June Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

June 17, 2026

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

The rankings were determined through data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction and community indices of 100 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between 16 May and 16 June.

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 per cent 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.

See the top 30 for this month below.