INDOTRENDS.ID - 10 Most Popular Actors and Actresses 2024 in South Korea, Including Song Joong Ki But No Song Hye Kyo in The List !
Gallup Korea has released the results of their latest survey which was conducted from March 22 to April 5 2024.
As quoted from Koreaboo, Gallup Korea released the "50 Things Korean People Like" survey to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Look at the list. Song Joong Ki includes the list, but there is no Song Hye Kyo !
1. Kim Soo Hyun
In first rank, there is Kim Soo Hyun who leads with 6.4% of the vote. The actor, who recently finished starring in Queen of Tears (2024), has once again succeeded in gaining public attention thanks to his extraordinary acting skills.
Kim Soo Hyun himself is one of the highest paid South Korean actors.
2. Namgoong Min
Namgoong Min who got 2.9% of the vote in the second rank. There is no need to doubt the acting quality of this actor, considering the many successful acting projects he has starred in with high ratings and prestigious awards.
One of his latest acting projects which has successfully won many awards is My Dearest (2023).
3. Kim Ji Won
Kim Soo Hyun's co-star in Queen of Tears (2024), Kim Ji Won, is also included in the list of most liked actresses in South Korea according to the results of the Gallup Korea survey. He managed to get 2.9% of the vote like Namgoong Min.
Having been involved in acting for 14 years, Kim Ji Won often amazes the public with her various extraordinary roles!
4. Cha Eun Woo
Being the only 'idol-actor' on this list, the name Cha Eun Woo is certainly familiar. Yup, the member of the boy group ASTRO who is active in the world of acting is in fourth place with 2.7% of the vote.
Almost always acting as a cassanova man, Cha Eun Woo proves his acting skills through new challenges when acting in his latest project, Wonderful World (2024).
5. Kim Nam Joo
Kim Nam Joo in the fifth place, a senior actress co-star in Wonderful World (2024). The actress, born May 10 1971, also received 2.7% of the vote.
Her debut is not only acting as an actress, Kim Nam Joo has also appeared on variety shows several times and has released a book.
6. Choi Soo Jong
Korean actor Choi Soo Jong finished sixth with 2.5% of the vote. Choi Soo Jong himself quite often 'wara-wiri' in several Korean drama projects in the sageuk genre, namely Emperor of the Sea (2004), Dae Jo Yeong (2006), Dream of the Emperor (2012), and most recently Korea -Circumcision War (2023).
7. Song Joong Ki
Next, there is Song Joong Ki who managed to get 2.3% of the vote. The charm and quality of this actor's acting has certainly succeeded in attracting the public. The last time he starred in the Korean drama Reborn Rich (2022), Song Joong Ki finally returned to greet fans through a film project entitled My Name is Loh Kiwan (2024) which aired on Netflix!
8. Choi Bool Am
In eighth place, there is Choi Bool Am who is known as one of Korea's most respected actors and is known for his extensive career in Korean television and film. After no longer being active in the entertainment industry, he is now known as a professor.
However, he appeared as a cameo by starring in the drama series Chief Detective 1958 (2024).
9. Go Doo Shim
One of the veteran actresses from the Ginseng country, Go Doo Shim, is also on this list, Beauties. In ninth place, he received 2.0% of the vote. Korean drama lovers are certainly familiar with her face because this 73 year old actress has had many acting projects.
One of Go Doo Shim's latest acting projects that you can watch is The Atypical Family (2024).
10. Kim Go Eun
Actress Kim Go Eun managed to get 1.8% of the vote with distinctive monolid eyes often attracts public attention thanks to her extraordinary acting in various drama series and film projects.
In 2024, Kim Go Eun will also become a hot topic of conversation after starring in the horror genre film, Exhuma.
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