To measure the popularity of K-pop groups in the music industry, the Korean Business Research Institute has officially announced its list of all groups who reigned brand reputation rankings this February.
According to sources, the data was collected from January 15 to February 15. The results were derived from several factors related to trends, participation of consumers, and exposure to the media.
Here are the Top 10 K-pop groups of February 2024!
1. SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN made it on No. 1 after receiving a brand reputation index of 5,917,377. Aside from their activeness in the industry through tours, content, and updates, they also have a solid core fanbase, who are passionate enough to trend SEVENTEEN at all times.
2. (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE trended this February due to their newest comeback album "2" and their promotions for the release. According to sources, the quintet managed to secure the second place with a brand reputation index of 5,671,073.
3. RIIZE
Rising rookie K-pop boy group and fifth-gen leader RIIZE claimed a brand reputation index of 4,742,090. The group has trended on social media for their presence, as well as its members, who are constantly discussed in online communities.
4. IVE
With a brand reputation index of 3,219,634, IVE secured No. 4 for the month of February.
5. BLACKPINK
The top five was completed by third-gen's biggest girl group BLACKPINK, who received a brand reputation index of 2,971,583. The K-pop act's presence in social media is immense, and this was also accompanied by each member's solo activities.
6. NewJeans
Leading fourth-gen girl group NewJeans made it on No. 6 after claiming a brand reputation index of 2,797,564.
7. TWICE
TWICE is currently trending on social media daily due to their announcements for upcoming album "With YOU-th." The list revealed that TWICE had garnered a brand reputation index of 2,685,778 this February, which also led them to claim No. 7.
8. BTS
BTS followed on the list in No. 8 with a brand reputation index of 2,681,945. Although all the members are serving in the military, claiming a spot on the Top 10 is overall impressive.
9. NCT
NCT managed to secure the ninth place after collecting a brand reputation index of 2,595,354.
10. THE BOYZ
Lastly, we have THE BOYZ, who rounded the Top 10 with a brand reputation index of 2,363,329.
See the full list here:
1. SEVENTEEN
2. (G)I-DLE
3. RIIZE
4. IVE
5. BLACKPINK
6. NewJeans
7. TWICE
8. BTS
9. NCT
10. THE BOYZ
11. ITZY
12. LE SSERAFIM
13. Stray Kids
14. EXO
15. Girls' Generation
16. Super Junior
17. SHINee
18. aespa
19. BTOB
20. Red Velvet
21. OH MY GIRL
22. NMIXX
23. BABYMONSTER
24. H1-KEY
25. Highlight
26. Apink
27. B1A4
28. TVXQ
29. ENHYPEN
30. MONSTA X
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