Each month, the Korean Business Research Institute unveils its long-awaited ranking of players' reputations. For June 2025, the ranking is based on an analysis of the media coverage, public engagement and community activity of 100 stars who made their mark on the silver screen, whether through dramas, films or OTT productions, between May 24 and June 24.
Not surprisingly, it's Jung Joon-won takes first place this month. Thanks to her outstanding role in Resident Playbookthe spin-off from the highly acclaimed Hospital Playlistthe actor literally won the hearts of viewers. He has an impressive reputation rating of 5.7 million.
Right behind him, Son Seok-gu once again confirms its popularity. With 2 successful projects under his belt this month (Nine Puzzles and Heavenly Ever After) he firmly established himself in 2nd place, buoyed by a constant presence and strong interaction with the audience.
In third place, the return of So Ji-sub has not gone unnoticed. His new drama Mercy for None signs its big comeback and earns it a high profile, with an index exceeding 5 million.
Fourth place went to Go Youn-jungalso starring in Resident Playbook. Her acclaimed performance confirms that she is one of the most promising actresses of the moment.
Finally, Gong Myoung rounded off the top 5 thanks to her acclaimed roles in Mercy for None and Second Shot at Love. Two roles that prove her versatility and enable her to maintain a high profile.
Other names that stand out this month include Choo Young-woo, Lee Jun-young, Park Ji-hoon or even Park Bo-gum and Kim Da-mialways very popular with their fans.
Here's a look at the 30 actors and actresses who made fans' hearts beat faster this month:
- Jung Joon-won (Resident playbook),
- Son Seok-gu (Nine puzzles),
- So Ji-sub (Mercy for none),
- Go Youn-jung (Resident playbook),
- Gong Myoung (Way back love),
- Choo Young-woo (Head over heels),
- Lee Jun-young (Weak hero class 2),
- Park Ji-hoon (Weak hero class 2),
- Lee Jae-in,
- Kang You-seok (Resident playbook=,
- Park Bo-gum (Good Boy),
- Shin Si-ah (Resident playbook),
- Kim Da-mi (Nine puzzles),
- Park Bo Young (Our unwritten Seoul),
- Kang Ha-neul (Tastefully yours),
- Lee Byun-hun (Squid game),
- Yook Sungjae (BTOB),
- Lee Jae-wook (Dear Hongrang),
- Lee Jun-hyuk (Mercy for none),
- Kim So-hyun (Good boy),
- Kim Ji-yeon (Bona - WJSN),
- Han Ye-ji,
- Jo Bo-ah (Dear Hongrang),
- Uhm Ji-won (Eagle brothers),
- Ahn Jae-wook (Eagle brothers),
- Han Ji-min (Heavenly Ever After),
- Kim Hye-ja (Heavenly Ever After),
- Hong Hwa-yeon (Tastefully yours),
- Jung Kyung-ho (Resident playbook),
- Jang Dong-yoon.
A ranking that reflects the diversity and vitality of the Korean drama scene, always driven by talent capable of captivating an increasingly loyal global audience. Who will retain their place next month? See you in July to find out!
