Despite the ongoing dating controversy with late actor Kim Sae Ron, Kim Soo Hyun has once again proven his stardom and popularity. For five weeks in a row, he has held the top spot in the Star Ranking poll for male stars. Fans are overjoyed upon hearing the news and are congratulating the actor on X. Read on to know who grabbed the 2nd and 3rd spots!
As per allkpop, during the most recent voting period, the Queen of Tears actor secured a remarkable 182,051 votes. This put him in the top place for the 115th round of the Star Ranking for male actors. Following the Queen of Tears actor, Lee Jun Ho took the second position with 63,618 votes, and Byun Woo Seok came in third, with 17,117 votes.
What Is Star Ranking?
It is a unique system where fans actively participate by voting for their favourite celebrities. It’s a way for supporters to show their appreciation and help their idols achieve recognition. When fans vote using their mobile phones, they receive a digital voting certificate. The benefits for top-ranked stars are amazing. An actor who manages to stay at number one for four consecutive weeks earns a special feature: an outdoor LED billboard advertisement. This ranking holds a lot of value, as this comes after he faced a challenging period.
Kim Soo Hyun Dating Controversy
He was at the centre of a dating controversy with late actor Kim Sae Ron. Kim Si Eui of Garosero Research Institute claimed that the Queen of Tears actor had dated the late actor when she was a minor. This allegation caused a stir across the internet. Many brands cut ties with him, and the Queen of Tears actor faced extreme backlash. However, a turning point emerged when crucial evidence presented by Garosero was determined to be fabricated by AI.
This revelation began to shift public perception. It also sparked a national petition for the Gaseyeon Prevention Act. This act aims to combat the spread of online misinformation and false claims.