The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed brand big data of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, films and OTT platforms from September 22 to October 22.
The analysis revealed that Jung Hae In ranked first in October actors’ brand reputation. After him in second place was Cha Seung Won, currently active in tvN Three meals a day: light. In third place was Jung So Min, who starred alongside Jung Hae In on tvN’s Mom’s friend’s son.
Fourth and fifth place were taken by Jeon Jong Seo and Yoo Hae Jin respectively.
Koo Chang Hwan, director of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, explained: “The reason why Jung Hae In ranked first in this October’s brand reputation analysis is due to increased consumer engagement through his works in fiction and film”.
He added: “Although consumer engagement has declined slightly, the unique charm of each actor continues to maintain a high reputation.”
Jung Hae In, an FNC actor, debuted in 2013 through AOA’s music video MOYA.
Since then, he has gained popularity through major works such as dramas The Three Musketeers, Reply 1988, Prison Game Manual, Goblinsas well as films like Spring in Seoul, Veteran 2AND Note on the king’s case.
Interest in his family has grown, particularly after it was revealed that he is a sixth-generation direct descendant of famed scholar Jeong Yak Yong.
In 2019, during a broadcast, Jung Hae In became the talk of the town when he showed a video call with his parents, with a focus on his parents’ professions as doctors.
Jung Hae In’s “maple hands” are also famous among fans. “Maple hands” refers to having plump palms and short fingers.
Despite her small face and slim build, Jung Hae In’s unusually plump palms have become one of her many charming features.
