The Korean Research Business Research Institute has announced February's brand reputation rankings for girl group members! February has always been a splendid month for K-pop, and this year is no different.
Here are the 10 most popular K-pop female idols for February 2023!
1. NewJeans Minji
NewJeans Minji dominated the list's top 10 with a brand reputation index of 4,866,970. The NewJeans member held strong on the No. 1, with her popularity and activities. The keywords related to her were "Chanel ambassador," "Billboard," and "Seoul ambassador." Her positivity-negativity results uncovered a 90.65 positive sum.
2. BLACKPINK Jennie
On the second place, BLACKPINK Jennie maintained her place on No. 2, where she gained a brand reputation index of 4,485,463. This is due to her 1.56 percent increase, surpassing her previous score in January.
3. SNSD Taeyeon
SNSD Taeyeon gathered an index of 3,825,003, which accumulated from a 15.17 percent increase.
4. NewJeans Haerin
NewJeans Haerin made it on the top 4, where she amassed 3,625,927 in terms of brand reputation index. Since NewJeans are rising rookies, it's understandable that each member are also gaining popularity individually.
5. NewJeans Hanni
NewJeans Hanni followed Haerin, rounding up the top 5. For February, the idol gained a brand reputation index of 3,511,444. According to most fans, Hanni owned their "OMG" era, explaining her popularity.
6. BLACKPINK Jisoo
BLACKPINK Jisoo accumulated an index of 3,401,226. BLINKs are assured that 2023 will be Jisoo's year, since she will soon release her first solo album!
7. aespa Karina
With a brand reputation index of 2,307,740, aespa Karina has also stormed the K-pop community with her activities. During aespa's performance in Circle Chart Music Awards 2022, the idol has gained attention for her charisma.
8. Red Velvet Joy
Red Velvet's "Dynamite" Joy collected an index of 2,236,742 for February, proving her massive recognition. Fans also noticed her activeness in her Instagram account, where she posted her photoshoot with Marie Claire Korea and other daily updates.
9. SNSD Seohyun
SNSD's maknae Seohyun garnered a total count of 2,222,892 brand reputation index. Seohyun wasn't only active in her social media updates, but is also seen working hard on tvN's "Amazing Saturday - Doremi Market."
10. NewJeans Hyein
Lastly, NewJeans Hyein rounded the top 10, with an index of 2,200,650 for February!
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