South Korean entertainment industry has produced numerous actors who have earned international fame because of their stunning appearances and acting skills. Korean dramas are watched globally and a lot of South Korean actresses enjoy worldwide recognition. The most gorgeous South Korean actresses have been included below.
1. Lee Yo-won
Lee Yo-won began the career of a model when she appeared in the November issue of the magazine Fiagro. Her first memorable acting appearance was in the 2001 TV comedy Blue Mist. Then, she appeared in the film Fashion 70s, followed by acting in a minor role in romantic comedies such as When Romance Meets Destiny. Lee Yo-won’s most memorable performance was in the cult time drama, Queen Seondek where she played the lead role as Queen Seondek. Her other movies that have been well-known are Empire of Gold, May 18, Fists of Legend and My Little Brother.
2. Song Hye-ko
Song Hye-ko made her debut as model in an ad for school uniforms when she was of 14 years old. She rose to fame on the scene in South Korea and all over Asia through her part in the TV series Autumn in My Heart. After that, she was a part of several popular TV series like All In, Full House, Descendants of the Sun, Glory and others. Song Hye-ko made a film debut in 2005 with the film My Girl and I. Other films she has appeared in comprise Hwang Jin Yi, Grandmaster and The Queens.
3. Han Hye-jin
Han Hye-jin became famous because of her portrayal of an unmarried widow in the cult television show Be Strong, Geumson. Other notable TV shows include the epic historical Jumong and Jejungwon where she played the very first woman doctor in Korea in Western Medicine. Han Hye-jin is also a part in numerous films such as 26, Rise of the Guardians, Man in Love and Late Spring.
4. Chae Soo-bin
Chae Soo-bin made her debut in the 2014 film My Dictator and subsequently appeared in the popular weekend show House of Bluebird. But she became famous due to her role in the television show Love in the Moonlight, which led to her being nominated for the 30 th KBS Drama Awards and an Excellence Award. Then, she starred in main roles in several popular TV shows, including The Rebel, Strongest Deliveryman, Where Stars Land, Rookie Cops and The Fabulous.
5. Jun Ji-hyun
Jun Ji-hyun made her film debut with the 1999 film White Valentine. Her breakthrough part came in the comedy film Sassy Girl which became the most successful Korean comedy ever and sparked waves across Asia. Jun’s fame grew exponentially and she was awarded the Best Actress Award at the 2002 Grand Bell Awards. The other films that have been a hit with Jun Ji-hyun comprise Mare, Windstruck, The Thieves, The Berlin File and Assassination.
6. Sung Yu-ri
Sung Yu-ri first began her professional career within the entertainment business as a vocalist in K-pop group, the girl group, in 1998. She started acting in 2002. She was the first actress to be to be cast as the lead in the 2003 TV program Thousand Years of Love. Her next television show was the love story First Love of a Royal Prince. Other notable TV shows featuring Yu-ri are The Snow Queen, Hong Gil-dong, and Feast of the Gods.
7. Go Youn-jung
Go Youn-jung began her modeling career by appearing in commercials for several brands. Her acting debut came in the year 2019 when she appeared on the television show He is Psychometric. Then, she appeared in the cult Netflix program Sweet Home in 2020, which brought her plenty of praise. The role she played as the troubled student of law in the upcoming drama Law School added to her fame. Go Youn-jung debuted in film with the action-thriller Hunt to 2022. It premiered during the 75 th Cannes Film Festival.
8. Park Shyn-hye
Park Shyn Hye first appeared as a child actress in the cult Korean show Stairway to Heaven in 2003. She played her first lead role on the 2006 series on television Tree of Heaven which shot her to the forefront of television. Shyn-hye’s film debut came with the horror film Evil Twin, released in 2007. She was in the comedy movie Miracle in Cell No. 7. The film was one of the top grossing films in Korea and earned her the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 33 3rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
9. Kim Tae-hee
Kim Tae-hee has been dubbed one of the most gorgeous ladies on the planet South Korea. Her first acting experience came in 2001 with the film Last Present. She gained fame for her part in the television show Stairway To Heaven. Her roles as a lead actress in the television series Forbidden Love and Love Story In Harvard made her a household name with the viewers.
10. Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy has been a model, singer model, actress and model who started singing within the girls group Miss A in the year 2010. Her acting debut came in the KBS teenager drama Dream High, which earned her the Best Actress Award at the KBS Drama Awards. Suzy was a film star through the 2012 film Architecture 101, for which she was awarded the Award for the Most Outstanding New Actress award at the 48 the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Conclusion
They represent the pinnacle of talent and beauty in South Korea’s entertainment sector. Their contributions to television and film have not only enhanced Korean culture, but they have earned them international recognition, establishing their place as models of beauty and talent.
