition to her acting career! She has acted in twelve dramas and ten films thus far.
9. Son Ye-Jin
Hailed as the "Queen of Melodrama," this actress originally became known for her romantic roles in films and television series, including A Moment to Remember (2004), Scent of Summer (2003), April Snow (2005), and Klassika (2003). Her acting career has been so successful that he is already commemorating twenty years! Her prominent parts in the critically acclaimed romantic dramas Crash Landing on You (2019) and Something in the Rain (2018) further cemented her reputation as a household name! So far, she has acted in ten dramas and twenty-one feature films.
10. Ku Hye-Sun
This actor, singer-songwriter, director, and artist first gained wide recognition in the dramas Pure in Heart (2006), The King and Me (2007), and Boys Over Flowers (2009). In addition to acting and directing, Ku participates in various projects, such as writing and drawing, as well as ambassadorial activities. So far, he has appeared in twelve series and three movies.
