Actor Lee Soo-hyuk has achieved a remarkable milestone by garnering 800 million cumulative views on Weibo, earning him the 'Most Popular Korean Artist' award.
On the 16th, Lee Soo-hyuk attended the 'Weibo Gala 2025 微博文化交流之夜(2025 Weibo Cultural Exchange Night)' held in Bangkok, where he was honored with the 'Most Popular Korean Artist' award, reflecting his immense popularity in the region.
The 'Weibo Gala 2025' is a global cultural exchange awards ceremony hosted by Weibo, inviting top artists from Korea, China, and Thailand to promote cultural and artistic exchanges between China and major Asian countries, highlighting the influence of international stars and content. Representing Korea, actor Lee Soo-hyuk, along with singer Kep1er, Chinese actors Chen Feiyu and Shen Yue, and Thai actors Prin Suparat and Pimchanok Leuwisetpaiboon, graced the event.
Before the ceremony, Lee Soo-hyuk made a striking appearance on the red carpet, pairing a black suit with a white scarf, capturing the attention of local media with his exceptional fashion sense. He also warmed hearts by attentively engaging with fans who came to support him.
Ahead of the award, Weibo highlighted that the drama 'Scholar Who Walks the Night,' featuring Lee Soo-hyuk, achieved 980 million cumulative views on the platform, while his personal topic garnered 800 million views. Upon receiving the 'Most Popular Korean Artist' award, Lee expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much for giving me the Most Popular Korean Artist award. I am also grateful to the fans. I feel like I'm not quite there yet, but thank you for choosing me, and I hope to see you more often."
Lee Soo-hyuk has been widely loved for his performances across various genres, from historical dramas to modern and fantasy series. His works consistently rank high on Thailand's major platform LINE TV's Korean drama charts, maintaining his popularity. His recent lead role in the drama 'S Line' was officially invited to the 8th Cannes International Series Festival's long-form competition, winning the first-ever music award for a Korean drama, creating a buzz both domestically and internationally. Building on his strong Asian fanbase, Lee Soo-hyuk is set to continue his global journey with a solo fan meeting in Hangzhou, China, on the 30th.
By Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr