Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, who starred in the popular drama “Lovely Runner,” has achieved a milestone on social media by reaching 10 million followers on Instagram on June 26.
Byeon Woo-seok’s popularity soared when he starred as Sun-jae in “Lovely Runner” opposite actress Kim Hye-yoon.
Byeon Woo-seok's Instagram followers reached 10 million on June 26 (Screenshot from Instagram)
Byeon Woo-seok in Manila (Instagram)
According to analytics website Social Blade, as of June 25, Byeon Woo-seok’s Instagram account added 1.42 million followers in the last 30 days or a daily average of 47,522 additional followers.
“Lovely Runner” aired in South Korea from April 8 to May 28 and was streamed on OTT platforms in other countries including the Philippines.
His Instagram followers jumped from 4.8 million on April 7 to 10 million on June 26, or an increase of 5.2 million followers based on Social Blade data.
Byeon Woo-seok held his fan meeting in Manila on June 22, drawing a huge crowd.
He told Philippine media that he is not used to the popularity he has been getting.