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Korean Government Poll of Overseas Hallyu Viewers Puts Lee Min Ho, BTS, Mr. Sunshine, and Train to Busan Top of Respective Categories

Consider me surprised and impressed that a poll conducted recently landed an actor currently in military service on the top of the list. South Korean government recently polled 16 overseas country viewers interested in Hallyu on their favorites in the categories of stars, idols, dramas, and movies. Lee Min Ho was the number 1 pick in the stars category followed by Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo tied for second, then Song Joong Ki, and Lee Jong Seok rounds out the top 5. Unsurprising BTS wins the favorite idols list by a wide margin, while Mr. Sunshine is the favorite drama in a tighter field. And last but not least 2016 summer hit Train to Busan remains fresh on the mind as the favorite K-movie among overseas Hallyu fans.


Favorite K-stars:

  1. Lee Min Ho (8.5%)
  2. Song Hye Kyo (2.4%)/Gong Yoo (2.4%)
  3. Song Joong Ki (2.1%)
  4. Lee Jong Seok (1.9%)

Favorite idols:

  1. BTS (10.3%)
  2. Psy (6.9%)
  3. Blackpink (3.8%)
  4. Big Bang (2.5%)
  5. EXO (2.3%)

Favorite K-drama:

  1. Mr. Sunshine (4.7%)
  2. Descendants of the Sun (3.7%)
  3. Goblin (3.4%)
  4. Why Secretary Kim (2.9%)

Favorite K-movies:

  1. Train to Busan (8.4%)
  2. Be With You (5.8%)
  3. Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (4.5%)
  4. Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2.1%)

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  • Gosh I must be the only one that’s never seen LMH in any Drama/Film whatsoever but I have for everyone else.

  • I'm not surprised about Lee min ho.. I'm a Nigerian and my first ever kdrama was boys over flowers..
    That guy is well loved here because we all had our first kdrama experience with boys over flowers

  • I wonder which oversees countries were polled. LMH is like a shiny bauble. The more you look at it, the less appealing it becomes. I remember being awed by him when I started watching kdramas six years ago. BOF was a crack drama for me. Six years and eons of kdramas later, I realized that he gave up his passion for acting after Faith. I do agree that all dramas and actors on that list have mass appeal. I’m just surprised that Mr. Sunshine polled higher than DOTS and Goblin. Maybe it’s because it’s the most recent KES drama?

    • I feel the same. Lee Min Ho is like white bread, you can get it anywhere but it doesn't have much flavour. Also, the series here were all available on Netflix, which is world wide. All these are generalities because they are most publicized. A valid poll would involve a lot more than just the five submitted.

  • Not anything bad on SongSong couple but their stars power really is massive to keep them on the spotlight. Their visual is another big part but as for acting I don't think they are the best. I watched DOTs and dropped it after episode 5. Lee Min Ho never crossed my mind as a good actor nor his visual is that appealing. Gong Yoo is the only one relevant here. He's not the most handsome actor but has great charisma and very talented. Goblin and Trains to Busan are very good. I don't follow Kpop so don't know.

    • The relevant comment, are u saying gy is the only 1 relevant to u or are u saying that he is the only relevant period,?

      • I think he meant on the acting side. Compared to the rest of them on the list, only Gong Yoo is good. I would have put Lee Jung Suk with him. The rest are just decent.

  • Not surprised about LMH. It’s probably also due to the anticipation of his return in a few months.

    What I’m surprised about is with Secretary Kim making the top 4 behind such big-budgeted massive hits.

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