2014: Kim Soo Hyun
He became a household name first with Dream High in 2011. But what made him known worldwide and made him the most popular actor in 2014 was My Love From The Stars which has also been credited for spreading the Korean wave across the globe.
2015: Lee Jong Suk
Lee Jong Suk, the youngest male model ever to participate in Seoul Fashion Week at the age of 15, gained recognition with his supporting role in the hit drama Secret Garden in 2011.
Even though his breakout role was in School 2013, he won the most popular actor award in 2015 after starring in Pinocchio which was the hit drama that year with its online broadcasting revenue.
