This February, the Korean Business Research Institute released its brand ranking list for K-pop girl groups who trended the most.
From huge data gathered from January 11 to February 11, sources mentioned a total of 50 K-pop girl groups, but only 20 were recorded on the list. Their results were determined by analyzing factors related to their exposure, engagement, and popularity.
Here are 50 most buzzworthy K-pop girl groups in February 2024!
1. (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE made it on No. 1 after receiving a brand reputation index of 5,108,516. The girl group is also making trends on social media due to their promotions for newest comeback album "2" and title track "Super Lady."
2. IVE
IVE received a brand reputation index of 3,288,945 for the month of February, which placed them at No. 2.
3. TWICE
TWICE earned the No. 3 spot after receiving a brand reputation index of 3,288,945. The nonet has been consistent in trending due to their teasers for upcoming 13th mini album "With YOU-th." Meanwhile, TWICE has also dropped their pre-release track "I Got You" on February 2.
4. LE SSERAFIM
With a brand reputation index of 2,989,993, LE SSERAFIM managed to secure fourth place. The quintet is also trending for their "EASY" comeback teasers and announcements.
5. BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK rounded the top five after garnering a brand reputation index of 2,889,685. This February, BLACKPINK's youngest member Lisa made buzz after announcing the establishment of her independent label LLOUD.
6. aespa
In sixth place, aespa garnered a brand reputation index of 2,382,953 for February. Aside from their group activities, they have also gained attention across online communities for their social media updates.
7. NewJeans
NewJeans claimed the No. 7 spot after seeing a brand reputation index of 2,340,780. As the leading fourth-gen girl group in terms of international presence, NewJeans is expected to rise above in the future.
8. Red Velvet
Red Velvet gathered a brand reputation index of 2,111,653, earning them the eighth place.
9. OH MY GIRL
OH MY GIRL received a brand index of 1,996,588, which placed them at No. 9.
10. Girls' Generation
Lastly, Girls' Generation completed the Top 10 with an index of 1,750,804.
See the remaining ones below:
11. Apink
12. NMIXX
13. BABYMONSTER
14. H1-KEY
15. ITZY
16. WJSN
17. ALICE
18. cignature
19. MAMAMOO
20. STAYC
21. APRIL
22. fromis_9
23. Girl's Day
24. Dreamcatcher
25. Ladies' Code
26. EXID
27. LOONA
28. CLASS:y
29. Kep1er
30. woo!ah!
31. tripleS
32. LABOUM
33. f(x)
34. BlingBling
35. Weki Meki
36. DIA
37. Billlie
38. NATURE
39. Weeekly
40. PURPLE KISS
41. EVERGLOW
42. TWEETY
43. Pink Fantasy
44. Cherry Bullet
45. BLACKSWAN
46. LIMELIGHT
47. LIGHTSUM
48. CLC
49. ILY:1
50. I'CHILLIN'
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