Park Hyung Sik has claimed the No. 1 spot in the April drama actor brand reputation rankings, with both his performance and the drama itself reaching new heights.

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed big data from March 10 to April 10, covering 59.85 million pieces of brand data related to 50 actors currently starring in dramas. Rankings were determined based on consumer participation, media exposure, communication, and community engagement, all of which were compiled into a comprehensive brand reputation index.

Park Hyung Sik ranked first with 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, resulting in a total brand reputation score of 3,798,815.

The top 30 in the brand reputation rankings are as follows:

1. Park Hyung Sik
2. Seo Kang Joon
3. Park Eun Bin
4. Choo Young Woo
5. Jin Ki Joo
6. Park Bo Gum
7. Park Hae Joon
8. Moon Ga Young
9. Choi Hyun Wook
10. Hong Hwa Yeon
11. Lee Je Hoon
12. Joo Ji Hoon
13. Park Ji Hoon
14. Lee Joo Bin
15. Uhm Ji Won
16. Lee Kwang Soo
17. Lee Da Hee
18. Hyeri
19. Kang Tae Oh
20. Ahn Jae Wook
21. Jeon Hye Jin
22. Moon So Ri
23. Heo Joon Ho
24. Jung Soo Bin
25. Sung Dong Il
26. Lee Dong Wook
27. Han Groo
28. Park Young Gyu
29. Kim Shin Rok
30. Lee Sun Bin

For Park Hyung Sik, link analysis highlighted keywords such as "passionate acting," "revenge," and "detailed." The most frequently associated terms in keyword analysis were "Buried Hearts," "Heo Joon Ho," and "viewership ratings." The sentiment analysis revealed a high positivity rate of 91.84%, reflecting both favorable reviews of the drama and strong public approval of Park Hyung Sik himself.

These results are closely tied to the success of 'Buried Hearts,' which is currently airing. The drama continues to captivate audiences with shocking plot twists and a gripping narrative. As of episode 14, the series recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 14.6% and a peak rating of 16.1%. Notably, the ratings have consistently increased over time, with the show setting new personal records in 9 out of 14 episodes.

With only two episodes remaining, 'Buried Hearts' is racing toward its climax. Following the death of Heo Il Do (played by Lee Hae Young), Seo Dong Joo’s (Park Hyung Sik) full-fledged revenge has begun, leading to a final showdown with Yeom Jang Sun (Lee Hyun Woo). 

Viewer anticipation is at an all-time high to see how it all ends. The suspenseful journey of Seo Dong Joo, who continues to survive against all odds and seek justice, is amplified by Park Hyung Sik’s nuanced emotional acting, further drawing audiences into the story.

The production team teased, “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.”

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