August Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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Quick summary- 1The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members!The rankings were determined throug…

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members!
The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from July 15 to August 15.
BTS
’s Jimin continued his reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 3,992,107, marking a 2.53 percent increase in his score since July. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “Who,” and “Billboard,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “sweet,” “beautiful,” and “captivate.” Jimin’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.96 percent positive reactions.
BTS
’s Jungkook rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 3,465,181, marking a 3.13 percent increase in his score since last month.
ATEEZ
’s San came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 3,347,283, marking a 74.40 percent rise in his score since July.
Meanwhile, Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon ranked fourth for the month with a brand reputation index of 3,252,938.
BTS
’s Jin rounded out the top five for August with a brand reputation index of 2,852,155, marking a 55.06 percent rise in his score since July.
Check out the top 30 for this month below!
Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon
TVXQ’s Yunho
Wanna One’s Ong Seong Wu
SHINee’s Minho
CORTIS’s Keonho
NU’EST and Wanna One’s Hwang Minhyun
EXO
’s Baekhyun
Wanna One’s Kang Daniel
Wanna One’s Kim Jae Hwan
CORTIS’s Juhoon
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul
Super Junior’s Choi Siwon
RIIZE’s Wonbin
CORTIS’s James
Watch ATEEZ
’s San, Seonghwa, Yunho, and Jongho in their drama “Imitation” on Viki below:
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And check out Park Ji Hoon’s latest drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” below:
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Related groups
BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2006. Known for major influence on modern K-pop, the group is widely associated with hits across multiple eras and a strong global fanbase. The group is commonly treated as currently active with G-DRAGON, Taeyang, and Daesung.

BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.
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