Advertisement Model Brand Reputation January 2026: Park Jeong Min Leads
Discover the winners of the January 2026 Advertisement Model Brand Reputation rankings. See how big data and social values are shaping the future of K-advertising.
Who's the hottest face in Korean advertising right now? The Korean Business Research Institute just dropped its January advertisement model brand reputation rankings, revealing which stars are scoring big with consumers. The data, pulled from December 6, 2025 to January 6, 2026, analyzes consumer participation, communication, media impact, and social values to determine the top players.
January's Top 5 Advertisement Models
- 1st: Park Jeong Min (1,145,562 index, up 8.43% from December, with a 94.74% positive sentiment)
- 2nd: Kim Woo Bin (1,073,333 index, a massive 91.96% surge from the previous month!)
- 3rd: Lim Young Woong (1,066,183 index)
- 4th: Byeon Woo Seok (921,482 index)
- 5th: IVE (910,036 index)
K-Pop and Beyond: The Rest of the Top 30
The remaining spots in the top 30 showcase a diverse range of talent, reflecting the breadth of influence within the Korean entertainment industry. From K-pop icons like BTS (6th) and BLACKPINK (15th) to beloved entertainers such as Yoo Jae Suk (7th) and sports stars like Son Heung Min (8th), the list highlights the power of celebrity endorsements in South Korea.
Other notable figures include actors Shin Min Ah (9th), Gong Yoo (11th), and Park Bo Gum (14th), alongside esports legend Faker (10th) and musical talents like aespa (22nd) and Lee Junho (25th).
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