tvN is a cable channel of Korea and its dramas are popular in and out of Korea. The channel has quite a lot of hit dramas on its record. The channel keeps on having high ratings with interesting plots and Hallyu actors in its cast.

Here is a list of the tvN dramas with the highest ratings up until now (all years) (updated article).

 

1. "Crash Landing On You" - 21.7%

The drama "Crash Landing On You" (2019-2020) with Hyun Bin and Son YeJin makes tvN history by breaking the record of its highest ratings. With the final episode of the drama, the drama ratings reached 21.7%. The love story of the North Korean soldier and South Korean chaebol hooked the country.

 

2. "Queen of Tears" - 20.7%

The awaited K-Drama "Queen of Tears" (2024) with top Hallyu stars Kim SooHyun and Kim JiWon started with 5.9% and reached impressive ratings of 20.7% with episode 12.  Viewers are hooked and the drama went viral for its story and amazing acting. It is still airing.

 

3. "Goblin" - 20.5%

The drama "Goblin" also titled "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" aired in 2016-2017 starring Gong Yoo, Kim GoEun, Lee DongWook and more. In and out of Korea, the drama was extremely popular. There was definitely a "Goblin craze". The final episode of the drama reached its highest personal ratings at 20.5%. "Goblin" held the record of tvN best ratings until "Crash Landing on You" broke it.

 

4. "Reply 1988" - 18.8%

The "Replies" series were popular and "Reply 1988" (2015-2016) was the most popular. The last episode reached 18.8%. Girl's Day's HyeRi, Park BoGum, Go KyungPyo, Ryu JunYeol and Lee DongHwi acted in the drama.

 

5. "Mr. Sunshine" - 18.1%

The historical drama "Mr. Sunshine" (2018) with Lee ByungHun and Kim TaeRi had a huge budget and it received a lot of love in and outside of Korea. The drama scored 18.1% of ratings on its last episode.

 

6. "Mr. Queen" - 17.4%

The comedy historical drama "Mr. Queen" (2020-2021) starring Shin HyeSun and Kim JungHyun was also popular. The drama started at 8.0% and kept on increasing its ratings up to 17.4% for the final episode.

 

7. "Crash Course In Romance" - 17%

The romance drama "Crash Course in Romance" (2023) starred Jeon DoYeon and Jung KyungHo. The drama started with 4.0% but gained a lot of popularity week after week with its love story, elite education, and scandals. The drama reached 17% with its last episode.

 

8. "Under The Queen's Umbrella" - 16.852%

The historical drama "Under The Queen's Umbrella" (2022) starred Kim HyeSoo, Kim HaeSook, Choi WonYoung, Moon SangMin, SF9's Chani, Yoo SeonHo, Kim MinGi, and more. It was a hit drama. Starting at 7.6%, the drama kept on gaining viewers and reached 16.852% with its last episode. The story of the queen, her sons, and all the political schemes passionated.

9. "Vincenzo" - 14.6%

The black comedy drama "Vincenzo" (2021) starring Song JoongKi, Jeon YeoBeen, 2PM's Ok TaecYeon, Kim YeoJin, and Kwak DongYeon was popular. The drama was also available on Netflix at the same time. The drama started at 7.7% and ended at 14.6%. Viewers have been stunned by the amazing acting and the catchy storyline of a mafia consigliere getting rid of the bad guys.

 

10. "Our Blues" - 14.6%

The life drama "Our Blues" (2022) starring Lee ByungHun, Shin MinA, Han JiMin, Kim WooBin, Cha SeoungWon, and Lee JungEun gathered a lot of interest with its touching story and its talented cast. The drama started at 7.3% and ended at 14.6%.

 

11. "100 Days My Prince" - 14.4%

The comedy historical drama "100 Days My Prince" (2018) starring EXO’s D.O. and Nam JiHyun was also one of the most popular dramas of tvN. The last episode of the drama reached 14.4%.

 

12. "Hospital Playlist" - 14.1%

The drama "Hospital Playlist" (2020) with Jo JungSuk, Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo, and Kim DaeMyung was popular. The drama kept increasing in ratings and reached 14.1% with its last episode. The story of these close friends working at the hospital had interested many.

 

13. "Signal" - 12.5%

The drama "Signal" (2016) with Lee JeHoon, Kim HyeSoo, and Choi JinWoong was also a hit. The drama reached 12.5% of ratings with its last episode. This drama is often mentioned as one of the best K-Dramas in the international K-Drama community.

 

14. “Hotel del Luna"- 12%

IU and Yeo JinGoo addicted viewers to the ghosty fantasy drama “Hotel del Luna”. The drama was so popular that many are hoping for a second season. The drama reached 12.0% on its last episode.

 

15. "Marry My Husband" - 12.0%

The 2024 drama "Marry My Husband" based on a web novel and webtoon was a hit. With Park MinYoung, Na InWoo, Lee YiKyung, Song HaYoon, and Highlight's Lee GiKwang, the revenge drama caught attention from the start with 5.2%. It continuously grabbed viewers' attention until reaching 12.0% with its last episode.

 

In a serendipitous encounter during Seo InGuk's record-breaking fan meet in Manila last year, a unique collaboration was born. Seo InGuk, the K-Drama sensation and multi-talented artist, expressed his desire to work with emerging Filipino talent Francine Diaz.

The catalyst for this collaboration was a casual dinner meeting between InGuk and Francine's manager, John Ling.

During the dinner, the South Korean actor was captivated by Francine's rendition of 'Pag-Ibig,' which resonated deeply with him. Despite any initial doubts Francine may have had about her singing prowess in comparison to InGuk's 'magical' voice, the seasoned singer sensed a dynamic synergy between them.

It’s a grand collaboration that nobody saw coming. Seo InGuk shared his enthusiasm for it, saying, "The song's content is about love, so I worked on it, thinking, 'Wouldn't it be fun to make it like a conversation that talks about love and goes back and forth about love?' and that process was just so much fun… I'm very thankful that I got to do that with Francine," as reported by Metro.Style.

The result of this unexpected collaboration is the upcoming single 'My Love,' released on March 2, 2024 under Universal Records. The track promises a magical blend of Seo InGuk's seasoned artistry and Francine Diaz's emerging talent, creating a melody that speaks directly to the heart.

Fans can anticipate a refreshing take on love as the song unfolds in a unique conversation-style format, offering a delightful twist to the traditional love song. It can even pass as a heartwarming and healing series OST.

In addition to his collaboration with Francine Diaz, Seo InGuk has recently achieved another milestone with his latest accolade in the K-Drama series "Death's Game," where he takes the lead alongside a stellar cast. Furthermore, InGuk showcases his versatility with his the lead role as Edmond Dantes in the Broadway musical "Monte Cristo," a production that can now be streamed on various digital platforms.

'My Love' is not just a musical collaboration but a testament to the unexpected beauty that can arise when artists from different corners of the world come together. Seo InGuk and Francine Diaz invite fans to join them on March 2 magic of 'My Love,' a melody that indeed celebrates the universal theme of love and romance.

Stream it on Spotify here:

Watch the music video here:

Most of the Korean actors have Instagram and some have an impressive amount of followers! Some have been using Instagram actively while some do not really keep it updated. Some actors also just created their Instagram recently and are still gathering followers.

Here are the most followed Korean actors on Instagram and then a rough ranking of over 100 actors' Instagram accounts. If you are not following your favorite actors' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data were updated on February 22 (latest update), 2024, at 3 PM KST. We regularly update as the numbers keep on increasing and the ranking is changing.

Important Notice: only a few acting-dols have been included according to our criteria (January 2022) made with readers. Check them down the page. 

 

1. ASTRO's Cha EunWoo - 42.6m followers - @eunwo.o_c

Note: Cha EunWoo has over 2 main lead roles including "Rookie Historian Goo HaeRyung" and "True Beauty".

 

2. Lee MinHo - 34.9m followers - @actorleeminho

 

3. Lee JongSuk - 26.5m followers - @jongsuk0206

 

4. Ji ChangWook - 26.8m followers - @jichangwook

 

5. Park SeoJun - 25.9m followers - @bn_sj2013

 

6. EXO's ChanYeol - 24.1m followers - @real__pcy

Note: ChanYeol was the lead actor in the movie "The Box" and had supporting roles in "Missing 9" and "Memories of the Alhambra".

 

7. Song Kang - 21.1m followers - @songkang_b

 

8. Hwang InYoup - 19.4m followers - @hi_high_hiy

 

9. Nam JooHyuk - 19m followers - @skawngur

 

10. Lee DongWook by his agency - 18.1m followers - @leedongwook_official

 

11. T.O.P - 17.7m followers - @choi_seung_hyun_tttop

Note: T.O.P was the lead actor in the movies "Commitment", "Tazza: The Hidden Card", and more.

 

12. Kim SooHyun - 14.5m followers - @soohyun_k216

 

13. Ahn HyoSeop - 13.6m followers - @imhyoseop

 

14. Park HyungSik - 12.4m followers - @phs1116

Note: Park HyungSik was the lead actor in "Strong Girl BongSoon", "Happiness", and more.

 

15. Song JoongKi by his agency - 11.9m followers - @hi_songjoongki

 

16. Jung HaeIn - 11.3m followers - @holyhaein

 

17. EXO's SuHo - 11.1m followers - @kimjuncotton

Note: SuHo was the lead actor in the drama "Rich Man" and the movie "One Way Trip", among other projects.

 

18. Wi HaJun - 10.8m followers - @wi__wi__wi

 

19. Lee DoHyun - 9.8m followers - @ldh_sky

 

20. SHINee's Key - 9.8m followers - @bumkeyk

Note: Key was the lead actor in the drama "The Guardians" and had supporting roles in the drama "Drinking Solo" and the movie "Hit-and-Run Squad".

 

21. Kim SeonHo - 9.8m followers - @seonho__kim

 

22. GOT7's JinYoung - 9.6m followers - @jinyoung_0922jy

Note: JinYoung was the lead actor in "He Is Psychometric", "The Devil Judge", and more.

 

23. Kim MinGue - 9.2m followers -  @mingue.k

 

24. Choi WooShik - 9m followers - @dntlrdl

 

25. SUPER JUNIOR's SiWon - 8.8m followers - @siwonchoi

Note: SiWon was the lead actor in "Revolutionary Love", "My Fellow Citizens!", and more.

 

26. SUPER JUNIOR's DongHae - 7.1m followers - @leedonghae

Note: Donghae was the lead actor in "Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog", "Oh! Young-shim", and more.

 

27. 2PM's JunHo - 7.1m followers - @le2jh

Note: JunHo was the lead actor in "Wok of Love", "The Red Sleeve", etc

 

28. Kim Beom - 6.9m followers - @k.kbeom

 

29. RoWoon - 6.7m followers- @ewsbdi

Note: RoWoon was the lead actor in "Extraordinary You", "She Would Never Know", and more.

 

30. Lee JoonGi - 6.7m followers - @actor_jg

 

31. Hwang MinHyun - 6.5m followers -@optimushwang

Note: Hwang MinHyun was the lead actor in the drama "Live On" and "Alchemy of Souls" (Parts 1 and 2).

 

32. Lee JaeWook - 6.5m followers - @jxxvvxxk

 

33. Lomon - 6.4m followers - @lomon991111

 

34. Ji Soo - 6.3 m followers -@actor_jisoo

 

35. Woo DoHwan - 5.8m followers - @wdohwan

 

36. Choi HyunWook - 5.3m followers - @_choiiii__

 

37. Kim WooBin - 5.1m followers -@____kimwoobin

 

38. Kim YoungDae - 5m followers- @youngdae0302

 

Here are more actors' Instagram followers numbers and accounts.

Over 4m followers

Lee KwangSoo (@masijacoke850714), Yeo JinGoo (@yeojin9oo), Yoon ChanYoung (@yooncy1), Lee SeungGi (@leeseunggi.official), Lee JungJae (@from_jjlee), Park JiHoon (@0529.jihoon.ig) [Park JiHoon was the lead actor in "Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency" and "At a Distance, Spring is Green"], Lee SooHyuk (@leesoohyuk), CNBLUE's Kang MinHyuk (@mr_kanggun) [Kang MinHyuk was the lead actor in the drama "Hospital Ship" and the movie "The Princess and the Matchmaker"], Seo InGuk (@seo_cccc), Gong Yoo (@gongyoo_official), Park BoGum (@bogummy), Byeon WooSeok (@byeonwooseok), Ahn BoHyun (@bohyunahn)

 

Over 3m followers

Ahn JaeHyun (@aagbanjh), Ong SeongWu (@osw_onge) [Ong SeongWu was the lead actor in "At Eighteen" and "More Than Friends"], BTOB's Yook SungJae (@yook_can_do_it) [Yook SungJae was the lead actor in "Who Are You: School 2015", "Mystic Pop-up Bar", etc], Ryu JunYeol (@ryusdb), Kim MyungSoo (@kim_msl) [Kim MyungSoo was the lead actor in "Angel's Last Mission: Love", "Royal Secret Agent", etc], Kim JongKook (@kjk76), Jang KiYong (@juanxkui), Kwak DongYeon (@kwakdongyeon0), Jung IlWoo (@jilwww), SHINee's MinHo (@choiminho_1209) [MinHo was the lead actor in movies "Derailed", "The Battle of Jangsari", and more], Seo KangJoon (@seokj1012), Lee HyunWoo (@hihyunwoo), 2PM's TaecYeon (@taecyeonokay) [TaecYeon was the lead actor in "The Game: Towards Zero", "Secret Royal Inspector & Joy", etc], EXO's D.O. (@d.o.hkyungsoo) [D.O. was the lead actor in "100 Days My Prince" and "Bad Prosecutor"]

 

Over 2m followers

CNBLUE's Jung YongHwa (@jyheffect0622) [Jung YongHwa was the lead actor in "Heartstrings", "Sell Your Haunted House", and more], Lee HongKi (@skullhong12) [Lee HongKi was the lead actor in "Bride of the Century", "Modern Farmer" and more], Jin Goo (@actor_jingoo), Song IlGook (@songilkook), Yoo AhIn (@hongsick), Park HaeSoo (@haesoopark_official), JinYoung (@jinyoung0423) [JinYoung was the lead actor in the movie "The Dude in Me", the drama "Police University" and more], Kim MinJae (@real.be), TVXQ's YunHo (@yunho2154) [YunHo was the lead actor in "Heading to the Ground", "Meloholic", etc], Kim HyunJoong (@hyunjoong860606) [Kim HyunJoong was the lead actor in "Boys Over Flowers", "Playful Kiss", etc], Kang TaeOh (@kto940620), Bae InHyuk (@inhyuk_bb), Yoo YeonSeok (@yoo_yeonseok), Lee JeHoon (@leejehoon_official), Yoo InSoo (@k.a_innsoo), Kim JaeJoong (@jj_1986_jj) [Kim JaeJoong was the lead actor in "Triangle", "Manhole", etc], Jo ByungGyu (@bk_arta), VIXX's N (@achahakyeon) [N or Cha HakYeon acted in "Tunnel", "Ms. Perfect", "Familar Wife", "Children of Nobody", "Mine", "Bad and Crazy", etc], RyeoUn (@_ryeoun)

 

Over 1m followers

Hong JongHyun (@hjonghyun), Sung Hoon (@sunghoon1983), Kim YoungKwang (@aksakfn12), Kim DongHee (@kim_d.he), NamKoong Min (@min_namkoong), Highlight's Yoon DooJoon (@beeeestdjdjdj) [Yoon DooJoon was the lead actor in "Radio Romance", "Let's Eat 3", etc], Lee SangYeob (@sangyeob), Ji Sung (@justin_jisung), Kim MinGi (@mingi_1122), Choi JinHyuk (@real_jinhyuk), Kim JungHyun (@jhkim0405), Song SeungHeon (@songseungheon1005), Choi TaeJoon (@actorctj), Gong Myung (@0myoung_0526), Im SiWan (@yim_siwang) [Im SiWan was the lead actor in "Misaeng: Incomplete Life", "Strangers from Hell", etc], Kim DoWan (@kimdwan_), Ham SungMin (@hsm_0314_vv), Chae JongHyeop (@chaejh_), Kim JaeUck (@jaeuck.kim), Nam YoonSu (@nam_yoonsu), Heo SungTae (@heosungtae), Kim SungCheol (@sungcheol2), Go KyungPyo (@kopular), Jo WooJae (@ophen28), Lee YiKyung (@luvlk89), Kim JiHun (@jiraishin99), Moon SangMin (@_sangmxn_), Kim JiHun (@jiraishin99), Shin SeungHo (@seungho__shin), Jung GunJoo (@jrjswn), Lee ShinYoung (@leesin_y), Jung KyungHo (@jstar_allallj), Kim HyunJin (@pat8mat), VICTON's ByungChan (@b__yccn) [ByungChan was the lead actor in "Live On" and "The King's Affection"], Highlight's Lee GiGwang (@gttk0000) [GiGwang was the lead actor in "Lovely Horribly" and "Circle"], Kim JaeWon (@rlawodnjs_), Lee TaeRi (@tae_rii_), Na InWoo (@10042n00), Zo InSung (@zoinsung_official),

 

Over 500k followers

Yoon HyunMin (@yoonhyunmin), Shin SungRok (@shin_sung_rok), Joo Won (@zu.won_moon.jun.won), INFINITE's SungYeol (@sungyeol_827) [SungYeol was the lead actor in "Hi! School: Love On" and "Love Returns"], Kim DongJun (@super_d.j) [Kim DongJun was the lead actor in the movie "A Way Station", the drama "More than Friends", and more], Lee TaeHwan (@leetaehwan0221), Ju JiHoon (@_jujihoon), Jang GeunSuk (@_asia_prince_jks), UKISS's Jun (@real_2junyoung) [Jun or Lee JunYoung was the lead actor in "Imitation", "Let Me Be Your Knight", and more], Im JuHwan (@uhwan__lim), Nam DaReum by his mother (@namdareum_mom), Lee TaeVin (@taevin.lee), Yoon JongHoon (@yoonjongactor_official), Kim JaeYoung (@darealkjy), Im JaeHyuk (@jhyuk.im), Ahn SeungGyun (@tmdrbs782), Son SangYeon (@02s_sy), Bae HyeonSeong (@baehyeonseong_), Choi SiHun (@choi_hun2), Park JungWoo (@jjung_woo_), Choo YoungWoo (@cu.young), Lee JongWon (@wonjong_), Park SungHoon (@boxabum), Yoon SeoBin (@seobin.1214), Shin JaeHa (@shin_jae_ha), Park JiBin (@impactorpjb), Choi MinYeong (@choi_minyeong), Kim SuGyeom (@su_gyeom_), Seo JiHoon (@jihux), Ahn JaeHong (@aahnjaehong), Lee ChanHyeong (@nakktaa_), Lee JungHa (@jungha.km), Yang SeJong (@bell.ysj), Yoo SeungHo (@dandyoo93_official), etc.

 

Over 250k followers

Lee HoWon (@isayhousayya) [Lee HoWon or Hoya was the lead actor in the drama "Reply 1997", the movie "HIYA", etc], Yoon ShiYoon (@moa_ent), Bong TaeGyu (@taegyu_bong), Um KiJoon (@werther777), Kang Hui (@kanghui_), Han GiChan (@han_gi_chan), Song GeonHee (@songgeonhee), Sung Jun (@thuggyduck), Lee WonKeun (@lilyjardin), Jang EuiSoo (@jesoo122), Han SeJin (@ahoi_ing), Yoo Jun (@yyjjun_xx), Lee SaeOn (@leesaeon), Ki DoHun (@kidohun), Song JaeRim (@jaelim_song), Soon WooHyun (@sonwoohyeon7), Kim KangMin (@______kangman), Kang InSoo (@insoo_casper), Jung GaRam (@rram_iiii), Kang YouSeok (@youseok_), Lee JungJun (@right_jun_), Ryu KyungSoo (@ryurudtn), Park HeeSoon (@park_hee_soon), Kim NamGil (@namgildaero), Yoon HyunSoo (@hyvn_soo), etc.

 

No Instagram

Kang DongWon, Won Bin, Yang SeJong, Hyun Bin, Lee SeoJin, Jo JungSuk, Lee JangWoo, Yoon KyeSang, Shin HaKyun, and more have no Instagram.

Yoon KyunSang and Park HaeJin accounts are no longer available.

So JiSub (@soganzi_51), Jang DongYoon (@dongyoon_0712), and Kang HaNeul (@kanghaneul_official) have Instagram too.

 

Acting-dols criteria (January 2022): 

Due to the huge number of idols in the acting field, we have tried to limit the list to idols genuinely active in acting and not to all the idols acting. At Kpopmap, we always prioritize the opinions of our readers first. That is why these criteria have been made out of readers' opinions. We held a poll (here) and we opened an open discussion on Reddit (here). You've asked us to be stricter in our criteria and so here are the new rules.

. In a K-Drama, Netflix Original drama, or a movie: 

• Two lead roles (was clearly one of the main characters)

or

• One lead role and 2 supporting roles

or

• More than 4 supporting roles

. Guest roles can't be considered supporting roles

. Only dramas over 6 episodes (special and short dramas are excluded)

. Only movies released in Korean theaters (not just online) (at the exception of Netflix original movies)

. No web dramas (exception for Netflix)

. Only Korean releases

Kpopmap's criteria for acting-dols are not absolute or the right answer. It is just criteria applied in the content of Kpopmap. And these criteria can change according to the trends or fans' opinions.

 

The other acting-dols have been included in the following article:

 

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments!