Song Kang Amasses Popularity in China Following Comeback Drama ‘My Demon’
Song Kang experiences a boost in popularity in China as he returns with the romance-fantasy drama "My Demon."
Song Kang Garners Explosive Popularity in China Following 'My Demon' Premiere
Based on a news on November 28, Song Kang has become a sensation in China after the release of his new drama "My Demon."
The keyword "Song Kang is cool" trended as the second-most popular search on Weibo (Chinese SNS), highlighting the heartthrob's popularity among Chinese viewers.
According to Chinese netizens, they find Song Kang charismatic in the series and are captivated by his transformation into a handsome devil.
Some of the praises were "I can't stop thinking about how good-looking Song Kang is," and, "Song Kang is always handsome."
While the K-drama is not officially available in China, reviews and other forums about "My Demon" and Song Kang have expanded on Douban, a famous content rating site in the country.
Chinese Fans Demand 'My Demon' To Be Available in Their Country
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Following the release of its first two episodes, the reviews about the drama already reached 500 with an impressive 8-point rating. Viewers also discussed the amazing chemistry between the main protagonists Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung, and their charming visuals.
However, Chinese fans hope "My Demon" will get distributed in China, leading to high demand of queries about where to watch the show.
"My Demon" is a fantasy-romance with a twist of comedy, starring young stars Kim Yoo Jung and Song Kang, who are involved in a marriage contract.
'My Demon' Debuts With Impressive Rating, Attains Global Popularity
The drama premiered on November 24 on SBS and is also available on Netflix. It immediately became a hot topic and garnered an impressive viewership rating during its pilot episode.
According to Nielsen Korea, "My Demon" episode 1 recorded an average score of 4.5 percent nationwide.
Meanwhile, it fell to an average rating of 3.4 percent nationwide during the second episode.
However, it continues to hit global popularity on Netflix as Flix Patrol confirmed that "My Demon" ranked third globally in the TV show category. It has also hit the same spot in various countries such as South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.
In addition, it received recognition in English-speaking and European countries such as Australia, Canada, France, and Germany.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
