Based on the trend index for South Korea’s most popular actors, calculated by adding up keyword search volumes on different search engines and Google trend scores by Rankify, here are the top trending actors of the moment!
1. Byeon Woo Seok
It’s no surprise that the man of the hour, Byeon Woo Seok, is the number one actor right now. He’s been topping this list for weeks thanks to his spectacular performance as idol Ryu Sun Jae in the fantasy romance “Lovely Runner.” Starting as a model turned actor, Byeon Woo Seok has become the most loved actor today, known for his roles in several popular dramas. In “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency,” he portrayed a charming and skilled member of the matchmaking agency set in the Joseon era. He further demonstrated his range by playing a principled character amidst the backdrop of strict alcohol prohibition in the Joseon dynasty in “Moonshine.”
2. Song Seung Heon
Currently starring in season 2 of the action thriller “The Player 2,” Song Seung Heon takes the second spot on the list of most trending actors! Song Seung Heon is a household name, known for his heartfelt portrayal of a man entangled in a tragic love story in “Autumn In My Heart.” In “When a Man Falls in Love,” he showcased his talent by playing a ruthless gangster who finds himself deeply affected by an unexpected romance.
3. Kim Moo Yeol
The versatile actor Kim Moo Yeol, who recently starred in the hit film “The Roundup: Punishment,” is the third most trendy actor of the moment! As a seasoned actor, he captivated audiences with his portrayal in the historical action drama “Iljimae,” and his role in “Forgotten” further highlighted his acting prowess as he played a determined young man unraveling dark secrets from his past.
4. Song Geon Hee
Next on the list is Byeon Woo Seok’s co-star, Song Geon Hee, who is also adored for his role in “Lovely Runner” as the second male lead, an ulzzang and bassist of the group. Song Geon Hee started in supporting roles and is making his way to the top. He has made a significant impact through his roles in various popular dramas, such as the king of Joseon who dreams of strengthening his royal authority in “Joseon Attorney: A Morality,” and the male lead’s older brother in the historical comedy “The Tale of Nokdu.”
5. Ji Sung
Best actor Ji Sung is the sixth trendy actor of today! He is currently starring in the SBS mystery thriller “Connection,” which follows an ace detective from the narcotics team who becomes addicted to drugs and a reporter who discovers that their dead friend left them 5 billion won in insurance money. Ji Sung is known for his powerful performances, such as in “Defendant,” where he delivered a gripping portrayal of a prosecutor who wakes up on death row with no memory of how he got there, and in “Kill Me Heal Me,” where he portrayed multiple personalities within the same character, ranging from a charismatic businessman to a vulnerable child.
6. Gang Dong Won
Still one of the top actors in South Korea from the past decade to now, Gang Dong Won is the sixth on the list, especially since his film was recently released last month. In it, he plays a designer who orchestrates a commissioned murder as a perfect accidental death! Gang Dong Won is known for his range of delivering a compelling portrayal of a clever con artist teaming up with a wrongfully imprisoned prosecutor to bring justice in “A Violent Prosecutor,” and a young father deeply caring for his son with a rare genetic condition in “My Brilliant Life.”
7. Wi Ha Joon
Known for his charming smile, Wi Ha Joon ranks seventh on the list of trendy actors! Ha Joon is currently starring as a lecturer who returns after 10 years to stir up Jung Ryeo Won’s character’s life in “The Midnight Romance In Hagwon”. Starting from minor roles and now a leading man, Ha Joon gained widespread recognition through his impressive performances across different genres. In the horror film “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum,” he delivered a chilling portrayal, showcasing his ability to handle intense, suspenseful roles. His breakout role in the globally acclaimed series “Squid Game” further demonstrated his range as he played a determined police officer investigating a deadly competition.
8. Lee Dong Gun
One of the seasoned actors, Lee Dong Gun, takes the eighth spot on the list of trendy actors today. He is known for his compelling performances in “Angel’s Last Mission: Love,” where he portrayed a stoic and driven ballet director. “Where Stars Land” further highlighted his versatility, as he played a meticulous and enigmatic airport operations team manager who faced personal and professional challenges.
9. Son Ho Jun
After recently starring in “My Happy End,” Son Ho Jun takes the ninth spot on the list. He has made a significant impact with his roles in popular dramas like “Go Back Couple,” where he played a husband who gets a chance to relive his youth and mend his broken marriage, and in “My Secret, Terrius,” where he played a former con man who holds the key to a mysterious incident, highlighting his comedic range and ability in serious scenes.
10. Choi Daniel
Choi Daniel concludes this list of trending actors! He is best known for “The Ghost Detective,” where he played a private investigator who teams up with a mysterious woman to solve eerie cases involving the supernatural, and “School 2013,” where he played a dedicated and compassionate teacher navigating the challenges of a high school environment, dealing with troubled students and complex relationships.
I really love all these actors and let’s watch their dramas and films available on KOCOWA+ with professional subtitles!
