Kim Soo Hyun is popular as ever both inside and outside of Korea, so it really comes as no surprise that he was announced as one of the topmost influential stars in China!�

A Chinese media outlet reported on November 17 that Kim Soo Hyun was the only foreign celebrity to be listed in the top five for the results of a survey titled 'The Most Influential Stars In Chinese Entertainment.'�

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The survey in question considered a total of five factors, including media interest, influence on the masses, frequency of media exposure, positive response, and overall influence, in order to determine a star's prominence within China. Kim Soo Hyun reportedly earned high marks in all five categories, placing fifth on the survey's list!�

The actor, who shot to stardom with drama 'You Who Came From The Stars,' won the Daesang at the '2015 Korea Drama Awards' and is currently filming for his upcoming movie 'Real.'�