Talented, Here Are 7 Actors and Actresses Loved by the People of South Korea According to Gallup Korea!

Kapanlagi.com - Gallup Korea conducts many surveys in the entertainment world. Their various polls are taken from different age groups, from young to old. Every year there are new data for actors, actresses, idols, K-Pop groups, music, and so on, showing their popularity levels among the South Korean public. Of course, this survey is genuine because Gallup Korea is a trusted survey company and is part of the Gallup International organization.

One of the surveys conducted by Gallup Korea is about the favorite actors and actresses among South Korean citizens. The percentages shown for each actor and actress indicate how much they are liked by the South Korean public. In 2024, Gallup obtained data for the beloved actors and actresses of the people of Korea. These 7 actors and actresses are as follows.

1. Kim Soo Hyun

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Kim Soo Hyun is a South Korean actor born on February 16, 1988. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 2007 and has starred in many dramas and films. Some of his famous dramas include THE PRODUCER, MY LOVE FROM THE STAR, IT'S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY, and QUEEN OF TEARS. His popularity soared after he played the character Baek Hyun Woo in the drama QUEEN OF TEARS. This made him one of the most popular actors in Korea in 2024, even receiving 6.4% of the votes for his popularity.

2. Nam Koong Min

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Next is the actor, director, model, and screenwriter Nam Koong Min. Nam Koong Min was born on March 12, 1987, and has been active in the entertainment industry since 1999. Under 935 Entertainment, he has starred in many films and Korean dramas. His latest Korean drama is MY DEAREST, which aired in 2023 and achieved great success, even winning a Baeksang award. His popularity has also risen, making him the second most popular actor in South Korea with a percentage of 2.9%.

3. Kim Jiwon

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Next in third place is the beautiful actress Kim Jiwon. Kim Jiwon is an actress born on October 19, 1992. She has been active in the acting world since 2008. Throughout her career, Jiwon has starred in many dramas such as THE HEIRS, DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN, FIGHT FOR MY WAY, and more. Her latest drama project became a hit and elevated her name even further. The drama is QUEEN OF TEARS, in which she stars alongside Kim Soo Hyun. Thanks to the success of this drama, she became the most popular actress in Korea in 2024. Jiwon achieved a voting percentage of 2.9%.

4. Cha Eunwoo

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In fourth place with a voting percentage of 2.7% is the actor and idol from the Boy Group ASTRO, Cha Eunwoo. The actor, whose real name is Lee Dongmin, was born in Gunpo, Gyeonggi on March 30, 1997. Under the management of Fantagio, he is active as both an idol and an actor. Cha Eunwoo has starred in many dramas such as TRUE BEAUTY, A GOOD DAY TO BE A DOG, ISLAND, WONDERFUL WORLD, and so on. Thanks to his acting skills, he has become one of the most popular actors in South Korea in 2024.

5. Kim Namjoo

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Kim Namjoo is one of the legendary actresses from South Korea, born on May 10, 1971. She has been active in the acting world since 1994. Some of the dramas she has starred in include HER HOUSE, QUEEN OF HOUSEWIVES, QUEEN OF REVERSALS, MY HUSBAND GOT A FAMILY, MISTY, and others. Her popularity in the Gallup Korea voting shows that she managed to achieve 2.7% of the votes. This brought Kim Namjoo to be the fifth favorite actress among the Korean public in 2024.

6. Choi Soojong

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Choi Soojong is an actor born on December 18, 1962. He is one of the popular actors in South Korea in 2024 according to Gallup Korea. Choi Soojong achieved a percentage of 2.5%. He has been active in starring in dramas since 1990. Some of the dramas he has starred in include WAR OF THE ROSES, LEGEND OF AMBITION, JEALOUSLY, THE PRECIDENT, and others.

7. Song Joongki

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In seventh place with a percentage of 2.4% is the actor and model Song Joongki. Song Joongki is an actor born on September 19, 1985, and has been active since 2008 under his agency HiSTORY. He is one of the most famous South Korean actors and has starred in many films and dramas. Some of the films and dramas that Song Joongki has starred in include A WEREWOLF BOY, SPACE SWEEPERS, MY NAME IS LOH KIWAN, DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN, VINCENZO, and others.

Those were the 7 most popular actors and actresses in South Korea in 2024. Their talent and acting skills have made them popular in South Korea. Many of the works they starred in have become hits and are loved by the South Korean public. So, from the 7 actors and actresses mentioned, which of their dramas or films have you watched?

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