Actor Jung Joon-won claimed first place on the DCTrend Male Actor Popularity Vote, receiving approximately 28,000 votes on the 13th.
Jung Joon-won, Captures Fans with First Feature Lead Role
In the drama ‘Some Day, Wise Resident Life,’ he is currently playing as the chief resident of obstetrics and gynecology, Koo Do-won, garnering praise from viewers for his stable acting skills and delicate emotional expression. Fans extended strong support, saying, “Jung Joon-won ranks first again today!”
Having begun his acting career with an independent film in 2015, he is establishing full-fledged popularity and recognition by taking on his first lead role in a full-length drama through this project. tvN’s weekend drama ‘Wise Resident’ consists of 12 episodes and with just one week left until its end, Jung Joon-won’s presence is becoming more distinct.
Kim Nam-gil Settles in 2nd Place with Upcoming Netflix Drama ‘Trigger’
Actor Kim Nam-gil claimed second place with approximately 24,000 votes. He is set to return with Netflix original ‘Trigger’ this year, where he stars in a mystery thriller surrounding a gun incident, raising expectations. Fans expressed their excitement for his comeback, cheering, “Nam-gil, fighting as always!”
Intense competition for 3rd to 5th place
Bae Woon-seok claimed 3rd place with approximately 18,000 votes. Choo Yeong-woo secured 4th place with 7,403 votes, while Rowoon maintained 5th place with 5,515 votes.
6th to 10th place
Lee Joon-hyuk
Chae Jong-hyeop
Kim Young-dae
Eom Tae-goo
Choi Hyun-wook
Actors in 11th to 30th Place
Heo Nam-jun, Park Ji-hoon, Na In-woo, Hwang In-yeop, Kim Seon-ho, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Jung-hyun, Park Seo-ham, Ji Chang-wook, Lee Joon-gi, Dex, Seo Kang-joon, Lee Jong-won, Lee Jun-ho, Lee Do-hyun, Song Kang, Jung Yeon-jun, Bae In-hyuk, Jung Hae-in, Lee Soo-hyuk
Coexistence of Newcomers and Veterans: Male Actor Fan Showdown
Jung Joon-won’s rise showcases how a new actor can secure a fandom through leading roles in dramas, establishing a presence on platforms like DCTrend voting. On the other hand, established actors like Kim Nam-gil and Bae Woon-seok demonstrate solid support from steadfast fan bases and notable projects.
The concurrent presence of veterans and newcomers in the top ranks showcases the coexistence of generational fandoms and diversification of preferences. Both emerging stars and actors with established acting skills compete on the same stage, leading the trends in the Korean drama industry.
