Gallup Korea's Favorite Actor

Gallup Korea's Favorite Actor is a recurring survey conducted as part of the "What Koreans Like" (Korean: 한국인이 좋아하는) series. Launched in 2004 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gallup Korea's founding, the survey is conducted every five years to explore various aspects of South Korean lifestyle and culture.

While an integrated poll featuring both film and television actors was initially conducted in 1994, the survey was split into two distinct categories starting in 2004: Favorite Film Actor (Korean: 한국인이 좋아하는 영화배우) and Favorite Television Actor (or "Talent"; 한국인이 좋아하는 탤런트). This survey is distinct from the Gallup Korea's Actor of the Year rankings for Film and Television. Unlike the annual "Actor of the Year" polls, which have been released every December since 2005 to highlight the most impactful performances of a specific year, the "Favorite Actor" survey measures long-term public preference and is released only every five years.

Choi Bool-am holds the record for topping the Favorite Television Actor poll three times (1994, 2004, and 2014). In the film category, Ahn Sung-ki (2004, 2009) and Choi Min-sik (2014, 2024) are tied for the most wins with two each. Among actresses, Kim Hye-ja holds the record for the most wins, notably topping the television category (1994, 2009).