South Korea continues to shine as a global powerhouse in entertainment, with its actresses gaining international recognition not just for their exceptional talent, but also for their timeless beauty, style, and charm. From seasoned icons to rising stars, these women have captivated audiences through powerful performances across dramas, films, and streaming platforms. The year 2025 has seen these ten actresses dominate the screen with unforgettable roles, global influence, and undeniable presence.From rising stars to timeless icons, here’s our exclusive roundup of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Korean Actresses of 2025—each one a powerhouse of talent, grace, and unforgettable screen presence.
1.Chae Soo Bin
South Korean actress,Chae Soo Bin’s acting debut came with My Dictator (2014), which marked the beginning of her ascent in the entertainment world.As her birth name Bae Soo-bin matched with a well known actor, she changed her name to Chae Soo-bin. She got early recognition through Love in the Moonlight (2016) and soon took on leading roles in The Rebel, Strongest Deliveryman, I’m Not a Robot, Where Stars Land. At APAN Star Awards she won the Best New Actress Award and House of Bluebirds She also appeared in KYUHYUN’s music video “Moving On and in” and drama When the Phone Rings ,The Fabulous.
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2.Park Bo Young
Park Bo-young, is a South Korean actress work under BH Entertainment. She studied Film and Theatre at Dankook University and started acting at the age of 16 for debuting in Secret Campus (2006). Her breakout role was in Scandal Makers (2008) and she won Best New Actress and Popularity Award at 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. After a legal issue with her former agency, she took a break and came back in 2012 with A Werewolf Boy. Known for both film and TV, her notable works include Oh My Ghost (2015), Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), On Your Wedding Day (2018), Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023), Light Shop (2024), Melo Movie (2025).
3.Go Yoon Jung
As a child of Seoul’s artistic Mullae-dong, Go Yoon Jung was born in 1996 on April 22. An actress and model signed under MAA, Go casts her spell on both silver screen and fashion stages.She started her career in 2019 with He Is Psychometric and Sweet Home , Law School , Alchemy of Souls, Moving, Death’s Game make her popular.
She also appeared in the film Hunt (2022) and the upcoming series Resident Playbook (2025). A former student of Seoul Arts High School where she majored in Western painting, Go later attended Seoul Women’s University to study Modern Art. She started modeling during university and then into acting.
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4.Song Hye Kyo
South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo is born in 1981, is known for her iconic roles in super hit dramas such as Autumn in My Heart, Descendants of the Sun, All In ,Full House,and The Glory . She started her career at the age of 14 after winning a school uniform modeling contest and gained attention very early through sitcoms before rising to fame with melodramatic roles that earned her international recognition. Song Hye-kyo is represented by United Artists Agency and Jet Tone Films, they have showcased her skills in films such as Hwang Jin Yi , The Grandmaster , and Dark Nuns .Though her film career hasn’t matched the success of her TV work, she continues to take on diverse roles. She was briefly married to actor Song Joong-ki from 2017 to 2019 and previously dated actor Hyun Bin. Song is also celebrated for her beauty, ranking 18th in TC Candler’s 2010 list of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces.
5.Lee Se Young
Lee Se-young (born December 20, 1992) is a South Korean actress represented by Prain TPC. She started her career as a child actress in the late 1990s, gaining early attention through roles in Dae Jang Geum (2003), When I Turned Nine (2004), and Lovely Rivals (2004). She developed as an adult when she started working on the drama The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop,from which she gets the Best New Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. She went on to lead popular dramas such as Hit the Top (2017), A Korean Odyssey, The Crowned Clown , Memorist, and The Red Sleeve,For The Red Sleeve ,she won the Best Couple award at the MBC Drama Awards and Top Excellence Actress.Her recent work includes The Law Cafe, The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract, and What Comes After Love . Known for her versatility, Lee has also appeared in films like Lingering and made a cameo in Seoul Vibe.
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6.Kim Ji Won
Kim Ji-won is a South Korean actress represented by HighZium Studio. She started her career in 2010 through commercials, as the “Oran C Girl” and “Lollipop Girl,” and made her acting debut in the film Romantic Heaven . She became popular with her hit dramas like The Heirs and cemented her position as a leading actress with Fight for My Way,My Liberation Notes ,Descendants of the Sun,and Queen of Tears, and Arthdal Chronicles.
7.Park Eun Bin
Park Eun-bin is a South Korean actress works under Namoo Actors. She started modeling as a child in 1996 and first time debuted on TV in 1998’s White Nights 3.98. She played many young roles before her first lead in Operation Proposal. After Hello, My Twenties! (2016-2017) she transitioned to main roles in dramas like Hot Stove League (2019-2020). She won Best Actress award at the Asian Contents Awards and Grand Prize at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2023 for Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) from which she gained international fame.
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8.Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy (born October 10, 1994) also known as Suzy is a South Korean singer, actress and former member of the girl group Miss A under JYP Entertainment. She debuted in 2010 with Miss A and quickly rose to fame with their hit single Bad Girl Good Girl. In 2011, in Dream High she made her acting debut playing the female lead.From this drama she won the Best New Actress award at Baeksang Arts Awards in 2012. In 2017, she officially embarked on a solo career in music with the release of the mini-album Yes? No?. After that, in that same year, Miss A disbanded. Then in 2019, Suzy parted ways with JYP and subsequently signed on with Management Soop. A graduate of Seoul Performing Arts High School, Suzy has also been active as a model, host and brand ambassador and is one of Korea’s top Hallyu stars.
9.Son Ye Jin
South Korean actress Son Ye-jin is born on January 11, 1982 is known for her emotional range and skills. She rose to fame through The Classic and Summer Scent (2003) and then A Moment to Remember (2004) which earned her the title of Korea’s “Nation’s First Love”. In April Snow (2005) she broke away from her innocent image with a strong performance which won her Best Actress at the Asia Pacific Film Festival and China’s Golden Rooster Awards. Beyond acting she is a household name through iconic commercials like Pocari Sweat. Son Ye-jin is not only a successful actress but also holds a pilates instructor certification, invests in real estate, and is a proud mother to a son with her husband, actor Hyun Bin.
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10.Han So Hee
Han So-hee, born on November 18, 1993, is a South Korean actress known for her eye catching screen presence and rising stardom. Before acting, she began her career as a model and appeared in music videos, including SHINee’s Tell Me What to Do (2016). Moving to Seoul with minimal resources, she supported herself by working in Gangnam before breaking into the entertainment industry. My She rose to fame through lead roles in The World of the Married (2020), Nevertheless (2021), My Name (2021), and Gyeongseong Creature (2023–2024). She is represented by 9ato Entertainment.
Ten actresses embodying grace and versatility while setting the ever-changing image of beauty are at the forefront of Korean entertainment considered a craze worldwide. Their journeys intertwine with the rise of Korean culture in the world, and will contin 00 0ue to do so, being artists in themselves with each filled with passion for their independent subject. Some are clearly dominating the entire scene with dominating presence, whereas some are clearly carving a name for themselves with their painfully touching portrayals. As they evolve further, these actresses will constitute the very future of K-dramas and films and will continue to inspire fans all around while performing in each project chosen.
