8+ Most Popular K-pop Male Idols in October 2023: BTS Jungkook, Jimin, MORE!

While K-pop groups tend to gain the most spotlight as a team, the members comprising the ensemble are still the lifeblood. To measure their popularity, the Korean Business Research Institute has officially revealed its brand reputation rankings for K-pop boy group members.

According to the list, the data was gathered from September 14 to October 14. The rankings were derived from numerous defining factors such as the coverage within the media, participation of consumers, and other aspects that can generate buzz.

Here are the 10 most popular K-pop male idols in October 2023!

1. BTS Jungkook

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Jungkook reigned supreme for October 2023 due to having placed at the No. 1 spot. The place was secured by the maknae with a brand reputation index of 5,492,306, and a 27.06 percent score rise. The BTS member and soloist has also been active in his individual promotions.

2. BTS Jimin

Jimin followed closely on No. 2 after gaining a 45.61 percent score increase and a brand reputation index of 4,572,219.

3. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo

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In third place, idol-actor Cha Eun Woo of ASTRO placed in with a 62.47 percent score rise and a brand reputation index of 4,488,627.

4. Former Wanna One Kang Daniel

Kang Daniel closed the fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,058,921.

5. BTS V

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V completed the top five by gaining a brand reputation index of 2,363,656.

6. Former NU'EST and Wanna One Hwang Minhyun

Minhyun joined the list by garnering a brand reputation index of 2,312,148.

7. Former Wanna One Ong Seong Wu

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For the month of October, Ong Seong Wu received a brand reputation index of 2,106,466.

8. BIGBANG G-Dragon

G-Dragon claimed a brand reputation index of 2,074,726 for October. The idol also gained attention due to his contract status under YG Entertainment and future plans.

9. BTS Jin

Jin of BTS placed No. 9 with a brand reputation index of 1,629,813.

10. BTS RM

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Finally, BTS's leader RM rounded the top 10 with a brand reputation index of 1,374,515.

See the full list of October 2023's brand rankings for boy group members:

1. BTS Jungkook

2. BTS Jimin

3. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo

4. Former Wanna One Kang Daniel

5. BTS V

6. Former NU'EST and Wanna One Hwang Minhyun

7. Former Wanna One Ong Seong Wu

8. BIGBANG G-Dragon

9. BTS Jin

10. BTS RM

11. EXO Baekhyun

12. Super Junior Kyuhyun

13. BTS Suga

14. BTS J-Hope

15. SF9 Rowoon

16. Former Wanna One Kim Jae Hwan

17. NCT Mark

18. SHINee Key

19. Highlight Doojoon

20. NCT Jaehyun

21. THE BOYZ Juyeon

22. SEVENTEEN Jeonghan

23. Super Junior Heechul

24. WINNER Song Mino

25. SEVENTEEN Joshua

26. Former Wanna One Park Ji Hoon

27. BTOB Changsub

28. SEVENTEEN Mingyu

29. TVXQ Yunho

30. NCT Doyoung

Which K-pop boy group members on the list are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller
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