Following the massive success of the top rating drama "Vicenzo," lead star Song Joong Ki received another impressive achievement.
In a new report cited by a South Korean publication, the 35-year-old actor topped the list of TV actors for brand value rankings.
The said rankings were calculated based on data analysis that consists of media coverage, consumer participation, community indexes, and interaction of 50 tv actors and actresses.
Song Joong Ki, Lee Je Hoon, and Jang Na Ra Leads May Brand Value Rankings
According to the Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation, the A-list actor climbs up to the first place, garnering over 8,800,000 points.
To recall, he previously sits in second place during March listings with 5,123,964 points.
At the time, actress Kim So Yeon landed in the top rankings with a brand reputation index of 5,141,911, following the achievement of the mega-hit SBS drama "The Penthouse 2."
Following Song Joong Ki is Lee Je Hoon, achieving a total of 5,665,327 points.
His ranking with brand value accelerates as the crime drama "Taxi Driver" viewership continues to soar.
Capping off the third spot is actress Jang Na Ra with a total of 4,736,253 points, who recently starred in the mystery thriller drama "Sell Your Haunted House" alongside Jung Yong Hwa.
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Song Joong Ki Thanks Fans for Overwhelming Support
Despite Song Joong Ki's Korean drama "Vicenzo" just recently wrapped up a stunning season, the A-lister made sure to thank fans for their overwhelming support.
In his recent social media post, the 35-year-old actor shared a still photo from his drama as he expressed his gratitude towards the viewers.
"Thank you very much to everyone who loved the drama," Song Joong Ki Instagram caption reads.
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As of this writing, the post received a whopping 2.1 million likes and over 88,200 comments from fans who wrote mixed reactions as his top-rating drama bids goodbye.
Some fans mentioned that they would surely miss watching the OG Oppa as well as the Vincenzo Cassano family.
Moreover, this was echoed by the Korean social media star Vincent and ex KPop trainee who wrote "Vincenzo" followed by a heart and crying emoji.
The same goes with the Indonesian star Ersa Mayor, who appears to be a "Vincenzo" fan commented, "Vincenzo season 2, please?"
Song Joong Ki's "Arthdal Chronicles: Season 2"
Song Joong Ki's "Arthdal Chronicles" has been renewed for Season 2 in February of 2020, and was supposed to be included in the 2021 drama lineup. Unfortunately, the production schedule was canceled in June of the same year due to COVID-19.
But once the drama announces it will finally make its much-awaited return, Song Joong Ki will reprise his role as Eun Seom, and will work alongside Kim Ji Won, Jang Dong Gun, and Kim Ok Bin.
"Arthdal Chronicles" is the first-ever Korean fantasy drama that follows the story of a mythical land called "Arth." Directed by Kim Kyu Tae and Hong Jong Chan and written by Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon, set in the era of the Bronze Age, where settlers of the Arthdal fought for the ancient city.
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Written by Geca Wills