South Korea is home to some of the world’s global entertainers. Across the globe, the country has amassed some of the largest fan bases for its entertainment. However, music and great drama aren’t the only great things about Korea. The industry has arguably gotten some of the most pretty and young-looking actresses you will ever find. If you won’t take our word for it, you can judge for yourself with this list of the most beautiful actresses of 2024 in Korean drama.
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1. Song Hye-Kyo
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Song Hye-Ko always stands out powerfully, and this isn’t just because she is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hallyuwood, it’s more of the grand combination of her undeniable talent and endearing elegance. It is therefore no wonder that her foray into the showbiz world that has made her today was through modeling. Girl has always made exceptional strides, an ability which her multiple roles as a film star and top entertainer has sustained for her, an incredibly successful career in Korean entertainment. Fans of the “The Glory” star would agree that she is a joy to watch on the screens. However, the award-winning thespian displays hard work and excellence in her passion for diverse kinds of philanthropy works.
2. Jun Ji-Hyun
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Jun Ji-Hyun is undoubtedly all that she thinks she is. Apart from her inarguable excellence as an actor, Ji-Hyun’s beautiful, endearing looks make her a desirable face in not just the entirety of Korean entertainment, but the beauty industry as well. Alongside her movie appearances, the Seoul-born performer is a popular face for international fashion brands like Calvin Klein, Omega, Burberry, and Ecole Magazine, among a host of others. Despite her ambassadorial duties, the pretty Gianna Jun has maintained impressive performances, as evident in the 1999 Happy Together, “My Sassy Girl” in 2001, her star appearance in the 2006 Hollywood “Blood: The Last Vampire,” as well as her success in Kingdom and Jirisan in 2020.
3. Bae Suzy
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Bae Suzy has evolved to become not only an A-list entertainer, but also one of the most desirable actresses in South Korea. Otherwise known as Bae Su-ji, the 29-year-old Korean entertainer is that one woman whom the entire nation calls ‘First love’. When you truly experience the charm and effortless charisma that she carries, you would not agree less. One who you’d call a triple threat in showbiz, Su-ji boasts of a robust presence in film, music, and modeling. The Doona! TV star is also the singer of multiple superb K-pop singles and was formerly a part of JYP’s Miss A band. With over one decade of success in film and television, the famous thespian continued to be a favorite for fashion and beauty brands.
4. Go Ara
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When it comes to giving that blend of sweet and hot, Go Ara knows just the best way to do her thing. That, and her incredible talent has given Ara the successful 20-year career she’s known for today. Born in Jinju, South Korea, Go’s success in modeling made way for her early roles in Hallyuwood. She is widely known for her great roles in “The Magician,” Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, Ms. Hammurabi, and Haechi, among others. In recognition of her works, Ara has received nominations from the Blue Dragon Film Awards, Asia Artist Awards, APAN Star Awards, and SBS Drama Awards among others. She has however had major wins with her two-time award from SM Entertainment as a top model, as well as the Korea Film Actors Association Awards, Mnet 20’s Choice Awards, and the Baeksand Arts Awards, among others.
5. Park Shin-hye
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If you’ve seen “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” then this K-Drama queen has been a long-time fave for you. Park Shin-hye began acting as a child performer in the early 2000s, and quickly rose to prominence with roles in productions like Stairway to Heaven, Tree of Heaven, and “Evil Twin,” among others. Today, Park has evolved with timeless elegance, breaking into multiple mainstream characters and building a portfolio of over 2 decades of career success. She is also flexing among one the nation’s highest-paid female actresses, as the Doctors TV star impressively makes a bulk of income per year. This income is from her different ventures including a large variety of brand ambassadorship deals. The captivating actress has worked with the likes of Swarovski, Coca-Cola, McDonalds as well as Bruno Magil, among others.
6. Kim Tae-hee
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Kim Tae-hee is a 44-year-old Ulsan-born actress who is incredibly popular for her gorgeousness and elegance, attributes which are superbly complemented by her talent. An exceptional performer and amazing mother of two, Kim is one of the industry’s long-standing thespians, with about 24 years of constantly showing up to grace the screens. Her foray into the industry began with a random event which resulted in her first modeling gig, and more to come. Tae-hee is a proud recipient of numerous recognitions in the beauty, fashion, and entertainment industries, making her one of the most influential personalities in Korea.
7. Park Bo Young
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Know about those actors that you’d say have one of the most interesting comebacks in the history of Hallyuwood? Well, Park Min-young is one of them. Following a four-year-long absence from the big screens, the beautiful North Chungcheong native reappeared in 2012 with Kim Tae-Kyung’s “Don’t Click,” beginning an interesting new era in her entertainment career. Since then, the famous television star has worked with diverse producers to star in “The Silence,” “You Call It Passion,” and her appearance as a double character in the 16-episode series, On My Ghost produced in 2015. Lately, she appeared in Netflix’s 2023 Daily Dose of Sunshine. Her class act status is solidified by her multiple accolades from diverse awarding institutions in the country.
8. Go Yoon Jung
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In five years, Go Youn-jung has proven the exceptional excellence of a Seoul daughter. The beautiful screen queen was first spotted in 2019, with her incredible interpretation of the 21-year-old ‘Kim So-hyun’ character in the Korean thriller series, He is Psychometric. Although a simple supporting role, this appearance paved the way for her rise in Hallyuwood and served as the beginning of more mainstream roles. With an impressive portfolio of productions like Death’s Game, and Wise Resident Life, the amazing actress is set to appear yet again as a Netflix sweetheart in Can This Love Be Translated?. At 28, Go Yoon-Jung is absolutely living the dream, making it to some of the world’s most popular fashion brands and building an increasingly great career alongside.
9. Park Min-young
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Entertainment for Park Min-young has always been a lifelong dream, one which influenced her to pursue an arts degree in Theatre almost a decade after she got her first acting gig! The popular Sungkyunkwan Scandal star has come a long way since the mid-2000s when she was popular for TV roles in generic TV series. Building upon her relatively humble beginnings, Park has successfully ascended the career ladder to become one of the most sought-after and iconic women in South Korean entertainment. Even though she is only two years shy of age 40, this beautiful bilingual performer remains ever-radiant and stylish.
10. Chae Soo Bin
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Chae Soo-bin is many things, and gorgeous is one of them. Her story can be considered quite spontaneous, being a random pickup by a director. In one decade, Chae has spent time showing up as just that with credits to some of South Korea’s popular movies and TV series. An exceptional talent through and through, So-bin, had her breakout role in Love in the Moonlight. This was followed subsequently by an array of leading roles in television, film, and even music. Expectedly, the Konkuk University alum is a recipient of great awards from institutions like APAN Star Awards, Max Movie Awards, and MBC Drama Awards, among others.
11. Lee Yo-won
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The way Lee Yo-won embodies versatility is a skill to be studied. While she is known today for her applicable roles and performances, Lee’s career wasn’t always rosy. Following a 3-year hiatus off-screen, the Korean actress made a successful second entry into the mainstream, firing into more impactful roles in subsequent years. The famous Queen Seondeok star has performed in over 30 movies and TV shows and has received numerous awards for her outstanding contributions to the art.
12. Kim Jisoo
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Talk about a global kind of beauty! Kim Ji-soo is, of course, your favorite third girl from South Korea’s biggest K-pop girl band, the multi-award-winning Blackpink! This walking piece of art is quite notable for her incredible endeavors as a musician, both as a solo artist and a band member. However, another interesting feather to the 29-year-old’s hat is her career as an actress. The highly acclaimed singer, since 2019 has been a known face on some Korean series like Arthdal Chronicles, Snowdrop, and lately, on the 2023 “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” film. Kim has been recognized in different ways with awards and nominations from in and outside Korea.
13. Shin Se Kyung
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An eye-catching pretty queen, Shin Se Kyung isn’t just your regular showbiz figure. Rather, she is what we like to call an industry triple-threat, an actress who effortlessly answers the titles of a talented singer and hot model. It is absolutely no surprise that this icon pops up as one of the most beautiful actresses in the country. Shin has practically lived all her life before the cameras, moving into the industry as a child model and actress. From her rise to fame with High Kick, Se Kyung has had an exciting flow between film roles and television series.
14. Han Ga In
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When you take a good look at Han Ga In, you have to wonder just how this incredibly hot woman is already over 40! Well, talk about being a natural in the beauty department. An amazing actress, and sweetheart to the one and only Yeon Jung-hoon of Busan, Han has built and maintained a successful career in over two decades of entertainment. She began as a young teenager whose incredible talent paved the way for her entry into Korea’s showbiz in 2002. Since then, she has worked greatly as an award-winning versatile actor and show host.
15. Kim Yoo-Jung
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At only 24, Kim Yoo-Jung has evolved to become an iconic and highly revered figure in Korean entertainment. The incredible thing is that this Seoul-born artist is not just famous, she is also one of the most beautiful women you would ever come across. Over 20 years ago, Kim was a young, cute little new girl who soon became a favorite for child film productions in the country. Two decades later, she is still a sought-after face in some of Hallyuwood’s most popular movies and shows.
