Lee Kwang Soo and Kim Jong Kook Rise Next to Kim Soo Hyun in China

[moonz]

“Running Man†stars Lee Kwang Soo and Kim Jong Kook are so popular in China that they are right up there with actor Kim Soo Hyun, and with him, they are called the “third generation of Hallyu kings.† 

 

Lee Kwang Soo, also known as “Prince of Asia,†flew over to China on April 7 to film a Chinese dating reality show called “If You Love†and will be appearing alongside Chinese actress and model Lynn Hung, who placed second in China’s supermodel pageant. Currently the giraffe is ranked number one in terms of casting calls in China and is loved by many all over Asia.

 

Kim Jong Kook’s popularity is also skyrocketing in China. The director of his agency, Son Hyung Nam, states, “We even got a request from China to cast Kim Jong Kook as the main character of a movie.â€

Moreover, the “Running Man†stars’ individual appearance fees are between a whopping 50 million won (approx. 46,000 USD) to one hundred million won (approx. 92,000 USD) per show.

 

Their rise in fame in China is all thanks in part to the immense popularity of the variety show “Running Man.†China even has their own version of the show, called “Hurry Up, Brother,†where Kim Jong Kook made a guest-appearance himself.

 

source :

http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/08/lee-kwang-soo-and-kim-jong-kook-rise-next-to-kim-soo-hyun-in-china/

 

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In case you don't know, Lynn Hung was paired with KJK in Ding Ge Long Dong Qiang ( also a chinese variety show)
 

and who do you think the highest paid member ?

Kim Jong Kook, Lee Kwang Soo or Yoo Jae Suk ?
Lowest  with no doubt go to Suk Jin I guess , haha

[rayy]

Guess Lee Kwang Soo is the highest paid member~~

[Sol.]

yasss KJK getting so popular in China 

[TaengTaengoo]

Didn't Jong Kook place first in the poll in China for which Korean celebrity was your favorite too?

[gallinari]

Probably KJK > LKS > YJS > others

 

KJK has been active and appearing in many events that his fees must have gone up by now. LKS's incredibly popular, and YJS is simply YJS.. lol but China is not in his priority anyhow. 

 

RM members are infinitely better paid and famous than most of their peers tho, constantly in Top 10 or 15 in most paid.

 

Honestly, KJK must have been rolling in a bank right now. lol I just can't imagine how much money he accumulates with those CFs and appearances.

[moonz]

Didn't Jong Kook place first in the poll in China for which Korean celebrity was your favorite too?

 

yeah he is pretty much top 2 / top 3 in most recent poll

one of the newest poll :

 

Kim Jong Kook received 1st place for Global K-Star Ranking (Baidu search ranking)

1. KJK 2. Kim Soo Hyun 3. Lee Jong Suk 4. Rain 5. Ji Chang Wook

‪#‎김종국‬ ‪#‎KimJongKook‬ ‪#‎KJK‬ ‪#‎金é˜åœ‹â€¬

http://www.starseoultv.com/news/articleView.html…

cre : KJKGLOBAL

 

 

Probably KJK > LKS > YJS > others

 

KJK has been active and appearing in many events that his fees must have gone up by now. LKS's incredibly popular, and YJS is simply YJS.. lol but China is not in his priority anyhow. 

 

RM members are infinitely better paid and famous than most of their peers tho, constantly in Top 10 or 15 in most paid.

 

Honestly, KJK must have been rolling in a bank right now. lol I just can't imagine how much money he accumulates with those CFs and appearances.

 

well, KJK seems not a popular choice for CF, in a year he mostly only have 1-3 CFS.

I think it because his fans age are slightly older and not what company targeting..

 

but he already has two show there, Running Man Movie and Ding Ge Long Dong Qiang ( Still airing)

and upcoming show Fashion King 3 which will broadcasted both in Korea and China..

 

if he got decent airtime, we could count "Producer" in, pretty sure Producer will exported to China after airing ..

KJK + KSH = Yuan

This year he already has 3 concert in China , seems he'll keep going

[Shigeo]

damn that power of Running Man.

Their international fanbase is really no joke.

I think when it's Korea: YJS , KJK, then LKS. It could be very well different in China.

[ohsolively]

SOng Jihyo is top 3 from running man cast in China.

[bab0gum]

[pastelcake]

Running Man effect, even rating not as good as old days but their intl fanbase are seriously HUGE ðŸ‘

 

YJS deff paid way more than others in Korea, in China probably KJK, SJH and LKS

[CutiieAngiie]

All I can say is freakin' congratulations to them 

I still remember the expression on Kwang Soo's face when some kid didn't recognize him in episode 52 and just asked him to take a picture of Jae Suk and her. He laughed it off but you can tell that, because it wasn't the first time, he was hurt. His parents must be sooo proud. Ever since his debut, he struggled so much and now, look at him ;)

That's why, you never know with your statut in the entertainment industry. Yesterday, you could have been a nobody and then, BAAM, you are so huge that nobody dares to approach you, haha.

That said, I like how humble and modest he stayed. He is amazing and so no wonder, why he is one of my ultimate bias :D

 

Nothing to say about Kim Jong Kook. The man is awesome. His career should be a role model for every entertainer. It's pretty rare to stay relevant after being part of a successful group but he did it. Although he is mostly known for Running Man nowadays, his singing career is no joke too. So yeap', props to him 

 

Overall, Running Man is f*ckin' amazing :P

[yugen]

Get it my RM baes!!!  

[zerozoro]

Go get em Asia's prince!!