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July 2026 Rising Actor Brand Reputation: Top 10

Top 10 in July's Rising Actor Brand Reputation Rankings:

  1. Heo Nam Jun

  2. Jin Ki Joo

  3. Park Ji Hoon

  4. Kim Moo Yul

  5. Byeon Woo Seok

  6. Koo Kyo Hwan

  7. Lee Sang Yi

  8. Park Bo Young

  9. Lim Ji Yeon

  10. Go Youn Jung

If anyone's wondering the rankings were determined through an analysis of rising actors' media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes using big data collected from May 25 to June 25. (Source: Soompi)

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 10 hours ago
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Happy 39th Birthday Ji Chang-wook!! 🎉🎂

Looking forward to his new drama The Scandal (with Son Ye Jin and Nana) coming out this year.Hoping it's a huge success :)

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 1 day ago
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Who's your favorite side couple of 2026 dramas so far?

If Wishes Could Kill - Haetsal & Bangwool

Can This Love Be Translated? - Kim Yong-u & Sin Ji-seon

Cabbage Your Life - Seong Ji-cheon & Im Bo-mi

In Your Radiant Season - Song Ha-dam & Cha Yu-gyeom

Teach You a Lesson - Im Han-rim & Bong Geun-dae

Doctor on the Edge - Um Jeong-seon & Yong Ju-cheon

In Your Radiant Season - Song Ha-yeong & Yeon Tae-seok

Perfect Crown - Choi Hyeon & Do Hye-jeong

Perfect Crown - Seong Tae-ju & Han Da-yeong

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 3 days ago

Four Hands, Two Sonatas announces Premiere date with new teasers

“Four Hands, Two Sonatas” is set to premiere on August 29 at 9:10 p.m. KST

Drama synopsis:

In an elite arts high school for musical prodigies, three young musicians' lives become intertwined through music, rivalry, and emotion.

Piano prodigy Kang Bi O (Song Kang) is consistently ranked first in both academics and performance. Praised as a future star destined for the world's top competitions, his steady path begins to shake when he encounters an unexpected rival. That rival, Choi Jeong Yo (Lee Jun-young), is a gifted pianist who abandoned his talent after a difficult childhood. His sudden arrival at the school brings him face to face with the musician who once reignited his passion for music, forcing him to confront the gift he had long buried.

Completing the trio is Hong Jae In (Jang Gyu Ri), a viola major with exceptionally sensitive hearing. Constantly searching for music that truly moves her, she becomes a close friend and devoted supporter of Kang Bi O, whose playing has captivated her since childhood. As intense competition evolves into connection, the three youths collide and grow within the pressure- filled world of music, forming friendships born from rivalry, emotions shaped by ambition, and a powerful harmony created through their shared passion

(Source: MyDramaList)

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 4 days ago
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Just rewatched Moving and now I’m even more excited for Season 2!!

I recently finished Light Shop, so I ended up rewatching Moving after hearing that Season 2 is confirmed.

I usually don’t rewatch dramas but damn this was such a satisfying rewatch. It’s just as good as I remembered, and I still can’t believe it’s already been 3 years since it aired. I loved every part of this rewatch, especially the parents’ backstories, and Bong-seok and Hui-su were just as adorable as I remembered 😭😭. And man, HHJ was SO badass in this show I love her sm

I’m still sad Lee Jung-ha won’t be back as Bong-seok in s2 because of his enlistment, but I’m also really looking forward to seeing Won Gyu-bin playing Bong-seok. Hopefully Season 2 will be just as fun!

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 14 days ago

Looking for Cdrama Recs! (New to Cdramas)

Ig you could call me a new watcher. I've watched a few modern romance cdramas but they weren't really for me and I recently finished Youthful Glory, PoJ and How dare you?! and honestly enjoyed them more than I expected!

So I'm leaning more towards historical romance than modern romance. if you have any classics or any dramas which have crazy good plot or leads with great chemistry please do recommend!!

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u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 20 days ago

Looking for Cdrama Recs! (New to Cdramas)

Ig you could call me a new watcher. I've watched a few modern romance cdramas but they weren't really for me and I recently finished Youthful Glory, PoJ and How dare you?! and honestly enjoyed them more than I expected!

So I'm leaning more towards historical romance than modern romance. if you have any classics or any dramas which have crazy good plot or leads with great chemistry please do recommend!!

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u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 20 days ago

Finally Finished watching POJ 😭😭

I started it when it was airing and finally finished it today. I just couldn't get myself to part with this drama. But recently I was getting sent spoilers of the later episodes so I decided to finish it today. I'll really miss this drama sm

This is my 3rd ever c-drama I've ever watched and don't think I can move on. I've been scrolling through edits for hours and I saw a few edits saying they deviated a bit from the novel. If anyone knows any extra novel stuff which was removed or changed or adapted differently in the drama please enlighten me:)

Fun facts are welcomed too!!

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 20 days ago
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Is Doctor on the Edge worth watching?

I'm a huge fan of SYE but I'm hesitating to watch this drama because of the mixed reviews.

Is the medical part of the drama on the serious side or on the lighter side? And is the chemistry between SYE and LJW even good?

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u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 20 days ago

Selling adm inv for robux

I haven't played in a long time and these have been rotting in my inv. I've been tryna sell them too.

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I've never used this sub before so I won't be going first (did get scammed before) but if you are willing to use MM services no prob but I never used that before so you make the post.

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Dm your prices if you are interested!

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 23 days ago
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EPISODE 10 ENDING OF MY ROYAL NEMESIS?! 😭

I was literally giggling and smiling at their cute date at the start of the episode and BAM seo-ri and grandpa were smashed by the truck at the end of the episode.

Hopefully grandpa survives. Seo-ri going back to the Joseon era was something I never expected 😭

Waiting a whole week for the next episode feels like torture 💔

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 29 days ago
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"If adults become afraid of the children..the world is doomed"

Teach You A Lesson (2026) (10 episodes)

This drama is about school violence/bullying. After an accident takes place regarding a teacher the education minister establishes a new bureau called Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB).

The inspectors from the bureau visit each school and are given the right to exercise their power (even beating up the students) to make sure the truth comes to light and the victims are served justice.

In each episode they visit a different school and deal with a different case.

Personally I think the casting was perfect!! The trio (NHJ,IHR,BGD) had amazing chemistry throughout the drama. Especially IHR played by Jin Ki-joo. I've loved her since watching Defects and I enjoyed her character in this drama as well.Even NHJ played by Kim Mu Yeol was a great character. It suited him very well.

This drama portrays school violence at its extreme.I've cried while watching a few episodes because the victims suffered sm for no reason and the stories were literally tearjerking.It was very satisfying seeing the perpetrators getting what they deserve in the end.

I don't wanna give anymore spoilers. Overall for me it was a great watch.If you enjoy school violence dramas where the justice is served in the end give this drama a watch!

8.5/10

>!Episode 6 really made my blood boil. I've watched juvenile justice before and seeing minors commit the most disgusting crimes while thinking they won't be put in jail as they are adults pmo I screamed with happiness when they all got what they deserved in the end !<

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 1 month ago
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Reborn Rookie Has Me Hooked After Episode 2

I've just caught up to episode 2 and that ending was crazy lol.

I'm really glad LJY took this role. I feel like these kinds of characters suit him more than the usual rom-com roles. He always leaves a stronger impression when he gets to play characters with a bit more personality.

His character in WHC S2 was my fav!!

The first episode was a little slow for me but episode 2 was a lot more fun and the pacing picked up nicely. If it keeps going like this I think the next episodes are gonna be hella fun.

If you enjoyed Reborn Rich you'll definitely enjoy this!

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 1 month ago
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This drama might be the best rom-com I've watched this year

My Royal Nemesis is PEAK.

The comedy is a 10

The romance is a 10

Their CHEMISTRY? It's FUCKING INSANE

Episode 8 Highlights for me:

Seo-ri protecting Se-gye from the media heh

Seo-ri misunderstanding the "ramyeon" part Imao

Seo-ri and Se-gye FINALLY on a "trial" stage

THE ROOFTOP CONVERSATION 🥹🫶🏻

Now that Se-gye is remembering his past life and we've seen how their story ended before, I completely understand why Seo-ri is being so careful in this life.I just know there's a lot of angst coming our way and the next episodes are going to be hella interesting.

Waiting for a whole week for the next episode feels like torture 💔

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 1 month ago
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The Legend of Kitchen Soldier deserves more attention!!

I just caught up to episode 6 and this drama is way more fun than I expected.Even the intro is so well made I can't skip it 🤭

This drama is a perfect blend of humour and plot. Even the cooking scenes are enjoyable and the obviously the funniest scenes are the reaction scenes Imao

If you enjoyed Bon Appetite Your Majesty's reaction scenes this drama is a must watch!!

>!My Flavour part of episode 6 was hilarious 😂😂!<

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 1 month ago
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I WANT MORE EPISODE THIS INSTANT!

My Royal Nemesis is literally making my heart race. Episode 6 was so damn good. I was literally smiling the whole damn episode. The Beach part in the start was really cute Seo-ri's visuals were insane while watching the sunset. And my JAW DROPPED when I saw her in that blue dress. She looked freaking gorgeous. The episode ending had me speechless. I can't believe we got a >!kiss scene!< 🤭.

It's been so long since I've witnessed a chemistry this natural and fun. I don't know how to describe it correctly but their chemistry is just peak.

And IJY's portrayal of SSR has me in awe. Even seo-ri rambling in joseon accent is adorable asf.

I can't wait for the next episode esp after watching the preview 😩😩

u/hIDdEn_GeM_ — 1 month ago