Nam Joo Hyuk Tops September’s Rising Actor Brand Reputation Rankings

The numbers are in, and it’s a big month for Korea’s rising acting talent. The Korean Business Research Institute has dropped its latest brand reputation rankings, and one star currently riding a hit drama has claimed the top spot.

Nam Joo Hyuk: Overview

How the Rankings Work

These rankings aren’t based on personal opinion or popularity polls — they’re calculated using big data analysis across four key indexes: media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness. The result is a comprehensive snapshot of who’s genuinely dominating public conversation and engagement right now.

The Top 5 Breakdown

Nam Joo Hyuk claimed the number one spot this month, riding high off his recent role in “The East Palace” with a commanding brand reputation index of 3,119,843. Jung Ho Yeon followed closely in second place, trailing by just over 100,000 points — a genuinely tight race at the top.

Yoon Kyung Ho rounded out the top three, while Kim Min Ha and Kim Hye Jun secured fourth and fifth place respectively, rounding out a top five packed with actors who’ve had standout years on screen.

The Full Top 30

The complete list also features familiar names like Kim Go Eun, Park Bo Young, Byeon Woo Seok, Park Seo Jun, Park Shin Hye, Lee Jung Jae, and 2PM’s Lee Junho — a mix of established stars and breakout talent that reflects just how competitive Korea’s acting landscape currently is.

Fans can catch fifth-ranked Kim Hye Jun in her currently airing drama “My Bias, My Boss,” while top-ranked Nam Joo Hyuk’s film “Remember” is also available to stream on Viki.

For more K-drama rankings, celebrity updates, and industry news, check out TechnoSports — including our K-drama news hub and Korean celebrity rankings archive.

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