The month of April may have ended, but numerous Korean celebrities have gained buzz with their activities, virality, and popularity. To measure their buzz, the Korean Business Research Institute officially announced its brand rankings for all Korean celebrities in various fields.
This includes music, film, entertainment, sports, and many more. According to the organization, the data was collected from March 30 to April 30. Among all celebrities listed on the April 2024 rankings, several K-pop artists successfully landed their spots.
Featuring the 12 K-pop artists with the most "Star Power" in April 2024!
1. Lim Young Woong
This April, trot singer Lim Young Woong garnered a brand reputation index of 8,087,862, earning him the No. 1 spot.
2. ILLIT
With a brand reputation index of 7,230,642, rising fifth-gen rookie girl group followed in second place.
3. BIBI
BIBI claimed the third place with a brand reputation index of 6,129,263.
4. (G)I-DLE
For the month of April, (G)I-DLE secured a brand reputation index of 4,849,704. In the original list from the institute, the girl group claimed No. 6.
5. SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN secured No. 7 this April with a brand reputation index of 4,762,106. The boy group has also been receiving attention for their promotions for album "17 IS RIGHT HERE" and its title track "MAESTRO."
6. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo
Cha Eun Woo successfully gained a brand reputation index of 4,606,349.
7. BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK followed on No. 9 with a brand reputation index of 4,595,544.
8. BTS
BTS secured No. 10 in the list with a brand reputation index of 4,370,552.
9. SHINee
SHINee took over No. 13 with a brand reputation index of 4,015,544.
10. TWICE
TWICE secured No. 13 with a brand reputation index of 3,964,437.
11. Girls' Generation Taeyeon
Taeyeon trailed in No. 15 with a brand reputation index of 3,808,886.
12. IU
IU earned No. 16 with a brand reputation index of 3,774,952. The soloist has also been gaining traction for her activities, social media updates, and ongoing world tour.
See the full list here:
1. Lim Young Woong
2. ILLIT
3. Kim Soo Hyun
4. BIBI
5. Lee Jung Hoo
6. (G)I-DLE
7. SEVENTEEN
8. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo
9. BLACKPINK
10. BTS
11. Kim Ji Won
12. Yoo Jae Suk
13. SHINee
14. TWICE
15. Girls' Generation Taeyeon
16. IU
17. BABYMONSTER
18. Son Heung Min
19. IVE
20. TWS
21. Baek Jong Won
22. Lee Chan Won
23. Byeon Woo Seok
24. Block B Zico
25. LE SSERAFIM
26. Ryu Hyun Jin
27. Kim Ha Seong
28. Kim Yuna
29. Park Ji Hyun
30. NCT
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