hmm....I may not have read between some of the the lines in this long article, there's always language barrier using translation software....

It all started with winter sonata korean wave in Japan and her successful portray of the female lead yujin. Many fans and people were attentive to her dramas and roles she played later. Beautiful days and stairway to heaven were broadcast in Japan fujitv and more male korean actors also became popular hallyu stars.

I can say cjw is really much more appreciated and recognized regionally for her effort and talent.