April is halfway on its course, and many K-pop acts have made buzz with their music releases, schedules, and social media presence. To measure their popularity, the Korean Business Research Institute released its brand reputation rankings for K-pop girl groups.
Here are 50 K-pop girl groups who made the most buzz this April 2024!
1. ILLIT
ILLIT received a brand reputation index of 3,347,912, which earned them the No. 1 spot. The inclusion is praiseworthy, as ILLIT already made a name on the rankings despite only debuting in March.
This only highlights how much momentum they've gained across the K-pop scene ever since their debut with "Magnetic," and a testament to their reputation as one of the most popular monster rookie groups in fifth-gen K-pop.
2. (G)I-DLE
In No. 2, (G)I-DLE claimed the position with a brand reputation index of 3,072,509.
3. IVE
IVE closed in with a brand reputation index of 2,644,317, completing the top three for April 2024.
4. BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK trailed on the No. 4 spot after claiming a brand reputation index of 2,601,322.
5. BABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER followed with a brand reputation index of 2,574,551, which rounded up the top five. The septet is also currently active in their promotions for "BABYMONS7ER" and "SHEESH," which were released on April 1.
Aside from their music activities, the group is also active in their social media updates, which is a major component of vigorous fan engagement.
6. TWICE
TWICE continued the list on No. 6, where they ranked with a brand reputation index of 2,225,657.
7. NewJeans
With a brand reputation index of 2,018,124, NewJeans earned seventh place for the month of April. The quintet has also been receiving buzz online for their upcoming Korean comeback and debut in the Japanese music market.
8. Red Velvet
Red Velvet ranked eighth place with a brand reputation index of 1,973,508.
9. OH MY GIRL
OH MY GIRL secured No. 9 with an index of 1,634,562.
10. Girls' Generation
The top 10 was concluded by Girls' Generation, who received an index of 1,602,175.
See the remaining ones below:
11. KISS OF LIFE
12. LE SSERAFIM
13. aespa
14. Apink
15. NMIXX
16. WJSN
17. ITZY
18. woo!ah!
19. STAYC
20. Girl's Day
21. fromis_9
22. Dreamcatcher
23. H1-KEY
24. tripleS
25. APRIL
26. ALICE
27. NATURE
28. MAMAMOO
29. LOONA
30. cignature
31. f(x)
32. DIA
33. CLC
34. EXID
35. Kep1er
36. Rocket Punch
37. Weki Meki
38. CAMILA
39. ICU
40. Blah Blah
41. Weeekly
42. PURPLE KISS
43. CLASS:y
44. Billlie
45. ARTBEAT v
46. EVERGLOW
47. Brown Eyed Girls
48. Ladies' Code
49. TWEETY
50. ICHILLIN'
Which K-pop girl groups on the list are your top picks? Do you have an ult group among them? Let us know in the comments below!
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