: Since his 2023 Oscar win, Quan has remained a constant presence in both film and stunts, representing a successful "second act" for Asian American child stars. 3. Regional Stars with Global Footprints

: Noted as an "intellectual" media figure in Japan, she is also a successful writer and TV personality.

| Star | Notable Works | Media Content Impact | |------|---------------|----------------------| | | The Glory , Descendants of the Sun | Her revenge dramas drive high rewatch rates on Netflix. | | Lee Min-ho | The King: Eternal Monarch , Pachinko | Apple TV+ leveraged his fame for Pachinko ’s global push. | | Kim Soo-hyun | Queen of Tears , It’s Okay to Not Be Okay | Holds record for most commercial endorsements in Korea. | | Park Seo-joon | Itaewon Class , The Marvels | Bridge between K-drama and Hollywood. | | Bae Suzy | Anna , Doona! | Ideal for webtoon adaptations and romantic series. |