The 10 most famous K-drama actresses of all time ranked, from IU and Song Hye-kyo to Son Ye-jin and Kim Hye-ja
- From former K-pop star IU to 60-year veteran Kim Hye-ja and noughties stars Jun Ji-hyun and Choi Ji-woo, these are the top 10 greatest Korean actresses
- Also on the list: Kim Hye-soo, who has wowed audiences since 1984, and Song Hye-kyo and Lee Young-ae, who both debuted in the 1990s
K-dramas have taken the world by storm in recent years, streaming internationally through sites including Netflix and Disney+, and attracting huge audiences.
Read on to see our ranking of the 10 greatest actresses to have appeared in Korean drama series.
10. IU
The youngest name on the list, the singer and actress also known as Lee Ji-eun has quickly cemented herself as a captivating screen presence.
After conquering the world of K-pop, IU set her sights on the small screen, appearing in dramas such as Dream High and The Producers.
But it was through the critically acclaimed 2018 hit My Mister that she truly proved herself as an actress. She followed that up with the ratings smash romantic drama Hotel del Luna in 2019.
She may only have a few credits to her name, but each has been a gigantic success; we have every confidence that when we revisit this feature in years to come, she will have shot up the rankings.
9. Jun Ji-hyun
Jun Ji-hyun (also known as Gianna Jun) was one of the original pan-Asian stars, thanks to roles in hit romcoms My Sassy Girl and Windstruck.
