Your Pick for Best Actor

Who is your ONE best actor?

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The voting ends May 31st.
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  • Xiao Zhan

    1. Xiao Zhan

    Chinese
    59,900 points by 599 voters
    Xiao Zhan is a Chinese actor, singer, and former member of the male idol group X NINE, born in Chongqing, China. Before his debut, Xiao Zhan worked as a photographer and graphic ...more
  • Wang Yi Bo

    2. Wang Yi Bo

    Chinese
    15,298 points by 153 voters
    Wang Yi Bo is an award-winning actor, dancer, singer and motorcycle racer born in Luoyang, Henan, China. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boyband UNIQ (유니크) under Yuehua Entertainment (乐华娱乐). ...more
  • Lee Jong Suk

    3. Lee Jong Suk

    South Korean
    14,598 points by 146 voters
    Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model. He majored in Professional Motion Pictures and Art at Konkuk University and completed his military service in January of 2021. In 2005, ...more
  • Hyun Bin

    4. Hyun Bin

    South Korean
    8,499 points by 85 voters
    Hyun Bin, born Kim Tae Pyung, is a South Korean actor born in Seoul, South Korea. His first film was "Shower" in 2002, but it was not released due to lack of ...more
  • Ji Sung

    5. Ji Sung

    South Korean
    7,700 points by 77 voters
    Ji Sung, born Kwak Tae Geun, is a South Korean actor presented by Surpass Entertainment. As his parents were both educators, it was expected of him to also enter the profession. But ...more
  • Park Seo Joon

    6. Park Seo Joon

    South Korean
    6,300 points by 63 voters
    Park Seo Joon is a South Korean actor managed by Awesome Entertainment. He completed his military service in 2010 before making his debut in 2011 in Bang Yong Guk's music video "I ...more
  • Ji Chang Wook

    7. Ji Chang Wook

    South Korean
    3,600 points by 36 voters
    Ji Chang Wook is a South Korean actor and singer. He studied performing arts at Dankook University and enlisted in the military on August 14, 2017, before being discharged on April 27, ...more
  • Woo Do Hwan

    8. Woo Do Hwan

    South Korean
    3,400 points by 34 voters
    Woo Do Hwan is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment (H&엔터테인먼트). He majored in theatre at Dankook University's Faculty of Performing Arts. He completed his mandatory military service from July ...more
  • Gong Yoo

    9. Gong Yoo

    South Korean
    3,099 points by 31 voters
    Gong Ji Chul, better known by his stage name Gong Yoo, is a South Korean actor under Management SOOP Entertainment. He graduated with a B.A. in theater degree at Kyung Hee University. ...more
  • Jang Hyuk

    10. Jang Hyuk

    South Korean
    1,899 points by 19 voters
    Jang Hyuk is a South Korean actor and was under SidusHQ Entertainment for 26 years before he left the agency in March 2023. As a child, Jang Hyuk spent most of his ...more
  • Jung Kyung Ho

    11. Jung Kyung Ho

    South Korean
    1,700 points by 17 voters
    Jung Kyung Ho is a South Korean actor under Management Allum. Jung is the son of Jung Eul Young, veteran TV director, and frequent collaborator of writer Kim Soo Hyun in hit ...more
  • Lee Seung Gi

    12. Lee Seung Gi

    South Korean
    1,598 points by 16 voters
    Lee Seung Gi is a South Korean singer, actor, host, and entertainer. He is a descendant of the Yi clan of Jeonju. The clan ruled the Joseon Dynasty (modern-day Korea). Lee graduated ...more
  • Yoo Ah In

    13. Yoo Ah In

    South Korean
    1,500 points by 15 voters
    Yoo Ah In is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist under United Artists Agency. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where ...more
  • Lee Joon Gi

    14. Lee Joon Gi

    South Korean
    1,400 points by 14 voters
    Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor, model, and singer under the agency Namoo Actors. He completed his mandatory military service in February 2012. Joon Gi first became interested in performing ...more
  • Jung Hae In

    15. Jung Hae In

    South Korean
    1,200 points by 12 voters
    Jung Hae In is a South Korean actor managed by FNC Entertainment. He graduated from Pyeongtaek University with a major in acting. Jung's first acting experience was through a musical in college. ...more
  • Saint Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana

    16. Saint Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana

    Thai
    1,200 points by 12 voters
    Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana, nicknamed Saint, is an actor, rapper, and singer born in Trat Province, Thailand as Huang Mingming, a Chinese name given by his great-grandfather. He is ethnically Chinese since his parents' ...more
  • Yoo Seung Ho

    17. Yoo Seung Ho

    South Korean
    1,100 points by 11 voters
    Yoo Seung Ho is a South Korean actor who made his film debut in "The Way Home" (집으로…, 2002) and his drama debut in "Daddy Fish" (가시고기, 2000). In 2010, he and ...more
  • Seo Kang Joon

    18. Seo Kang Joon

    South Korean
    900 points by 9 voters
    Seo Kang Joon is a South Korean actor and singer. Born in Gunpo Gyeonggi, South Korea, as Lee Seung Hwan, he made his acting debut in the 2013 television drama “After School: ...more
  • Song Joong Ki

    19. Song Joong Ki

    South Korean
    800 points by 8 voters
    Song Joong Ki is a South Korean actor under HighZium studio. Prior to debuting, he competed in short-track speed skating and represented his home city of Daejeon at the national level. He ...more
  • Park Hyung Sik

    20. Park Hyung Sik

    South Korean
    800 points by 8 voters
    Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, musical actor, producer and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Singal High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in ...more
  • Deng Lun

    21. Deng Lun

    Chinese
    800 points by 8 voters
    Deng Lun (English name: Allen) is a Chinese actor who made his acting debut in the hit romance drama “Flowers in Fog" in 2013. He graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai ...more
  • Song Kang Ho

    22. Song Kang Ho

    South Korean
    799 points by 8 voters
    Song Kang Ho first worked in plays entering a troupe and started working in film as supporting actor and minor roles that most people even couldn't notice. He caught his breakthrough chance ...more
  • Joo Won

    23. Joo Won

    South Korean
    700 points by 7 voters
    Joo Won is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in "King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo", "Ojakgyo Family", "Bridal Mask", "Good Doctor", "Naeil's Cantabile" and "Yong Pal". After ...more
  • Yang Yang

    24. Yang Yang

    Chinese
    700 points by 7 voters
    Yang Yang is an actor born in Shanghai. He graduated from the Department of Dance in People's Liberation Army Arts College. In December 2007, Yang was personally handpicked by director Li Shao ...more
  • Seo In Guk

    25. Seo In Guk

    South Korean
    600 points by 6 voters
    Seo In Guk is a South Korean singer and actor born in Ulsan, South Korea, and signed by Story J Company. He trained in a variety of martial arts, including ssireum wrestling, ...more
  • Park Bo Gum

    26. Park Bo Gum

    South Korean
    600 points by 6 voters
    Park Bo Gum is a South Korean actor, singer, and musician currently with THEBLACKLABEL. He had previously been with Blossom Entertainment for ten years. Among others, Bo Gum has won the Top ...more
  • Namkoong Min

    27. Namkoong Min

    South Korean
    600 points by 6 voters
    Namkoong Min is a South Korean actor, director, and screenwriter under 935 Entertainment. He debuted as an actor in the 2001 film "Bungee Jumping of Their Own" (번지점프를 하다), when he won ...more
  • Lee Min Ki

    28. Lee Min Ki

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 voters
    Lee Min Ki is a South Korean actor, model, and singer who made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama “My Older Brother” Lee played his first TV leading role in ...more
  • Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree

    29. Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree

    Thai
    500 points by 5 voters
    "Bright" Vachirawit Chivaaree is a Thai actor and singer signed under Riser Music. Born in Nakhon Pathom as Kunlatorn Chivaaree to a Thai-American father and a Thai-Chinese mother, Bright speaks both Thai ...more
  • Kim Jae Wook

    30. Kim Jae Wook

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 voters
    Kim Jae Wook is a South Korean model and actor under the actor's agency "Management SOOP". Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, but his family went to Japan later on. Kim ...more
  • Park Sung Woong

    31. Park Sung Woong

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 voters
    Park Sung Woong is a South Korean actor. His acting debut was in the 1997 gangster comedy film "No. 3." Sung Woong married actress Shin Eun Jung on October 18th, 2008. They ...more
  • L

    32. L

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 voters
    Kim Myung Soo, known professionally as L, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and member of INFINITE (인피니트). He graduated from Deoksu High School and later obtained associate degrees in Photography ...more
  • Yang Se Jong

    33. Yang Se Jong

    South Korean
    500 points by 5 voters
    Yang Se Jong is a South Korean actor and model. He was previously under Good People Entertainment until his contract expired in 2020 during his military service, but on December 9, 2021, ...more
  • Kim Ji Soo

    34. Kim Ji Soo

    South Korean
    400 points by 4 voters
    Kim Ji Soo is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut on stage in 2009 with the play "Bom Sam Wasn't There". In elementary school, Ji Soo was a judo ...more
  • Xing Zhao Lin

    35. Xing Zhao Lin

    Chinese
    400 points by 4 voters
    Xing Zhao Lin is a Chinese actor, model and singer born in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. He made his debut appearance in 2014 as a guest participant in the reality variety show "Million ...more
  • Jang Geun Suk

    36. Jang Geun Suk

    South Korean
    400 points by 4 voters
    Jang Geun Suk is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. Jang went to junior high school in New Zealand, where he attended Nelson College in 2003, to learn English and Japanese. ...more
  • Lee Min Ho

    37. Lee Min Ho

    South Korean
    400 points by 4 voters
    Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model represented by MYM Entertainment. He started to act in his second year of high school and joined Starhaus Entertainment in his ...more
  • Lee Dong Wook

    38. Lee Dong Wook

    South Korean
    399 points by 4 voters
    Lee Dong Wook is a South Korean actor and model under King Kong by Starship Entertainment. In 2005 he enrolled in Joongbu University, majoring in media and broadcasting arts. He was awarded ...more
  • Lee Je Hoon

    39. Lee Je Hoon

    South Korean
    300 points by 3 voters
    Lee Je Hoon is a South Korean actor under his one-man agency Company On. Lee was majoring in biotechnology at Korea University but dropped out to focus on acting instead. He transferred ...more
  • Ro Woon

    40. Ro Woon

    South Korean
    300 points by 3 voters
    Kim Seok Woo, known professionally as Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and was a member of SF9 on hiatus. (short for Sensational Feeling 9). He graduated from Gyeonggi High ...more
  • Luo Yun Xi

    41. Luo Yun Xi

    Chinese
    300 points by 3 voters
    Luo Yun Xi, also known by his English name Leo Luo, is an award-winning actor, dancer and singer born in Chengdu, China. He graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy, majoring in ballet. ...more
  • Satoh Takeru

    42. Satoh Takeru

    Japanese
    300 points by 3 voters
    Satoh made his acting debut on TV asahi's school comedy drama "Princess Princess D" in 2006, at the age of 17. The following year, he landed his first leading role in a ...more
  • Zhang Ruo Yun

    43. Zhang Ruo Yun

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Zhang Ruo Yun is a Chinese actor who made his debut in the 2004 television drama "The Sea's Promise". He graduated from The Beijing Film Academy in 2007. He won the Outstanding ...more
  • Tsumabuki Satoshi

    44. Tsumabuki Satoshi

    Japanese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Tsumabuki Satoshi is a popular Japanese actor born in Mitsuhashi (now Yanagawa), Fukuoka, Japan. His career in the entertainment world began when Satoshi modelled for teen magazine "Street News". In 1998, Satoshi ...more
  • Yeo Jin Goo

    45. Yeo Jin Goo

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Yeo Jin Goo is a South Korean actor under Janus Entertainment. He began his career as a child actor, debuting in the film Sad Movie (새드 무비, 2005). Nicknamed "Nation's Little Brother," ...more
  • Yoon Shi Yoon

    46. Yoon Shi Yoon

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Yoon Shi Yoon, born in Suncheon as Yoon Dong Gu, is a South Korean actor and television personality managed by MOA Entertainment. Yoon debuted in the daily sitcom "High Kick Through the ...more
  • Kang Ha Neul

    47. Kang Ha Neul

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Kang Ha Neul is an Korean actor. He started acting at a relatively early age and got his first big break with the television show called "My Mom, Supermom" (최강! 울엄마, 2007). ...more
  • Gao Wei Guang

    48. Gao Wei Guang

    Chinese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Gao Wei Guang (English name: Vengo), born in Jixi, Heilongjiang Province, Mishan, is a Chinese actor. Gao debuted as a model after winning 3rd place in New Silk Road Model Look competition ...more
  • Aaron Yan

    49. Aaron Yan

    Taiwanese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Aaron Yan is a Taiwanese entertainer known for his roles as a singer, songwriter, actor, and host. He gained fame in 2005 as a member of the boy band "Fahrenheit," originally signed ...more
  • Nam Joo Hyuk

    50. Nam Joo Hyuk

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor under the agency Management SOOP. He was born in Busan, South Korea. During his studies at Gyeongnam Middle School, Nam dreamed of ...more
  • V

    51. V

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Kim Tae Hyung, known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, lyricist, actor, and member of BTS (방탄소년단). He graduated from Korea Arts High School and later obtained a bachelor's ...more
  • Ryu Jun Yeol

    52. Ryu Jun Yeol

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Ryu Jun Yeol is a South Korean actor, model, activist and photographer. He is managed by C-JeS Entertainment after signing an exclusive contract with them in July 2015. Under a scholarship, he ...more
  • Lomon

    53. Lomon

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Lomon is a South Korean actor managed by Big Smile Entertainment. Born in Uzbekistan in 1999, Solomon moved to Korea in the 5th grade and currently goes by the stage name Lomon. He ...more
  • Ohno Satoshi

    54. Ohno Satoshi

    Japanese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Ohno Satoshi, born in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, artist, radio host and member of the popular boy band Arashi. Ohno began his career in the entertainment industry ...more
  • Greg Hsu

    55. Greg Hsu

    Taiwanese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Greg Hsu, also known as Greg Han or Hsu Kuang Han, is a Taiwanese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the dramas Q Series: Love of Sandstorm ...more
  • Park Jin Young

    56. Park Jin Young

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Park Jin Young is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor and a member of the boy band GOT7 and boy band duo JJ Project. Park officially signed with BH Entertainment on January 28 ...more
  • Song Kang

    57. Song Kang

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Song Kang is a South Korean actor managed by Namoo Actors (나무엑터스). He studied Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in the short series "Hello ...more
  • Jo Jung Suk

    58. Jo Jung Suk

    South Korean
    200 points by 2 voters
    Jo Jung Suk is a South Korean actor who is under his one-man agency called JS Company, formerly under JAM Entertainment. He began his career in theater, starring in "Spring Awakening", "Hedwig ...more
  • Mark Chao

    59. Mark Chao

    Taiwanese
    200 points by 2 voters
    Mark Chao is a Taiwanese actor and the second son of actor Chao Shu Hai. He attended elementary school in Canada and worked at Ming's Restaurant in Victoria. Mark Chao graduated from ...more
  • Suda Masaki

    60. Suda Masaki

    Japanese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Suda Masaki, born Sugo Taisho, is a Japanese actor and singer from Osaka Prefecture. Before being signed onto the Top Coat talent agency, Suda tried out for both Amuse, Inc.'s 30th-anniversary contest ...more
  • Oguri Shun

    61. Oguri Shun

    Japanese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Shun Oguri is a Japanese actor, voice actor and film director, son of stage director Tetsuya Oguri, and the youngest of 3 siblings, including older brother Ryo, who is also an actor. ...more
  • Zhu Yi Long

    62. Zhu Yi Long

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Zhu Yi Long is a Chinese actor born in Wuhan, Hubei province. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy with a bachelor's degree in performance in 2010. Zhu Yi Long made his acting ...more
  • Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat

    63. Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat

    Thai
    100 points by 1 voters
    "Mew" Suppasit Jongcheveevat is an actor, singer-songwriter, and producer from Nonthaburi managed by Sol Skipper (โซล สคิปเปอ). Mew majored in Industrial Engineering at Kasetsart University. He continued to pursue his master's degree ...more
  • Matsuda Ryuhei

    64. Matsuda Ryuhei

    Japanese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Matsuda Ryuhei is a Japanese film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in Japanese films such as Taboo and Nana. Matsuda was born in Tokyo to Matsuda Yusaku, ...more
  • Ju Ji Hoon

    65. Ju Ji Hoon

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Ju Ji Hoon is a South Korean actor managed by H& Entertainment. His first leading role was in the 2006 television series "Princess Hours". Ju debuted as a model, in advertisements for ...more
  • Choi Min Shik

    66. Choi Min Shik

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Choi Min Shik is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his critically acclaimed role in "Oldboy". Together with Song Kang Ho and Sol Kyung Gu, he is considered both ...more
  • Park Hae Jin

    67. Park Hae Jin

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Park Hae Jin is a South Korean actor, singer, and model. He was exempted from military service in 2004 due to his struggles with depression and social phobia. He won the 2020 ...more
  • Kim Nam Gil

    68. Kim Nam Gil

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Kim Nam Gil is a South Korean actor, producer, singer, and philanthropist. Kim is also the founder and CEO of a non-profit organization Gilstory that focuses on preserving cultural heritage, promoting arts ...more
  • So Ji Sub

    69. So Ji Sub

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    So Ji Sub is a South Korean actor under 51K Entertainment. He was born in Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Incheon, South Korea. After making his debut as a ...more
  • Sul Kyung Gu

    70. Sul Kyung Gu

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Sul Kyung Gu is a Grand Bell Award, Golden Space Needle Award, and Bratislava International Film Festival Best Actor-winning South Korean actor. He studied film and theater at Hanyang University and upon ...more
  • Tanaka Kei

    71. Tanaka Kei

    Japanese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Tanaka Kei is a Japanese actor, born in Tokyo, Japan. He is married to an actress called Sakura since 2011. The couple has met each other during the filming of Massugu na ...more
  • Hu Ge

    72. Hu Ge

    Chinese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Hu Ge (English name: Hugh) is a Chinese actor and singer. While studying at the Shanghai Theater Academy, he was invited to play the leading role in the 2005 television series "Chinese ...more
  • Zo In Sung

    73. Zo In Sung

    South Korean
    100 points by 1 voters
    Zo In Sung is a South Korean actor managed by IOK Company. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series "What Happened in Bali", for which he won ...more
  • Yamada Takayuki

    74. Yamada Takayuki

    Japanese
    100 points by 1 voters
    Yamada Takayuki is a Japanese actor, singer, and producer in Japan. At the age of 15, he was discovered by his Talent Agency Stardust and made his debut in Psychometrer Eiji 2. ...more
  • Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat

    75. Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat

    Thai
    100 points by 1 voters
    "Gun" Atthaphan Phunsawat is an actor born in Bangkok, Thailand. He is signed under GMMTV. He started to study Business Administration at Bangkok University before switching his studies to Political Science at ...more

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