The results for the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey has been released, naming the most beloved K-Dramas of viewers from across the globe. The top 5 series consists of "Squid Game", "The Glory", "King The Land", "Crash Landing On You", and "Taxi Driver", in that order. For the third time since its release, "Squid Game" continues to dominate, earning mass-attention from audiences worldwide.

Conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Overseas Hallyu Survey aims to compile the data on the impact of the Hallyu wave. With a sample size of 25,000 people from over 26 countries, the survey tries it best to show an accurate representation of what types of K-Content is being consumed in different countries.

While many more amazing series have popped up over the years, "Squid Game" is still named as one of the most enjoyed K-Dramas by 9.0% of survey participants. While they're not all the same genre, they do have some similarities, and some clear cut reasons why "Squid Game" remains at the top.

 

Top Ratings And Streams

Looking at the list across the board, these series cover a variety of different themes. This includes everything from lighthearted romantic comedy to suspenseful thriller and heart-racing action.  As vastly different as they might be, they share a similarity in receiving top ratings and streams.

At their highest ratings, "Crash Landing On You" received 21.7%, "King The Land" ended on 13.8%, and "Taxi Driver" received 16% for season 1 and 21% for season 2 respectively. When it comes to the Netflix-produced shows of "Squid Game" and "The Glory", rather than percentage ratings, there are hours viewed. At its peak and according to FlixPatrol, "The Glory" reached an astonishing 124,460,000 hours viewed. But this seems pale in comparison to the 571,760,000 of "Squid Game".

Earlier, we mentioned that Squid Game was picked by 9.0% of survey respondents. The rest are as follows: "The Glory" (3.4%), "King The Land" (2.6), "Crash Landing On You" (2.2), and "Taxi Driver" (1.6). While the rest of these series are amazing in their own right, the difference between "Squid Game" still remains quite large, even three years after its release.

While these numbers don't tell the whole story, they portray these shows' mass appeal and how they naturally had the entire globe wrapped around their finger, eagerly moving from episode to episode. With a majority of these shows made available through Netflix, and "Taxi Driver" as the lone Amazon Prime Video representative, it was easy for individuals around the globe to become hooked and name them as their top series of 2023.

 

More Than Just A K-Drama

Now, we have a general idea of how well these series have done, according to stats. And while statistics might be a clear representation of these K-Dramas' success, when breaking things down, it becomes more than just the numbers. And in turn, these shows become more than just a regular, old K-Drama. In the case of "Squid Game", "The Glory", and "Taxi Driver", they certainly were not your typical K-Dramas that ended with a couple riding into the sunset towards their happily-ever-after. Instead, they erred more on the intensity of the world, how some actions are simply unforgivable, and the sheer ruthlessness of certain individuals. They introduced global audiences to a grittier, less explored side of K-Dramas that left a lasting impression on millions.

Looking over at "Crash Landing On You" and "King The Land", these two offered a totally different experience for viewers, acting as quintessential examples for your tried and true K-Drama. They had layers of depth and character development, while remaining lighthearted enough for you to witness a swoon-worthy romance, made you smile in unending laughter, and kept audiences coming back every single week.

Millions of individuals raved about these series' incredible success and how they managed to change the landscape of the K-Dramas we see today. And aside from the feel good happy endings and the idea that love is real from "Crash Landing On You" and "King The Land", they approached a myriad of real-life topics that are generally harder to talk about for any one person. "Squid Game" tackled economic disparity, "The Glory" depicted the lasting effects of bullying, and "Taxi Driver" portrayed the idea that the less fortunate can receive their due justice.

It's in these life lessons, combined with the pure entertainment factors, that make these shows so worth it.

 

The Lasting Effect Of "Squid Game"

It's no secret that Netflix's "Squid Game" became a world-renowned hit. According to data collected by Netflix, as of April 14th, 2024, "Squid Game" has received a approximately 265,200,000 total views, earning it the top spot of Netflix's Most Popular TV (Non-English) list. During its initial year of release, it became an international craze, with millions flocking to filming locations of the series, creating a boon in the tourism industry. Even the official VISIT SEOUL website curated a list of "Squid Game" filming locations that travelers could visit in Seoul.

Additionally, a pop-up playground was previously set up at Itaewon station, which ran from September 17th, 2021 until September 26th, 2021.

Many would think that the first year of global success aside, and with the amount of incredible K-Dramas that have graced our screens since, surely there would have been at least one to overtake the no. 1 spot from "Squid Game". However, going from 21.2% to 11.3%, and now 9.0% shows just how much presence the Netflix series continues to retain.

From mentions & reach to netizen sentiment, "Squid Game" remained truly relevant within such a fast-paced and ever-changing entertainment world. And while there are dips here and there, the sentiment around "Squid Game" is ultimately positive, a consensus shared by a large portion of survey respondents and the world. Although the drama's mentions and reach are on a downwards trend, it has yet to fall off completely, showing that audiences still have their tabs open to search more about "Squid Game".

Looking at it even deeper, there's many reasons for that.

 

The 'Wow' Factor

Entertainment-wise, "Squid Game" is truly a special title. As the characters participate in a series of missions in an attempt to earn a life-changing monetary prize, audiences await with bated breathe to see just who will make it out alive. Taking simple Korean games and transforming them to psychologically frightening tasks blows everything out of proportion, but creates such an inescapable  magnetic pull that you can't help but be dragged along by its explosive plot. This 'wow' factor certainly contributed to the overall success of "Squid Game" and how it became such a loved hit for three years in a row.

 

Spinoffs And Reimagined For Real Life

Even with its immense virality and worldwide influence, many probably could not foresee that it would incite others into action to replicate the hit series and create a real-life "Squid Game". One of the most notable attempts was done by popular YouTuber, Mr. Beast. Although the contestants do not carry a sense of desperation to succeed like the original characters nor is blood actually shed, the spirit of "Squid Game" is still present. This 26 minute video by the YouTuber now sits at around 600M views.

Then, just last year in 2023, Netflix tapped into the success of "Squid Game" and created "Squid Game: The Challenge". This was the official real-life rendition of the iconic series. While this was a bit more laidback like Mr. Beast's version, tensions were a little higher as the streaming giant tried its best to stay as true to the K-Drama as possible.

Outside of these, along with many other attempts to bring "Squid Game" to life, the iconic tracksuits, guard outfits, and more reached store shelves everywhere. Then when Halloween came around the corner, millions walked along the street dressed from head to toe in "Squid Game" attire, showing their enjoyment and outright affection for the show.

 

"Squid Game" Moving Forward

Considering the news about "Squid Game 2" and how it's going to drop sometime this year, it seems the craze is far from over. Rather, it will most likely receive a second wind, dominating watchlists and search engines worldwide. And even then, depending on whether or not the response for season 2 is similar or surpasses expectations, there could even be a chance that the "Squid Game" universe is expanded even further. This would pave the way for even more exploration into the "Squid Game" narrative and an expansion of an already complex story. This time next year, "Squid Game 2" could be like its predecessor and be chosen as the top K-Drama from 21.2% of survey respondents, or more.

What do you think of the results for the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey? Have you gone back to rewatch "Squid Game" in the past year?

Mental health is a major topic in the world. As society changes and the weight of the world becomes worse, many people deal with mental health issues in different ways. A common but serious mood disorder is depression. Many people experience depression and the condition can sometimes be hard to deal with. Depression takes away your enjoyment of things you once loved and is much more than simply feeling sad. The representation in media is a vast spectrum.

K-Dramas have broken the taboo of discussing depression in shows. Increasingly, more shows choose to address topics of depression and many of them have it as the main focus of their series. Each series is different in how they display their characters' coping mechanisms and symptoms of depression. These 6 K-Dramas address depression throughout the series but all have their unique ways of doing it. Here is how they differ and how K-Dramas have juggled such a difficult topic in their series.

 

1. "Daily Dose Of Sunshine" Shows Anyone Can Feel Depressed

Probably one of the most realistic depictions of depression in a series, "Daily Dose of Sunshine" talks about a kind nurse who works in a psychiatry hospital and tries to bring sunshine to her patients. Setting in a psychiatry hospital, the series dives deeply into depression and mental health issues for each episode. One that stands out the most comes from the main character herself, Jung DaEun played by Park BoYoung. Jung DaEun sees the mistreatment of mental health patients in society's eyes and has to juggle a difficult job. A tragedy from a patient she was close with sent her into a spiral of guilt and depression.

The drama depicts her depression as various forms of self-sabotage and emptiness. She goes as far as overworking herself, even though she doesn't want to work, to try and ignore her depression. "Daily Dose Of Sunshine" was impressive with their depiction of depression and reminding everyone that it does not have a certain look. People may not expect mental health workers to feel a certain way since their main job is to help others but depression is not linear and anyone can experience it.

 

2. "Our Blues" Reminds Us Depression Isn't Just "Feeling Sad"

"Our Blues" focuses on a hometown in Jeju and the daily lives of its residents. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, they must also face the problems that life randomly throws at them. Min SeonAh, played by Shin MinA, is a character in the series who suffers from depression. A single mother whose husband left her, the series shows just how much depression can affect a person's time. She has no organization and has a lack of interest in life.

It gets so severe that she even forgets to pick up her son from school because of her mental health. What makes it even more interesting is the choice of colors for her as she is often shown in a blue hue, showing her "blues" and depression. The series shows that depression can have varying effects. It isn't simply feeling sad; sometimes people can not function normally because of it.

 

3. "Doctor Slump" Shows That Depression Doesn't Have One Look

"Doctor Slump" further reminds us that depression does not have a certain look to it and even if someone seems "perfect" you never know their struggles. The main character HaNeul, played by Park ShinHye, is a perfectionist and wants to succeed in everything she does. So when she realizes she is depressed, she wants to ignore it, resulting in her feeling worse than before. Despite HaNeul's perfect demeanor, she is battling with her mental health and finds comfort in the male lead of the series.

"Doctor Slump" gave some clarity on what depression looks like. Many people may have the image of someone who is untidy, lazy, and cries all the time but that is not always the case. Depression can sometimes be the hard-working doctor who comes into work smiling or your classmate who tends to keep to themselves. The K-Drama tackled the issues and taboos of depression in a wonderful way.

 

4. "Juvenile Justice" Shows Negative Effects Of Depression

"Juvenile Justice" has a devastating but realistic depiction of depression in the series. This K-Drama follows the story of a judge who does not look kindly on juveniles in the system and various cases of juvenile delinquency cases. One plot line focuses on a group of students cheating on a major exam soon being exposed and tried. Kang ShinWoo, played by Kim JunHo, is the son of the main character, Kang WonJung. His father also happens to be the chief of the Juvenile Justice Division.

When ShinWoo is found to be involved in the cheating scandal, his father chastises him to the point he tells him if he plans to end his life, he shouldn't involve his family. This results in ShinWoo attempting to end his life, leading his father to feel an immense sense of guilt. However, this arc in the series shows that ShinWoo was severely depressed with his academics. He never seemed to do well like his brother and being the son of a prominent figure only made him feel even more inferior.

 

5. "Weak Hero Class" Shows Us Outside Forces Can Cause Depression

In a similar fashion to "Daily Dose Of Sunshine", "Weak Hero Class" addresses the main character's depression and his forms of self-sabotage. Our protagonist, SiEun played by Park JiHoon, comes from a broken home with neglectful parents. They are too busy to deal with him and most times they are not even at home. Without any guidance or support from them, he chooses to isolate himself from the world. He studies despite not enjoying it anymore.

He doesn't have friends and feels a sense of emptiness in his everyday life. SiEun's reasons for his depression show that many things can trigger someone into depression. "Weak Hero Class" did an amazing portrayal of how outside factors can negatively impact an individual to the point they can fall into depression.

 

6. "Sweet Home" Shows How Depression Is Not Linear

"Sweet Home" shows the many layers of depression and how sometimes people fall into it due to various factors building up over time. "Sweet Home" is about a boy who has to deal with mysterious monsters after a strange incident in his apartment. Our main character, Cha Hyunsoo played by Song Kang, intentionally isolates himself and plans to end his life due to his depression. Bullied in school, and isolated from his classmates and family, he has many layers to his depression and what led him to his decision. The major turning point in his mental health was when he was the only survivor of a car crash that ended the lives of his family.

The drama shows how this has built up over time with all of the tragic events in his lifetime. There was not one main reason for him to feel depressed but various factors affected him mentally. What makes "Sweet Home" so interesting is the use of horror and monsters as battles of mental health issues. Confronting and battling his inner monster in this series gives the illusion of tackling his inner turmoil and depression. The series hits the nail on the coffin when HyunSoo chooses to help himself. No one forces him out of his depression and it is not magically cured, it's something he will need to improve on because he wants to.

 

As more and more K-Dramas discuss the topic of depression, many of them will choose to talk about it in their unique ways. Whats important is that these series are bringing to light a serious topic that needs to be discussed more in media.

Have you ever wondered who are the most followed Korean actresses on Instagram?

Most of the Korean actresses have Instagram and some have an impressive amount of followers! Some have been using actively Instagram while some do not really keep it updated. Some actresses also just created their Instagram recently and are still gathering followers.

Here are the most followed Korean actresses on Instagram and then a rough ranking of other actresses' Instagram followers amount (around 70).

If you are not following your favorite actresses' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data were updated on February 23, 2024, 2:00 PM KST. We update regularly as the numbers keep on increasing.

Important Notice: only a few acting-dols have been included according to our new criteria (as of January 2022) made with readers' opinions in mind. Check the criteria for this list at the bottom of the page. 

 

1. IU - 32.2m followers - @dlwlrma

Note: IU played the main role in "Hotel Del Luna", "My Mister", and more.

 

2. Suzy - 19.8m followers - @skuukzky

Note: Suzy played the main role in "Start-Up", "While You Were Sleeping", "Doona!" and more.

 

3. Jung HoYeon - 19.4m followers - @hoooooyeony

 

4. Han SoHee - 17.5m followers @xeesoxee

 

5. Girls' Generation's YoonA - 17.3m followers - @yoona__lim

Note: Girls' Generation's YoonA played the main role in "The K2", "The King in Love", and more.

 

6. Song HyeKyo - 17.2m followers - @kyo1122

 

7. Lee SungKyoung - 15.3m followers - @heybiblee

 

8. Park ShinHye - 15.2m followers - @ssinz7

 

9. Red Velvet's Joy - 14.6m followers - @_imyour_joy

Note: Red Velvet's Joy played the main role in "The Liar and His Lover", "Tempted", and more.

 

10. Kim SoHyun - 13.6m followers - @wow_kimsohyun

 

11. Mun KaYoung - 12.7m followers - @m_kayoung

 

12. Kim SeJeong - 12m followers - @clean_0828

Note: Kim SeJeong played the main role in "The Uncanny Counter", "Business Proposal" and more.

 

13. Park MinYoung - 11.9m followers - @rachel_mypark

 

14. Kim YouJung - 11.5m followers - @you_r_love

 

15. f(x)'s Krystal - 10.7m followers - @vousmevoyez

Note: Krystal played the main role in "Police University", "Search", and more.

 

16. Seor InA - 10.1m followers - @_seorina

 

17. Son YeJin - 8.2m followers - @yejinhand

 

18. Girl's Day's HyeRi - 8.2m followers - @hyeri_0609

Note: Girl's Day's HyeRi played in "Two Cops", "Moonshine", and more.

 

19. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun - 8.1m followers - @seojuhyun_s

Note: Girls' Generation's SeoHyun played the main role in "Private Lives", "Time", and more.

 

20. Kim JiWon - 8.1m followers - @geewonii

 

21. Girls' Generation's SooYoung - 7.7m followers - @sooyoungchoi

Note: Girls' Generation's SooYoung played the main role in "Run On", "Tell Me What You Saw", and more.

 

22. Sulli - 6.8m followers - @jelly_jilli

Note: Sulli played the main role in "Real", "Fashion King", and more.

 

23. Lee YouMi - 6.6m followers - @leeyoum262

 

24. Go YounJung - 6.7m followers - @goyounjung

 

25. Girls' Generation's YuRi - 6.5m followers - @yulyulk

Note: Girls' Generation's YuRi played the main role in "Bossam: Steal the Fate", "Defendant", and more.

 

26. Kim GoEun - 6.4m followers - @ggonekim

 

27. T-ARA's JiYeon - 5.6m followers - @jiyeon2__

Note: Park JiYeon played the main role in "I Wanna Hear Your Song", "Imitation", and more.

 

28. Kim DaMi - 5.3m followers - @d_a___m_i

 

29. Cho YiHyun - 5m followers - @yihyun_1208

 

30. Shin MinA - 5m followers - @illusomina

 

31. Han HyoJoo - 4.8m followers - @hanhyojoo222

 

32. NaNa - 4.9m followers - @jin_a_nana

NaNa played the main role in "Oh My Ladylord", "Into the Ring", and more.

 

33. Park JiHu - 4.4m followers - @03_hu

 

34. Park BoYoung - 4.5m followers - @boyoung0212_official

 

35. Song JiHyo - 4.1m followers - @my_songjihyo

Here are more actresses' Instagram followers numbers and accounts.

Over 3m followers

AOA's SeolHyun (@s2seolhyuns2) [SeolHyun played the main role in "Awaken", "My Country: The New Age", and more], Park YooNa (@youna_1997), Son NaEun (@marcellasne_) [NaEun played the main role in "Ghost Doctor", "Dinner Mate", and more], Kang MinAh (@minah320_97), Kim SaeRon (@ron_sae), Shin SeKyung (@sjkuksee), Kim HyeYoon (@hye_yoon1110), Lee SiYoung (@leesiyoung38), Park EunBin (@eunbining0904), Gong HyoJin (@rovvxhyo), Shin HaeSun (@shinhs831), Jung SoMin (@somin_jj), Shin YeEun (@__shinyeeun), Park GyuYoung (@lavieenbluu), Han JiHyun (@hanjiji54)

 

Over 2m followers

Apink's EunJi (@artist_eunji) [EunJi played the main role in "O.OMHz", "Untouchable", and more], Oh YeonSeo (@ohvely22), Lee JooYoung (@i_icaruswalks), Min HyoRin (@hyorin_min), Jung ChaeYeon (@j_chaeyeoni) [Jung ChaeYeon has played the main role in "My First First Love", "The King's Affection", and more], Lee JiAh (@e.jiah), Kim TaeRi (@kimtaeri_official), Lee DaHee (@dahee0315), Roh YoonSeo (@rohyoonseo)

 

Between 1m and 2m followers

Han YeSeul (@han_ye_seul_), Koo HyeSun (@kookoo900), Ha JiWon (@hajiwon1023), Jung RyeoWon (@yoanaloves) [Jung RyeoWon played the main role in "Witch's Court", "Diary of a Prosecutor", and more], Park SoDam (@imsodamm), Han JiMin (@roma.emo), Lee YuBi (@yubi_190), Kim BoRa (@kim_bora95), Im SooHyang (@hellopapa11), Girl's Day's Minah (@bbang_93) [Minah played the main role in "My Absolute Boyfriend", "Check Out The Event", and more], Go JoonHee (@gojoonhee), Lee HaNee (@honey_lee32), Chae SooBin (@soobinms), Kwon NaRa (@hv_nara) [Kwon NaRa played a main role in "Itaewon Class", "Bulgasal: Immortal Souls", and more], Nam JiHyun (@hyuniiiiiii_95917), Go Ara (@ara_go_0211), Im SeMi (@susemee), Eugene (@eugene810303) [Eugene played the main role in "Penthouse: War In life" seasons 1-3 and more], Cho BoAh (@xxadoraa), Lee NaEun (@betterlee_0824) [Lee NaEun played the main role in "Extraordinary You", "Hip Hop King: Nassna Street", and more], Kim SoYeon (@sysysy1102), Jo SuMin (@soominn_jo), Kim HyeonSoo (@hyeon0_0soo), Jin JiHee (@2xj_hee), Lee HoJung (@holly608), Jeon SoMin (@jsomin86), Yang HyeJi (@hazzisss), Jeon YeoBeen (@jeon.yeobeen), Kang Mina (@_happiness_o) [Kang Mina played the main role in "Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter", "Moonshine", and more], Lee EunSaem (@2eunsaem), Park JinJoo (@jinjoo1224), Seo JiHye (@jihye8024), Lee MinJung (@216jung), Kim JooRyung (@kimjooryoung), Roh JeongEui (@jeongeuiyam), Yang HyeJi (@hazzisss), Kim YongJi (@demi_kimee), Roh JeongEui (@jeongeuiyam), Ahn EunJin (@eunjin___a), Lee JuMyoung (@jmyoungl), Lee SunBin (@sunbin_eyesmag), Lee SeYoung (@seyoung_10), Gong SeungYeon (@0seungyeon), Yang HyeJi (@hazzisss), Kim HyeSoo (@hs_kim_95), and more

 

Between 300k and 1m followers

Jang NaRa (@nara0318), Jin SeYeon (@jinseyun.go), SoHee (@ssoheean), Kim SoHye (@s_sohye) [Kim SoHye played the main role in "Guimoon: The Lightless Door", "Moonlit Winter", and more] , Min DoHee (@mdh0925_) [Min DoHee played support roles in "My ID is Gangnam Beauty", "Clean With Passion For Now", the main role in "Girls' Generation 1979", and more], Kim SoEun (@socun89), Kim HeeSon (@lovely.katie.k), Hwang JungEum (@jungeum84) [Hwang JungEum played the main role in "Mystic Pop Up Bar", "To All The Guys Who Loved Me", and more], ESom (@esom_), Kang SoRa (@reveramess_), Bae DooNa (@doonabae), Ha YeonSoo (@hayeonsoo_), Han SunHwa (@shh_daily) [Han SunHwa played a main role in "School 2017", "Backstreet Rookie", and more], Im SooJung (@soojunglim_), Jo WooRi (@j_ourly), Stephanie Lee (@stephanielee199), Won JinA (@j0i3n2a9), Kim HyangGi (@kimsmell1), Ryu HyeYoung (@ryuniverse328), Park JuHyun (@charmgirl_1005), Yoon SeoA (@yoonseoah_), Jung HyeSung (@junghyesung91), Choi YeBin (@yebin__), Jung DaBin (@jungdabiny), T-ARA's EunJung (@eunjung.hahm) [EunJung played the main role in "Love Twist", "Be My Dream Family", and more], Nam JiHyun (@jihyunilovee) [JiHyun played support roles in "My Little Baby", "Strongest Deliveryman", "Grand Prince", "Lonely Enough To Love", and more], YeonWoo (@chloelxxlxx) [YeonWoo played the main role in "Cheat On Me, If You Can", "Dali and the Cocky Prince", and more], Yoon EunHye (@y1003_grace) [Yoon EunHye played the main role in "After Love", "Marry Him If You Dare", and more], Kim JaeKyung (@_kimjaekyung_) [Kim JaeKyung played the main role in "Bad Papa", "The Secret Life of My Secretary", and more], Kim BoYoon (@__boyoon__), Kim JinYoung (@jin_y0ung_2), Ha SeungRi (@seung_lee.vv), Jung Eugene (@eugene__jung), Ko SungHee (@krnangel621), Go WonHee (@go_wonhee), Kim GaEun (@ggani88918), Ha YoonKyung (@hayoonkie), Jeong ShinHye (@bonheur_sinhye_may), Lee SiWoo (@s2xwo), Cheon WooHee (@thousand_wooo), Lee JooBin (@hellobeen), Joo HyunYoung (@2ruka__), Kim SeulGi (@s911010), , DaSom (@som0506) [DaSom played the main role in "Was It Love?", "He Is Psychometric", and more], Cha JooYoung (@jooyoungthej), Kim JiEun (@kj_ieun), Go BoGyeol (@gobogyeol), Jung HyeSung (@junghyesung91), Park JooHyun (@charmgirl_1005), Jo HyeJoo (@hyejoozz), Shin HyunBeen (@hyunbeenshin), Uhm JungHwa (@umaizing), Lee DaIn (@xx__dain), Park HaSeon (@mintsungrace), Baek JinHee (@jinibeak), Kim Hieora (@hereare0318), and more.

 

No Instagram

Jun JiHyun, Lee BoYoung, Yoo InNa, Lee NaYoung, Jeon DoYeon, and more have no Instagram.

 

Acting-dols criteria (January 2022): 

Due to the huge number of idols in the acting field, we have tried to limit the list to idols genuinely active in acting and not to all the idols acting. At Kpopmap, we always prioritize the opinions of our readers first. That is why these criteria have been made out of readers' opinions. We held a poll (here) and we opened an open discussion on Reddit (here). You've asked us to be stricter in our criteria and so here are the new rules.

. In a K-Drama, Netflix Original drama, or a movie: 

• Two lead roles (was clearly one of the main characters)

or

• One lead role and 2 supporting roles

or

• More than 4 supporting roles

. Guest roles can't be considered supporting roles

. Only dramas over 6 episodes (special and short dramas are excluded)

. Only movies released in Korean theaters (not just online) (with the exception of Netflix original movies)

. No web dramas (exception for Netflix)

. Only Korean releases

Kpopmap's criteria for acting-dols are not absolute or the right answer. It is just criteria applied in the content of Kpopmap. And these criteria can change according to the trends or fans' opinions.

 

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