The latest rankings for the most-followed Korean actors on Instagram are out, with Cha Eun Woo securing the top spot. The list showcases the global popularity of these stars, all of whom have exciting new projects on the horizon.
1. Cha Eun Woo (48.55 million followers)
Claiming the number one position is Cha Eun Woo. Though currently serving in the military band, he is set to star in the movie First Ride alongside Kang Ha Neul and Kim Young Kwang, premiering in October 2025. Fans can also look forward to his 2026 return in the Netflix superhero comic-action drama, The Wonderfuls.
2. Lee Min Ho (34.84 million followers)
Lee Min Ho holds the second spot. After a disappointing 2025 with the film Omniscient Reader: The Prophet and the drama When the Stars Gossip, he is looking to make a powerful comeback with the movie Assassins (literal translation), slated for a 2026 release.
3. IU (33.58 million followers)
IU comes in at a close third. Following the massive success of her 2025 Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines, anticipation is incredibly high for her next major project in 2026, 21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife, where she will star with Byeon Woo Seok.
4. Ji Chang Wook (27.74 million followers)
In fourth place, Ji Chang Wook is gearing up for a busy period. He will appear in director Yeon Sang Ho’s new movie Colony with Jun Ji Hyun and Koo Kyo Hwan, as well as Netflix drama Scandal.
5. Lee Jong Suk (26.16 million followers)
Lee Jong Suk rounds out the top five. His next highly anticipated project is the 2026 drama The Remarried Empress, where he will share the screen with Shin Mina and Ju Ji Hoon.
6. Park Seo Joon (25.38 million followers)
Park Seo Joon has a diverse slate of upcoming work, including the JTBC drama Waiting for Gyeongdo (literal translation), a webtoon adaptation titled I Am a Sinner, and the second season of the popular Netflix series Bloodhounds.
7. Song Kang (22.27 million followers)
Currently completing his mandatory military service, Song Kang is expected to be discharged in October 2025. His next project has not yet been announced.
8. Hwang In Youp (22 million followers)
Hwang In Youp will star in drama Dear X alongside Kim Yoo Jung and Kim Young Dae, set to premiere this October.
9. T.O.P (20.93 million followers)
Making a splashy return in seasons 2 and 3 of Squid Game, singer and actor T.O.P also teased a solo album for 2025, though specific details remain under wraps.
10. Suzy (20.74 million followers)
Finally, actress and singer Suzy completes the list. She has a packed schedule with movie 7 AM Heartbreak Breakfast with Lee Jin Wook, Netflix series Genie, Make A Wish with Kim Woo Bin, Disney Plus drama Delusion with Kim Seon Ho and webtoon-based drama Men of the Harem.
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