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Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

🗓️ 5/3/2026, 12:11:31 AM⏱️ 1 min read👀 3 views💬 0

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  • 1The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups!The rankings were determined through an analysis…
Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from March 16 to April 16.

BTS BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. continued their reign at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 18,899,941, marking a 90.72 percent increase in their score since last month. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “Goyang concert,” and “Billboard,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “overwhelming,” “perform,” and “gather.” BTS BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. ’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.41 percent positive reactions.

Meanwhile, IVE IVE IVE K-POP GROUP IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 6,363,816.

Wanna One shot to third place with a brand reputation index of 4,960,223, marking a whopping 171.87 percent increase in their score since last month.

BLACKPINK BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 4,463,584, while SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN K-POP GROUP SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into hip-hop, vocal, and performance units, known for intricate choreography and songwriting. rounded out the top five with a score of 3,716,301.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

BTS BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop.

IVE IVE IVE K-POP GROUP IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance.

Wanna One

BLACKPINK BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos.

SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN K-POP GROUP SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into hip-hop, vocal, and performance units, known for intricate choreography and songwriting.

BIGBANG BIGBANG BIGBANG K-POP GROUP 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 treate

ENHYPEN ENHYPEN ENHYPEN K-POP GROUP ENHYPEN is a seven-member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity.

EXO EXO EXO K-POP GROUP EXO is a globally influential K-pop boy group known for powerful vocals, polished performances, and a strong legacy in modern K-pop. Since debuting in 2012, EXO has shaped the sound and visuals of an entire generation.

TWICE TWICE TWICE K-POP GROUP TWICE is a nine-member girl group famous for bright concepts, addictive choruses, and a huge discography of K-pop hits.

SHINee

Red Velvet Red Velvet Red Velvet K-POP GROUP Red Velvet is a five-member girl group known for switching between bright “Red” concepts and sophisticated “Velvet” R&B-influenced music.

KiiiKiii

OH MY GIRL

NCT NCT NCT K-POP GROUP NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept.

aespa aespa aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a four–member girl group under SM Entertainment, famous for their metaverse concept, powerful performances, and hits like “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” and “Savage.”

H1-KEY

THE BOYZ

TWS

ILLIT

Super Junior

BTOB

Shinhwa

Stray Kids Stray Kids Stray Kids K-POP GROUP Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines.

LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM LE SSERAFIM K-POP GROUP LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence.

Apink Apink Apink K-POP GROUP Apink is a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2011. They are known for bright, melodic pop, strong vocals, and long-running popularity across multiple generations of K-pop.

ATEEZ ATEEZ ATEEZ K-POP GROUP ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stag

Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts K-POP GROUP Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) is an 8-member girl group under SM Entertainment, debuting in 2025 with a fresh, emotional pop sound and a global focus.

NMIXX

STAYC

RIIZE

Watch BTS BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. ’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:

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SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into hip-hop, vocal, and performance units, known for intricate choreography and songwriting.

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