September Rising Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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

The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising stars’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from August 30 to September 30.

Lee Sung Min topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 3,487,456 for September.

Song Kang took second place with a brand reputation index of 3,141,673, while Seo Kang Jun ranked third with a score of 2,854,055.

Seongri came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 2,733,772, and Park Ji Hyeon rounded out the top five with a score of 2,447,216.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

Lee Sung Min

Song Kang

Seo Kang Jun

Seongri

Park Ji Hyeon

ATEEZ × About group ATEEZ 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 stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close

Jang Han × Artist bio Han Real name: Han Ji-sungPosition: Rapper, Vocalist, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2000-09-14Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea Rapper and vocalist of Stray Kids. Han is energetic, witty, and talkative, with a mix of comedic personality and serious focus on music and producing. Tap again to view profile → Close Byul

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Stray Kids × About group Stray Kids Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. Tap again to view profile → Close

WOODZ × Artist bio WOODZ Real name: Cho Seung-younPosition: Soloist, Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-08-05Birthplace: South Korea WOODZ is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer known for his versatility across pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock, and alternative music. WOODZ has described himself as emotionally sensitive and as someone whose feelings can move back and forth quickly. Over time, he has spoken about learning to accept stress, become more balanced, and avoid defining himself too rigidly. He values emotional exchange and frequently channels changing emotions into his music. Tap again to view profile → Close (Cho Seung Youn)

Lee Jun Young

Shin Min Ah

Park Ji Hoon

Lee Jong Suk

Kong Hyo Jin

Han × Artist bio Han Real name: Han Ji-sungPosition: Rapper, Vocalist, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2000-09-14Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea Rapper and vocalist of Stray Kids. Han is energetic, witty, and talkative, with a mix of comedic personality and serious focus on music and producing. Tap again to view profile → Close Hye Jin

Kim Go Eun

RIIZE

Kim Jae Won

Yoo Young Woo

John Park

DAY6

Ji Chang Wook

Go Youn Jung

KiiiKiii

Woody

Lee Jun Hyuk

Kwak Beom

Yena × Artist bio YENA Real name: Choi Ye-naPosition: Soloist, Singer, Rapper, ActressNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-09-29 YENA is a South Korean solo singer, rapper, and actress. She is a former member of IZ*ONE and launched her solo career in 2022. YENA is known for a bright, energetic, humorous, and expressive personality. Her public appearances often show a playful side, while her solo work also reflects determination and a willingness to experiment with different concepts. Tap again to view profile → Close

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Watch Lee Sung Min in his film “Boss” on Viki below:

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And check out Seo Kang Jun’s drama “Undercover High School” below!

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