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[Ishani's Picks] Top 10 Most Talked About Korean Actors At The Moment

With the growing popularity of Korean dramas, Korean actors are always making the headlines for their ongoing and upcoming projects. Whenever there's news about casting, brand reputation rankings, award shows and more, there are always some actors that stay on top of all the buzz. Here are 10 of the most talked-about Korean celebrities at the moment, ranked in no particular order.

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Wi Ha-jun

Wi Ha-jun most recently appeared on Netflix's latest Korean original series "Squid Game" where he played the character of Hwang Joon-ho, a police detective who goes undercover into the eponymous "Game" to find the whereabouts of his missing older brother. Not only was his character one of the most well-written ones in the drama but he also portrayed it so brilliantly that we cannot help but hope for him to return for the second season. The actor drew a lot of attention for both his performance as well as his visuals.

Kim Go-eun

Kim Go-eun is currently appearing in the webtoon based drama "Yumi's Cells" where she plays the role of the leading lady of the story, Kim Yu-mi. The way she has embodied the character completely is definitely making it easy for fans of both the drama and the webtoon to relate to her. As this is her comeback drama after quite a while, fans have been pouring out their love and support for her relentlessly.

Kim Seon-ho

Kim Seon-ho, who gained immense love and affection from fans after his role in "Start Up" as the second male lead Han Ji-pyeong, is currently appearing in "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" alongside top actress Shin Min-a. His talent and charms are truly shining in his role as Hong Doo-sik which is definitely a reason for his fans to rejoice.

Jung Ho-yeon

Jung Ho-yeon most recently appeared in "Squid Game" where she played Kang Sae-byeok, one of the central protagonists of the story. Her character is a North Korean defector who is trying to get her mother out of North Korea with the help of brokers. Jung Ho-yeon imbued her character with so much depth, complexity and richness that it left a lasting impression on viewers. "Squid Game" is Jung Ho-yeon's first ever acting project, which came as quite a surprise to fans since her acting was as good as an actor who has been working in the industry for a long time.

Han So-hee

Han So-hee has a knack for choosing projects that are guaranteed to be successful. From "The World of the Married" to "Nevertheless", the actress has been a force to be reckoned with. Now, she is all set to return for her next Netflix original, "My Name", which is garnering more and more attention as the release date comes closer.

Cho Jung-seok

Recently, "Hospital Playlist Season 2" aired its final episode, giving fans the beautiful happy endings they have been waiting for. While all the actors were equally talked about after the finale, Cho Jung-seok was definitely one of the most popular names. Evidently, fans are going to remember Ik-joon forever.

Kim You-jung

Kim You-jung is currently appearing in "Lovers of the Red Sky" alongside Ahn Hyo-seop. She plays Hong Chun-gi, a female painter in Joseon who is blessed with divine powers. Even before the drama started airing, the actress attracted a lot of attention from fans. Now that it has officially premiered, fans cannot help but swoon over her otherworldly visuals in traditional Korean clothing.

Namkoong Min

Namkoong Min's latest work "The Veil" has only recently started airing and fans are already in awe of his amazing physical transformation. Netizens have been discussing his incredibly well-built body on online communities and forums besides of course, his performance in the drama. With how gripping "The Veil" is, it is going to be a treat to watch, especially with Namkoong Min.

Rowoon

Rowoon's upcoming work alongside actress Park Eun-bin is a refreshing historical drama about a young woman who has to disguise as her twin brother, the Crown Prince and her royal tutor who starts to see right through her. It is called "The King's Affection" and will be available for streaming on Netflix. It is set to premiere on October 11, 2021. Fans have been anticipating this drama for quite a while now and with official posters, stills and teasers out, excitement is at its peak. Owing to his wide fanbase, Rowoon is gaining more and more popularity as the premiere date for "The King's Affection" comes closer.

Kim Min-jae-I

Kim Min-jae-I's latest work "Dali and Cocky Prince" officially started its broadcast on and from the 22nd of September, 2021 and fans are already in love with the drama. It was highly anticipated, thanks to the star-studded cast and from the first episode itself, it has delivered on fans' expectations. With the amount of love that is being showered on the drama, it will be interesting to see how the story develops.

By Ishani Sarkar

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