The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the list of Hallyu stars that are well-loved abroad

These stars have contributed to the development of the Hallyu wave.

From November 5, 2021 to December 8, 2021, the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism conducted the “Overseas Hallyu Wave Survey 2022” for 8500 people from 18 countries, including China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Australia, United States, Brazil, Argentina, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates  United Arab Emirates and South Africa.

The results of the survey are as follows:

Top 5 most popular Korean singers abroad:

#1. BTS 

#2. BLACKPINK

#3. IU 

#4. LISA 

#5. PSY 

Top 5 most popular Korean actors abroad:

#1. Lee Min Ho 

#2. Hyun Bin

#3. Gong Yoo

#4. Song Hye Kyo

#5. Song Joong Ki