A Jakpat survey reveals the five most popular South Korean drama (K-drama) actors among Indonesians in 2025.
Lee Min-ho topped the list with a 15% selection rate. Lee Jong-suk and Ji Chang-wook followed, each favored by 5% of Indonesian respondents.
Kim Seon-ho and Park Bo-gum each received 4% of the votes.
When evaluating their favorite K-drama actors and actresses, Indonesians prioritize acting skills, followed by attractive appearance and chemistry with co-stars.
“Both Indonesian men and women agree that good acting is the main reason they like an actor or actress,” Jakpat stated in its report.
According to Jakpat, off-screen personality is considered less important. However, female fans value this aspect slightly more.
Here are the reasons Indonesians like K-drama 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 online survey was conducted on April 28-29, 2025, involving 621 respondents who watch K-dramas. The survey's margin of error is below 5%.
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