Surpassing big names like Lee Min Ho and Park Bo Gum, Park Hyung Sik claimed the No. 1 spot in South Korea’s Brand Reputation Rankings for Actors in March 2025, according to the Korean Business Research Institute and Soompi. His brand reputation index of 5,553,987 marks a significant milestone, especially since he wasn’t even in the rankings last month.
The Rise of Park Hyung Sik with Buried Hearts
Currently starring in the romance revenge thriller K-drama Buried Hearts, Park Hyung Sik plays Seo Dongju, the loyal right-hand man of a powerful chairman whose world crumbles when he discovers his long-time love, Yeo Eunnam (Hong Hwa Yeon), has secretly married someone else—only to later realize she’s the hidden heiress of the Daesan Group. The drama’s mix of betrayal, revenge, and corporate intrigue has captivated audiences, earning a nationwide rating of 13.1% in Episode 10, per Nielsen Korea.
His co-star Hong Hwa Yeon also made a strong impact, ranking No. 4 in the Brand Reputation Index with 5,037,179 points.
Top 5 Korean Actors in Brand Reputation Rankings (March 2025):
1️⃣ Park Hyung Sik (Buried Hearts)
2️⃣ Cha Joo Young (The Queen Who Crowns)
3️⃣ Seo Kang Joon (Undercover High School)
4️⃣ Hong Hwa Yeon (Buried Hearts)
5️⃣ Cho Young Woo (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, The Tale of Lady Ok)
Other Notable Rankings
- Moon Ga Young (No. 6) – My Dearest Nemesis
- Jung Hae In (No. 8) – Love Next Door
- BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (No. 19)
- Park Bo Gum (No. 21)
- Lee Min Ho (No. 24)
With Buried Hearts gaining momentum, Park Hyung Sik’s reign at the top may just be getting started. Fans can catch the drama streaming on JioHotstar in India.
