Lee Junho ranks No. 2 in Star Ranking actor poll as Madame Tussauds wax figure announcement fuels global buzz

Lee Junho continues to demonstrate his powerful global popularity, placing second in the latest Star Ranking for male actors while drawing major attention for his upcoming wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

Strong fan voting secures No. 2 position

In the 153rd Star Ranking vote for the male actor category, held from February 19 to February 26, Lee Junho collected 23,243 votes to take second place.

Kim Soo-hyun topped the chart, followed by Junho, while Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Nam-gil and Lee Joon-gi rounded out the Top 5.

Because the ranking is determined entirely by fan participation, the result highlights Junho’s consistently strong and highly organized global fandom.

Wax figure project proves worldwide influence

Junho recently made headlines when Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, part of the Merlin Entertainments Group, officially announced plans to create his wax figure.

For the figure, he reportedly underwent a detailed body measurement session that lasted around four hours — a process reserved for internationally recognized figures.

The project is widely seen as a symbol of his growing global status, as only a select number of Korean stars are invited to be immortalized by the museum.

A multi-field star with lasting momentum

Debuting as a member of 2PM and later establishing himself as an award-winning actor, Junho has built a career that spans music, television and film.

His steady success in both performance and acting has turned him into one of the most influential entertainer-actors in Korea, with a strong presence across Asia and beyond.

Fan-driven ranking with real benefits

Star Ranking is a system in which fans directly vote for their favorite celebrities. The results are more than symbolic — top-ranked stars receive promotional perks, including outdoor billboard advertisements for those who hold the No. 1 position for four consecutive weeks.

This structure has made the ranking an important indicator of fandom power and real-time popularity.

Global popularity on the rise

With a Top 2 finish and a Madame Tussauds wax figure on the way, Lee Junho is entering another peak moment in his career.

The combination of devoted fan support and expanding international recognition continues to solidify his position as one of the leading Korean actors of his generation.