After the global success of Apple TV+'s "Pachinko," Lee Min Ho bagged another international recognition.
The Hallyu star received overwhelming praise for his role as Ko Hansu in the novel-based series. Viewers lauded his onscreen chemistry with Kim Min Ha and how he portrayed the role of a wealthy merchant who embarks on an illicit romance with Sunja, played by the rookie actress.
Interestingly, the South Korean actor proved his status as one of the top-notch stars after making it in Top Cinema & Actors/Actresses Influencers in 2022.
Lee Min Ho Hailed as One of 2022 Top Cinema & Actors/Actresses Influencers
Influencer Market Hub, an influencer marketing platform, released the annual list of celebrities with "most authentic influencers by followers, engagement rate, and authentic engagement."
For this year's ranking, Lee Min Ho made it to the top 10 after landing on 8th spot. According to the latest chart, the Hallyu star has 29 million followers with an engagement rate of 12.82 percent and authentic engagement of 2.9 million.
Aside from "The King: Eternal Monarch" star, another South Korean who made the cut is BTS J-Hope in second place. Influencer Market Hub noted that the K-pop superstar has 34 million followers with a 20.8 percent engagement rate and 7.1 million authentic engagement.
The top spot belonged to Hollywood actor Tom Holland with 66 million followers. Based on the latest rankings, the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" star garnered a 9.37 percent engagement rate and an authentic engagement of 5.1 million.
Other famous celebrities who were included on the list are The Rock at third, followed by Jennifer Lopez and Indian actress Alia Bhatt, who came fourth and fifth.
Meanwhile, Spanish model-actress Ester Expósito lands sixth while "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. ranked seventh.
Lee Min Ho Criticized for Ranking 8th at Top Cinema & Actors/Actresses Influencers in 2022
Following the actor's new achievement, it seems like not all were happy about his recognition.
Lee Min Ho gained mixed reactions from the public as some criticized him for making it on the list alongside Hollywood celebrities.
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As noted by an outlet, there are others who pointed out that the 34-year-old actor is "only famous in Korea" and should not be included in the global rankings.
Moreover, a netizen also questioned the list saying, "Korean and Asian culture is on the rise, but this ranking seems a bit off."
Lee Min Ho is one of South Korea's A-listers who gained popularity, not just locally but all over Asia. He is best known for his role as Goo Joon Pyo in the mega-hit K-drama "Boys Over Flowers."
In addition, he has a slew of smash hit series under his name; this includes "City Hunter" with fellow Hallyu star Park Min Young, "The Heirs," "The Legend of the Blue Sea" with Jun Ji Hyun, and "The King: Eternal Monarch" alongside Kim Go Eun.
While the global audience saw him in his recent series "Pachinko," Lee Min Ho is set to headline the cast of rom-com sci-fi Kdrama "Ask the Stars" with another A-lister, Gong Hyo Jin.
