Actor Lee Sang Heon has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity lately, thanks to his portrayal of Min Ho in the hit series XO, Kitty.

This international sensation has skyrocketed to the top of Netflix charts in multiple countries, captivating audiences around the world.

In the show, Lee Sang Heon plays the role of Min Ho, the frenemy-turned-love interest of the female lead, Kitty.

Although he initially teased her, Min Ho soon finds himself falling for the spunky and charismatic heroine, creating a captivating on-screen dynamic.

While Min Ho may not have won Kitty's heart just yet, he has undeniably won over viewers worldwide.

His Instagram account amassed a million followers in a mere four days following the series' launch, indicating his immense popularity on a global scale.

But how is Lee Sang Heon faring with his Korean fans? It seems they have fallen head over heels for him as well, particularly appreciating his chemistry with his co-star Gia Kim, who interestingly happens to be his real-life older sister.

Korean netizens have expressed their delight upon discovering this familial connection, further enhancing their enjoyment of the drama.

Netizens commented:

"When I found out about this, the story got even better."

"I think I'm going to melt when I hear Min Ho's (Lee Sang Heon) voice…"

"Who wants to be a Lee Sang Heon fangirl/boy with me?"

"Oh my, how good."

"Oh, I want to see it right away."

"He reminds me of Jin Young's character Dex from Single's Inferno."

"But it's so interesting that they're brothers and sisters but have different last names."

"His visuals are the kind that are in demand…"

"Wow, I became interested out of the blue."

"When will Season 2 be out?"

"His looks and voice make me think of Felix."

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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