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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. &...

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.

#1
Cha Eun-woo

Cha Eun-woo

48,629 (61%)
#2
Kim Soo-hyun

Kim Soo-hyun

19,618 (25%)
#3
Kim Jisoo

Kim Jisoo

3,459 (4%)
Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

2,629 (3%)
Lee Min-ho

Lee Min-ho

2,088 (3%)
Kim Yoo Jung

Kim Yoo Jung

704 (1%)
Woo Do-hwan

Woo Do-hwan

640 (1%)
Kim Seon-ho

Kim Seon-ho

533 (1%)
Byeon Woo-seok

Byeon Woo-seok

469 (1%)
IU

IU

103 (0%)
Kim Young-dae

Kim Young-dae

77 (0%)
Park Seo-joon

Park Seo-joon

72 (0%)
Choi Hyun-wook

Choi Hyun-wook

62 (0%)
Song Kang

Song Kang

52 (0%)
Hyun Bin

Hyun Bin

48 (0%)
Park Ji-hoon

Park Ji-hoon

40 (0%)
Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo

35 (0%)
Song Hye Kyo

Song Hye Kyo

31 (0%)
Lee Jong-suk

Lee Jong-suk

25 (0%)
Park Shin Hye

Park Shin Hye

25 (0%)
Ahn Hyo-seop

Ahn Hyo-seop

18 (0%)
Ju Ji-hoon

Ju Ji-hoon

16 (0%)
Shin Hae Sun

Shin Hae Sun

16 (0%)
New nominee

New nominee

16 (0%)
Han So Hee

Han So Hee

15 (0%)
Chae Soo-bin

Chae Soo-bin

14 (0%)
Park Min Young

Park Min Young

14 (0%)
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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 3 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo.. espero tu pronto regreso y que sigas triunfando ♥️💜♥️💜♥️🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    Celuta Mazilu 3 weeks ago

    Ji chang wook. Talent, dedicare, daruire, profesionalism

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    Sihem Taan 3 weeks ago

    voter au iu please

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    YANIR 3 weeks ago

    Tu y siempre tu y siempre serás tú... #CHAEUNWOO 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 3 weeks ago

    Eres y seguirás siendo el mejor ..Cha Eunwoo ♥️💜♥️💜♥️🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    Ingrid Jumawan 3 weeks ago

    Cha eunwoo

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    YANIR 3 weeks ago

    Siempre Cha Eun Woo

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    Shazia Parveen 3 weeks ago

    vote jisoo

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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 3 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo por siempre en mi corazón..♥️💜♥️💜♥️🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    Emilia Stoica 3 weeks ago

    All due respect to everyone on the list, but I sincerely hope Cha Eun Woo wins. 🤩🥰

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    myendlessloveejami 3 weeks ago

    LeeMinHo you always be my one and forever.

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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 3 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo.. Colombia está contigo, apoyándote en cada momento ♥️💜♥️💜♥️🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 3 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo ¡¡ eres el mejor!! ♥️💜♥️💜♥️🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    paola peralta 3 weeks ago

    Desde Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪 siempre te apoyaremos querido Chaeunwoo solo decirte que esperamos tu pronto retorno 🫰🙏🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎤

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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 3 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo ♥️💜♥️💜♥️🇨🇴🇨🇴

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    Irma Klabanova 3 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo ♥️

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    Maria Magdalina 3 weeks ago

    ❤️ Kim Soohyun 💚 forever 🦋

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    myendlessloveejami 3 weeks ago

    LeeMinHo🥰🥰

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    Andrea Nazario 3 weeks ago

    Cha eun woo the best ♥️♥️

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    Ingrid Jumawan 3 weeks ago

    Cha eunwoo

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    Allen Recaña 3 weeks ago

    Kim Soo Hyun🔥🤴💟

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    camelia sopanda 4 weeks ago

    Kim Soo Hyun ❤️❤️❤️

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    Lucia Neves 4 weeks ago

    Lucia neves 🇧🇷 cha Eunwoo 💙💙💙

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    Lina Georges 4 weeks ago

    Soutien inconditionnel à KSH 💖

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    Andrea Nazario 4 weeks ago

    Cha eun woo ♥️💜♥️💜♥️

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    Emilia Stoica 4 weeks ago

    Cha Eun Woo 🤩🥰🇧🇪

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    Maria Liliana Marin Giraldo 4 weeks ago

    Cha Eun-woo ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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    Bold Bold 1 month ago

    Kim Soo Hyun Forza ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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    Micki Zacarias lopez 1 month ago

    Cha eun woo 💜

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    Daisy Pollescas 1 month ago

    Goodluck today Kim Soo Hyun 💓 i voted you everyday .

  • E
    Evislane Santos 1 month ago

    Que Nunu continue na liderança. Vamos lá Arohas/fãs. 💙🌟

  • D
    Daisy Pollescas 1 month ago

    OUR FOREVER WITH YOU KIM SOO HYUN ❤️

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    Maria Magdalina 1 month ago

    💚 Kim Soo Hyun 💚

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    Bold Bold 1 month ago

    Kim Soo Hyun forever ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • D
    Daisy Pollescas 1 month ago

    Our Forever with you Kim Soo Hyun ❤️