Kim Soo-hyun has made a stunning leap in the male actor category of the Star Ranking poll, surging into 3rd place during the final week of April. The beloved actor, who previously held the 7th position, skyrocketed in the 110th round with a total of 11,546 votes—an enormous jump from the mere 540 votes he received in the previous week.
This dramatic shift happened between April 24 and May 1 (KST), during which Kim Soo-hyun overtook fellow actor Kim Nam-gil, who had previously held 3rd place. The turnaround was largely due to an unexpected outpouring of fan support, demonstrating the power of Kim’s dedicated fanbase even amid controversy.
Now sitting just behind Lee Junho (with 40,302 votes) and Byeon Woo-seok (24,208 votes), Kim Soo-hyun’s comeback places him firmly among the top contenders. His performance in this ranking reflects not only personal popularity but the collective energy of fans who rallied in his favor during a time of public scrutiny.
The Star Ranking platform, a weekly fan-voting site, offers various incentives such as digital certificates and billboard advertisements for top-ranked celebrities. Holding 1st place for four consecutive weeks even leads to special promotional rewards, motivating fans to vote consistently for their favorite stars.
Despite recent negative headlines and lawsuits, Kim Soo-hyun has maintained strong public interest, thanks in part to his ongoing drama projects and loyal supporters. His jump from 7th to 3rd is proof of his staying power in the Korean entertainment world, even while facing backlash and legal entanglements.
This surprising rise adds another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding Kim Soo-hyun, who remains a central figure in Korean pop culture. While the controversy continues to swirl around him, his recent Star Ranking performance signals that his fans are far from giving up on him.