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Asia's Prince' Lee Kwang Soo Charms Girls Generation Members, South Korean Actor Called 'Cute'

South Korean actor Lee Kwang-soo (L) and actress Song Ji-hyo

(Photo : REUTERS/Tyrone Siu) South Korean actor Lee Kwang-soo (L) and actress Song Ji-hyo poses on the red carpet as they attend the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong, December 3, 2014.

"Asia's" Prince Lee Kwang Soo is undeniably one goofy, but lovable character on and off screen. For the latest episode of "Running Man" which featured members of Girls Generation, Kwang Soo inevitably swept the girls off their feet and charmed his way to their hearts. How so?

On the July 5 of the SBS broadcast of the Korean variety show, members of Girls Generation namely YoonA and Sooyoung were the first to fall for Kwang Soo. The witnessed Kwang Soo caring for his noona, Song Ji Hyo.

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"[Kwang Soo] scooped a bit of food that [Song] Ji Hyo unni didn't even order, and we thought he took some to eat for himself, but he placed it right in front of Ji Hyo unni," stated Gary in a report by Soompi, adding, "Their eyes are hearts right now because of that."

While the members of Girls Generation think Kwang Soo's actions are sincere, Kim Jong Kook jokingly stated that it was all for show.

"Kwang Soo does that knowingly. He did that for you guys to see!" stated Jong Kook. In the middle of the conversation, a bug landed on Kwang Soo's shirt causing him to squeal. While Gary claims this is un-manly and would be a huge turn-off, Sooyoung and YoonA both agree that it was a cute trait of Kwang Soo.

Kwang Soo charmed his way even more into the hearts of the guests when he performed his signature "Giraffe" dance move. Following the latest episode, Kwang Soo has not only gained points with members of Girls Generation, but with the whole female population.

Surprisingly, Kwang Soo is already a renowned Hallyu star not only in Korea, but across Asia which explains why he is called "Asia's Prince." In China alone, Kwang Soo has amassed five million followers on Weibo, a social networking site popular in the country.

Girls aren't the only ones falling for Kwang Soo's charm, but a few male fans as well. According to a fan named Joshua Loi, Kwang Soo's hilarious antics appeal to men as well.

"Kwang Soo is proof that nice guys don't finish last," shared Loi in an interview done by News Asia One, adding, "His appeal, even to guys, is that he's very down to earth, funny and has that 'poor thing' feel about him that makes you want to root for him. He has also shown that you don't have to go for plastic surgery and have superstar looks to be a superstar."

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