Kim Soo-hyun Tops Star Rankings For 5 Weeks Straight Amid Ongoing Controversy
Actor Kim Soo-hyun has officially cemented his status as one of Korea’s most influential stars by topping the 17th-week Big Data Actor Brand Value Rankings with an impressive 136,987 points.
Kim Soo-hyun Ranked No.1 in Big Data Actor Brand Value Rankings
The score reflects his dominance across multiple metrics, including article readership, reader recommendations, comments, likes, brand power votes, and article sponsorship. His No. 1 ranking highlights his enduring appeal and the strong emotional connection he shares with both fans and the general public.
Coming in second is actress Kim Hye-yoon, who earned 121,896 points. Although her score dipped slightly compared to the previous week, her consistent engagement and high fan loyalty kept her firmly in the top ranks. Meanwhile, rising star Byeon Woo-seok secured third place with 77,058 points, demonstrating growing public interest and a week-on-week increase.
In detailed breakdowns:
- Article readership was led by Kim Hye-yoon (30,351), followed closely by Byeon Woo-seok (30,118), Lee Jun-young (22,289), YoonA (21,216), and Park Ji-hoon (20,875).
- Reader recommendations placed YoonA in first (1,191), with Kim Hye-yoon (1,187), Byeon Woo-seok (802), Park Bo-gum (582), and Lee Byung-hun (524) rounding out the top five.
- Comment activity saw an intense race, with Kim Hye-yoon (11,562) barely edging past Byeon Woo-seok (11,558), showcasing their fans’ passionate engagement.
- In a surprise, Song Hye-kyo ranked first in MSN Likes (2,847), with Byeon Woo-seok second (1,924), while Kim Soo-hyun ranked 40th (112)—a low number that had minimal impact on his total score.
- The Superstar Brand Power Vote once again underscored fan power: Kim Soo-hyun dominated with 2,262,570 votes, followed by Kim Hye-yoon (1,484,880), YoonA (680,010), and Byeon Woo-seok (601,110).
Kim Soo-hyun Climbs to Top 3 in Star Ranking Poll for 5 Weeks Straight
Kim Soo-hyun continues to prove his unwavering star power, climbing into the top 3 of the latest Star Ranking poll for male actors. The actor secured 3rd place in the 110th round (Week 4 of April), earning a total of 11,546 votes, a major leap from his previous 7th-place position.
The voting period ran from April 24 at 3:01 PM to May 1 at 3:00 PM (KST). In the prior round (109th), Kim Nam-gil held the 3rd spot while Kim Soo-hyun had garnered just 540 votes. However, thanks to a sudden surge of fan support, Kim Soo-hyun made a remarkable comeback, displacing Kim Nam-gil and earning a spot in the top tier.
He now stands just behind:
- Lee Junho, who continues to dominate the rankings with 40,302 votes, and
- Byeon Woo-seok, who secured 2nd place with 24,208 votes.
Also, in the 115th round of Star Ranking voting for male actors, held from 3:01 PM on May 29 to 3:00 PM on June 5, Kim Soo Hyun garnered 182,051 votes, securing first place once again.
Following him, Lee Junho placed second with 63,618 votes, while Byeon Woo Seok came in third with 17,117 votes.
Star Ranking is a competitive fan-voting platform where fans vote for their favorite stars weekly. The ranking includes perks such as digital certificates for participants and outdoor billboard ads for the top star, particularly those who maintain 1st place for four consecutive weeks. These rewards offer fans unique opportunities to publicly support and promote their idols.
Kim Soo-hyun’s dramatic rise comes as he continues to maintain strong popularity through his current projects and loyal fanbase, even amid media noise and competitive names like Kim Nam-gil.
His ability to leap four spots in a single week underscores the resilience and dedication of his fandom, and further cements his place as one of Korea’s top-tier Hallyu actors.