June Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for drama 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 that aired between May 16 and June 16.

Heo Nam Jun, who is currently stealing hearts in “My Royal Nemesis,” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 6,961,862. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “My Royal Nemesis,” “Lim Ji Yeon,” and “rom-com blue chip stock,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “charming,” “powerful,” and “handsome.” Heo Nam Jun’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.05 percent positive reactions.

Park Ji Hoon, who is currently starring in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” took second place with a brand reputation index of 6,080,469.

Meanwhile, “My Royal Nemesis” leading lady Lim Ji Yeon ranked third for June with a brand reputation index of 5,497,553.

Koo Kyo Hwan, who recently appeared in “We Are All Trying Here,” came in fourth place with a brand reputation index of 5,205,421.

Finally, Byeon Woo Seok, who recently starred in “Perfect Crown,” rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 5,125,346.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Heo Nam Jun
  2. Park Ji Hoon
  3. Lim Ji Yeon
  4. Koo Kyo Hwan
  5. Byeon Woo Seok
  6. Go Youn Jung
  7. Kim Hye Yoon
  8. Park Bo Young
  9. Oh Jung Se
  10. Park Eun Bin
  11. Chae Won Bin
  12. Han Dong Hee
  13. Park Hae Soo
  14. Jeon So Young
  15. Kang Mina
  16. Lee Jun Young
  17. Ahn Hyo Seop
  18. Choi Ji Su
  19. Lee Sang Yi
  20. Lee Hee Joon
  21. Jang Seung Jo
  22. Lee Kwang Soo
  23. Shin Ha Kyun
  24. Kim Sung Cheol
  25. Jin Se Yeon
  26. Song Geon Hee
  27. Seo Ji Hye
  28. Lee Hong Nae
  29. Jeon Hye Jin
  30. Park Hae Joon

Watch Heo Nam Jun in “A Hundred Memories” with subtitles on Viki below:

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Park Bo Young And Lee Kwang Soo Clash Until The End In “Gold Land”

The confrontation between Park Bo Young and Lee Kwang Soo reaches its peak in “Gold Land”!

“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle—not just with others, but with her own growing desire to keep the gold.

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The final two episodes will reveal the final winner as the desires and betrayals of the characters surrounding the gold bars erupt. As the series progresses, escalating distrust and madness push events toward catastrophe, driving tension to its peak.

One still shows Hee Joo bloodied and battered while glaring intensely at someone.

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In another, Director Park (Lee Kwang Soo) holds a weapon, suggesting a brutal final clash between the two that will continue until the end.

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In particular, Hee Joo’s survival instinct, after giving up everything to protect the gold bars, collides head-on with Director Park’s frenzied obsession with monopolizing them, heightening the tension.

In addition, another still also reveals Woo Gi (Kim Sung Cheol) and Jin Man (Kim Hee Won) arriving to rescue the fallen Hee Joo, teasing what fate awaits them.

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The production team said, “In episode 10, all desires and relationships surrounding the gold bars erupt and move toward an irreversible ending. The characters will clash head-on in the most dangerous way possible. Please stay tuned until the very end to see who ultimately ends up with the gold bars in the final moment.”

Episodes 9 and 10 of “Gold Land” will air on May 27.

In the meantime, watch Park Bo Young in “Doom at Your Service” on Viki:

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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: Park Bo Young, Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Kwang Soo, And More Are Key Players In A Battle For Gold In “Gold Land” Teaser

“Gold Land” has shared a more in-depth look at its intriguing characters!

“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle—not just with others, but with her own growing desire to keep the gold.

The character teaser introduces each of the main players in a battle to take the gold. Kim Hee Joo, a conflicted individual, claims, “I have the gold bars—it’s mine.” She asks, “If it doesn’t belong to anyone, why can’t I have it?” adding, “If I can just have this, I can do anything, and I also don’t have to do anything.”

Kim Sung Cheol plays Woo Gi, who finds out Hee Joo possesses smuggled gold and deliberately approaches her while eyeing the gold. He urges, “I’m here to help you,” making a promise with Kim Hee Joo. However, he gradually becomes violent as a man “honest in the face of desires.”

Lee Hyun Wook transforms into Lee Do Kyung, Kim Hee Joo’s lover and the catalyst of the incident. He tells Hee Joo, “Let’s change all the gold bars into cash and leave here.” He adds, “Trust me, and please do as I say.”

Lee Kwang Soo portrays Director Park, who promises to retrieve the casket with the gold bars, showing that he’s not afraid to use violent means to do so.

Corrupt police officer Kim Jin Man, portrayed by Kim Hee Won, shows an unexpected side as he wavers in the sight of gold. Finally, Moon Jung Hee, portraying Hee Joo’s mother, shows the dangerous results of greed.

Watch the character teaser below!

Consisting of 10 episodes, “Gold Land” is set to premiere episodes 1 and 2 on April 29 and will release two new episodes each week.

In the meantime, watch Park Bo Young in “Doom at Your Service” below:

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Also check out Kim Sung Cheol in “Project Y”:

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Park Bo Young And Kim Sung Cheol Form A Dangerous Alliance In “Gold Land”

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Gold Land” has shared new stills Park Bo Young and Kim Sung Cheol!

“Gold Land” follows Kim Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle—not just with others, but with her own growing desire to keep the gold.

The newly released stills highlight the relationship between Kim Hee Joo and Woo Gi (Kim Sung Cheol). They capture the intense tension and strange bond between the two.

Woo Gi, who is the first to discover that Hee Joo possesses the gold bars, proposes a dangerous partnership without hiding his greed. He approaches her naturally, using their childhood connection as an excuse. Though Hee Joo remains wary until the very end, she ultimately joins hands with him. They form an unpredictable alliance—at times growing as close as siblings and at others acting like accomplices. The two cross the line between enemy and ally, revealing their respective desires and heightening curiosity about where their choices will lead.Park Bo Young And Kim Sung Cheol Form A Dangerous Alliance In “Gold Land”插图

An image of the two facing each other with their fists pressed together creates intense tension while also hinting at unexpected cooperation at a crucial moment. In contrast, an image of Hee Joo aiming a gun at Woo Gi foreshadows cracks and crises that will emerge amid the conflict over the gold bars. Park Bo Young And Kim Sung Cheol Form A Dangerous Alliance In “Gold Land”插图1 Park Bo Young And Kim Sung Cheol Form A Dangerous Alliance In “Gold Land”插图2

Park Bo Young commented, “Hee Joo and Woo Gi have an alliance where they truly cannot trust each other until the very end,” while Kim Sung Cheol emphasized the duality of his character, saying, “I tried not to reveal his true intentions in order to heighten the mystery.” Attention is focused on whether the two, who can neither fully trust nor easily let go of each other, will maintain their partnership until the end.

Consisting of 10 episodes, “Gold Land” is set to premiere episodes 1 and 2 on April 29 and will release two new episodes each week.

In the meantime, watch Park Bo Young in “Doom at Your Service” below:

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Park Bo Young Is Entangled In Tense Relationships With Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, And More In “Gold Land”

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Gold Land” has shared brand new stills!

“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle—not just with others, but with her own growing desire to keep the gold.

The newly released stills offer a glimpse into the intense confrontations and dangerous relationships surrounding the gold bars.

The first image captures Hee Joo, who undergoes a desperate transformation to protect the gold. She is seen alongside Woo Gi (Kim Sung Cheol), who catches wind of the gold’s existence and slyly proposes a deadly alliance, revealing a tense relationship that blurs the line between cooperation and threat.Park Bo Young Is Entangled In Tense Relationships With Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, And More In “Gold Land”插图

Hee Joo’s dynamic with Lee Do Kyung (Lee Hyun Wook)—her boyfriend who is now wavering in the face of the gold—hints at a dangerous choice between love and greed, sparking curiosity.Park Bo Young Is Entangled In Tense Relationships With Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, And More In “Gold Land”插图1

Corrupt police officer Kim Jin Man (Kim Hee Won) acts as a wild card who shakes up the plot, watching Hee Joo with a seemingly indifferent yet sharp gaze, while her love-hate relationship with her mother (Moon Jung Hee) adds depth to Hee Joo’s tragic narrative. Park Bo Young Is Entangled In Tense Relationships With Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Hyun Wook, And More In “Gold Land”插图2 Above all, the vicious and reckless rampage of Director Park (Lee Kwang Soo), who relentlessly pursues Hee Joo, foreshadows an intense catastrophe.

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Consisting of 10 episodes, “Gold Land” is set to premiere episodes 1 and 2 on April 29 and will release two new episodes each week.

In the meantime, watch Park Bo Young in “Doom at Your Service” below:

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Also check out Kim Sung Cheol in “The Old Woman with the Knife”:

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Park Bo Young, Kim Sung Cheol, Lee Kwang Soo, And More Entangled In Dangerous Pursuit Of Gold In New Drama “Gold Land” Poster

Disney+’s upcoming drama “Gold Land” has unveiled a new poster!

“Gold Land” follows Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a security screening officer at an international airport who unexpectedly comes into possession of gold bars tied to an illegal smuggling ring. As those around her become consumed by greed and betrayal, Hee Joo is drawn into a dangerous battle—not just with others, but with her own growing desire to keep the gold.

The poster captures attention as the desires of five characters clash in tense opposition. Standing before 150 billion won (approximately $101,829,600) in gold bars, Kim Hee Joo, Woo Gi (Kim Sung Cheol), Lee Do Kyung (Lee Hyun Wook), Kim Jin Man (Kim Hee Won), and Director Park (Lee Kwang Soo) reveal their greed. Their intense gazes, paired with a golden light cutting through the darkness, create a powerful atmosphere.

At the bottom of the poster, Kim Hee Joo appears before awakening to her desires, creating a sharp contrast with the chaos that will unfold as characters chase, deceive, and betray one another.

Centered on Kim Hee Joo, who accidentally gains possession of 150 billion won in gold bars from a smuggling ring, a web of intertwined relationships takes shape. This includes Woo Gi, who teams up with her, Lee Do Kyung, her boyfriend who dragged her into the case, Kim Jin Man, who starts to uncover her identity, and Director Park, who pursues her to the very end. Their interests shift within an unpredictable storyline and present ongoing dilemmas of choice.

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Consisting of 10 episodes, “Gold Land” is set to premiere episodes 1 and 2 on April 29 and will release two new episodes each week.

In the meantime, watch Park Bo Young in “Doom at Your Service” below:

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