Lee Min Ho continues to top the list in the Korean actor category most liked by international fans.
Lee Min Ho received an overwhelming number of votes with 9.3 percent of the total 8,500 votes cast in 18 countries.
The number of votes for Lee Min Ho surpassed many of Korea 's top actors such as Hyun Bin, Gong Yoo, Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki.
However, Koreans feel disappointed because Lee Min Ho's acting is still controversial but has gained a lot of popularity from international fans.
Even the award issued by the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) was won by Lee Min Ho for the second time.
This achievement proves Lee Min Ho 's great influence in the international market, even though his acting has received a lot of criticism.
Reported by SragenUpdate.com from kbizoom, there are several reasons that make Lee Min Ho still shine in the international arena.
Lee Min Ho's acting as Goo Jun Pyo in the drama 'Boys Over Flowers' in 2009 is still firmly attached to the hearts of the audience.
The drama has indirectly given Lee Min Ho 's identity in the world of drama acting .
The drama, which was adapted from a Japanese manga with the title 'Hana Yori Dango', brought Lee Min Ho to become the most sought-after South Korean star.
He plays the handsome and rich character of a Chaebol son who falls in love with a poor girl named Jan Di.
Lee Min Ho exudes a lot of charm with his impeccable appearance and a very inherent rich aura.
However, after the drama 'Boys Over Flowers' ended Lee Min Ho began to receive a lot of criticism for his acting in several dramas.
Lee Min Ho is still getting his popularity back from 'City Hunter', 'The Heirs', and 'The Legend of Blue Sea'.
The Korean audience and media judged that Lee Min Ho's acting was monotonous and could not get out of his safe zone.
For years people only remember Lee Min Ho for his looks and handsome face compared to his impressive acting skills.
Throughout his acting career, Lee Min Ho received many awards for popularity or fan choice awards instead of awards for acting skills .
Lee Min Ho was once ignored by Korean audiences when appearing in 'Gangnam Blues 1970' as a hungry street kid.
His acting and Lee Min Ho's expression was considered a failure because the rich aura was clearly visible on his face.
The reason international audiences like Lee Min Ho is because of his charming visuals and cool appearance.
In contrast to Korean audiences who are gradually getting fed up with the boring romantic genre.
Therefore, many partners are willing to spend a lot of money to invite actor Lee Min Ho to participate in their drama or film.
In order for the number of viewers to increase with their great interest in Lee Min Ho . Currently the 34-year-old actor is preparing to appear again in the film 'Pachinko'.
Lee Min Ho is introduced as a villain who does not easily give up on fate and always rises up in the difficult times of his life.
This role is the opposite of what Lee Min Ho usually does, the audience hopes this will be a new breakthrough for his acting.