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!

Hwang Jung Min
Koo Kyo Hwan
Zo In Sung
Park Ji Hoon
Gong Yoo
So Ji Sub
Jun Ji Hyun
Shin Min Ah
Kim Moo Yul
Choi Min Sik
Jung Ho Yeon
Jin Ki Joo
Ha Jung Woo
Seo In Guk
Lee Dong Wook
Lee Sung Min
Go Youn Jung
Oh Jung Se
Ji Chang Wook
Yoon Kyung Ho
Kim Min Ha
Kim Nam Gil
Mun Ka Young
Gong Myoung
Kim Hye Yoon
Kang Dong Won
Kim Young Kwang
Kim Nam Hee
Park Bo Young
Byun Yo Han

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

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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!

Heo Nam Jun
Park Ji Hoon
Byeon Woo Seok
Kim Moo Yul
Koo Kyo Hwan
Jun Ji Hyun
Lim Ji Yeon
Go Youn Jung
Choi Ji Su
Han Dong Hee
Kim Min Seok
Ji Chang Wook
Kang Dong Won
Lee Jun Young
Park Eun Bin
Oh Jung Se
Gong Myoung
Kang Mina
Gong Seung Yeon
Kim Hye Yoon
Park Bo Young
Ha Ji Won
Shin Hae Sun
Jjang Gu
Jeon So Young
Kim Jae Won
Shin Hyun Been
Chae Won Bin
Lee Hong Nae
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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“Colony” Surpasses 5 Million Moviegoers Faster Than 2025’s Biggest Box Office Hit

“Colony” continues its reign at No. 1 at the Korean box office!

On the morning of June 13 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had officially reached a total of 5,007,673 moviegoers. The film was first released on May 21, meaning that it took less than 24 days to hit the 5 million mark.

Notably, “Colony” reached the milestone two days faster than last year’s “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” which was Korea’s biggest box office hit of 2025.

“Colony” is only the second film released in 2026 to surpass 5 million moviegoers, following the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”

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Watch For Free In Southeast Asia: Philippine Variety Show “Kumusta” With Ji Chang Wook Available On Viki

A special Filipino-Korean cross-cultural variety show has arrived!

In “Kumusta,” Filipino stars Jodi Sta. Maria, Francine Diaz, Janella Salvador, and Arci Muñoz along with Korean star Ji Chang Wook team up to open a Filipino pop-up restaurant in Gangnam. They are led by Filipino chef JP Anglo, who curates a selection of what he believes are “blockbuster” dishes that could appeal to Korean taste buds, like inasal, kare-kare, bagoong, lechon, pork sisig, gising-gising, all while keeping the Korean custom of serving banchan (side dishes).

Korean actors including Seo In Guk, Kim Myung Soo, and Kim Min Seok also make special appearances as guest servers in the program.

“Kumusta” is now available to watch for free on Viki in Southeast Asia.

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“Colony” Surpasses 4 Million Moviegoers + Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Do So

The film “Colony” has surpassed 4 million moviegoers just two weeks after its release!

According to the Korean Film Council, “Colony” recorded a cumulative total of 4,000,131 moviegoers as of 5:12 p.m. KST on June 3, achieving the feat just 14 days after its release.

The film has now become the fastest Korean release of 2026 to surpass 4 million admissions. Previously, it reached 1 million moviegoers on its fourth day, 2 million on its fifth day, and 3 million on its 10th day. By surpassing 4 million admissions on its 14th day, the film continues to set new records for the fastest box office milestones among films released this year.

Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” is a zombie film about survivors trapped in a building that has been blockaded due to a rapidly mutating virus as they face the ever-growing threat of the infected, who evolve in unpredictable ways. The star-studded cast includes Jun Ji Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Shin Rok, Koo Kyo Hwan, and Go Soo.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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Ji Chang Wook’s Agency Releases Statement Regarding His Tax Audit And Penalty

Ji Chang Wook’s agency has issued a formal statement regarding the results of his recent tax audit.

On May 2, Field News reported that Ji Chang Wook had been subjected to an irregular tax audit by the National Tax Service this past March. According to the report, the actor was ordered to pay billions of won (millions of dollars) as a result of the audit.

That same day, Ji Chang Wook’s agency Spring Company responded by releasing the following statement:

Hello. This is Spring Company.

We are making an official statement regarding the report about our actor Ji Chang Wook’s tax audit.

First, we sincerely apologize for giving many people cause for concern through this incident. However, we would like to clearly state that there was absolutely no intentional omission of income or tax evasion through dishonest means.

During the recently conducted tax audit, our company transparently submitted all relevant materials and diligently cooperated with the investigation. However, we found that there was a difference in opinion with the tax authorities on the interpretation and application of tax laws regarding whether the earnings from the actor’s activities in the entertainment industry should be attributed to the individual or the corporation under the principle of taxation based on economic substance.

Despite this difference in opinion, we respect the findings of the National Tax Service’s audit, as [Ji Chang Wook] has strictly adhered to all tax-related laws and procedures without any issues and has always considered the diligent fulfillment of his tax obligations a top priority ever since his debut in 2008. Therefore, we plan to pay the imposed penalty tax without delay, in accordance with the relevant procedures.

In order to prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future, we will review our tax and accounting management systems even more closely, and we will continue to diligently fulfill our tax obligations while upholding the law and related principles.

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“Colony” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 3 Million Moviegoers

Just 10 days into its run, “Colony” has already broken even at the box office!

According to the Korean Film Council, “Colony” reached a cumulative total of 3,109,480 moviegoers on May 30 as it remained No. 1 at the box office. The film first hit theaters on May 21, meaning that it took just 10 days to hit the 3 million mark and reach its breakeven point.

“Colony” has now become the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million, 2 million, and 3 million moviegoers, outpacing even the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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“Colony” Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Photos Of Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, And More On Set

The film “Colony” has shared a glimpse of its stars behind the scenes of filming!

On May 28, the film distributor released behind-the-scenes photos offering a look at the passion of the cast and crew.

Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” tells the story of survivors trapped in a building that has been blockaded due to an unknown virus as those infected evolve into unpredictable forms.

The stills show the actors deeply focused on filming, along with the warm and friendly atmosphere on set. Jun Ji Hyun, who looks serious while monitoring a scene, delivered both subtle emotional acting and strong action sequences with precision.

Koo Kyo Hwan is shown staying in character while waiting to film. In other moments, he reveals a charming duality by displaying a playful side and smiling as he lifts his blindfold.

Ji Chang Wook heightens the tension in the latter half of the film as his character subdues the infected with an unwavering gaze and shifts the direction of the story.

Meanwhile, a photo of Ji Chang Wook and Kim Shin Rok smiling brightly at the camera shows that the strong chemistry between their characters in the film, siblings Choi Hyun Seok and Choi Hyun Hee, extends beyond the screen.

Next, Shin Hyun Been is captured monitoring scenes with a serious expression. She also smiles brightly while wearing a protective suit, suggesting a warm atmosphere on set.

In addition, Go Soo is seen listening closely to a staff member’s explanations, conveying a sense of genuine passion.

“Colony” is now playing in theaters nationwide.

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Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, And More Show Intense Emotions In “Colony” Close-Up Posters

The film “Colony” has unveiled new character posters!

The posters show each character’s intense expressions and gaze. Kwon Se Jung (Jun Ji Hyun) appears determined to survive to the end with the other survivors and escape the building. As the poster line states, “Those people… seem to be evolving,” Kwon Se Jung quickly assesses situations and acts faster than anyone else.

Seo Young Cheol (Koo Kyo Hwan)’s gaze, filled with his own convictions, aligns with his line, “The birth of a new human race. We are pushing humanity to the next stage.”

Another poster shows Choi Hyun Seok (Ji Chang Wook) with a shocked expression and the line, “What is this, are they copying us right now?” His sense of urgency is shown as he struggles to survive with his older sister.

The poster for Gong Seol Hee (Shin Hyun Been) shows a steady gaze that conveys trust. As the line “The important thing is to prevent the spread of the infection” suggests, her firm resolve remains steady amid chaos.

Choi Hyun Hee (Kim Shin Rok)’s poster shows a character who steels herself in an unbelievable reality. The line, “Where is the control room that can access all CCTV footage?” points to her efforts to keep moving forward even in extreme situations.

Finally, Han Kyu Seong (Go Soo)’s poster, featuring the line “I can do it. I’ll bring them back,” reflects strong determination and highlights his human side as he refuses to give up on others.

“Colony” is now playing in theaters nationwide.

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

“Colony” is off to a strong start at the box office!

On the morning of May 24, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had recorded a total of 1,089,996 moviegoers.

“Colony” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers, outpacing even the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.” “Colony” first hit theaters on May 21, meaning that it took less than four days to reach the milestone.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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