Kapamilya star Ryan Bang was included among the Korean figures cited for having a positive influence on Korea's image, according to the "2025 Korea National Image Survey" released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday, January 20.
The ministry said the survey was conducted in October 2025 and covered nearly 13,000 respondents across 26 countries.
In the survey, Ryan received 1.9% of the responses, as did Lee Jae-myung, President / Leaders, and Lisa of BLACKPINK, resulting in a four-way tie.
Topping the list was global group BTS, which received the highest number of responses at 7.9%.
See below the full ranking based on responses:
1. BTS
2. Son Heung-min
3. BLACKPINK
4. Lee Min-ho
5. Idols / Girl Groups / Boy Groups / Singers
6. Jungkook (BTS)
7-10. Lee Jae-myun, President / Leaders, Ryan Bang, Lisa (BLACKPINK)
CREDIT: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Following the release of the survey, Ryan took to social media to express his gratitude.
"Thank you," he posted on social media platform X.
Fans online were quick to congratulate Ryan.
"Congratulations Ryan Bang!! Keep up the good work," one fan commented.
"That's soooo impressive and you deserved it! Always spreading good vibes!" another fan wrote.
Ryan started his showbiz career after becoming a housemate of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010, where he was hailed as the Second Big Placer.
The Kapamilya star is currently hosting the hit noontime show It's Showtime.
Beyond showbiz, Ryan recently ventured into the food industry, opening a Korean restaurant in the Philippines called Paldo.
In a previous interview with PUSH Bets, the television host shared the inspiration behind the name of his restaurant, saying, "Paldo kasi ibig sabihin ng Paldo in Korea, walong provinces, walong different regions... So our food, mga ingredients galing sa eight different regions."
Ryan explained that with Paldo, he wanted to bring the authentic taste of Korean cuisine to the Philippines for his friends and fellow Filipinos.
"[Naisip ko] bakit hindi na lang ako magtayo ng authentic na Korean restaurant para ma-experience ng mga kilala ko, 'yung mga kaibigan ko, tapos 'yung mga kilala sa akin na mga Pilipino para ma-try talaga nila authentic na lasa," he shared.