Actor Byeon Woo Seok has clinched the number one spot in the star brand reputation rankings for June.

On June 30th, the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute revealed, "Based on big data analysis from May 30th to June 30th, the rankings are as follows: Byeon Woo Seok takes first place, followed by Lim Young Woong in second, and BTS in third."

They added, "SEVENTEEN, IU, Kim Soo Hyun, Ailee, Yoo Jae Suk, Ryu Hyun Jin, TWICE, IU, aespa, Kim Yeon Kyung, Cha Eun Woo, Baek Jong Won, BLACKPINK, Lee Chan Won, Chun Woo Hee, Young Tak, Lee Hyori, Kim Hye Yoon, LE SSERAFIM, Red Velvet, Girls' Generation, BIBI, Kim Ha Sung, Kim Jong Kook, Son Heung Min, Lee Byung Hun, and Park Bo Gum also made the list."

Director Gu Chang Hwan from the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented, "In our June 2024 star brand reputation analysis, Byeon Woo Seok's brand has secured the top position. Byeon Woo Seok has established himself as a trendsetter with a strong following."

He added, "Lim Young Woong, in second place, continues to set records with a dedicated fanbase that positively influences his brand. BTS, ranking third, remains highly engaged with fans globally through their members' solo music releases. "

He concluded, "Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN at fourth place strengthens their global presence, and IU's brand at fifth expands as a beloved and fortunate icon."

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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