About 10 % of the South Korean population is Catholic , including some of the country 's most famous pop stars . This is largely due to the prevailing sense of anxiousness and mistrust here following recent traumatic events , '' culture critic Kim said , referring to a ferry sinking earlier this year that left hundreds dead . Comment: Pop sensation Rain , figure skating star Kim Yuna amongst the devoted .
About 10 % of the South Korean population is Catholic , including some of the country 's most famous pop stars . Comment: Pop sensation Rain , figure skating star Kim Yuna amongst the devoted .