Kim Soo Hyun Makes Top 3 in Star Power Rankings Despite Kim Sae Ron Scandal. Fans stand by this actor despite the ongoing scandals.
Kim Soo Hyun, the Korean star of film and television, has been a colossus in the entertainment industry for centuries. Despite harsh criticism due to his past affiliation with deceased actress Kim Sae Ron, he remains widely popular. His recent achievement of climbing to number three on the Star Ranking in South Korea is testament to the unyielding strength of his fans.
Kim Soo Hyun hits top 3 in star power rankings
Kim Soo Hyun was caught up in scandal when reports of his supposed relationship with Kim Sae Ron, who was underage at the time of the supposed relationship, erupted. The news garnered a wave of public outcry, which resulted in loss of endorsement contracts and postponed projects like his new Disney+ series, Knock Off.
Notwithstanding the typhoon, Kim Soo Hyun's fans galvanized to give their support, bringing him to the 110th round of Star Ranking's weekly poll of male actors. He got 11,546 votes and moved from 7th ranking in the previous round to 3rd ranking, dislodging actor Kim Nam Gil2 from 3rd ranking. Even his fan club put up LED truck campaigns around Seoul, carrying supportive messages.
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Star Ranking is a fan-based polling system in which fans vote for their favorite stars directly. The number one stars are rewarded with different things, for instance, billboard promotions in case they are number one for four weeks straight.
Kim Soo Hyun's Current Status
Kim Soo Hyun is ranked number three, Lee Jun Ho ranked No. 1 at 40,302 votes and Byeon Woo Seok ranked No. 2 at 24,208 votes. The swing in popularity illustrates just how much strength his fandom has in terms of an unshakeable devotion that the popularity of a star can ride out even the most vile type of scandal.
Kim Soo Hyun's consistent position among the stars amidst ongoing controversy is proof of the amazing staying power of fan support. As long as the scandal keeps on going, his loyal fans go out of their way to make sure his name in the entertainment world stays clean.
