Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors.

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from May 18 to June 18.

Koo Kyo Hwan topped this month’s list after seeing a 146 percent increase in his brand reputation index since last month, bringing his total score to 10,396,316. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “Colony,” “Jun Ji Hyun,” and “Seo Young Cheol,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “transform,” “flawless,” and “outstanding.”

Park Ji Hoon took second place with a brand reputation index of 9,578,276, marking a 31.29 percent rise in his brand reputation index since last month.

Jin Ki Joo ranked third with a brand reputation index of 6,716,512, while Jun Ji Hyun came in at a close fourth with a score of 6,427,048.

Finally, Kim Moo Yul shot to fifth place after seeing a whopping 498.43 percent increase in his brand reputation index, bringing his total score to 5,380,920.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Koo Kyo Hwan
  2. Park Ji Hoon
  3. Jin Ki Joo
  4. Jun Ji Hyun
  5. Kim Moo Yul
  6. Go Youn Jung
  7. Kang Dong Won
  8. Gong Myoung
  9. Gong Seung Yeon
  10. Lee Byung Hun
  11. Oh Jung Se
  12. Park Jeong Min
  13. Mun Ka Young
  14. Gong Yoo
  15. Lee Kwang Soo
  16. Go Soo
  17. Choi Woo Shik
  18. Kim Hye Soo
  19. Park Hae Soo
  20. Shin Ha Kyun
  21. Park Seo Joon
  22. Kim Nam Gil
  23. Lee Sung Min
  24. Lee Jung Jae
  25. Yoo Hae Jin
  26. Kim So Hye
  27. Lee Young Ae
  28. Son Suk Ku
  29. Cho Jung Seok
  30. Lee Jong Suk

Watch Koo Kyo Hwan in his recent film “Once We Were Us” on Viki below:

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Or binge-watch Park Ji Hoon’s latest drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” here:

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And Jin Ki Joo’s drama “Undercover High School” below!

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Gong Seung Yeon And TWICE’s Jeongyeon Show Off Their Close Sisterly Bond

Actress Gong Seung Yeon and her sister and TWICE member Jeongyeon have appeared in a joint pictorial for the first time since their respective debuts!

On June 25, fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar Korea released the pictorial featuring the two sisters in its July issue. The photo shoot focused on sensuously capturing the bond between the sisters, who have stood by each other’s side for a long time. They showcased a harmonious blend of their distinct individual charms and their strikingly similar auras.

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In particular, the photo shoot captured the two sisters’ natural facial expressions and playful moments, creating a warm atmosphere. It is said that their friendly, true-to-life sisterly bond on set brought laughter to the staff. Sophisticated jewelry items further highlighted the distinct charms of both Gong Seung Yeon and Jeongyeon, adding an elegant touch.

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The full pictorial can be found in the July issue of Harper’s Bazaar Korea and through its official digital channels.

Meanwhile, Jeongyeon has recently garnered attention following reports that she attended a meeting with VARO Entertainment, the agency to which Gong Seung Yeon is currently signed.

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June Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors!

The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between May 23 and June 23.

Heo Nam Jun, who recently stole hearts in “My Royal Nemesis,” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 10,597,452.

Park Ji Hoon, who most recently starred in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” took second place with a brand reputation index of 8,189,599.

Meanwhile, Byeon Woo Seok came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 8,034,544 for June.

Kim Moo Yul, whose global popularity has skyrocketed with his hit drama “Teach You a Lesson,” ranked fourth with a brand reputation index of 7,934,414.

Finally, Koo Kyo Hwan rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 7,524,276, marking a 38.16 percent increase in his score since May.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Heo Nam Jun
  2. Park Ji Hoon
  3. Byeon Woo Seok
  4. Kim Moo Yul
  5. Koo Kyo Hwan
  6. Jun Ji Hyun
  7. Lim Ji Yeon
  8. Go Youn Jung
  9. Choi Ji Su
  10. Han Dong Hee
  11. Kim Min Seok
  12. Ji Chang Wook
  13. Kang Dong Won
  14. Lee Jun Young
  15. Park Eun Bin
  16. Oh Jung Se
  17. Gong Myoung
  18. Kang Mina
  19. Gong Seung Yeon
  20. Kim Hye Yoon
  21. Park Bo Young
  22. Ha Ji Won
  23. Shin Hae Sun
  24. Jjang Gu
  25. Jeon So Young
  26. Kim Jae Won
  27. Shin Hyun Been
  28. Chae Won Bin
  29. Lee Hong Nae
  30. Jang Seung Jo

Binge-watch all of Park Ji Hoon’s latest drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki below:

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Or watch Heo Nam Jun in “A Hundred Memories” here:

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And check out Kim Moo Yul’s film “The Old Woman with the Knife” below!

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Choi Woo Shik, Mun Ka Young, Heo Nam Jun, And More Confirmed For New Romance Drama

Choi Woo Shik, Mun Ka Young, Heo Nam Jun, and more have been confirmed for the upcoming drama “Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid” (working title)!

Based on a webtoon that reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid” is set in 1926 Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul) during Japanese occupation and follows the story of Kang Ui Hyeon, a man who dedicates everything to his country, and Su A, a woman who risks her life to protect him.

The drama will be co-directed by director Heo Jin Ho of “Christmas in August” and “One Fine Spring Day” and director Yoo Bum Sang of “Twinkling Watermelon” and “Study Group.” The star-studded cast consists of Choi Woo Shik, Mun Ka Young, Heo Nam Jun, Yoo Jae Myung, Kang Han Na, Kim Yeo Jin, and Gong Seung Yeon.

Choi Woo Shik will be independence fighter Kang Eui Hyeon who has a pro-Japanese father. While carrying out a mission with Song Hae Su to liberate their country, he is saved by Heo Su A, who he begins to consider his country. The casting raises anticipation for Choi Woo Shik’s portrayal of Kang Eui Hyeon’s pure love and strength in a period of great turmoil.

Mun Ka Young plays the kind-hearted Heo Su A, a maid of a pro-japanese household. After helping rescue independence fighter Kang Ui Hyeon from the sea, the two begin to develop feelings for each other. Mun Ka Young is expected to subtly portray the emotions of Heo Su A as she meets Kang Eui Hyeon and Song Hae Su—who enter her life like ocean waves.

Heo Nam Jun plays independence fighter Song Hae Su. After losing his family, he becomes a resolute figure willing to sacrifice his life for the greater cause. Although he becomes intertwined with Heo Su A in an unfortunate way, he continues to run into her as if by fate. Heo Nam Jun will portray the fiery Song Hae Soo with his passionate acting.

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Furthermore, Yoo Jae Myung plays Kang Eui Hyeon’s pro-Japanese father Kang Geun Hyung. Working with Japan, he uses his son to fulfill his own desires.

Kang Han Na takes on the role of Han Yeon Kyung, a strong figure who doesn’t lose her resolve of gaining independence even while losing her husband and family in the fight.

Kim Yeo Jin plays Hwang Soon Im, the owner of cafe Whale Star who acts as the independence fighters’ mental support and provides a hideout for them, considering the members to be like family.

Gong Seung Yeon will make a special appearance as Yeo Yoon Hwa, the daughter of the pro-Japanese household where Heo Su A works. The actress will once again impress with her wide acting spectrum as she takes on the figure of Yeo Yoon Hwa, who acts prickly to her maid Heo Su A but still cares deeply for her on the inside.

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“Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid” will premiere in 2027. Stay tuned for updates!

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May Rising Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising actors!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising actors’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from April 25 to May 25.

Park Ji Hoon topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 3,255,799 for May.

Byeon Woo Seok took second place with a brand reputation index of 2,896,650, while Park Bo Young ranked third with a score of 2,433,388.

Go Youn Jung jumped to fourth place after seeing a 23.10 percent increase in her brand reputation index, bringing her score to 2,395,046 for May.

Finally, Kim Go Eun came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 2,393,006, marking a 29.01 percent rise in her score since April.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Park Ji Hoon
  2. Byeon Woo Seok
  3. Park Bo Young
  4. Go Youn Jung
  5. Kim Go Eun
  6. Lee Sang Yi
  7. Shin Hae Sun
  8. Koo Kyo Hwan
  9. Lee Jong Suk
  10. Kim Hye Yoon
  11. Jung Woo
  12. Heo Nam Jun
  13. Kang Mina
  14. Lim Ji Yeon
  15. Park Shin Hye
  16. Jeon So Young
  17. Chae Won Bin
  18. Yoo Hae Jin
  19. Gong Seung Yeon
  20. Park Jeong Min
  21. Park Seo Joon
  22. Han Hye Jin
  23. Kim Jae Won
  24. Kim Se Jeong
  25. Han Ji Min
  26. Mun Ka Young
  27. Lee Jun Young
  28. Ji Sung
  29. Lee Je Hoon
  30. Ju Ji Hoon

Watch Park Ji Hoon’s currently airing drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki below:

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Or binge-watch all of Kim Go Eun’s latest drama “Yumi’s Cells 3” below!

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May Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors!

The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between April 21 and May 21.

Byeon Woo Seok, who recently starred in “Perfect Crown,” topped this month’s list after seeing a 98.14 percent increase in his brand reputation index since April, bringing his total score to 13,270,451.

Park Ji Hoon, who is currently starring in the new drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” took second place with a brand reputation index of 11,929,116, marking a 24.40 percent rise in his score since April.

Yoo Hae Jin, who recently won the Grand Prize at the Baeksang Arts Awards for his performance in “The King’s Warden,” ranked third with a brand reputation index of 8,213,699, marking a 65.50 percent increase in his score.

Kim Jae Won, who recently stole hearts in “Yumi’s Cells 3,” came in fourth place with a brand reputation index of 6,374,939 for May.

Finally, Kim Hye Yoon, the star of the record-breaking film “Salmokji: Whispering Water,” rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 5,919,748, marking a 20.24 percent rise in her score since April.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Byeon Woo Seok
  2. Park Ji Hoon
  3. Yoo Hae Jin
  4. Kim Jae Won
  5. Kim Hye Yoon
  6. Koo Kyo Hwan
  7. Chae Won Bin
  8. Go Youn Jung
  9. Lee Sang Yi
  10. Mun Ka Young
  11. Kim Go Eun
  12. Park Bo Young
  13. Shin Hae Sun
  14. Ha Jung Woo
  15. Yoon Kyung Ho
  16. Kang Mina
  17. Gong Seung Yeon
  18. Baek Sun Ho
  19. Lee Byung Hun
  20. Jeon So Young
  21. Yoo Su Bin
  22. Heo Nam Jun
  23. Jung Woo
  24. Park Jeong Min
  25. IU
  26. Lee Jun Young
  27. Ahn Hyo Seop
  28. Gong Myoung
  29. Moon Chae Won
  30. Seo Ji Hye

Watch Park Ji Hoon in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki below:

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And watch Kim Jae Won in “Yumi’s Cells 3” here:

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Or check out Byeon Woo Seok and Gong Seung Yeon’s drama “Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency” below!

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May Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors.

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, using big data collected from April 19 to May 19.

The stars of the hit film “The King’s Warden” once again claimed the top spots on this month’s list: Yoo Hae Jin took first place with a brand reputation index of 8,030,288 for May, while Park Ji Hoon came in second with a score of 7,295,506.

High-ranking phrases in Yoo Hae Jin’s keyword analysis included “The King’s Warden,” “Baeksang Arts Awards Grand Prize,” and “actor with a 10-million-moviegoer film,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “harmless,” “friendly,” and “donate.”

Mun Ka Young took third place with a brand reputation index of 4,756,803, marking a 57.93 percent increase in her score since last month.

Jung Woo shot to fourth place after seeing a whopping 321.18 percent rise in his brand reputation index since April, bringing his total score to 4,696,796.

Finally, Yoon Kyung Ho rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 4,275,625 for May.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Yoo Hae Jin
  2. Park Ji Hoon 
  3. Mun Ka Young
  4. Jung Woo
  5. Yoon Kyung Ho
  6. Kim Sung Kyun
  7. Koo Kyo Hwan
  8. Hwang Jung Min
  9. Park Jeong Min
  10. Lee Sung Min
  11. Park Bo Young
  12. Lee Byung Hun
  13. Hyun Bin
  14. Gong Seung Yeon
  15. Ha Jung Woo
  16. Lee Jung Jae
  17. Go Youn Jung
  18. Lee Jong Suk
  19. Kim Hye Soo
  20. Gong Myoung
  21. Ma Dong Seok
  22. Jo Jung Suk
  23. Cha Seung Won
  24. Moon Chae Won
  25. Esom
  26. Song Ji Hyo
  27. Lee Jun Hyuk
  28. Kang Dong Won
  29. Go Soo
  30. Park Seo Joon

Watch Park Ji Hoon and Yoon Kyung Ho in their new drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki below:

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Or watch Mun Ka Young and Koo Kyo Hwan in their latest film “Once We Were Us” here:

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And check out Yoo Hae Jin’s film “Big Deal” below!

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3 Points To Look Forward To In The Final Episodes Of “Perfect Crown”

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” is heading toward its conclusion!

Set in an alternate universe where modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, MBC’s “Perfect Crown” tells the love story of Seong Hui Ju (IU), a chaebol heiress who has everything but is only a commoner in status, and Grand Prince Ian (Byeon Woo Seok), a prince who has nothing despite being the son of the king.

With just two episodes remaining, here are three key points to look forward to in the finale:

How Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Ian’s love story will conclude

Expectations are high for how the relationship between Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Ian, who have overcome countless crises together, will conclude. Although the two began with a contract marriage, they gradually came to sincerely understand and support one another, eventually proudly declaring themselves husband and wife before the nation.

However, tension has risen again after Grand Prince Ian, who resolved to bear the weight of the crown, becomes caught up in another incident. Can the two protect each other and enjoy ordinary happiness? And how will their fated love story ultimately end?

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How the collaboration between Prime Minister Min Jeong Woo and Queen Dowager Yoon Irang will end

The politics and power struggles within the royal family are among the main points viewers should focus on in the final episodes. After realizing that Seong Hui Ju has truly fallen in love with Grand Prince Ian instead of him, Prime Minister Min Jeong Woo (Noh Sang Hyun) begins turning against Grand Prince Ian, who was once his close friend. What choices will his obsession with Seong Hui Ju and his desire for power ultimately lead him to make?

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On the other hand, Queen Dowager Yoon Irang (Gong Seung Yeon) has started reflecting on a past defined solely by the pursuit of power. Hoping that at least her son Lee Yoon (Kim Eun Ho) will not suffer the same wounds she endured, she is trying to correct her past mistakes. Although Min Jeong Woo and Yoon Irang once joined hands for the same goal, they are now heading down different paths, raising curiosity about what kind of endings await them both.

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Choi Hyun and Do Hye Jung’s relationship, and Seong Hui Ju’s relationship with her family

The contract marriage between Grand Prince Ian and Seong Hui Ju is also bringing changes to the relationships of those around them. Grand Prince Ian’s aide Choi Hyun (Yoo Su Bin) and Seong Hui Ju’s chief secretary Do Hye Jung (Lee Yeon) are gradually opening their hearts to one another, hinting at the formation of a new love line. Their chemistry is another highlight to look forward to.

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Changes in family relationships are also drawing attention. Seong Hui Ju and her family, who were always distant, have slowly grown closer since the contract marriage. As she continues to face danger, her father Chairman Seong Hyun Guk (Jo Seung Yeon), older brother Seong Tae Ju (Lee Jae Won), and sister in law Han Da Young (Chae Seo An) sincerely worry about her. Whether Seong Hui Ju’s family will achieve a happy ending is also a key point viewers should pay attention to.

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The next episode of “Perfect Crown” airs on May 15 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

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24th Director’s Cut Awards Announces Nominees

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards has announced its nominees!

An annual awards ceremony that honors films and drama series by DGK (Directors Guild of Korea) directors, eligible productions for this year’s ceremony were released between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

Check out the nominees below:

Film

Best Director (Film)

  • Park Chan Wook (“No Other Choice”)
  • Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
  • Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
  • Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
  • Jang Hang Jun (“The King’s Warden”)

Best New Director (Film)

  • Kim Bo Seul (“The Square”)
  • Kim Soo Jin (“Noise”)
  • Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
  • Jang Seong Ho (“The King of Kings”)
  • Hwang Seul Gi (“Red Nails”)

Best Screenplay (Film)

  • Park Chan Wook, Lee Kyung Mi, Don McKellar, Lee Ja Hye (“No Other Choice”)
  • Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
  • Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
  • Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
  • Jang Hang Jun, Hwang Sung Goo (“The King’s Warden”)

Best Vision (Film)

  • Park Bong Nam (“1980 Sabuk”)
  • Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
  • Yang Jong Hyun (“People and Meat”)
  • Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
  • Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)

Best Actress (Film)

Best Actor (Film)

Best New Actress (Film)

  • Kang Chae Yun (“The World of Love”)
  • Go Min Si (“The World of Love”)
  • Yeom Hye Ran (“No Other Choice”)
  • Lee Jae In (“Hi-Five”)
  • Jeon Mi Do (“The King’s Warden”)

Best New Actor (Film)

Drama Series

Best Director (Drama)

  • Kang Yoon Sung (“Low Life”)
  • Woo Min Ho (“Made in Korea”)
  • Lee Hae Young (“Aema”)
  • Yim Soon Rye (“Oh My Ghost Clients”)
  • Hwang Dong Hyuk (“Squid Game 3”)

Best Actress (Drama)

Best Actor (Drama)

Best New Actress (Drama)

  • Gong Seung Yeon (“Karma”)
  • Nana (“Climax”)
  • Bang Hyo Rin (“Aema”)
  • Seo Eun Soo (“Made in Korea”)
  • Shim Eun Kyung (“Mad Concrete Dreams”)
  • Lim Soo Jung (“Low Life”)

Best New Actor (Drama)

Congratulations to all the nominees!

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards will take place on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST.

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Watch: IU, Byeon Woo Seok, And More Impress With Their Passionate Acting In “Perfect Crown”

MBC’s “Perfect Crown” has taken viewers behind the scenes of the drama for episode 9!

The newly released making-of video begins with the actors experimenting with their portrayal, trying different enunciations to convey the gravity of the scene. IU and Byeon Woo Seok also film their hugging scenes multiple times until they perfect their movements smoothly.

Furthermore, despite Jo Jae Yoon’s chilling portrayal of his character, he shows a softer side with the cast, complimenting Gong Seung Yeon and telling IU that he is a fan and attended her concert.

After the scene where IU gets on her knees in tears, Chae Seo An shares, “I teared up slightly,” saying how she held her tears in for the sake of continuity. Lee Jae Won agrees, “My heart ached while watching through the monitor.” Chae Seo An adds that IU cried for all 10 takes.

Watch the cast’s passioante acting in the making-of video below!

“Perfect Crown” airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:40 p.m. KST.

Watch Byeon Woo Seok in “Lovely Runner” below:

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