With the Korean Wave taking over the world, it’s no surprise that some of the most well-known stars today are Korean. Most Korean actors who gain popularity in the global entertainment industry are known for their outstanding acting skills and often win awards. Numerous Korean celebrities debut at a young age, starting their career in high school, many of them did not pursue college degrees as they decided to focus more on their acting career but
Some of them attend top universities in Korea and gain an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field other than acting and are recognized for their impressive academic background.
Here are the top 10 most educated Korean actors of all time.
1. Lee Jong Suk
South Korean actor and model are known for his role in school 2013 and While you were sleeping. He also gained popularity for his Tv drama Doctor Stranger, The Hymen of the Death, Romance is a bonus book. He completed his early education in Gyeonggi and completed his graduation in Professional Motion Pictures & Art from Konkuk University.
2. Song Hye-Kyo
The South Korean actress and model is best known to the world for the Korean dramas Autumn in my heart, Full house, Worlds Within, the wind blows, Descendants of the Sun. She has appeared in several films like My Girl and I. She completed her college education at the Sejong University, earning a degree in Film Arts, and started acting as a full-time career.
3. Park Shin-Hye
The South Korean actress and model gained recognition for starring in Stairway to heaven and tree of heaven. Also gained popularity for The Heirs, Pinocchio, Doctors, and Memories of Alhambra. She completed her early education at Young Girls High School and attended Chung-Ang University. She studied there for 8year then graduated with a degree in Theatre.
4. Gong Yoo
South Korean actor Gong Ji-Chul is famous for his stage name Gong Yoo. He gained recognition from Tv series such as The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince, gained international popularity through his work in Train to Busan, Goblin, Squid game, and The Silent Sea. He attended Dongin High School and completed his graduation degree in Theater and Films from Kyung Hee University.
5. Kim Go Eun
A well-known South Korean actress is famous for her debut movie, A Muse. She is also known for her role in the television series Cheese in a Trap, Guardian: The lonely and great God, The King Eternal Monarch, and Yumi's Cells. She attended Kaywon High School of the Arts and completed her graduation in Arts and Theater from the Korea National University of arts.
6. Song Joong Ki
He is a famous South Korean actor known for his work in the Sungkyunkwan Scandal well-known Korean historical drama series, which gained popularity from his role in Descendants of the sun and Vincenzo. He got the opportunity to begin his career in acting at a very early age. But his parents did not want him to pursue acting, after which he did his graduation in majors of Business Administration and a minor in broadcasting from Sungkyunkwan University. He started his acting career when he was in his 3rd year of graduation.
7. Lee Dong Wook
He is a South Korean television and film actor, model, and host. Best known for My Girl, The beauty Inside, Guardian: The lonely and great God, Tale of Nine-tailed, Touch your heart. He gained a degree in Broadcasting and Media Arts from Joongbu University. He participated in University cultural activities and took minor roles in television series to support his family's finances.
8. Lee Min Ho
He is a well-known South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director, and businessman. He gained popularity from his television series Boys over flowers, The Heirs, Legends of the blue sea, The King: Eternal Monarch, etc. For the early years of his life, he wanted to become a professional football player, but after suffering from an injury, he changed his mind. He got an interest in acting in high school and signed with Starhaus Entertainment. He attended Konkuk University and completed his graduation with a BA degree majoring in Film and arts.
9. Nam Ji Hyun
Best known for her role in Suspicious partner, 100 Days My Prince, and her 365: Repeat the Year, south Korean actress always excels in middle school. In high school, she consistently placed in the top five students. After that, she enrolled in Sogang University to study for six-year and graduated with a degree in Psychology in February 2020.
10. Kim Tae Hee
Considered one the most beautiful women, she is known for her Korean dramas Stairway to heaven, Love story in Harvard, Iris, My Princess, etc. She grew up in Ulsan Metropolitan City, South Korea, where study at Samshin elementary school, Daehyun middle school, and Ulsan Girls High school. She then relocated to Seoul, where she completed her graduation in Fashion Design from one of Korea's most prestigious Universities, Seoul National University.
