How about a list of five Korean actresses who are fan favorites this 2023? This year has been filled with K-dramas that fit every genre of viewer preference, and we are not complaining. Of course, some Korean actresses earned the title of a fan favorite with all the projects and iconic roles they played in 2023. Let’s dive into the top 5 Korean actresses who made a lot of noise online with their visuals, respective roles, and all other aspects that had them trending and the talk of the town. Are you ready to fall in love?
5) Han So Hee
Every year, or should we say every month, Han So Hee will always be one of the Korean actresses who are fan favorites. She has this visual that fans just fall in love with every time they see her. So far this year, fans have had a glimpse of Han So Hee’s acting in Netflix’s Gyeongseong Creature alongside Park Seo Joon.
Moreover, everyone can’t help but squeal over how So Hee is such a hottie in Jeon Jungkook’s Seven music video. She played the partner of JK in the video, and truly, she can have the title ‘most girlfriend-y of the year’ award.
Her Instagram posts and stories? Consider it an everyday gift when she uploads. It seems like Han So Hee owns every angle possible in the world, and we are just living for every post and pose she makes.
4) Kim You Jung
Bagging over 20 years of acting experience in the entertainment world, Kim You Jung never fails to rock the acting industry with the roles she has been portraying. This year, fans and viewers were welcomed by CEO You Jung with another fan-favorite actor, Song Kang, in Netflix’s My Demon. She embodies class and elegance with a lot of pride and tough and high walls, yet a cutie patootie when being flustered by Jeong Gu Won.
Kim You Jung flawlessly gives an A+ performance, whether acting cute, bawling her eyes out, fuming mad, or with a simple sly grin; we give her a huge round of applause. You Jung’s chemistry with Song Kang leaves them trending with every new episode of their Netflix series. On-cam or off-cam, the two actors give heart flutters to fans who support their on-screen love team, and as Gen Z’s term goes, we are fed!
Aside from her roles, You Jung’s goofiness when posting on her Instagram keeps fans wanting more updates. Ever since she was a child actress, the 24-year-old has had this certain cuteness and silliness that would make you go awww or laugh out loud, and there’s no in-between!
3) Park Gyu Young
It had been a jampacked year for Park Gyu Young, making her one of our Korean actresses who are fan favorites this 2023. Gyu Young has been one of this generation’s most versatile and underrated actresses; she proved it more this year. Earlier this year, she starred in the Netflix series Celebrity and is currently in an ongoing webtoon drama with ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo in A Good Day To Be A Dog.
With whatever role she gets, Park Gyu Young surely knows how to slay them all. The actress also played the part of Ji Su in Sweet Home 2, and with all those characters she played this year, she deserves to be one of the talked about celebrities this 2023. Interestingly, her chemistry with Eun Woo ignited more trending topics about their drama, especially the kissing scene that happened a few episodes back.
Park Gyu Young has been in the entertainment industry for a few years now, and it’s a relief that she is getting the recognition she earns. Also, it’s worth noting that she is gorgeous, whether with super short or long hair! Check her Instagram account, as she actively updates, especially now with her K-drama with Eun Woo!
2) Shin Hae Sun
Talk about back-to-back projects like Gyu Young? Shin Hae Sun takes second place for the Korean actresses who are fan favorites for 2023. After her character in Netflix’s See You In My 19th Life, she returned to the online streaming giant late this year with a new partner, Ji Chang Wook. TikTok K-drama fans have been talking about Hae Sun’s outfits in the ongoing series Welcome to Samdal-ri. NGL she looks handsome and beautiful at the same time.
If you missed out on the running escapades of Shin Hae Sun from her bodyguards, better catch up, and we know you’ll love her more! She often runs away from her bodyguards during premiere nights to give fans autographs or simply interact with them. May it be drama or comedy, the actress knows how to capture the viewers’ hearts with her acting skills.
If you’re a new and budding fan of Shin Hae Sun, make sure to follow her Instagram to stay updated with her ongoing K-drama and maybe upcoming projects soon. She is actively promoting Welcome to Samdal-ri and flexing her photographer outfits in the series. Honestly, we can’t help but admire how cute and fierce she is at the same time.
1) Bae Suzy
This first rank is undebatable and indeed belongs to the actress who had fans in the palm of her hands. Bae Suzy gets the top spot for the Korean actresses who are fan favorites this 2023, and of course, with her role and the same drama name, Doona! The hime cut popularity came back this year because of Suzy’s hairstyle in the Netflix drama, and that can be one of the proofs that she had many viewers swooning over for the red flag Doona.
Suzy’s visuals in her most recent drama are so insane that even when her character raises a red flag, you can’t help but be in awe and fall for her character. She was very effective in portraying the idol who had a lot of deep cuts in life and simultaneously wanted to be free from all the chains of her idol life. Her iconic role and lines from Doona! went viral, 밥 먹자 [Let’s eat] have been used in numerous lipsync TikTok videos. Oh well, she sure has that it girl energy since her idol debut and now, her acting career.
It’s wild how Bae Suzy can sing, dance, act, and even flirt really well. Speaking of, did you see how her flirting smile reached many idols and even fans around the globe joined the trend. She has the power and Bae Suzy, you are such a dream girl.
Aside from the Korean actresses mentioned above, Song Hye Kyo, Lim Ji Yeon, Park Bo Young, Han Hyo Joo, and Go Youn Jung are some of our honorable mentions for the Korean actresses who are fan favorites for this year. Who is your pick? Share them with us in the comments below!
