The Korean wave, or Hallyu, may have begun in the 90s, but the global penetration of the internet and accessibility of streaming services in the last few years has propelled the popularity of Korean dramas and films to new heights.

As the industry grows internationally, many actors and actresses are becoming household names outside Korea, as seen with the cast of the hit series 'Squid Game.'

Some actors have achieved more social media success than most. From seasoned actors to K-pop idols who tried their hand at acting, here are the top 10 most-followed Korean actors on Instagram as of February 26, 2022.

1. BTS's Kim Taehyung, aka V (@thv)

• 35.4M followers
• Acted in: Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

2. Lee Min Ho (@actorleeminho)

• 28.4M followers
• Acted in: The King: Eternal Monarch

3. ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo (@eunwo.o_c)

• 26.9M followers
• Acted in: True Beauty

4. EXO's Chanyeol (@real__pcy)

• 23.7M followers
• Acted in: The Box 

5. EXO's SeHun (@oohsehun)

• 22.8M followers
• Acted in: Now We Are Breaking Up

6. Lee Jong Suk (@jongsuk0206)

• 21.9M followers
• Acted in: While You Were Sleeping

7. Park Seo Joon (@bn_sj2013)

• 21M followers
• Acted in: Itaewon Class
  

8. Ji Chang Wook (@jichangwook)

• 18.9M followers
• Acted in: Empress Ki

9. Nam Joo Hyuk (@skawngur)

• 17M followers
• Acted in: Start-Up

10. Lee Dong Wook (@leedongwook_official)

• 13.8M followers
• Acted in: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God