The Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute has dropped the July 2026 Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings, and this month’s list shows some major shifts. Several veteran actors maintained strong positions, while a few rising stars made impressive gains thanks to recent film promotions and upcoming projects.
These rankings analyze media coverage, consumer participation, communication volume, and online community activity. This month’s results highlight which movie stars are currently generating the most public interest in South Korea.
According to the Brand reputation Wikipedia page, these monthly reports have become important indicators of an actor’s current popularity and commercial value.
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Top 10 Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings – July 2026

| Rank | Actor / Actress | Score (millions) | Change from June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee Byung-hun | 82.47 | Steady |
| 2 | Song Kang-ho | 71.29 | ↑ 1 |
| 3 | Kim Tae-ri | 64.18 | New Entry |
| 4 | Ma Dong-seok | 53.76 | ↓ 2 |
| 5 | Han So-hee | 46.92 | ↑ 2 |
| 6 | Jung Hae-in | 41.35 | Steady |
| 7 | Ryu Jun-yeol | 37.84 | New Entry |
| 8 | Jeon Do-yeon | 32.67 | ↓ 1 |
| 9 | Lim Ji-yeon | 29.41 | New Entry |
| 10 | Park Seo-joon | 27.93 | ↓ 3 |
Lee Byung-hun continues to dominate the movie star rankings with his consistent presence in both Korean and Hollywood projects. The biggest story this month is Kim Tae-ri’s strong entry at No.3, driven by massive buzz surrounding her upcoming mystery thriller. Ryu Jun-yeol and Lim Ji-yeon also made impressive debuts in the Top 10.
For more monthly reports and entertainment news, check our Latest Actor Brand Reputation Rankings or explore the full Korean Entertainment Hub.
FAQs
Who topped the July 2026 Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings?
Lee Byung-hun secured the No.1 spot with the highest brand reputation score this month.
Which actors made new entries into the Top 10?
Kim Tae-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, and Lim Ji-yeon made strong new entries into the Top 10 this month.





