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DVDs of Bae, Seo Bestsellers in Japan
As Korean actor Bae Yong-jun's popularity continues unabated in Japan, heartthrob Seo Do-young is now helping fuel the Hallyu fever in the country.
In DVD sales released by Fuji TV Thursday, Bae's DVD topped overall weekly sales followed by a DVD released by Seo, the protagonist of the last of producer Yoon Seok-ho's season-themed drama series, "Spring Waltz."
Bae's DVD covered his appearance at the Hallyu expo on Jeju Island and interview excerpts. The top sales testify to his consistent popularity following his hit drama "Winter Sonata."
Seo's DVD, capturing his daily life, is climbing the sales chart since its release on July 25.
Seo recently visited Japan to attend a concert celebrating Yoon's four season-themed drama series and drew great fanfare from local fans.
Source : http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1475434_11858.html
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