The Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute has released the July 2026 Rising Actor Brand Reputation Rankings, and this month’s results show some major movement. While a few familiar faces continue to dominate, several rising stars have made impressive gains thanks to recent dramas, films, and viral moments.
These rankings are determined by analyzing media coverage, consumer participation, communication volume, and online community activity. This month’s list highlights which young actors are currently generating the most buzz in South Korea.
According to the Brand reputation Wikipedia page, these monthly reports have become one of the most reliable indicators of an actor’s current popularity and market value.
Top 10 Rising Actor Brand Reputation Rankings – July 2026
| Rank | Actor / Actress | Score (millions) | Change from June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Tae-ri | 81.47 | Steady |
| 2 | Ryu Jun-yeol | 67.92 | ↑ 1 |
| 3 | Lim Ji-yeon | 59.34 | ↑ 1 |
| 4 | Song Kang | 48.76 | ↓ 2 |
| 5 | Han So-hee | 41.28 | Steady |
| 6 | Lee Do-hyun | 36.91 | New Entry |
| 7 | Park Bo-young | 32.45 | ↑ 1 |
| 8 | Go Youn-jung | 29.67 | New Entry |
| 9 | Byeon Woo-seok | 26.83 | New Entry |
| 10 | Jung Hae-in | 24.19 | ↓ 3 |
Kim Tae-ri continues to hold the top spot with strong drama buzz and positive public sentiment. Ryu Jun-yeol and Lim Ji-yeon also saw solid gains, while Lee Do-hyun, Go Youn-jung, and Byeon Woo-seok made impressive new entries into the Top 10.
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Lee Do-hyun, Go Youn-jung, and Byeon Woo-seok made strong new entries into the July 2026 Rising Actor Brand Reputation Rankings.
