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Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kim Soo Hyun trails Byeon Woo Seok in top 3 of star power ranking; sees sudden surge in fan support amid dating scandal
Kim Soo Hyun has reportedly climbed to the top 3 in the star power chart despite his ongoing controversy and big public fallout related to accusations of dating a minor. The Queen of Tears star, who has been dropped by various brands with multiple lawsuits looming, demanding compensation, has witnessed a sudden wave of fan support. Recently, around 1 million Chinese fans running his biggest overseas fan club, KSH Bar, sent multiple LED support trucks to South Korea. And now, on a popular and highly competitive fan-voting platform, South Korea's Star Ranking, Kim Soo Hyun has just landed in the top 3 spot, beating the country's favourite producer, singer, and philanthropist, Kim Nam Gil. According to Naver News, Soo Hyun's ranking, which was at the bottom of the chart, saw a sudden surge in voter support in the 110th round of the weekly male actor poll. Kim Soo Hyun lands third in Star Power Ranking The poll was conducted from April 24 to May 1. According to AllKpop, during the 109th round, Kim Nam Gil was sitting comfortably in third place with Kim Soo Hyun in seventh, holding just 540 votes. However, in the next round, Soo Hyun received a total of 11,546 votes, dethroning the Island actor from the third spot and joining the leading stars: King the Land fame Lee Jun Ho, who ranked first with 40,302 votes, and Lovely Runner, Baeksang-nominated star Byun Woo Seok, who came in second with 24,208 votes. For the unversed, the Star Ranking platform is a popular fan voting poll where fans can directly vote for their favourite stars. The stars who rank first are given multiple benefits, including outdoor billboard advertisements. Topping the list for around four consecutive weeks, the digital billboard also gives shout-outs to the actors with fan-made videos. These rewards give fans exclusive opportunities to publicly showcase their support and promote their idols. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In Kim Soo Hyun's case, the embattled star experienced a dramatic surge in fan support after losing thousands of followers. Some of his loyal fan base even launched petitions and filed lawsuits against online hate campaigns targeting him. However, despite the buzz, his ongoing dating scandal involving late Bloodhounds star Kim Sae Ron didn't convince showrunners to bring him back into projects. One of the biggest setbacks came from the Disney show Knock Off, alongside Jo Bo Ah, which was put on hold with no hope for revival and a potential lawsuit hanging over Soo Hyun. The action drama was seen as his big return to the small screen after the success of Queen of Tears. Kim Soo Hyun's agency releases new statement Days after holding a press conference and suing Kim Sae Ron's family, along with YouTuber Kim Se Ui and his channel GaroSero, the It's Okay Not to Be Okay star's agency has issued an additional statement regarding their legal actions. According to the Gold Medalist, they have filed new charges against Kim Se Ui for alleged stalking and privacy breach. The initial complaint was filed on April 1, accusing the YouTuber of the 'continuous and repeated spread of false information.' Following this, the Seoul Central District Court issued an interim order on April 22, warning him about the legal consequences. However, despite the warning, Kim Se Ui, according to Gold Medalist, continued stalking the star. In its latest statement, the company said, 'Kim Se Ui's actions are in violation of the court's decision and are subject to criminal punishment of up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 20,000,000 KRW (14,073.85 USD). Gold Medalist and Kim Soo Hyun have filed additional charges against him.'
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kim Soo Hyun's 1 million Chinese fans rally behind him after actor gets dragged to court over $2 million: ‘Truth will prevail'
For every legal action against Kim Soo Hyun, his fan base that extends beyond Korea is responding with more support projects, petitions and even lawsuits, and the latest comes from his Chinese fans. Despite K-dramas and Korean entertainment facing a ban in the country, Kim Soo Hyun enjoys huge popularity there, and since the start of his scandal, where he is accused of dating underage Kim Sae Ron, his Chinese fans have been quite active on social media. Earlier, XPN reported how two famous brands that had hired the actor to model for them have now sued him for reimbursement of the fees they paid, along with compensation for damages caused. Later, as reported by K-media outlet Sports Donga, one of Kim Soo Hyun's largest fan clubs organised an event, sending LED trucks to almost every busy part of South Korea, flooding the streets with encouraging words. 1 Million Chinese fans support Kim Soo Hyun Kim Soo Hyun's Chinese fan club, called KSHBar, is his largest international fan group. The event featured 25 LED-equipped trucks with encouraging words for Kim Soo Hyun, sent to several parts of South Korea, including areas with the highest foreign population, like Seoul and Gangnam, to grab the attention of more netizens. These are the same places where, just a few days ago, an ad supporting Kim Soo Hyun had received flak from Korean netizens who are against the idea of popularising Kim Soo Hyun in the country, fearing a negative response from foreigners—especially those who might believe that Korea is supporting the actor despite the severe accusations levelled against him, which could damage the country's reputation. However, these support trucks from China, which arrived on April 25, have been funded to stay in the country till April 30. The fan club even sent a letter to a K-media outlet clarifying their intention, which is to restore Soo Hyun's popularity while also attempting to stop the hate against him. The large LED screens on the trucks mostly carried two phrases—'Truth will prevail' and Kim Soo Hyun's words from his press conference: 'I did not do what I did not do.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Kim Soo Hyun gets sued by advertisers On April 29, the Queen of Tears star, who has lost several brand endorsements in light of his recent scandal involving Kim Sae Ron, was reportedly sued by two brand agencies, referred to as 'A' and 'B'. According to the report, the combined amount of damages demanded is approximately 3 billion won (around $2.1 million). Meanwhile, there's also a third company that is currently exploring legal options and had earlier terminated their contract with Kim, citing a 'breach of trust,' though the name hasn't been disclosed yet. This comes amid rumours that Kim is also being sued by his Disney+ makers, after the K-drama he stars in alongside Jo Bo Ah was put on hold. Not just that, reports suggest Kim had signed similar brand contracts with over 15 companies. Attorney Park Sung Woo, who is representing the plaintiffs in this case, said, (via Soompi) 'Kim Soo Hyun signed advertising model contracts with 15 different brands, and based on domestic contracts, he is said to have been paid around 1 billion to 1.2 billion won [approximately $698,000 to $837,000] per contract.'
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
1,000,000 Chinese fans rally behind Kim Soo Hyun with 'truth will prevail' campaign amid Kim Sae Ron controversy
After the tragic death of his ex-girlfriend, South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron, in February 2025, actor Kim Soo Hyun faced significant backlash. Allegations surfaced claiming that Kim Soo Hyun had been in a relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was underage. Although Kim Soo Hyun has denied the accusations, the controversy has caused major public criticism and led to the loss of several brand endorsements, Instagram followers, and public support. Amidst this turmoil, Kim Soo Hyun's Chinese fanbase has taken a stand in his support. This comes after his global fans launched a petition to safeguard the actor's reputation from what they called an online public trial. Kim Soo Hyun's Chinese fans extend support despite controversy Kim Soo Hyun's fan club, KSHBar, founded in 2019 and with over 1 million members, is rallying behind the actor with a bold display of support. The fan club, which has also hired a lawyer to pursue legal action against trolls, recently took their support to the streets with a massive LED truck display, driving around with messages of hope and solidarity. They've deployed 25 LED trucks in busy Seoul areas, showcasing the powerful slogan "Truth Will Prevail." Some trucks are even parked outside Disney Korea's office, making a statement. [NEWS] China's 1-Million #KimSoohyun Fans Step Up to Support HimKim Soohyun's Chinese fan club, which is the largest among his overseas fandoms, has launched a 'public truck campaign' using LED-equipped trucks to show their support. The trucks started appearing around busy… In a letter to Sports Donga on April 27, the fan club shared the reasoning behind their campaign. Signed by "1 million Chinese fans of Kim Soo Hyun," the letter reveals that they've reached a breaking point and can no longer stay silent. They're standing up against the "serious spread of false rumours and reckless cyberbullying" that's been targeting the actor. About the Kim Soo Hyun controversy A month after the death of Kim Sae Ron, YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute, led by former MBC reporter Kim Se Ui, sparked controversy by featuring a woman who claimed to be Sae Ron's aunt. She accused Kim Soo Hyun of having a romantic relationship with Sae Ron when she was just 15, while he was 27. The accusation sent shockwaves through Hallyuwood, with many on social media turning against Kim Soo Hyun in support of Sae Ron. In response to the allegations, Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference on March 31. He admitted to having had a relationship with the late actress but firmly denied any involvement with her when she was underage. Despite his defence, the situation doesn't seem to improve, with the actor's Disney+ drama Knock Off postponed indefinitely. As Kim Soo Hyun continues to face relentless trolling and harsh backlash, his agency, GOLDMEDALIST, announced that they would take legal action against those spreading false rumours that were tarnishing his image. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
