Byeon Woo Seok, riding high on the success of "Lovely Runner," has dominated the drama actor trend index, leaving Cha Eun Woo far behind by more than seven times. He's solidified his status as the "absolute trendsetter."

According to the latest rankings from Rankify on June 25th, Byeon Woo Seok's popularity outshines the combined total of other male actors' trend indices. His popularity is almost monopolistic.

Rankify, which uses its own big data analysis system, examined the rankings for drama actors in the 4th week of June. Byeon Woo Seok topped the list with 83,904 points.

Cha Eun Woo fell to 2nd place with 11,420 points, down by 1,495 points from the previous week. Ji Chang Wook climbed to 3rd place with 6,078 points, marking a rise of 2,944 points.

The breakdown continues with Kim Jung Eun in 4th place (6,075 points), Lee Jae Yong in 5th (5,940 points), Kim Yoo Jung in 6th (5,403 points), Kim Min Seok in 7th (4,977 points), Lee Young Ae in 8th (4,905 points), Lee Sang Yi in 9th (4,822 points), and Jung Sun Ah in 10th (4,767 points).

Byeon Woo Seok's appeal spans across demographics, with 14% male and 86% female fans. In contrast, Cha Eun Woo draws 29% male and 71% female fans, while Ji Chang Wook appeals to 33% male and 67% female fans.

Age-wise, Byeon Woo Seok's popularity is evenly spread: 7% among teens, 23% among those in their 20s, 30% among those in their 30s and 40s, and 10% among those in their 50s.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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