Injured Kim Byung Man most talked about TV entertainer in August

Kim Byung Man gained attention when he suffered severe injuries in a skydiving training in the US last month.

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(From left) Kim Byung Man, Lee Sang Min and Park Myeong-su Instagram and Twitter

Kim Byung Man, one of the cast members of the reality TV show "Law of the Jungle," topped the brand reputation index for Korean TV entertainers in August.

The 41-year-old comedian gained attention when he suffered severe injuries in a skydiving training in the US last month. He underwent surgery and is now back in South Korea.

He topped the latest rankings with a score of 4.13 million, increasing by a whopping 517.75 percent from his July ranking of 669,645.

With his injury, it was reported that he won't be able to film the next season of "Law of the Jungle."

According to the show, "It hasn't been fully decided if Kim Byung Man won't be joining the next season," Soompi reported.

"Currently, he is being examined back in Korea, and he is also continually talking with the staff. We are preparing for the possibility that he won't be able to join the show. Even if he isn't able to go on the trip, we are thinking of various ways for him to still contribute to the show."

Lee Sang Min of "Mom's Diary-My Ugly Duckling" finished second with a score of 3.9 million, dropping by 4.75 percent from July's 4.09 million.

Park Myeong-su of "Infinite Challenge" bagged third place with 3.36 million, an increase of 48.24 percent from 2.27 million in July.

Getting the fourth to 15th places are:

4. Kim Jong-kook - 2.6 million

5. Yoo Jae-suk - 2.39 million

6. Lee Soo-geun - 1.92 million

7. Park Suhong - 1.63 million

8. Park Na-rae - 1.46 million

9. Lee Kyung-kyu - 1.36 million

10. Seon Jang Hoon - 1.19 million

11. Kim Gura - 1.169 million

12. Shin Dong-yup - 1.165 million

13. Kim Sook - 1.11 million

14. Kim Jong Min - 1.1 million

15. Lee Kwangsoo - 1.09 million

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