Christmas is fast approaching, and everyone is already in their holiday season vibes. You can never be too old to ask for a Christmas present, so if you have one wish, what would it be? Well, for some Koreans, they would want to spend their Christmas day with a specific person!
Koreans were given a chance to pick a celebrity whom they would want to meet on Christmas day. The rating survey company TNMS surveyed which celebrity they'd like to meet as a surprise Christmas gift, and on Dec. 14, they revealed the result of their poll!
More than 2,900 Koreans over the age of 20 participated in the said survey, and the final result appears Yoo Jae Suk took the top spot, followed by Gong Yoo and IU as second and third, respectively. Lim Young Woong placed fourth and BTS fifth.
The younger participants in their 20s voted for Kim Seon Ho and IU, which results in a tie for first place. People in their 30s chose IU, while those in their 40s pick the hunk actor Gong Yoo. While those in their 50s opted for the Trot singer Lim Young Woong. Similarly, Na Hoon Ah was chosen among people over the age of 60.
Meanwhile, let us take a look at some facts about the top 3 picks below!
South Korean comedian, host, and television personality Yoo Jae suk was born on August 14, 1972. The 48-year-old actor is currently signed under FNC Entertainment. He has hosted numerous television shows in South Korea, including Infinite Challenge, Running Man, and Happy Together. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Yoo Jae Suk has made his name known as one of South Korea's top comedians and TV personalities, undoubtedly the most well-known and famous celebrity.
Gong Ji Cheol, famously known by his stage name Gong Yoo was born on July 10, 1979. He is widely recognized for his portrayals in television dramas namely, Coffee Prince (2007) and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016-2017), and the movies Silenced (2011), Train to Busan (2016), and The Age of Shadows (2016).
South Korean singer-songwriter and actress Lee Ji Eun, born May 16, 1993, known professionally as IU, is a celebrity signed under Kakao M (formerly LOEN Entertainment) in 2007 trainee. At the age of 15, the celebrity debuted as a singer with her album Lost and Found. In addition to her music career, IU has also ventured into hosting radio and television shows and eventually entered the world of acting. Following her supporting role in teen drama Dream High and minor appearances in several television series, IU has appeared in numerous shows such as You're the Best, Lee Soon-shin, Pretty Man, The Producers, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, My Mister, Persona and Hotel del Luna.
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Written By: Sam Yap
