Actor Ahn Hyo-seop continues to shine on the global stage, establishing himself as a next-generation representative of the Korean Wave.
The Netflix animation 'KPop Demon Hunters' released on June 20 has surpassed approximately 184 million views just eight weeks after its release, claiming the title of 'most viewed animation on Netflix.' Furthermore, it ranked second among English-language original films, the OST 'Golden' topped the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 charts, achieved a perfect all-kill on Korean charts, and set a new record on Spotify, demonstrating its immense popularity worldwide. Along with this, Ahn Hyo-seop, who participated in the work with voice acting, is also receiving global attention.
Ahn Hyo-seop, who plays the role of Jin-woo in the group 'Sajaboys,' added liveliness to the work by expressing detailed emotions through voice alone. Particularly, global fans who encountered him for the first time were captivated by his natural acting skills, high-quality character interpretation, and the authenticity evident in his consistent communication with fans, leading to a wave of 'Hyo-seop fever' spreading beyond North America to South America and Europe.
Thanks to this popularity, the sing-along events taking place in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on August 23 and 24 sold out immediately upon ticket sales beginning, and additional screenings were arranged due to high demand, expanding to over 1,100 theaters. Additionally, Ahn Hyo-seop, having completed promotions for the film 'Universal Viewer Perspective,' is engaging in remote interviews with outlets in North America, South America, and India, and is preparing special content with Netflix and director Maggie Kang in Korea.
Local media in the United States and industry insiders are increasingly calling for his visit. He is currently busy promoting 'Universal Viewer Perspective' and filming the SBS drama 'I Sold Out Again,' which is set to air in the first half of next year, and is reportedly coordinating his schedule to balance acting activities with overseas commitments.
In addition, Ahn Hyo-seop is set to continue the release of 'Universal Viewer Perspective,' which is recording success overseas, and on the 23rd, he will start with a fan meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, followed by an appearance as the first Korean special guest at the 50th anniversary celebration of SCTV, the largest broadcaster in Indonesia, on the 24th. This broadcast, which will be aired live during prime time, is expected to have over 10 million viewers, and the news of Ahn Hyo-seop's appearance has been widely reported by major local media, garnering explosive interest.
Earlier, Ahn Hyo-seop revealed through a written interview that he had conducted the recording for 'KPop Demon Hunters' remotely. Recently, he has also managed to fulfill promotion schedules remotely, demonstrating his commitment to global projects even amidst a busy schedule. This serves as a direct testament to the potential of cultural exchange across borders, and is cited as a prime example of his exceptional affection and sincerity towards his works and fans, similar to when he visited Singapore to promote 'Universal Viewer Perspective' while filming a drama.
Ahn Hyo-seop continues to gain attention around the world while actively working. He is making 2025 'the year of productivity.'
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