Korean celebrities who rose to stardom in the Philippines
Here are the top Korean celebrities who redefined Hallyu Wave in the Philippines
Sandara Park
Sandara Park was a singer-actress and a reality show contestant in the Philippines before she moved to Korea. She eventually became a part of YG Entertainment's top girl group 2NE1. The girls already performed in the country last 2014 as a part of their 'All or Nothing' world tour. Currently, Dara is an endorser of local brand Penshoppe. She also visited the country this yearto meet with her fans.
Kim Soo Hyun
The actor is well-known for his role as King Lee Hwon in the historical Korean drama Moon Embracing the Sun. The actor also gained a lot of fan girls after starring as Matteo Do inMy Love From the Star. He is also main endorser of The Face Shop which is why you'd find his standees in malls around Manila.
Song Joong Ki
Descendants of the Sun may not yet be airing in the Philippines, but fans are already swooning over Song Joong Ki's character in the drama, Captain Yoo Shi Jin. He was once the face of Korean beauty brand Tony Moly.
Song Hye Kyo
Even before Descendants of the Sun, the actress already became well-known for her portrayal of Jessie in Full House. Hye Kyo can also be seen along EDSA thanks to her huge billboard for make-up brand, Laneige.
EXO
SM Entertainment's boy group became a hit among fans, thanks to their sleek dance moves and outstanding visuals. The group had a two-night concert in the Philippines this January 2016. They are the faces of Nature Republic, makers of EXO lip balms which are sold in the Philippines.
Lee Min Ho
Lee Min Ho has been visiting the country every year. The actor visited the country last 2014 for his Benchsetter Fun Meet. He also came during the opening of Kyochon last 2015. LeeMin Ho was also recently in Manila for his Bench mall tour.
Super Junior
The group has been doing Super Shows in Manila and all concerts were beyond successful. Super Junior is also one of the pioneering K-pop groups that paved way for Hallyu Wave to enter the country. Back in 2007, Charice Pempengco sang a duet with SuJu member Kyuhyun during her guesting in Korean variety show, Star King.
Jun Ji Hyun
Jun Ji Hyun starred in the movie "My Sassy Girl," which became viral back in the day. She also took the role of Steffi Cheon in My Love from the Star.
