Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from March 28 to April 28.

HANRORO topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 3,009,929, marking a 47.07 percent increase in her score since last month.

Trot singer Kim Yong Bin maintained his position at second place with a brand reputation index of 2,921,662, marking a 15.55 percent rise in his score.

KiiiKiii came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 2,890,127, marking a 35.76 percent increase in their score.

WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn) took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,639,880, marking an 0.87 percent rise in his score.

Finally, 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. rounded out the top five after seeing a 51.73 percent increase in their brand reputation index, bringing their total score to 2,529,125.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

HANRORO

Kim Yong Bin

KiiiKiii

WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn)

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.

DAY6

Park Ji Hyeon

RIIZE

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.

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.

Rowoon

Tei

BIBI

Woody

CORTIS

Park Seo Jin

Ahn Sung Hoon

Yena

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. ’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.)

BABYMONSTER BABYMONSTER K-POP GROUP BABYMONSTER is a multinational girl group under YG Entertainment. They debuted as a full ensemble on April 1, 2024.

HAON

BTOB’s Changsub

Kim Hee Jae

KATSEYE KATSEYE K-POP GROUP KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lin

TWS

QWER

Jo Yuri

WJSN’s Dayoung

AKMU’s Lee Chanhyuk

Son Tae Jin