When we think of Korea, we think of K-Pop and K-Dramas. At the beginning of this millennium, no one could have anticipated that Korean dramas would become a global talk. Emerging from South Korea, they have been successful in reaching the international entertainment industry. The admiration that the world has shown towards K-Dramas is shown towards Korean celebrities as well. Due to their growing popularity, these celebrities have bagged one show after the other. Today, weโve prepared a list of some of the most popular present-day stars with the highest number of Korean Dramas and Movies! (Disclaimer: This list does not include the guest appearances of the actors/actresses.)
1. Nam Joo Hyuk
Believed to be among the most loved and popular television actors, Nam Joo Hyuk, had made his breakthrough with the drama โThe Great Battleโ which won him the award for โThe Best New Actorโ in 2018. Altogether, Nam Joo Hyuk has acted inย 16ย Korean dramas and movies.
2. Jun Ji Hyun
Actress Jun Ji Hyun, popularly known by her English name Gianna Jun, is one of the leading actresses of the South Korean Film Industry. She debuted in 1999 and soon made her breakthrough with the movie โThe Sassy Girl.โ Jun Ji Hyun has been cast in more films in comparison with dramas, with aroundย 19ย castings in total!
3. Park Bo Gum
Known for his variety of performances and diversity of roles, he made his big break with the drama โReply 1988โ in 2015, which gave him greater recognition in the film industry. He has played interesting characters like โA psychopathic lawyerโ and โA genius Go playerโ. Park Bo Gum has acted in aroundย 21ย Korean films and dramas combined.
4. Park Seo Jun
From his debut music video of Bang Yong-Guk's single "I Remember," to his first breakthrough in 2015; Park Seo Jun caught the limelight and became a sensation in a reasonable amount of time. Presently, he has acted inย 22ย Korean dramas and movies and he continues to be among one of the most in-demand actors in the Korean Entertainment Industry.
5. Lee Min Ho
Coming in sixth place on this list is one of the top and most influential actors in the South Korean Film Industry, Lee Min Ho. This International sensation was ranked as the โBest and Most Popular Korean Actorโ amongst international audiences by the โKorean government's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.โ He has acted inย 22ย Korean films and dramas.
6. Lee Jong Suk
Lee Jong Suk is popularly known for his dramas โRomance is a Bonus Book,โ โI Hear Your Voiceโ and โPinocchioโ. He made his debut as a runway model in Seoul Fashion Week, thus becoming the youngest participant. His role as a school student in the show โSchool 2013โ got him his big break. He has currently been cast in around 26 movies and dramas.
7. Kim Soo Hyun
Actor Kim Soo Hyun had his breakthrough in 2012 with the drama 'Moon Embracing the Sunโ, which helped him achieve excellent viewer ratings and earned the show the status of 'national drama.' By now, he has starred inย 26ย dramas and movies combined, and his popularity continues to linger high.
8. Gong Yoo
Gong Yoo is one of the leading actors in the Korean Film Industry. He is famous not only in Korea but also worldwide, who entered the limelight entirely because of his hard work and talent. He holds the fourth position on this list by having starred inย 28ย on-screen movies and dramas combined. Some of his famous works include โTrain to Busanโ and โSilenced.โ
9. Song Joong Ki
Song Joong Kiโs most famous works include โThe Innocent Manโ and the film โA Werewolf Boy.โ He has worked in internationally famous K-dramas such as โVincenzo,โ โDescendants of the Sun,โ and โReborn Richโ. Song Joong Ki was successfully able to solidify his position as a star at the box office all because of his excellent acting skills. His present-day movie and drama stars count up to a total ofย 29.
10. Song Hye Kyo
At the top of the list is the international sensation Song Hye Kyo. She got her big break with the drama โAutumn in My Heartโ in 2000, which made her a household name all over South Korea.ย She is one of the leading Korean actresses who stand amongst one of the highest-paid celebrities in South Korea. Song Hye Kyo has acted in a total ofย 33ย Korean movies and dramas and continues to be one of Koreaโs most renowned personalities.
