There’s speaking English, and then there’s speaking English with such confidence that makes you look like you own it.

Like I once mentioned, English is not a general language in a country like Korea that prioritizes its own language over every other one. However, over the years, a few Korean celebrities have proven that their English is not for decoration because not only is it fluent, it is natural, and very much useful, especially in dramas that warrant it.

Now this is not about who once said “Hello, everyone” on a red carpet. This is about the ones who can actually hold full conversations without struggling.

Let’s get into it.

Ahn Hyo-seop

I am sure you are not surprised Ahn Yeo Seop made it to the list. The man literally grew up and was educated in Canada, so the smooth delivery of English is not an act. You can hear it in his interviews, fan meetings, and international promotions. He speaks English with no forced accent, or hesitation, just clean, confident English. And yes, do you know he also voiced Jinu, the leader of the Saja Boys in K-pop Demon Hunter? That alone tells you how he can effortlessly switch between Korean and English.

Choi Woo-shik

Another Canadian export we fully claim is Choi Woo-shik, who grew up in Vancouver, so English is as natural to him as eating Kimchi. If you have ever seen his Hollywood interviews or behind-the-scenes content, you already know he sounds like an English Tutor. No struggle, no stress, just flow, and that helps him translate his international projects so well too, especially with his growing Western career. Talk about living in English and not just speaking.

Gong Yoo

Now this one did not grow up abroad, which makes his fluency even more impressive. Gong Yoo is one of those actors who clearly took language learning seriously because his pronunciation is as clean as that of a freshly mopped floor, and he rarely sounds lost in international interviews. He might not sound fully native, but the confidence is there, and confidence does a lot.

Park Bo-gum

Park Bo-gum’s English always surprises people because he is not loud with it. Normally, he is quiet, calm, and very intentional, and even though he has spoken English several times at global fan meetings and international stages, and each time, it is clear that he prepared properly, you barely see him point it out. His sentences are clear, his tone is gentle, and even when he pauses, you anticipate his next sentence like it's food. He might not be the fastest speaker on this list, but he is definitely one of the cleanes,t and that counts for something.

Park Min-young

Park Min-young studied in the United States, and that alone shows in how comfortable she is with English. Whether it is international interviews, overseas fan meetings, or casual behind-the-scenes moments, she does so well. While her dramas do not heavily rely on English dialogue, her real-life interviews prove that she understands, responds, and expresses herself clearly. She even speaks it so well in some of her dramas that require speaking English.

At the end of the day, English fluency in K-entertainment is no longer rare, but natural confidence still stands out, and it keeps improving the status and reputation of Hallyu globally.

Which other Korean celebrity’s English surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments.