Lee Chae-min Crowned No. 1 in Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings!

Actor Lee Chae-min, currently captivating audiences as the lead in 'The Tyrant's Chef,' has officially claimed the top spot in the September 2025 drama actor brand reputation rankings.

The Korea Business Research Institute announced on the 11th that their analysis of over 81 million pieces of big data, collected from 100 drama actors between August 11th and September 11th, placed Lee Chae-min at number one, followed by Ma Dong-seok and Kang Han-na. This marks a significant 36.24% increase in data compared to the previous month, reflecting a surge in public interest.

The comprehensive ranking system evaluates participation, media exposure, communication, and community engagement. Lee Chae-min's strong performance was attributed to keywords like 'intense,' 'immersive,' and 'sweet,' along with high engagement for his role as 'The Tyrant's Chef' and the fantasy romance genre. Notably, his positive sentiment ratio reached an impressive 91.34%.

Born in 2000, Lee Chae-min debuted in the 2021 drama 'High Class.' He is represented by Awesome ENT. His striking visuals and solid acting skills have quickly propelled him to stardom.