Brightest Film Actor of 2024 in Korea: Kim Go-eun Takes Third, Hwang Jung-min Second, and the #1 Will Leave You Speechless!

2024-12-20 09:00

Survey conducted by Gallup Korea!

Actor Ma Dong-seok(Don Lee) has been voted the most outstanding film actor of the year, according to a survey conducted by Gallup Korea.

Actress Kim Go-eun listens to questions from reporters on the afternoon of August 20, 2019.  / Yonhap News Agency
Actress Kim Go-eun listens to questions from reporters on the afternoon of August 20, 2019. / Yonhap News Agency

From November 11 to November 25, the organization surveyed 1,741 people aged 13 and older across South Korea (excluding Jeju Island), asking them to name up to two film actors who shone the brightest this year. The results, announced on December 19, revealed that Ma Dong-seok received 26.5% of the votes, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year.

Ma Dong-seok continues to solidify his status as a box office powerhouse through the 'The Outlaws' franchise, in which he serves as lead actor, planner, and producer. The latest installment, 'The Outlaws 4,' released earlier this year, followed its predecessors 'The Outlaws 2' and 'The Outlaws 3' in surpassing 10 million admissions, reinforcing his dominance in the Korean film industry.

Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee)/ Yonhap News Agency
Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee)/ Yonhap News Agency

Following Ma Dong-seok, Hwang Jung-min ranked second with 14.2% of the votes. Hwang delivered a memorable performance as veteran detective Seo Do-cheol in 'Veteran 2,' released in September. Coming in third was Kim Go-eun, who received 12.2% of the votes for her role in the film 'Pamyo.' Choi Min-sik placed fourth with 11.7%, while Lee Jung-jae ranked fifth with 10.0%. Rounding out the top ten were Lee Byung-hun (8.3%), Song Kang-ho (7.3%), Jung Woo-sung (5.3%), Yoo Hae-jin (5.0%), and Son Seok-koo (3.4%).

Hwang Jung-min / Yonhap News Agency
Hwang Jung-min / Yonhap News Agency

Other actors who garnered more than 1.0% of the votes include Jo Jung-suk (3.1%), Kim Hye-soo (2.9%), Jung Hae-in (2.8%), Sol Kyung-gu (1.7%), and Ha Jung-woo (1.6%). Additionally, actors Kim Soo-hyun, Gong Yoo (both 1.2%), Cha Eun-woo, Song Joong-ki, Park Bo-gum, Youn Yuh-jung (all 1.1%), Kim Tae-ri, Lee Do-hyun, Ra Mi-ran, and Ryu Seung-ryong (all 1.0%) were recognized, bringing the total to 15 notable names.

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