Byeon Woo Seok continues to reap the rewards of his hard work as he remains one of the most sought-after South Korean celebrities right now.

Following the huge success of the rom-com K-drama "Lovely Runner," the actor continues to enjoy his fame locally and internationally.

Interestingly, Byeon Woo Seok stumbles upon another achievement.

With the new generation of K-drama heartthrobs, fans are excited to see more top stars like Cha Eun Woo, Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Jong Suk, Park Seo Joon, and more.

In a report, global fandom platform UPICK released a list of male celebrities who are active in Korean dramas and movies.

Dubbed the "Hot Character Awards," the rankings are based on the poll conducted from June 17 to 28.

Surprisingly, Byeon Woo Seok got the most, taking first place with 16,720,207 votes. He surpassed K-drama royalties Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Eun Woo, who hold the second and third ranks, respectively.

What's Next for Byeon Woo Seok?

Playing the lead role in "Lovely Runner" has opened a lot of opportunities for him to showcase more of his talent as an actor. As a way to give back and appreciate the support of fans, Byeon Woo Seok kicked off his first meet and greet.

His Asian fan meeting tour "Summer Letter" in Taipei, Taiwan, last June was followed by several cities, like Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Manila.

He will wrap up the event with a 2-day fan meet in Seoul on July 6-7.

During Byeon Woo Seok's fan meet in Manila, he revealed that having an event like a meet and greet was "a surprising dream" for him.

As the South Korean star entertained his fans with surprising numbers and interaction through games and interviews, he expressed his gratitude by thanking everyone who came to see him.

"I was worried I wouldn't be able to fully enjoy this moment with you because of my health," he said, as obtained by a news outlet, adding, "Your energy helped me enjoy the fan meeting, even though I felt emotional and overwhelmed."

As Byeon Woo Seok wraps up his fan meet, the South Korean star is also gaining huge fame in the international scene, particularly in the field of fashion.

The model-actor made heads turn with his amazing visuals at the Prada Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025.

With his attention-grabbing looks, there's no doubt why influencer marketing platform Lefty named Byeon Woo Seok as one of the top influencers who made an impact during the fashion event.

According to the report, the "Lovely Runner" star garnered a media value (EMV) of $5.47 million as a celebrity and influencer.

In addition to this, his social media engagement lands at 29.6%, which is an impressive figure.

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Written by Geca Flores