Shin Dong Yup, Kim Sook cop top places in comedians' brand reputation rankings

Shin Dong Yup and Kim Sook placed first and second, respectively, in the new brand reputation rankings for Korean comedians in October.

Shin Dong Yup and Kim Sook
Shin Dong Yup on 'SNL Korea' (left) and Kim Sook Facebook, Instagram

Shin Dong Yup and Kim Sook placed first and second, respectively, in the new brand reputation rankings for Korean comedians in October.

The Korea Institute for Corporate Reputation has analyzed 86.99 million pieces of big data of 50 comedians loved by consumers from September 5 to October 6, based on participation, media, communication and community values.

Compared to the 120.26 million pieces of big data in July, it decreased by 27.66 percent.

Shin Dong Yup placed first with a score of 5.36 million, rising by 16.32 percent from his July total of 4.61 million.

According to the institute, Shin Dong Yup is steadily displaying his talent as an entertainment emcee. He is currently seen on TV shows "SNL Korea," "Mom's Diary-My Ugly Duckling," "Hello Counselor" and "Immortal Songs 2."

Comedienne Kim Sook of TV shows "Battle Trip" and "Video Star" is second in the rankings with a score of 4.48 million, increasing from 3.99 million and rising from ninth place in July.

Kim Gura of "Radio Star" and "King of Masked Singer" is in third place with 4.41 million, falling from a score of 4.71 million or 6.2 percent in July.

"Knowing Bros" and "With You" cast member Kim Young Chul placed fourth with 4.22 million while Yoo Jae Suk of "Running Man," "Happy Together" and "Infinite Challenge" placed fifth with 4.05 million.

Ranking sixth to 25th are:

6. Yoon Jung Soo - 3.85 million

7. Lee Kyung-kyu - 3.82 million

8. Park Myung-soo - 3.79 million

9. Park Na Rae - 3.29 million

10.Kim Joon-ho - 2.69 million

11.Lee Soo-geun - 2.65 million

12.Jang Dong-min - 2.5 million

13.Lee Se-young - 2.45 million

14.Yang Se-hyung - 1.92 million

15.Jung Joon-ha - 1.84 million

16.Kim Gook-jin - 1.74 million

17.Kim Min-kyung - 1.72 million

18.Ji Sang-ryul - 1.39 million

19.Park Mi-sun - 1.38 million

20.Kim Joon-hyun - 1.33 million

21.Jang Do-yeon - 1.32 million

22.Kim Ji-min - 1.28 million

23.Kim Yong-man - 1.25 million

24.Park Sung-kwang - 1.22 million

25.Yang Se-chan - 1.13 million