Have you ever wondered if your favourite Hallyu actress is among the top 10 most followed Korean actresses?
Social media is currently the best way via which fans get to connect with their favourite celebrities. Following your favourite actress on Instagram is the easiest way to keep up with their life and get regular updates on them. The account holders also provide glimpses of their personal lives and of all their life’s significant updates on Instagram, making it the most convenient platform for communication and news transmission.
These days, Instagram followers are directly proportionate to the person’s popularity. People tend to follow the person on Instagram who they like to watch on the screen to get a closer view of their lives. With the Hallyu wave taking over the world, it is only natural that the actresses will have a massive number of social media following. We have curated a list of the most-followed K-drama actress on Instagram. So, if you are wondering whether your favourite K-drama actress has made it to the top ten, then keep reading the article.
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Debuted as a child actress, Kim So Hyun has many hit Korean dramas under her kitty, which has significantly contributed to her whopping number of followers at the mere age of 23. The actress has been a part of several successful dramas like Love Alarm season 1 & 2, Radio Romance, My Lovely Liar, Moon Embracing The Sun and more. At present, Kim So Hyun has 13.4 million followers.
Han So Hee has gained a mass following with her character, 'Yu Na Bi', in the Netflix original, Nevertheless. Before which, she was a part of dramas like The World Of The Married, My Name and more. Han So Hee started her career with music videos and has now come a long way to be one of the most followed Hallyu actresses. Currently, Han So Hee has over 14.8 million followers, which is estimated to only grow over time.
Park Soo Young popularly, known as Joy is an actress and member of the K-pop group, Red Velvet. Joy made her acting debut in 2017 with the drama, The Liar and His Lover and since has been featured in several K-dramas like Tempted, Once Upon A Small Town and more. Joy has 14.5 million IG followers, which is remarkable as she debuted on Instagram in 2019.
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Ruling the Korean entertainment industry for nearly two decades, the Heirs actress has over 14.7 million Instagram followers. Park Shin Hye is also one of the highest-paid actresses in K-town, who reportedly charges about USD 17,000 per episode. Known for her versatility and taking up all kinds of roles, Park Shin Hye has ruled the hearts of her fans. Her prominent dramas include Pinocchio, Doctors, Memories of the Alhambra and more.
Dr Romantic female lead, Lee Sung Kyung is the next most followed Korean actress on the list. The actress singer currently has 15.1 million followers. Lee Sung Kyung has been part of several popular dramas like Doctors, The Cheese In The Trap, Dr Romantic, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo and more.
The leading Hallyu actress, Song Hye Kyo, known for her impeccable acting prowess, is also high ahead in the Instagram following list. The actress has been a part of several acclaimed K-dramas like The Glory, Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart, Full House, Descendants of the Sun and more. Song Hye Kyo has over 16.8 million IG followers.
Yoona is definitely the most trending Korean actress of 2023 owing to the massive success of her drama, King The Land. The actress has 16.6 million followers on Instagram, which has increased by leaps with the release of her last drama. Yoona is also a member of the K-pop girl group, Girls’ Generation and has been part of dramas like Big Mouth, The K2, Exit and more.
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A former K-pop idol and a current drama actress, Bae Suzy has a huge fan following, which is clearly reflected in her IG followers numbers. Suzy has over 18.5 million followers on Instagram. Bae Suzy is renowned for her charitable works, which she undertakes each year on her birthday. Suzy has also been part of dramas like Vagabond, While You Were Sleeping, Uncontrollably Fond, Start-Up and more.
Jung Ho Yeon took the world by storm with her 2021 drama, Squid Game. The model-turned-actress was seen in a prominent role in the drama, and it significantly added to her fame. Jung Ho Yeon has 20.6 million followers, which is a result of her numerous endeavours like Korea’s Next Top Model, Squid Game and several other freelancing projects.
IU leads the list of the most followed Korean drama actresses with 31 million followers. The singer and actress has been widely appreciated for her sweet voice, singing capabilities, and stunning looks. IU became an overnight sensation because of the drama, Hotel Del Luna, after which she has consistently been climbing the success ladders with one hit after another. IU’s other projects include Dream High, The Producers, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and more.
The eldest member of the hit K-pop group, Blackpink, Jisoo has a whopping 75.5 million followers on her Instagram. The singer made her acting debut with the 2021 drama, Snowdrop, where Jisoo played the female lead role, 'Eun Yeong-ro'. Her next acting project, Influenza, is also on the cards, and the shooting will soon commence. Though the majority of her followers are from her singing capabilities, it is hard to deny that Jisoo is the most-followed drama actress in South Korea.
Let us know who is your favourite Koream drama actress on the most-followed list and how many of them are you following.
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