The Korean Business Research Institute finally revealed the rankings of the most popular actors for January 2024. Interestingly, top-tier female celebrities Shin Hye Sun, Jang Nara, and Park Min Young dominated the list.
Who's No. 1?
Shin Hye Sun Tops January 2024's Most Popular Actresses List
Topping the brand reputation rankings for the first month of 2024 is Shin Hye Sun!
After a notable performance in "Welcome to Samdalri," the actress garnered 6,159,598 points in the brand reputation index.
As the series wrapped up, the actress, who played as Cho Sam Dal, was very thankful to the actors, the director, scriptwriter, staff, and related personnel who worked hard for the series.
"I hope that 'Welcome to Samdalri' was also a time for everyone to catch their breaths, and I hope for everyone to be happy."
She is followed by two returning Hallyu stars, Jang Nara and Park Min Young.
With a brand reputation index of 6,120,269, "My Happy Ending" came in second. It is a close fight between her and Shin Hye Sun in the monthly rankings.
Park Min Young lands in third place with a brand reputation index of 6,094,218. The actress currently takes on the role of revenge-driven Kang Ji Won in "Marry My Husband."
Her co-star Song Ha Yoon makes it to the fourth spot with a 5,513,154 brand reputation index.
In the tvN K-drama, she portrays the antagonist Jung Soo Min, Ji Won's best friend.
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Apart from this, "Marry My Husband" shows no signs of slowing down as the revenge drama enters the second half with consistent high ratings.
Lastly, for the top 5, "My Demon" star Kim Yoo Jung ends in fifth place with a brand reputation index of 5,308,715.
Top 30 Most Popular Actors [January 2024]
- Shin Hye Sun
- Jang Nara
- Park Min-Young
- Song Ha Yoon
- Kim Yoo Jung
- Ji Chang Wook
- Im Siwan
- Song Kang
- Na In Woo
- Honey Lee
- Lee Se Young
- Go Yoon Jung
- Choi Soo Jong
- Gong Hyo Jin
- Jung Woo Sung
- Kang Hye Won
- Lee Jong Won
- Rowoon
- Lee Si Woo
- ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo
- Park Bo Young
- Kim Tae Ri
- Jang Dong Yoon
- Lee Yi Kyung
- Park Gyu Young
- Bae In Hyuk
- Park Seo Joon
- Highlight's Lee Gikwang
- Lee Dong Wook
- Lee Young Ae
The monthly list is based on content from dramas, movies, and OTTs released from December 30, 2023, to January 30, 2024.
The data analysis is determined through the media coverage, interaction, participation, and community indexes of 100 actors.
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Written by Geca Wills