Korean actors and singers are the most popular across Asia, and with that success, many of these artists are trying to break into the biggest country for entertainment: the good ol’ USA.  A couple of magazines have taken notice such as this week’s People Magazine highlighting the attempts of the Wonder Girls, Se7en and BoA entering the U.S.  BoA just released her self-titled American album in mid-March.  Se7en is touring the coutry from New York to Atlanta (this weekend) and the Wonder Girls just finished off their first set of concerts in the U.S. with the JYP Tour.  

Complex magazine has taken notice as well but they must have an affinity for Koreans because they’ve done polls on the Wonder Girls and Girls Generation as well as features on Jarah Mariano and Grace Park.  In a recent issue, Complex raises the flag on the Korean invasion into the American market:  ”Which Korean entertainer will become an American star?”

In their (subjective) opinion, they rate the crossover potential of Boa, Se7en, Jeon Ji-Hyun, Rain, Bae Seul-Ki and Lee Byung-Hun.   There’s certainly challenges for these artists to import their brand and talents into the U.S. market, but there are a few folks who reside state side that are doing it organically:  Tim Kang, Aaron Yoo, Sung Kang, Kim Yun-Jin, Daniel Dae Lee, John Cho, Grace Park, Justin Chon, Moon Bloodgood  and many more.  I guess it’s attacking the U.S. market domestically and internationally.  

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