On April 11, 2025, the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute unveiled its latest actor brand reputation rankings, showcasing Park Hyung-sik as the leading figure. His remarkable performance in the SBS drama Buried Hearts has played a pivotal role in this success.
This extensive report is based on the analysis of over 59.85 million data points collected between March 10 and April 10, 2025. The brand reputation index was calculated using key factors including consumer engagement, media visibility, interaction, and community involvement.
Park Hyung-sik’s Score in the April 2025 Rankings
In the recent rankings, Park Hyung-sik achieved an impressive brand reputation score tallying 3,798,815. This score is broken down into the following indices: a participation index of 489,317, a media index of 562,305, a communication index of 962,901, and a community index of 1,784,292.
The surge in his fame can be attributed to the positive reception and high viewership ratings of Buried Hearts, which premiered in February 2025. Now approaching its grand finale, the show continues to dominate weekend viewing with its engaging storyline and character arcs.
Insights into Buried Hearts
Key phrases such as “passionate acting,””revenge,”and “detailed storytelling”frequently appeared in link analysis, indicative of the show’s impact on audiences. Furthermore, sentiment analysis has shown a remarkable positivity rate of 91.84% for both Park Hyung-sik and the series itself.
The narrative of Buried Hearts centers on Seo Dong-ju, portrayed by Park Hyung-sik, who navigates a treacherous corporate landscape as a trusted aide to the Daesan Group. His aspirations to helm the company are complicated by his adversary, Yeom Sang-jeon, played by Huh Joon-ho, leading to a dramatic exploration of ambition and rivalry.
As the show nears its conclusion, the production team teased audiences with exciting developments, stating:
“Episodes 15 and 16 will feature developments beyond imagination. The cast’s performances will explode in intensity until the very end. The real climax of ‘Buried Hearts’ starts now. It’s not over until it’s truly over.”
Other Notable Actors in April 2025 Rankings
Alongside Park Hyung-sik, several other talented performers made their mark in the April 2025 actor brand reputation rankings. The list includes:
- Seo Kang-joon
- Park Eun-bin
- Choo Young-woo
- Jin Ki-joo
- Park Bo-gum
- Park Hae-joon
- Moon Ga-young
- Choi Hyun-wook
- Hong Hwa-yeon
- Lee Je-hoon
- Ju Ji-hoon
- Park Ji-hoon
- Lee Joo-bin
- Uhm Ji-won
- Lee Kwang-soo
- Lee Da-hee
- Hyeri
- Kang Tae-oh
- Ahn Jae-wook
- Jeon Hye-jin
- Moon So-ri
- Heo Joon-ho
- Jung Soo-bin
- Sung Dong-il
- Lee Dong-wook
- Han Groo
- Park Young-gyu
- Kim Shin-rok
- Lee Sun-bin
Interestingly, despite the buzz around her recent projects, IU was notably absent from this edition of the rankings. Meanwhile, other notable stars like Moon So-ri, Park Hae-joon, and Park Bo-gum have been recognized for their stellar performances.
The finale of Buried Hearts will air on April 11 and 12, 2025, promising an exhilarating conclusion to Seo Dong-ju’s story and the captivating narrative that has resonated with audiences.