Golden KOREAN ACTOR OF THE YEAR Award (2026)
The Golden Korean Actor Award, presented annually by the Pop Golden Awards, celebrates the most acclaimed Korean actor or actress in both film and television.
This prestigious honor is awarded to the top performer of the year, chosen entirely by fan votes, recognizing the actor or actress whose performance in a Korean movie or TV series has left the strongest impact.
By spotlighting the talent that resonates most with audiences, the award not only showcases outstanding achievements in Korea’s vibrant entertainment industry, but also cements the winner’s status as the nation’s most popular and esteemed screen icon of the year.
Cha Eun-woo
Kim Soo-hyun
Kim Jisoo
Kim Seon-ho
Byeon Woo-seok
Kim Yoo Jung
Ji Chang-wook
IU
Lee Min-ho
Woo Do-hwan
Kim Young-dae
Hyun Bin
Song Kang
Park Ji-hoon
New nominee
Park Shin Hye
Gong Yoo
Park Seo-joon
Ahn Hyo-seop
Choi Hyun-wook
Shin Hae Sun
Lee Jong-suk
Song Hye Kyo
Park Min Young
Ju Ji-hoon
Chae Soo-bin
Han So Hee
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