Lee Min Ho Declared Most Loved K-Actor By 2024 Overseas Korean Wave Survey

Lee Min Ho has been hailed as the most-loved Korean Actor by the international audience this 2024.

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Lee Min Ho Hailed as Most Loved K-Actor For 11 Consecutive Years

Lee Min Ho remains undefeated as the most-loved Korean star among global audiences.

On April 3, according to the 2024 Overseas Korean Wave Survey (as of 2023), released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, Lee Min Ho has shown remarkable popularity for a decade, ranking first as the most loved Korean actor around the world.

The organization analyzed that "The Heir" star is playing a big role in expanding the Korean Wave as the preference and popularity of the drama sector are rapidly rising in the Middle East and Southeast Asia regions.

Lee Min Ho ranked first in Asia Pacific, the United States, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

In particular, he topped the list in an extra survey titled "The first K-Actor that comes to mind," showing his unwavering popularity beyond the Korean Wave.

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The celebrity's first place record is a Hallyu living legend in that he has been at the top in the actor category for 11 consecutive years since the Korean Wave star survey began in 2014. He has enjoyed unrivaled recognition with overwhelming support from international and local fans, surpassing all prominent domestic top stars.

Lee Min Ho Maintains Powerful Star Influence

Lee Min Ho continues to have a strong presence in the industry by topping charts of his dramas, such as "The Heirs," "The Legend of The Blue Sea," and "Pachinko."

Apart from his drama achievements, Lee Min Ho, himself proved his versatility as a public figure and a brand endorser as he won major awards, such as Asia's Best Star Award, Korean Wave Achievement Award, Korean Wave Male Actor Award, and National Brand Award.

He also shows off his powerful star influence by taking first place in voting and award ceremonies.

In addition, Lee Min Ho has created a strong relationship with multiple brands around the world as an ambassador for over 100 brands.

As a Korean actor representative, Lee Min Ho receives love from various fans and makes his name trend on different social media platforms. 

What's Next For Lee Min Ho This 2024

While he is out of the screen, Lee Min Ho is busy working on his back-to-back projects. He just finished filming his upcoming drama "Ask the Stars," which he co-stars with Gong Hyo Jin. It is set to air this 2024.

He has also started filming his new movie "Omniscient Reader," along with a star-studded lineup.

Further, Lee Min Ho plans to meet his global fans through the second season of Apple TV's "Pachinko."

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Shai San Miguel wrote this.