Soompi, the leading website for Korean pop culture, reveals the latest drama actor rankings by the Korean Business Research Institute.
From April 6 to May 6, data on media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 50 actors were analyzed. The lead cast of Queen of Tears stood out, with Kim Soo-hyun leading with a remarkable brand reputation index of 9,600,291. Byeon Woo Seok from Lovely Runner secured second place with 8,080,819 points.
Queen of Tears actors Park Sung Hoon, Kim Ji Won, and Lee Joo Bin followed closely behind in the rankings.
As one of the highest-paid Korean actors, Kim Soo-hyun is also considered a prominent figure in Korean entertainment. The 36-year-old actor boasts numerous accolades, including four Baeksang Arts Awards and recognition on Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity 40 list.
His career kicked off in 2007 with Kimchi Cheese Smile and soared with roles in hits like Dream High (2011) and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012). Notable film appearances include The Thieves (2012) and Secretly, Greatly (2013). His portrayal of King Lee Hwon earned him a Baeksang Arts Award. Despite a setback with Real (2017), he returned post-military service with strong performances in It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) and One Ordinary Day (2021).
Meanwhile, Kim Soo-hyun has announced his first Asia tour in a decade, titled Eyes on You.
Presented by Wilbros Live, the Manila will host the event on June 29 at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets will go on sale on May 18 through TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nation-wide.