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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Buried Hearts' star Park Hyung Sik tops April's brand rankings; these K-drama actors follow close behind
Like every month, April had its fair share of standout K-dramas that captured everyone's attention. From crime thrillers to melodramas and romance, the world of K-drama offered a bit of everything. So when the Korean Business Research Institute released this month's brand reputation rankings for actors, it came as no surprise that the Top 5 were familiar names. The list was compiled based on a comprehensive analysis of media coverage, audience participation, online engagement, and community buzz for 100 actors who appeared in dramas, films, or OTT content between March 22 and April 22. Let's have a look at the Top 5 and who else follows. Park Hyung Sik The idol-turned-actor claimed the top spot with a brand reputation index of 5,118,609. He recently starred in SBS's hit mystery thriller Buried Hearts , where he played the character Seo Dong Ju — a powerful executive at a major conglomerate. He became entangled in a dark web of embezzlement, revenge, and betrayal. Lee Byung Hun On the second place is Lee Byung Hun who recently made waves with his latest box office hit The Match . He has a brand reputation index of 4,622,583. His film brings to life the legendary baduk (go) showdown between master player Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun) and his protégé Lee Chang-ho (Yoo Ah-in). Park Eun Bin She ranked third with a brand reputation index of 3,753,711 after she recently headlined the medical thriller Hyper Knife . The series explores the intense dynamic between a neurosurgeon Choi Deok-hee (Sol Kyung-gu) and his former student Jung Se-ok (Park Eun Bin). The tension between mentor and protégé reaches a dramatic climax in the show's gripping episodes. Ha Jung Woo Landing in fourth spot with a brand reputation index of 3,428,029 is Ha Jung Woo. He returned to the director's chair with Lobby, marking his third directorial feature. In the film, he also stars as Chang-wook, a startup CEO who enters the murky world of golf-based lobbying to secure a ₩4 trillion government project. The film also features Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, and Kim Eui-sung in key roles. Seo Kang Jun The actor came in fifth with a brand reputation index of 3,265,303. He recently grabbed everyone's attention with his performance in Undercover High School. He played the role of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who went undercover as a student. The drama gained popularity with viewers praising its compelling storyline and strong performances. Top 30 actors 6. Go Youn Jung 7. Lee Jun Hyuk 8. Choo Young Woo 9. Park Bo Gum 10. Jung Hae In 11. Mun Ka Young 12. Jung Jae Kwang 13. Lee Soo Kyung 14. Park Ji Hoon 15. Lee Da Hee 16. Kang You Seok 17. Choi Dae Hoon 18. Uhm Ji Won 19. Lee Je Hoon 20. Hong Hwa Yeon 21. Shin Si Ah 22. Hyun Bong Shik 23. Choi Hyun Wook 24. Son Suk Ku 25. Ju Ji Hoon 26. Lee Dong Wook 27. Roh Jeong Eui 28. Gong Seung Yeon 29. Lee Joo Bin 30. Gong Yoo
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Buried Hearts' star Park Hyung Sik tops April's brand rankings; these K-drama actors follow close behind
Like every month, April had its fair share of standout K-dramas that captured everyone's attention. From crime thrillers to melodramas and romance, the world of K-drama offered a bit of everything. So when the Korean Business Research Institute released this month's brand reputation rankings for actors, it came as no surprise that the Top 5 were familiar names. The list was compiled based on a comprehensive analysis of media coverage, audience participation, online engagement, and community buzz for 100 actors who appeared in dramas, films, or OTT content between March 22 and April 22. Let's have a look at the Top 5 and who else follows. Park Hyung Sik The idol-turned-actor claimed the top spot with a brand reputation index of 5,118,609. He recently starred in SBS's hit mystery thriller Buried Hearts, where he played the character Seo Dong Ju — a powerful executive at a major conglomerate. He became entangled in a dark web of embezzlement, revenge, and betrayal. Lee Byung Hun On the second place is Lee Byung Hun who recently made waves with his latest box office hit The Match. He has a brand reputation index of 4,622,583. His film brings to life the legendary baduk (go) showdown between master player Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun) and his protégé Lee Chang-ho (Yoo Ah-in). Park Eun Bin She ranked third with a brand reputation index of 3,753,711 after she recently headlined the medical thriller Hyper Knife. The series explores the intense dynamic between a neurosurgeon Choi Deok-hee (Sol Kyung-gu) and his former student Jung Se-ok (Park Eun Bin). The tension between mentor and protégé reaches a dramatic climax in the show's gripping episodes. Ha Jung Woo Landing in fourth spot with a brand reputation index of 3,428,029 is Ha Jung Woo. He returned to the director's chair with Lobby, marking his third directorial feature. In the film, he also stars as Chang-wook, a startup CEO who enters the murky world of golf-based lobbying to secure a ₩4 trillion government project. The film also features Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, and Kim Eui-sung in key roles. Seo Kang Jun The actor came in fifth with a brand reputation index of 3,265,303. He recently grabbed everyone's attention with his performance in Undercover High School. He played the role of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who went undercover as a student. The drama gained popularity with viewers praising its compelling storyline and strong performances. Top 30 actors 6. Go Youn Jung 7. Lee Jun Hyuk 8. Choo Young Woo 9. Park Bo Gum 10. Jung Hae In 11. Mun Ka Young 12. Jung Jae Kwang 13. Lee Soo Kyung 14. Park Ji Hoon 15. Lee Da Hee 16. Kang You Seok 17. Choi Dae Hoon 18. Uhm Ji Won 19. Lee Je Hoon 20. Hong Hwa Yeon 21. Shin Si Ah 22. Hyun Bong Shik 23. Choi Hyun Wook 24. Son Suk Ku 25. Ju Ji Hoon 26. Lee Dong Wook 27. Roh Jeong Eui 28. Gong Seung Yeon 29. Lee Joo Bin 30. Gong Yoo For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Park Eun-bin on becoming psychopath doctor in 'Hyper Knife'
The actress says bringing her character in 'Hyper Knife' to life was a complex challenge. Photo: Handout Park Eun-bin, widely recognised for her infectious smile and innocent roles – most notably as the endearing Woo Young-woo in Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the free-spirited Mok-ha in Castaway Diva – has taken on a strikingly dark transformation in her latest project. In a bold departure from her previous roles, the actor plays Se-ok in Hyper Knife (Disney+ Hotstar), a psychopathic doctor prone to bouts of rage and a penchant for illegal surgeries. In the eight-episode medical crime thriller series, Se-ok is a once-celebrated surgeon whose career is derailed after her mentor, Deok-hee (Sul Kyung-gu), revokes her medical license. Left with few options, Se-ok turns to performing illegal surgeries as a "shadow doctor". For Park, bringing Se-ok to life was a complex challenge. She explained that her approach to playing the character was akin to making a "new friend". 'Unless it's a historical figure, I create a new character in my own way rather than looking for reference works. "This time, Se-ok went through several revisions after the first proposal... and I patiently created her with the mindset of making a 'new friend',' Park shared in a recent interview. She acknowledged that balancing Se-ok's sense of self-righteousness with the need to convincingly embody a psychopath was a challenging feat. 'It wasn't easy because, along with Se-ok's unique sense of self-righteousness, I had to add elements to make myself convincing as Se-ok, while expressing the typical traits of a psychopath in a different way," she said. Park was adamant about avoiding the typical portrayal of a psychopath or sociopath. 'There's a stereotype that associates psychopaths with a lack of empathy. "When we think of psychopaths, we tend to imagine them as emotionless and without compassion, and I wanted to create a different image for an anti-social character,' she said. Researching antisocial personality disorder, Park saw certain traits in Se-ok that resonated with the condition. 'I can't deny it, but as I studied more, I think I became closer to Se-ok,' she confessed. Reflecting on her experience of playing Se-ok, Park shared: "There were experiences I had not had myself and many emotions that were far from common." She added: "Going through these turbulent emotions, I had the fresh experience of realising that there are people who can live with such feelings." Looking ahead, Park is set to star in the upcoming Netflix series The Wonder Fools, alongside Cha Eun-woo. Set in 1999 during a time when apocalyptic beliefs were on the rise, the action adventure comedy follows a group of neighbourhood heroes who gain superpowers after an unexpected event and must battle villains threatening their city's peace. 'I enjoy trying new things. (Working on Hyper Knife,) although it's a medical thriller, I got to experience a mix of genres. The drama I'm currently filming, The Wonder Fools, is a fun one,' Park said. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network View this post on Instagram A post shared by 박은빈 (@eunbining0904)
Korea Herald
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Park Eun-bin talks becoming psychopath doctor in 'Hyper Knife'
"Extraordinary Attorney Woo" star discusses drastic change in character, next project with Korean heartthrob Cha Eun-woo Park Eun-bin, widely recognized for her infectious smile and innocent roles — most notably as the endearing Woo Young-woo in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and the free-spirited Mok-ha in "Castaway Diva" — has taken on a strikingly dark transformation in her latest project. In a bold departure from her previous roles, the actor plays Se-ok in "Hyper Knife," a psychopathic doctor prone to bouts of rage and a penchant for illegal surgeries. In the medical crime thriller series, Se-ok is a once-celebrated surgeon whose career is derailed after her mentor, Deok-hee (Sul Kyung-gu), revokes her medical license. Left with few options, Se-ok turns to performing illegal surgeries as a "shadow doctor." For Park, bringing Se-ok to life was a complex challenge. She explained that her approach to playing the character was akin to making a "new friend." 'Unless it's a historical figure, I create a new character in my own way rather than looking for reference works. This time, Se-ok went through several revisions after the first proposal … and I patiently created her with the mindset of making a 'new friend,'' Park shared during a group interview held Tuesday in Seoul. She acknowledged that balancing Se-ok's sense of self-righteousness with the need to convincingly embody a psychopath was a challenging feat. 'It wasn't easy because, along with Se-ok's unique sense of self-righteousness, I had to add elements to make myself convincing as Se-ok, while expressing the typical traits of a psychopath in a different way," she said. Park was adamant about avoiding the typical portrayal of a psychopath or sociopath. 'There's a stereotype that associates psychopaths with a lack of empathy. When we think of psychopaths, we tend to imagine them as emotionless and without compassion, and I wanted to create a different image for an anti-social character,' she said. Researching antisocial personality disorder, Park saw certain traits in Se-ok that resonated with the condition. 'I can't deny it, but as I studied more, I think I became closer to Se-ok,' she confessed. Reflecting on her experience of playing Se-ok, Park shared, "There were experiences I had not had myself and many emotions that were far from common." She added, "Going through these turbulent emotions, I had the fresh experience of realizing that there are people who can live with such feelings." Looking ahead, Park is set to star in the upcoming Netflix series "The Wonder Fools," alongside Cha Eun-woo. Set in 1999 during a time when apocalyptic beliefs were on the rise, the action adventure comedy follows a group of neighborhood heroes who gain superpowers after an unexpected event and must battle villains threatening their city's peace. 'I enjoy trying new things. (Working on 'Hyper Knife,') although it's a medical thriller, I got to experience a mix of genres. The drama I'm currently filming, 'The Wonder Fools,' is a fun one,' Park said.
South China Morning Post
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Disney+ K-drama Hyper Knife review: Park Eun-bin, Sul Kyung-gu tango in surgical thriller
This article contains major spoilers. 3/5 stars Lead cast: Park Eun-bin, Sul Kyung-gu The master and protégé dynamic between neurosurgeon Choi Deok-hee (Sul Kyung-gu, Kill Boksoon ) and his former pupil Jung Se-ok ( Park Eun-bin Extraordinary Attorney Woo ), which drives the surgical thriller Hyper Knife, comes to a gruelling head in the show's final episodes.
