Since the Korean Business Research Institute already released its brand reputation list for K-pop boy groups this January 2024, the organization has narrowed it down by focusing on these boy groups' individual members.
According to sources, the list comprised of results from data gathered from December 20, 2023, to January 20, 2024. The rankings were also derived from numerous factors such as the artists' exposure in the media, as well as their interaction with fans and overall presence.
Here are the 10 most popular K-pop boy group members in January 2023!
1. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo
Cha Eun Woo managed to steal No. 1 with a brand reputation index of 3,346,111. The idol-actor has also been active in his music and social media content, especially in the drama "A Good Day to Be a Dog."
2. Former Wanna One Park Ji Hoon
Ji Hoon made it on No. 2 after receiving a brand reputation index of 3,291,947.
3. Super Junior Kyuhyun
Kyuhyun of Super Junior ended up on the Top 3, where claimed third place and a brand reputation index of 3,043,878.
4. Highlight Lee Gikwang
With a brand reputation index of 2,873,272, Lee Gikwang made it on the No. 4 spot for the month of January.
5. Former Wanna One Kang Daniel
Former Wanna One member and top soloist Kang Daniel managed to snag No. 5, completing the top five for January 2024.
6. SEVENTEEN Jeonghan
SEVENTEEN Jeonghan continued the list with a brand reputation index of 2,333,519.
7. TVXQ Yunho
Yunho managed to place at No. 7 with a brand reputation index of 2,116,400.
8. NU'EST & Wanna One Hwang Minhyun
Hwang Minhyun landed on the No. 8 spot after receiving a brand reputation index of 2,082,862.
9. SEVENTEEN Jun
Jun of SEVENTEEN received a brand reputation index of 2,049,448.
10. BTS Jimin
Lastly, the Top 10 for the brand reputation rankings for male idols was rounded by Jimin of BTS. According to the list, the idol managed to secure an index of 1,969,923.
See the full list below:
1. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo
2. Former Wanna One Park Ji Hoon
3. Super Junior Kyuhyun
4. Highlight Lee Gikwang
5. Former Wanna One Kang Daniel
6. SEVENTEEN Jeonghan
7. TVXQ Yunho
8. Former NU'EST & Wanna One Hwang Minhyun
9. SEVENTEEN Jun
10. BTS Jimin
11. EXO Baekhyun
12. TVXQ Changmin
13. BTS Jungkook
14. BTS Jin
15. BTS V
16. SF9 Rowoon
17. SHINee Onew
18. SEVENTEEN S.Coups
19. SEVENTEEN Mingyu
20. SEVENTEEN Wonwoo
21. Super Junior Kim Heechul
22. SEVENTEEN Hoshi
23. THE BOYZ Eric
24. THE BOYZ Hyunjae
25. SEVENTEEN Joshua
26. BTS RM
27. Former Wanna One Kim Jae Hwan
28. THE BOYZ Juyeon
29. SEVENTEEN DK
30. SEVENTEEN Woozi
Which K-pop male idols on the list are your favorite artists? Do you have a bias among them? Let us know in the comments below!
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