Based on a Jakpat survey, these are the top 5 most popular South Korean actresses in Indonesia in 2025. Song Hye-kyo ranked first with 16% of the votes.
Following Song Hye-kyo are Kim Ji-won, Bae Suzy, and Lee Ji-eun (IU), each favored by 5% of Indonesian respondents. Han So-hee ranked fifth with 4% of the votes.
According to Jakpat, Indonesians cite various reasons for their preference for South Korean actors and actresses. Both Indonesian men and women (79%) agree that excellent acting is the primary consideration.
Other reasons include attractive appearance, stylish fashion, and the actors' or actresses' off-screen personality.
Here are 7 reasons why Indonesians like South Korean actors and actresses in 2025:
- Good acting: 79%
- Attractive visuals/appearance: 67%
- Great chemistry with the co-star: 54%
- Cool fashion style: 41%
- Multitalented: 38%
- Humorous/funny: 36%
- Personality off-screen: 30%
The Jakpat survey was conducted online on April 28-29, 2025, involving 621 respondents who watch Korean dramas. The margin of error is below 5%.
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