Kim Soo Hyun is facing controversy but still tops the Star Ranking poll for male actors five weeks straight.
He remains #1 in the 115th round of the Star Ranking for the fifth week of May despite a scandal involving late actress Kim Sae Ron. Between May 29 and June 5, Kim Soo Hyun secured 182,052 votes, crushing the competition.
Second place went to Lee Jun Ho with 63,618 votes. Byeon Woo Seok ranked third with 17,117 votes.
Star Ranking is a fan-voted platform where winners earn popularity perks and four consecutive wins land an outdoor LED billboard ad.
The controversy began when Kim Sae Ron’s aunt accused Kim Soo Hyun of dating the late actress since she was 15 and blamed him for her death.
“Kim Sae Ron’s Aunt Alleges Actor Kim Soo Hyun Dated The Late Actress Since She Was 15, Blames Him For Her Death In A Damning Exposé”
Despite his poll dominance, the scandal has hurt Kim’s career. He was recently replaced as the face of a franchise brand by another senior actor.
“Famous Actor Takes Over Kim Soo Hyun’s Position As New Model For Franchise Brand”
Kim Soo Hyun’s ongoing lead shows he still has a loyal fanbase amid the controversy. But his career impact is clear as projects and endorsements face disruption.
