Consider me perpetually impressed with Kim Soo Hyun‘s popularity and staying power. This week Sports Chosun celebrated its 30th anniversary by conducting various polls of Korean industry insiders including agency heads, network presidents, PDs, screenwriters, and with over 100 votes the group was asked to pick their top Power People within K-drama land. Coming in first with 12 votes is Kim Soo Hyun who hasn’t done a drama in two years since he’s been in the military and is only gearing up for his drama land return later this year. Second place went to Park Seo Joon with 11 votes, clearly riding his Itaewon Class popularity as this poll was conducted in the last month. Third place with 7 votes each was Hyun Bin, Jeon Ji Hyun, and Gong Hyo Jin. All the picks make sense (though there are a few names missing which I am sure will get major commentary), check it out below! Continue reading →