Daily Sports Korea has released their yearly rankings for the Top 10 Most Loved Celebrities in South Korea. All 17 cities in South Korea were surveyed, with a target of between 18 – 69 year olds. Here are the top 10 in order!
1. Yoo Jae Seok
Who else but the King of Korea? Yoo Jae Suk is so well-loved by the general public that he’s won this award three years in a row.
2. BTS
Deserving! They’ve swept charts and hearts this year!
3. IU
The reigning queen of K-Pop never fails to amaze.
4. Na Hoon Ah
For those who aren’t in the know, he’s a trot singer that debuted in 1966.
5. Gong Yoo
Ah, everyone’s universal ahjussi. If we blow out a candle, will he come to us?
6. Park Bo Gum
He’s currently off serving the nation in the navy – but that doesn’t stop us from falling for him!
7. Kim Hye Soo
One of South Korea’s most beloved girl crush actresses!
8. Hyun Bin
He crash-landed right into our hearts.
9. Suzy, Lee Hyori and Lim Youngwoong
The three came in at a joint 9th place!
10. Choi Bul Am, Kim Hee Seon, Kang Ho Dong, Ahn Seong Gi and Jun Ji Hyun
A whole bout of actors and actresses came in tied for 10th place.
Did your favourites make it to the list this year?