September 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 100 popular movie stars, using big data collected from August 17 to September 17.

The leading ladies of “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” dominated this month’s list: Kim Hye Soo took first place with a brand reputation index of 3,398,492, marking a 21.03 percent increase in her score since August.

High-ranking phrases in Kim Hye Soo’s keyword analysis included “HOPE,” “Whenever Possible,” and “good deed,” while her highest-ranking related terms included “56 years old,” “The Affair Was Just the Beginning,” and “unchanged.” Kim Hye Soo’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.52 percent positive reactions.

Meanwhile, Kim Hye Soo’s co-star Cho Yeo Jeong ranked second with a brand reputation index of 2,888,658, marking a 70.85 percent rise in her score since last month.

Jun Ji Hyun came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 2,769,772, marking a 48.69 percent increase in her score since August.

Shin Min Ah followed close behind in fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,733,936, marking a 38.70 percent rise in her score since last month.

Finally, Go Youn Jung rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,687,733 for September.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Kim Hye Soo
  2. Cho Yeo Jeong
  3. Jun Ji Hyun
  4. Shin Min Ah
  5. Go Youn Jung
  6. Kong Hyo Jin
  7. Park Ji Hoon
  8. Kwak Si Yang
  9. Byun Yo Han
  10. Lee Jun Hyuk
  11. Kim Hye Yoon
  12. Ha Jung Woo
  13. Kim Hye Jun
  14. Jung Ho Yeon
  15. Jung Hae In
  16. Koo Kyo Hwan
  17. Jang Dong Yoon
  18. Ryu Jun Yeol
  19. Ji Chang Wook
  20. Hyun Bin
  21. Lee Byung Hun
  22. Gong Yoo
  23. Kim Sun Young
  24. Park Bo Young
  25. So Ji Sub
  26. Hwang Jung Min
  27. Choi Min Sik
  28. Park Jeong Min
  29. Jin Ki Joo
  30. Lee Jong Suk

Watch Kim Hye Soo and Cho Yeo Jeong in “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” on Viki below:

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And check out Jun Ji Hyun’s drama “Jirisan” below!

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Hwang Jung Min’s Agency Announces Result Of First-Instance Trial For Stalking Case

Actor Hwang Jung Min’s agency has announced the results of the first-instance trial for the stalking case involving the actor.

On September 8, his agency SEM Company released the following official statement:

Hello, this is SEM Company.

We would like to share our position regarding the first-instance court ruling on the stalking case involving our actor Hwang Jung Min.

In the first-instance trial held today (September 8) regarding the defendant “A” on charges of violating the Act On Punishment of Crime of Stalking, the court found the defendant guilty of all counts of persistent and malicious stalking, sentencing her to a fine of 6 million won (approximately $4,490) and an order to complete a 40-hour stalking treatment program.

Through this ruling, the court clarified that the defendant’s past actions constituted a clear crime of stalking, as they “seriously infringed upon the daily life of the actor.” We believe this judgment confirms that stalking, which threatens the lives of others, cannot be justified for any reason, and we deeply respect the court’s decision.

Regardless of this first-instance ruling, we are planning all possible legal action against the continued spreading of false information and the release or distribution of maliciously edited recordings that occurred during the trial. We will continue to hold the defendant legally accountable for any additional actions without any leniency.

Thank you.

Previously in July, allegations regarding Hwang Jung Min’s private life began circulating through online communities and social media. The individual making the claims, identified as “A,” alleged that screenshots posted on social media showed phone call records and messenger conversations with Hwang Jung Min, claiming that the two had been involved in a romantic relationship. Hwang Jung Min’s agency stated that the individual responsible for posting malicious content about Hwang Jung Min is a suspect who has persistently stalked and harassed him.

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Watch: “HOPE” Stars Thank Audiences After Film Surpasses 4 Million Moviegoers

“HOPE” has reached another milestone at the Korean box office!

On August 2, the Korean Film Council announced that “HOPE” had surpassed 2 million moviegoers at around midnight KST that day.

Just two and a half weeks into its run, “HOPE” is already the third most-watched Korean film of 2026, following “The King’s Warden” and “Colony.”

To celebrate the film’s latest achievement, “HOPE” stars Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, Jung Ho Yeon, and Eum Moon Suk came together with director Na Hong Jin to thank audiences for showing their movie so much love.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “HOPE”!

Watch Hwang Jung Min in “I, the Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) on Viki below:

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And check out Zo In Sung’s film “Escape from Mogadishu” below:

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Hwang Jung Min’s Agency Releases Statement On Legal Action Following Private Life Allegations

Actor Hwang Jung Min’s agency has released an official statement regarding allegations about his private life.

On July 29, allegations regarding Hwang Jung Min’s private life began circulating through online communities and social media. The individual making the claims, identified only as A, alleged that screenshots posted on social media showed phone call records and messenger conversations with Hwang Jung Min, claiming that the two had been involved in a romantic relationship.

Later that day, Hwang Jung Min’s agency, SEM Company, released an official statement addressing the allegations. The agency stated that the individual responsible for posting malicious content about Hwang Jung Min is a suspect who has persistently stalked and harassed him. The agency also revealed that Hwang Jung Min had filed a criminal complaint against the individual.

Read the agency’s full statement below:

Hello, this is SEM Company.

The individual responsible for posting malicious content about Hwang Jung Min is a suspect who has continuously stalked and harassed Hwang Jung Min.

Hwang Jung Min has filed a criminal complaint against this individual. The court imposed provisional measures, including restraining orders, on the suspect on three separate occasions and, after finding the suspect guilty of stalking, issued a summary order imposing a fine of 3 million won (approximately $2,000).

SEM Company plans to take additional legal action against the maliciously edited posts. We sincerely apologize for causing concern due to this matter.

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July Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of July!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from June 28 to July 28.

BTS rose to the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 8,131,706, marking a 21.71 percent increase in their score since June.

RESCENE shot to second place after seeing a 71.25 percent rise in their brand reputation index, bringing their total score to 7,974,809 for July.

Meanwhile, Lim Young Woong took third place for the month with a brand reputation index of 5,814,144.

So Ji Sub came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 5,541,602 for July.

Finally, Yu Jae Seok rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 5,303,088, marking a 3.33 percent increase in his score since June.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS
  2. RESCENE
  3. Lim Young Woong
  4. So Ji Sub
  5. Yu Jae Seok
  6. CORTIS
  7. Hwang Jung Min
  8. IVE
  9. Park Ji Hoon
  10. SEVENTEEN
  11. PSY
  12. aespa
  13. BLACKPINK
  14. Yoon Kyung Ho
  15. TWICE
  16. Park Ji Hyeon
  17. Lee Jung Hoo
  18. Park Ji Sung
  19. Gong Yoo
  20. Kim Yong Bin
  21. I.O.I
  22. BIGBANG
  23. LE SSERAFIM
  24. Jun Hyun Moo
  25. Lee Dong Wook
  26. Kim Go Eun
  27. Jun Ji Hyun
  28. Sung Si Kyung
  29. Ha Jung Woo
  30. Kim Jong Kook

Watch BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:

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And watch So Ji Sub in his film “Confession” below:

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“HOPE” Surpasses 3 Million Moviegoers After Topping Box Office For 10 Days Straight

“HOPE” continues its reign over the Korean box office!

Ever since its release on July 15, the star-studded new film has enjoyed an uninterrupted 10-day streak at No. 1 at the box office.

On July 25, film distributor Plus M Entertainment announced that as of 1:30 p.m. KST that day, “HOPE” had surpassed 3 million moviegoers.

“HOPE” is the fourth Korean film released in 2026 to reach the milestone, following “The King’s Warden,” “Colony,” and “Salmokji: Whispering Water.”

Directed by Na Hong Jin, “HOPE” is a sci-fi action thriller about a police outpost chief struggling to defend his village from an unimaginable threat. The film’s cast includes Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, and Jung Ho Yeon, along with Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell.

Check out the cast’s celebratory video thanking audiences below!

Watch Hwang Jung Min in “I, the Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) on Viki below:

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And check out Zo In Sung’s film “Escape from Mogadishu” below:

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July 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 June 21 and July 21.

So Ji Sub, who is currently tearing up the small screen in “Agent Kim Reactivated,” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 9,056,778.

Kim Moo Yul, who recently skyrocketed to global fame in “Teach You a Lesson,” took second place with a brand reputation index of 5,321,044.

Hwang Jung Min, the star of the hit film “HOPE,” shot to third place after seeing a 318.83 percent in crease in his brand reputation index, bringing his score to 4,302,765 for July.

Heo Nam Jun ranked fourth with a brand reputation index of 3,651,884, while Gong Yoo came in at a close fifth with a score of 3,620,753.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. So Ji Sub
  2. Kim Moo Yul
  3. Hwang Jung Min
  4. Heo Nam Jun
  5. Gong Yoo
  6. Zo In Sung
  7. Jin Ki Joo
  8. Park Ji Hoon
  9. Namkoong Min
  10. Choi Hyun Wook
  11. Lee Ju Myoung
  12. Lee Jun Young
  13. Lee Dong Wook
  14. Yoon Kyung Ho
  15. Shin Min Ah
  16. Seo In Guk
  17. Jung Ho Yeon
  18. Lim Ji Yeon
  19. Koo Kyo Hwan
  20. Go Youn Jung
  21. Choi Min Sik
  22. Kang Mina
  23. Kim Min Ha
  24. Choi Dae Hoon
  25. Kim Nam Hee
  26. Joo Sang Wook
  27. Lee Seol
  28. Hwang In Youp
  29. Jeon Hye Jin
  30. Jun Ji Hyun

Watch Gong Yoo in the “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” 10th Anniversary special below:

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

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“HOPE” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 2 Million Moviegoers

Less than five days into its run, “HOPE” has already hit the 2 million mark!

On July 19, film distributor Plus M Entertainment announced that “HOPE” had surpassed 2 million moviegoers at around 1 p.m. KST that day.

“HOPE” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to reach 2 million moviegoers, outpacing the recent hit “Colony.” Just two days ago, “HOPE” also broke the record for the fastest film of 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers.

Directed by Na Hong Jin, “HOPE” is a sci-fi action thriller about a police outpost chief struggling to defend his village from an unimaginable threat. The film’s star-studded cast includes Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, and Jung Ho Yeon, along with Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “HOPE”!

Watch Hwang Jung Min in “I, the Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) on Viki below:

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And check out Zo In Sung’s film “Escape from Mogadishu” below:

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July 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 June 17 to July 17.

Hwang Jung Min shot to the top of this month’s list after seeing a staggering 265.16 percent increase in his brand reputation index, bringing his score to 5,064,423 for July.

High-ranking phrases in Hwang Jung Min’s keyword analysis included “HOPE,” “Cannes Film Festival,” and “sci-fi action,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “record,” “look forward to,” and “fight desperately.” The actor’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.04 percent positive reactions.

Koo Kyo Hwan took second place for the month with a brand reputation index of 4,822,716, while Zo In Sung ranked third with a score of 4,124,315.

Park Ji Hoon came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 4,118,407, and Gong Yoo rounded out the top five for July with a score of 4,030,043.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Hwang Jung Min
  2. Koo Kyo Hwan
  3. Zo In Sung
  4. Park Ji Hoon
  5. Gong Yoo
  6. So Ji Sub
  7. Jun Ji Hyun
  8. Shin Min Ah
  9. Kim Moo Yul
  10. Choi Min Sik
  11. Jung Ho Yeon
  12. Jin Ki Joo
  13. Ha Jung Woo
  14. Seo In Guk
  15. Lee Dong Wook
  16. Lee Sung Min
  17. Go Youn Jung
  18. Oh Jung Se
  19. Ji Chang Wook
  20. Yoon Kyung Ho
  21. Kim Min Ha
  22. Kim Nam Gil
  23. Mun Ka Young
  24. Gong Myoung
  25. Kim Hye Yoon
  26. Kang Dong Won
  27. Kim Young Kwang
  28. Kim Nam Hee
  29. Park Bo Young
  30. Byun Yo Han

Watch Hwang Jung Min in “I, the Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) on Viki below:

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Or check out Koo Kyo Hwan’s recent film “Once We Were Us” here:

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And binge-watch Park Ji Hoon’s latest drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” below!

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“HOPE” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 1 Million Moviegoers

“HOPE” is off to a promising start at the box office!

On July 17, the Korean Film Council announced that as of 12 p.m. KST that day, “HOPE” had recorded a total of 1,003,960 moviegoers.

“HOPE” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers, outpacing the recent blockbuster “Colony” and the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.” “HOPE” first hit theaters on July 15, meaning that it took less than three days to reach the milestone.

Directed by Na Hong Jin, “HOPE” is a sci-fi action thriller about a police outpost chief struggling to defend his village from an unimaginable threat. The film’s star-studded cast includes Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, and Jung Ho Yeon, along with Hollywood actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “HOPE”!

Watch Hwang Jung Min in “I, the Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) on Viki below:

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And check out Zo In Sung’s film “Escape from Mogadishu” below:

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