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
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
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
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
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
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
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