Song Joong-ki a smash-hit in China
Song Joong-ki / Courtesy of Blossom Entertainment
By Bahk Eun-ji
Korean actor Song Joong-ki is the most searched entertainer on Chinese websites, according to Chinese data marketing company VLinkage, Tuesday.
Song, who plays a leading role in KBS TV’s drama series “Descendants of the Sun,” has ranked top since Saturday, said the company, citing data from China’s major websites.
The drama has been a sensation in China, which could be largely attributable to Song’s presence, according to critics and drama experts. The Wednesday/Thursday drama series airs simultaneously in Korea and China.
With six out of 16 episodes having gone to air, the episodes have been played more than 256 million times on China’s video on-demand websites.
To express his appreciation, Song will soon host a fan meeting in China.