October Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
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Quick summary- 1The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of October!The rankings were determined throu…
The Korean Business Research Institute has published its brand reputation rankings for all stars during the month of October!
The rankings were determined through an analysis of various stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from September 28 to October 28.
RESCENE
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held onto their spot at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 9,090,245 for October.
BTS
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rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 7,488,051, while Lim Young Woong ranked third with a score of 5,066,266.
Yu Jae Seok took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 4,851,811, and BLACKPINK
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came in at a close fifth with a score of 4,565,494.
Check out the top 30 for this month below!
Lim Young Woong
Yu Jae Seok
Kim Do Yeong
Son Heung Min
Lee Sun Min
Song Kang
Koo Kyo Hwan
Park Ji Hoon
Kim You Jung
Kim Yeon Kyoung
Lee Seo Jin
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Lee Chan Won
Park Ji Sung
HaHa
Park Ji Hyeon
Joo Woo Jae
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SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into the 3 main sub-units, hip-hop, vocal, and performance, to form 1 team. They are known for intricate choreography, impressive synchronisation and sophisticated song writing.
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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.

BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time!

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