April may have ended, but numerous K-pop groups have made buzz on the industry with their music releases, activities, viral moments, achievements, and many more.
To measure their popularity, the Korean Business Research Institute released its newest brand reputation rankings involving all K-pop groups this April. According to sources, the organization collected data from March 18 to April 18.
The results were then determined by analyzing factors such as the participation of consumers, the group's exposure to the media, and their overall engagement with fans.
See the 10 most popular K-pop groups THIS April 2024!
1. ILLIT
ILLIT received a brand reputation index of 5,045,265 for April, earning them No. 1.
2. SEVENTEEN
EXCLUSIVE: #SEVENTEEN (@pledis_17) are close to wrapping their tour, but they’re not slowing down.
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 30, 2024
The group tells us about their new compilation album and their plans for the future, and shares the performance video for their single “Maestro": https://t.co/ei1329MGa4 pic.twitter.com/aTJyA1JXcc
SEVENTEEN followed with a brand reputation index of 3,741,080, placing at No. 2. The group has also gained attention for their newest comeback "MAESTRO."
3. TWS
Rising rookie boy group TWS completed the top 3 with a brand reputation index of 3,432,767.
4. (G)I-DLE
With a brand reputation index of 2,968,167, (G)I-DLE secured No. 4 for the month of April.
5. IVE
IVE closed fifth place with a brand reputation index of 2,390,264.
6. TWICE
TWICE claimed the No. 6 spot with a brand reputation index of 2,261,882.
7. LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM trailed with a brand reputation index of 2,089,941, claiming No. 7. The group has also made headlines with their peroformance at Coachella 2024 this April.
8. BTS
In No. 8, BTS placed with a brand reputation index of 2,025,340.
9. BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK placed in No. 9 after seeing a brand reputation index of 2,020,234.
10. NewJeans
Finally, NewJeans rounded the top 10 with a brand reputation index of 1,953,271.
See the full list below:
1. ILLIT
2. SEVENTEEN
3. TWS
4. (G)I-DLE
5. IVE
6. TWICE
7. LE SSERAFIM
8. BTS
9. BLACKPINK
10. NewJeans
11. BABYMONSTER
12. RIIZE
13. NCT
14. EXO
15. Girls' Generation
16. Stray Kids
17. THE BOYZ
18. aespa
19. Super Junior
20. Red Velvet
21. SHINee
22. BTOB
23. OH MY GIRL
24. Apink
25. H1-KEY
26. HIGHLIGHT
27. woo!ah!
28. ASTRO
29. KISS OF LIFE
30. ZEROBASEONE
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