Won Bin has emerged as the most sought-after star for an acting comeback in a new South Korean survey, followed by Kim Soo Hyun and Shim Eun Ha.
The poll, conducted by JoyNews24 in partnership with mobile research platform Agenda Book to mark the publication’s 22nd anniversary, surveyed 1,000 adults nationwide about celebrities they would most like to see return to the screen or stage.
Won Bin received 82 votes, making him the highest-ranked individual celebrity. However, the most common response overall was “none,” with 87 votes.
Won Bin has not appeared in a film or television drama since the 2010 action thriller The Man From Nowhere, which drew more than 6.22 million moviegoers and became South Korea’s highest-grossing domestic film that year.
Despite his lengthy acting hiatus, he has remained active in advertising and occasionally made headlines through updates shared by his wife, actress Lee Na Young. He also recently appeared in a campaign for a health supplement brand.
Kim Soo Hyun placed second among celebrities with 25 votes. The Queen of Tears star stepped away from acting amid allegations that he had dated the late actress Kim Sae Ron while she was a minor, claims he consistently denied.
Police later found that key evidence presented in support of the allegations had been fabricated, including manipulated messages and AI-generated audio. Authorities also declined to pursue charges against Kim, citing insufficient evidence.
Kim has since resumed some public activities, including advertising work and awards show appearances, but has yet to announce his return to acting. His Disney Plus series Knock-Off, which had completed most of its production, remains without a confirmed release date.
Veteran actress Shim Eun Ha ranked third with 24 votes. One of South Korea’s biggest stars in the 1990s, she appeared in popular dramas including The Last Match and Trap of Youth, as well as the acclaimed film Christmas in August. She has largely stayed out of the entertainment industry since the early 2000s, occasionally appearing in public alongside her husband, former politician Ji Sang Wook.
Other celebrities named in the survey included IU, who received 19 votes after postponing music activities for health reasons, Lee Byung Hun with 15 votes, and Choi Min Sik and Jun Ji Hyun, who received 12 votes each.
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