Korean actor Song Kang, leading the drama 'My Demon,' has become a sensation in China. The phrase 'Song Kang is cool' trended as the second most popular search on Weibo, highlighting the actor's popularity among Chinese viewers of 'My Demon.'
Chinese netizens praised Song Kang's charisma in the show, with comments like "Song Kang is always handsome" and "I can't stop thinking about how handsome Song Kang is".
Despite not being officially available in China, discussions and reviews of 'My Demon' and Song Kang have flourished on Douban a popular content rating site.
Even though only two episodes have aired, nearly 500 reviews are already posted, with an impressive 8-point rating.
Chinese viewers noted the on-screen chemistry between the lead actors and their charming appearances.
However, fans are left wanting as 'My Demon' is not officially distributed in China, which led to queries about where to watch it.
'My Demon' is a fantasy romantic comedy featuring Kim Yoo Jung and Song Kang in a contract marriage story.
According to Flix Patrol, 'My Demon' ranked 3rd globally in the TV show category, with the top spot in several countries, including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and more.
It gained recognition in English-speaking and European countries as well, ranking 4th in Australia, 4th in Canada, 5th in France, and 5th in Germany.
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