Actor Kim Soo-hyun has proven his presence by maintaining the number one spot for five consecutive weeks in the 'Star Ranking' male actor institutional sector, amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his personal life and supported by absolute fan backing.
Kim Soo-hyun received a total of 182,051 votes in the 115th round of the Star Ranking (week of May 5) polling held from May 29 to June 5, ranking first by a huge margin. Thus, Kim Soo-hyun has set a remarkable record of being number one for five consecutive weeks, showcasing his enduring popularity. Lee Junho came in second (63,618 votes), and Byeon Wooseok ranked third (17,117 votes).
Notably, while the controversies surrounding Kim Soo-hyun have acted as a setback in the advertising industry, the loyalty of his fandom remained unwavering.
Earlier, Kim Soo-hyun was embroiled in various personal life issues, including allegations of an underage romance with the late Kim Sae-ron, disputes over the timeline of their relationship, and claims of debt coercion, resulting in a blow to his image in the advertising world. In particular, the shabu-shabu buffet franchise 'Shabu All Day' excluded Kim Soo-hyun as its brand model and swiftly appointed actor Kim Woo-bin as the new model to rejuvenate its image.
However, the fans felt differently. Even after Kim Soo-hyun's official press conference and clarifications, fans who believed in and supported him actively participated in the voting, reaffirming his strong popularity. In March, Kim Soo-hyun held a press conference where he directly refuted the dating allegations by stating, 'I did not date when the deceased was a minor,' and he tearfully clarified that 'the claims of coercing the deceased's debt are also not true.'
Currently, Kim Soo-hyun's side has initiated legal action worth 12 billion won against Kim Se-eui, the representative of the YouTube channel 'Garosero Research Institute,' and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron, continuing the truth war. Despite the controversies, the affection from fans toward Kim Soo-hyun remained unshaken. One fan left a supportive message saying, 'Even if the advertisements drop, our support will not decrease,' and expressed unwavering commitment with, 'We will stand by you until the end.'
Kim Soo-hyun, who is regaining attention through the pure strength of his fandom despite the advertising industry's disregard, is drawing interest in how he will restore the public's trust in the future.
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