To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Gallup Korea released its latest survey, "The 50 Things Koreans Love," capturing the evolving tastes of the Korean public over the past two decades. The survey provides a fascinating insight into the everyday preferences of Koreans, covering a wide range of categories from food and culture to influential figures in entertainment.

  • Period:ย March 22, 2024 - April 5, 2024
  • Sample Size:ย 1,777 respondents nationwide (excluding Jeju), aged 13 and above
  • Methodology:ย Stratified clustered probability sampling, face-to-face interviews (CAPI)
  • Margin of Error:ย ยฑ2.3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level
  • Response Rate:ย 27.7%

Let's have a look at the entertainers including actors and signers most liked by Koreans with these results.

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1. ๐ŸŽค Singers

Im YoungWoong emerged as the most beloved singer, garnering 10.3% of the votes. Known for his rise to fame after winning the TV Chosun audition program "Mr. Trot" in 2020, Im YoungWoong has a strong following among women and the middle-aged demographic. Meanwhile, IUย is particularly favored by males and those in their teens to 30s, reflecting her versatile appeal as a singer-songwriter and actress.

What Koreans Are Into: Their Favorite Singers, Actors, Comedians, Artists, & More

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