'The Heirs' Star Park Shin Hye Becomes 1st Korean Actress To Gain 7 Million Followers On China’s Social Networking Service Weibo

Actress Park Shin Hye has reached over 7 million followers on China’s Weibo.

On December 3, Park Shin Hye’s agency, S.A.L.T Entertainment revealed that she had reached over 7 million followers on her Weibo account.

Weibo is a popular social networking service in China and Park Shin Hye is the first Korean actress to receive over 7 million followers on this service.

Park Shin Hye has been receiving continuous love and support from her fans in China through her various roles in popular dramas.

She is currently filming for the SBS drama, “Pinocchio” and is receiving an overwhelming number of views on China’s popular video site, YOUKU. Although the drama has only reached 6 episodes, it has already received over 170 million views.

A local Chinese official commented, “Park Shin Hye is the queen of the hallyu and has received much popularity here in China through her various roles in popular dramas such as ‘Heartstrings’, ‘You’re Beautiful’, ‘The Heirs’ and most recently, ‘Pinocchio’.”

Park Shin Hye currently plays the role of Choi In Hwa in the drama, “Pinocchio” and has an illness where she hiccups every time she lies. Her detailed acting has received much attention in China.

“Pinocchio” airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 PM KST.

Park Shin Hye first debuted into the entertainment industry through her role in Lee Seung-hwan’s music video for “Flower.”

She also played the younger role of character Han Jung-suh in the popular drama, “Stairway to Heaven” as well.

Last year, she played the female lead role for the drama, “The Heirs” which received a huge amount of popularity overseas. The drama sold their publication rights to 13 countries and was the highest price among dramas to be sold in 2013. It also hit 1 billion views on China’s video site, Youku.

Park Shin Hye is also currently preparing for the role in the movie, “The Royal Tailor,” which will air in January of 2015.

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