20 Most Searched Male Actors 2025: Cha Eunwoo and T.O.P Lead Global Trends
Discover the 20 most searched male actors in 2025. Cha Eunwoo takes the top spot, followed by T.O.P and Park Bo Gum in a year dominated by K-drama stars.
Not even a military hiatus could slow him down. According to Instiz, Cha Eunwoo secured the No. 1 spot as the world's most searched male actor in 2025. After headlining the hit film 'The First Ride', the actor-idol entered military service, yet his global fanbase kept his search metrics at an all-time high throughout the year.
Analysis of the 2025 Most Searched Male Actors Ranking
The year was defined by massive sequels and long-awaited returns. T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun) took the 2nd position, riding the wave of anticipation for 'Squid Game Season 2'. Close behind at 3rd was Park Bo Gum, who dominated TV screens with the action-comedy 'Good Boy' and further expanded his reach as a popular talk show host.
- 4th: Lee Min Ho - Made headlines with 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy'
- 6th: Lee Byung Hun - Reaffirmed his power in 'No Other Choice' and 'The Match'
- 7th: Ma Dong Seok - Continued his dominance in international action projects
- 13th: Byun Woo Seok - Celebrated a meteoric rise in global popularity
- 16th: Lee Dong Wook - Starred in the captivating crime drama 'The Nice Guy'
The Enduring Power of the Hallyu Icons
The list features a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Gong Yoo at 5th and Lee Jung Jae at 9th prove that established global brands remain unshakable. Meanwhile, actors like Song Kang (10th) and Park Sung Hoon (11th) have successfully leveraged streaming platforms to secure their place in the global cultural conversation.
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