Updated: June 3, 2024
It is known that South Korea esteems high standards when it comes to beauty, ideally youthful features such as a small face, large eyes, glowing skin, and a slim body. Looking at the entertainment world, a number of women are admired for their astounding visuals on screen, becoming icons of beauty. More so, when it is coupled by their amazing talent from singing to dancing to hosting to acting. Regardless of age, and whether they wear make-up or not, the following Korean actresses appear and considered to be the most beautiful ones, in random order:
Bae Suzy
Hailed as “The Nation’s First Love”, singer-actress and model Bae Suzy attracted audiences with her stunning beauty and talents. Besides becoming one of the most in-demand endorsers, she is also the first Korean female celebrity to have a wax figure at the Madame Tussauds museum in Hong Kong. Her charisma was evident in Dream High (2011), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Vagabond (2019), Start-Up (2020), Anna (2022), and Doona! (2023).
Kim Jiwon
From her leading roles in Fight For My Way (2017), My Liberation Notes (2022), and Queen Of Tears (2024), Kim Ji-won gained attention for her pretty looks and talent, becoming one of the most popular Korean actresses with a huge following on Instagram. She also impressed with her performances in Descendants Of The Sun (2016), Arthdal Chronicles (2019), and Lovestruck In The City (2020).
Song Hye Kyo
Besides widely known as one of the most phenomenal and successful Korean actresses, Song Hye-kyo is also considered one of South Korea’s most beautiful women, attracting brands, magazine covers, and millions of followers on Instagram. She gained immense popularity for her roles in Autumn In My Heart (2000), Full House (2004), Descendants Of The Sun (2016), Encounter (2018), and The Glory (2022-2023).
Nana
Singer-actress and model Nana is considered by the Independent Critics as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces for years, topping the international beauty ranking in 2014 and 2015. She also impressed with her roles in The Good Wife (2016), The Swindlers (2016), Justice (2019), Glitch (2021), and Mask Girl (2023).
Park Shin Hye
Dubbed as the ‘Nation’s Little Sister”, hallyu star Park Shin-hye captivated hearts with her lovely face and performances on television and in films, becoming widely known as one of the most beautiful, popular, and in-demand Korean actresses. In fact, she is the first Korean female celebrity to hold a fanmeet across Asia. Her notable works include Miracle In Cell No. 7 (2013), The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014), Doctors (2016), Memories Of The Alhambra (2018), #Alive (2020), and Doctor Slump (2024).
Son Yejin
Besides being a noteworthy actress, Son Ye-jin is also admired for her youthful beauty. In 2020, she topped the poll of “Most Beautiful Woman in the World” led by Starmometer, garnering 14.3 million votes across social media. While she attracted audiences with her charisma in various films and dramas, she captivated hearts the most with her stunning looks as Yoon Seri in the mega hit series, Crash Landing On You (2019).
Shin Mina
With her radiant smile and dimple charms, model-actress Shin Mina is known as one of the prettiest faces in South Korean entertainment, besides being recognized as one of the most in-demand and highest paid endorsers. She also won hearts with her excellent acting in My Girlfriend Is A Nine-Tailed Fox (2010), Oh My Venus (2015), Chief Of Staff (2019), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), and Our Blues (2022).
Park Min Young
Whether she plays a princess, reporter, secretary, or a forecaster, the perfect face and bewitching smile of Park Min-young always stands out on screen, becoming a beauty icon for people of all ages. Her notable works include Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), City Hunter (2011), Healer (2014), What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim (2018), Her Private Life (2019), Forecasting Love And Weather (2022), Live In Contract (2023), and Marry My Husband (2024).
Jun Ji Hyun
Since her outstanding performance in My Sassy Girl (2001), Jun Ji-hyun also known as Gianna Jun became one of the most popular and sought-after Korean beauties, demanded by multiple brands. She also impressed with her roles in The Thieves (2012), My Love From The Star (2013), The Legend Of The Blue Sea (2016), and Kingdom: Ashin Of The North (2021).
Han Hyo Joo
Han Hyo-joo is considered one of the most successful and beautiful faces in Korean entertainment. Her charisma was evident in Iljimae (2008), Brilliant Legacy (2009), Dong Yi (2010), Masquerade (2012), The Beauty Inside (2015), Happiness (2021), The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure (2022), Moving (2023), and Blood Free (2024).
Han So Hee
Han So-hee not only attracted audiences with her versatility as an actress, she also stuns with her goddess-like beauty. She gained popularity in the mega hit series, The World Of The Married (2020), followed by Nevertheless (2021), My Name (2021), and Gyeongseong Creature (2023-24).
Kim You Jung
Nicknamed as the “Nation’s Little Sister”, “Nation’s First Love”, and “Global First Love”, Kim Yoo-jung captivated audiences with her pretty face and roles in Love In The Moonlight (2016), Backstreet Rookie (2020), The 8th Night (2021), Lovers Of The Red Sky (2021), 20th Century Girl (2022), and My Demon (2023).
Seo Yeaji
Described by the media as a visual goddess with a regal look who makes dramas her fashion runway, Seo Yea-ji captured audiences with her stunning visuals and powerful performances on screen, gaining popularity across Asia. The outfits she wore in It’s Okay To Not Be Okay (2020) and Eve (2022) became a hot topic across social media, making some of the Korean fashion brands famous and attracting headlines. She also impressed with her roles in Save Me (2017) and Lawless Lawyer (2018).
Bona
Singer-actress Kim Ji-yeon, also known as Bona, captured the attention of audiences anew with her pretty face and role as Ko Yu-rim in Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022). She also impressed with her performances in Joseon Attorney (2023) and Pyramid Game (2024).
Lee Sung Kyung
Lee Sung-kyung is one of the most followed Korean actresses on Instagram. With her height and striking visuals on screen, she became one of the most sought-after beauties in Korean entertainment. She impressed with her roles in Cheese In The Trap (2016), Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), Dr. Romantic 2-3 (2020-23), Sh**ting Stars (2022), and Call It Love (2023).
Lee Se Young
Lee Se-young has a different kind of glow whose beauty radiates in simplicity. Whether she wears hanbok or glasses, and whether her hair is long, short, braided, or in ponytail, with or without make-up, she never fails to look attractive on screen. She has played various roles in films and dramas since she was a child, including A Korean Odyssey (2017), The Crowned Clown (2019), Doctor John (2019), The Red Sleeve (2021), The Law Cafe (2022), and The Story Of Park’s Marriage Contract (2023).
Kwon Nara
Kwon Nara has played a variety of roles in dramas and there is no doubt that she stands out with her pretty face on screen, besides acting. She appeared in Suspicious Partner (2017), My Mister (2018), Doctor Prisoner (2019), Itaewon Class (2020), Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (2021), and The Midnight Studio (2024).
Shin Se Kyung
Actress-singer and model Shin Se-kyung is considered one of the prettiest faces in Korean entertainment. In fact, she took home a Photogenic Award in 2011. She ventured into acting as a child performer and impressed with her roles in High Kick Through The Roof (2009), Deep Rooted Tree (2011), When A Man Falls In Love (2013), Six Flying Dragons (2015), Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung (2019), Run On (2020), Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun (2023), and Captivating The King (2024).
Jung Eun Chae
Following her powerful appearance in The King Eternal Monarch (2020), Jung Eun-chae gained popularity for her elegance and striking visuals that she was voted as one of the most beautiful Korean actresses in various polls. She also impressed with her roles in Pachinko (2022) and Anna (2022).
Krystal Jung
Singer-actress Krystal Jung is one of the artists who was recognized with “Celebrity of the Year – Photogenic Award” for her beauty and style. She played roles in The Heirs (2013), Prison Playbook (2017), Police University (2021), Crazy Love (2022), and Cobweb (2023).
Go Youn Jung
Following her appearance in the hit fantasy series, Alchemy Of Souls (2022) and Moving (2024), model-actress Go Yoon-jung became one of the most sought-after young Korean actresses for her mesmerizing beauty and impressive performances. She also played roles in He Is Psychometric (2019), Sweet Home (2020), Law School (2021), Hunt (2022), and took cameo appearances in The School Nurse Files (2020) and Rookie Cops (2022).
Roh Jeong Eui
Roh Jeong Eui is no doubt one of the prettiest faces among young actresses today. Her lovely visual is evident in 18 Again (2020), Our Beloved Summer (2021), Badland Hunters (2024), and Hierarchy (2024).
Kim Tae Hee
Kim Tae Hee is a veteran actress who is considered one of the most beautiful women in South Korea. She is best known for her performances in Stairway To Heaven (2003), Iris (2009), Yong Pal (2015), Hi Bye Mama (2020), and Lies Hidden In My Garden (2023). She is married to Rain.
Lee Ji Ah
Lee Ji-ah is best known for her performance in the hit drama, The Penthouse: War In Life (2020-21). She also impressed with her versatility and beauty in The Legend (2007), My Mister (2018), Pandora: Beneath The Paradise (2023), and Queen of Divorce (2024).
Lee Da Hee
Singer-actress Lee Da-hee is certainly a head-turner considering her height and lovely visuals on screen. Her charisma was evident in I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), The Beauty Inside (2018), Search: WWW (2019), Love Is For Suckers (2022), and Island (2022-2023). She also impressed with her hosting skills in the reality series, Single’s Inferno (2021-2022).
Seo Ji Hye
Besides her outstanding performance in Crash Landing On You (2019), Seo Ji-hye also gained popularity for her classic beauty and stylish looks that she made headlines, ranging from beauty tips to outfit styles. She also impressed with her roles in Dr. Brain (2021), Kiss Sixth Sense (2022), Adamas (2022) and Red Balloon (2022).
Song Ha Yoon
Song Ha Yoon captivated audiences with her incredible performance and beauty in Marry My Husband (2024). She also played roles in Fight For My Way (2017) and Intimate Strangers (2018).
Moon Chae Won
Moon Chae-won is certainly one of the most beautiful Korean actresses. Whether she plays a feisty role, a cynical character, surgeon, forecaster, or detective, she never fails to amaze with her versatility and lovely visuals on screen. Her notable works include The Innocent Man (2012), Good Doctor (2013), Flower Of Evil (2020), and Payback (2023).
Kim Se Jeong
Singer-actress Kim Se-jeong won hearts for her irresistible charms on screen besides her multiple talents including singing, acting, and athletic skills. From her impressive role in The Uncanny Counter (2020) to a comedic role in Business Proposal (2022), she was tagged the “Strong Female Idol”, dubbed the “New Rom-Com Princess”, and earned the nickname “Emma Stone of Korea”.
Jung Somin
Jung Somin continues to win hearts with her onscreen charms and performances in various movies and dramas including Because This Is My First Life (2017), Alchemy of Souls (2022), Project Wolf Hunting (2022), and Love Reset (2023).
Lim Ji Yeon
After her powerful performance in The Glory (2022-23), Lim Ji Yeon continues to gain attention for her beauty and talent. She also impressed with her roles in Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022), Lies Hidden In My Garden (2023), and The Killing Vote (2023).
Kim Go Eun
Known for her roles in Cheese In The Trap (2016), Guardian: The Lonely And Great God (2016), The King Eternal Monarch (2020), Yumi’s Cells (2021-2022), Little Women (2022), and Exhuma (2024), Kim Go-eun became a notable Korean actress and girl crush across Asia.
Seohyun
Singer-actress Seo Ji-hyun, also known as Seohyun, is known for her onscreen charms and roles in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), Private Lives (2020), Love And Leashes (2022), Jinxed At First (2022), and Song of the Bandits (2023).
Moon Ga Young
Moon Ga Young began her showbiz career as a child model and continues to participate in various fashion events locally and internationally. She also embarked on acting and played roles in Live Up To Your Name (2017), Welcome To Waikiki 2 (2019), Find Me In Your Memory (2020), True Beauty (2020), Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022), and The Interest of Love (2022).
Kim Ok Vin
A versatile and charming veteran actress, Kim Ok Vin has impressed audiences with her lovely visuals and performances in various projects. Her notable works include Thirst (2009), Arthdal Chronicles (2019-2023), and Love To Hate You (2023).
IU
One of the most influential artists globally, Lee Ji-eun also known as IU, not only rocks the world of music but also the acting industry. Her simple beauty and solid talent fill the screen with whatever role she takes. She impressed with her visual and performances in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), My Mister (2018), Hotel Del Luna (2019), Broker (2022), and Dream (2023).
Yoona
Singer-actress is another K-pop idol who has left an indelible mark in the world of film and dramas. She has captivated audiences with her charms and roles in The K2 (2016), Confidential Assignment (2017-2022), Miracle: Letters To The President (2021), Big Mouth (2022), and King The Land (2023).
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