Ryan Christopher Claveria

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Asia's Biggest Face Card Right Now

<p>The expansion of <strong>Asian entertainment</strong> continues to skyrocket globally, largely driven by the rise of streaming platforms that make dramas more accessible to audiences. Today, K-dramas aren&#x27;t only the main driver for the rise of Asian media; we’re now seeing J-dramas, C-dramas, Thai dramas, and Pinoy television deliver exceptional narratives through streaming originals, giving each culture its distinct approach to the genres.</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787025779189The Handsome Green Flags of Modern C-dramas-14.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Asia&#x27;s Biggest Face Cards Right Now</span></span></span></div><p>Figuratively, the beautifully woven storyline is what keeps us on the edge of our seats, but another key factor is the <strong>breathtaking visuals</strong> of the actors. They have not only become the pinnacle of their country’s television but are also gradually becoming the ultimate face card and pride of their nation. Meet Asian TV’s biggest face card right now:</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>KOREA</strong></div><p>The Hallyu world&#x27;s massive influence in the entertainment industry remains undisputed. With idols keeping on going global, they were one of the Asian countries that pioneered Asian talent in both the music scene and filmography. Their current top visuals charting on today&#x27;s streaming services are none other than <strong>Cha Eun Woo</strong>, <strong>Byeon Woo-Seok</strong>, and <strong>Lee Chae-min</strong>. Artists who have graced fashion weeks and are the current faces of luxury brands in Korea. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Cha Eun Woo</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786936467222SnapInsta.to_482047509_18485309572003469_104841062354322781_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @eunwo.o_c</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit K-drama:</strong> <em></em>True Beauty<em></em></p><p><strong></strong><strong>Beauty endorsements:</strong><strong></strong> Previously the global ambassador for Dior Beauty and currently the face of the Korean skincare brand Abib. </p><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Byeon Woo-Seok</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786936520661SnapInsta.to_650497708_17986216490952770_3624731611365902575_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via Prada</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit K-drama</strong>: <em></em>Lovely Runner<em></em></p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements:</strong> Current ambassador of Prada Beauty and the global ambassador of Dr. G cosmetic brand in Korea. <strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Lee Chae-min </strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786936723822SnapInsta.to_559897450_18201251914314251_4274272611196599681_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @l.c.m____</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit K-drama:</strong> <em></em>Bon Appétit, Your Majesty<em></em></p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements: </strong>Clinique Moisture Surge Asia-Pacific Face and collaborated with Givenchy beauty campaigns. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>CHINA</strong></div><p>China’s top heartthrobs are none other than its current biggest stars: <strong>Zhang Linghe, Chen Zheyuan, </strong>and<strong> Song Weilong</strong>. Each one has headlined a massive hit on a major streaming platform and serves as the face of luxury beauty brands, fully cementing their status as the ultimate representatives of Chinese male beauty.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Zhang Linghe</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786936807181682943858_1440657914766187_1630777375280128717_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via Gucci</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit C-drama:</strong> <em></em>Pursuit of Jade<em></em></p><p><strong>Beauty Endorsments: </strong>Lancôme’s Skincare and Makeup Ambassador and the face of the Gucci Flora fragrance.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Chen Zheyuan</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786936859359SnapInsta.to_681999744_17909558571401882_4231058029700768956_n-2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @chenzheyuanisssme</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit C-drama: </strong><em></em>Hidden Love<em></em><em></em><strong><em></em><em></em></strong></p><p><strong>Brand Endorsements: </strong>The first Chinese actor appointed as a luxury ambassador for YSL (Saint Laurent) and the newly announced Asia-Pacific brand ambassador for J-beauty brand SENKA.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Song Weilong</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786936954561SnapInsta.to_763204978_18603767890057614_4163168155257505960_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @official_mikimoto</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit C-drama:</strong> <em></em>Love For You<em></em></p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements:</strong> The skincare ambassador for Procter &amp; Gamble&#x27;s Olay, a prominent figure in Gucci campaigns, and the face of French luxury brand Guerlain&#x27;s makeup line.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>JAPAN</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p><strong></strong>The Land of the Rising Sun isn’t just drawing tourists, it’s captivating global audiences with a roster of strikingly handsome talent. From internationally acclaimed powerhouses to fresh-faced breakout stars, Japanese actors are taking the world by storm with effortless charisma.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Mackenyu Arata</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786937294118SnapInsta.to_731710270_18478570699107190_8963115940396354302_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @mackenyu</span></span></span></strong></div><p><strong>Hit series: </strong><em></em>One Piece (Live Action)<em></em></p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements: </strong>Collaborated with Chanel Beauty with its Rouge Coco Ultra Gloss collection, was previously the ambassador of SPICARE, and has a partnered campaign with French luxury fragrance Diptyque.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Kento Yamazaki</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786937618235SnapInsta.to_503132137_18403341640109683_3099365973818827134_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @kentooyamazaki</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit series:</strong> <em></em>Alice in Borderland</p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements: </strong>Face of Meiji&#x27;s milk protein drink SAVAS and the brand ambassador of the Japanese skincare brand uno.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Fumiya Takahashi</strong></div><div><em></em><strong></strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786937722495SnapInsta.to_591757716_18438495334096518_5636797996861458893_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @fumiya_0_3_1_2</span></span></span></div><div><strong>Hit series:<em> </em></strong><em>I Will Be Your Bloom<strong></strong></em></div><p><em></em><strong></strong><strong>Beauty endorsements: </strong>Brand ambassador of Japanese skincare brand SOFINA iP.<em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><em></em><em></em></div><div><strong>THAILAND</strong></div><p>Beyond its well-developed media landscape, its true strength lies in expanding creative programming and introducing BL (Boys&#x27; Love) series to a global audience. It not only pioneered these compelling narratives but also spearheaded Southeast Asian names towards the luxury French houses.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em></em><strong>Win Metawin</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786937832474SnapInsta.to_642507148_18020529461811487_6263120723697225378_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @pradabeauty</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit Lakorn: </strong>2gether: The Series<strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><strong>Beauty endorsements: </strong>The regional ambassador for Prada Beauty, regional friend of Shiseido Ginza Tokyo, and the brand ambassador of Juvelook and Juvelook Volume.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em></em><strong>ond Naravit</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786938010735SnapInsta.to_476648655_18480369880010123_7861566670149663390_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @versace</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit Lakorn:</strong> Me and Thee<em></em></p><p><strong></strong><strong>Beauty endorsements:</strong> the first Thai appointed as Versace Fragrance Ambassador for Southeast Asia and the first Thai ambassador for Philippine homegrown beauty brand Ever Bilena. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em></em><strong>Ohm Pawat</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786938142493SnapInsta.to_669858256_18574166470023799_2444719412897052155_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @ohmpawat</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit Lakorn:</strong> <em></em>Bad Buddy Series<em></em></p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements:</strong> Previously partnered with the K-beauty skincare brand It&#x27;s SKIN in Thailand</p><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em></em><strong></strong></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>PHILIPPINES</strong></div><div><em></em><strong></strong></div><p>The Philippines’ growing generation of talented, charismatic actors is undoubtedly carving its path in the entertainment industry. Even at the start of their careers, they are already selling out arenas and breathing new life into P-dramas.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Heath Jornales</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786938218835SnapInsta.to_725750921_18083709410540745_1248028145199369707_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @heathjornales</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit P-drama: </strong><em></em>You&#x27;re My Favorite Song</p><p><strong>Beauty associations:</strong> Appearing in major campaigns with Aivee Clinic</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Brent Manalo</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787045254035SnapInsta.to_734088567_18563008900067957_3387354533660968709_n.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via @brentymanalo</span></span></span></div><p><strong></strong><strong>Hit P-drama</strong>: The Secrets of Hotel 88</p><p><strong>Beauty endorsements</strong>: The current ambassador of NIVEA Philippines and collaborated with luxury brands such as Dior Beauty and Gucci.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Andres Muhlach</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786938546513images-16.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo via IMDb</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Hit P-drama: </strong><em></em>Ang Mutya ng Section E<em></em><strong></strong><em></em></p><p><em></em><em></em><strong>Endorsements: </strong>The ambassador of wellness brand IAM Worldwide</p>

<p>They have not only become the pinnacle of their country’s television but are also gradually becoming the ultimate face card and pride of their nation.</p>

They have not only become the pinnacle of their country’s television but are also gradually becoming the ultimate face card and pride of their nation.

These Are the Biggest Face Cards in Asian TV Right Now

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Published August 21, 2026 09:00 PM PHT

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Updated August 21, 2026 09:18 PM PHT

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