Not Ju Ji-hoon or Lee Jun-hyuk: This Actor Skyrocketed to No. 1 in Brand Reputation Rankings!

Actor Chu Young-woo, who has been gaining attention for his role in the Netflix original series The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, has claimed the No. 1 spot in the latest "Drama Actor Brand Reputation" rankings.

On February 13, the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced its February rankings, with Chu Young-woo emerging as the most influential drama actor. The rankings were determined through an analysis of 50 actors currently appearing in dramas, based on data collected from January 13 to February 13.

The big data analysis showed overwhelmingly positive sentiment toward Chu Young-woo. The top keywords linked to his name included "heartwarming," "cool," and "solid." Additionally, related terms such as "meme king," "dual role," and "Korea National University of Arts" stood out. Notably, his positive rating reached an impressive 91.43%.

Following Chu Young-woo, Lee Jun-hyuk secured the No. 2 spot, while Cha Joo-young ranked third.

The top 30 also included Han Ji-min, Lee Jung-jae, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Byung-hun, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young, Jung Ji-so, Go Hyun-jung, Lee Hyun-wook, and Im Si-wan. The rankings were determined by analyzing factors such as brand participation, media exposure, audience engagement, and community reactions.

Chu Young-woo has been gaining popularity through his role in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, a Netflix medical drama. The series follows Baek Kang-hyuk (played by Ju Ji-hoon), a brilliant surgeon who previously worked in war zones. He takes on the challenge of reviving an underperforming trauma team, leading to a gripping and intense story.

In the drama, Chu Young-woo plays Yang Jae-won, the first surgical fellow to be drawn to Baek Kang-hyuk’s exceptional skills. Originally a fellow in the colorectal surgery department, Jae-won is scouted into the trauma team. Despite his seemingly clumsy nature, he proves to be a highly skilled doctor who fights alongside Baek Kang-hyuk to save critically injured patients, gradually growing into a seasoned trauma surgeon.

The drama has been receiving an enthusiastic response since its release, topping global Netflix charts.

Chu Young-woo Fulfills His Singing Pledge for The Trauma Code’s Global Success

On February 12, Netflix’s official Instagram posted a video titled "Spring Comes Even If..." featuring Chu Young-woo. In the clip, the actor showcased his unexpectedly strong vocal skills as he passionately sang Roy Kim’s song.