May has finally started its pace, marking a new chapter for K-pop acts this year. To measure the increasing popularity of various K-pop artists, the Korean Business Research Institute officially released its newest brand reputation rankings involving K-pop boy groups.
According to sources, the organization collected data from April 11 to May 11. The results were then determined by analyzing popularity-related factors such as the participation of consumers, coverage from the media, and the artists' overall engagement with their fans.
Here are the 10 most popular K-pop boy groups in May 2024!
1. SEVENTEEN
[17'S] #뮤직뱅크 1위🏆
— 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) (@pledis_17) May 10, 2024
서로가 있어서 가능했던 1위💗
이 모든 게 캐럿 덕분이라 아름다워💎#축하의_나팔을_울려🎉#무엇보다_중요한_건_세븐틴과_캐럿의_지금 pic.twitter.com/CxCkVrs1Kt
With a brand reputation index of 5,046,444, SEVENTEEN claimed the No. 1 spot for May. The boy group is also gaining traction for their activities, promotions, and social media updates.
2. TWS
[#TODAYWITHUS]
— TWS (@TWS_PLEDIS) May 10, 2024
240510 KCON JAPAN 2024
#TWS #투어스 #247WithUs pic.twitter.com/C9TJWRGc0C
TWS followed with a brand reputation index of 4,178,053, earning them No. 2.
3. NCT
In No. 3, NCT ranked with a brand reputation index of 2,792,964.
4. EXO
EXO placed No. 4 with a brand reputation index of 2,609,545.
5. BTS
For the month of May, BTS rounded the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,427,988.
6. THE BOYZ
THE BOYZ earned No. 6 with a brand reputation index of 2,168,339.
7. Super Junior
Super Junior took over the No. 7 spot with a brand reputation index of 2,067,370.
8. SHINee
SHINee earned eighth place with a brand reputation index of 1,942,029.
9. Stray Kids
Stray Kids received a brand reputation index of 1,684,185, which led them to claim No. 9 this May. The octet also gained immense buzz across online communities and social media for making their debut at the Met Gala.
10. ASTRO
수아야!!! 첫 팬콘 너무너무 축하하고
— ASTRO 아스트로 (@offclASTRO) May 4, 2024
준비하느라 고생했다!!! 너무너무 잘하더라 앞으로도 좋은 무대 많이많이 보여줘💜🌙 #아스트로 #문수아 pic.twitter.com/aWIFhjBd7W
Lastly, ASTRO completed the top 10 with a brand reputation index of 1,453,800.
See the full list here:
1. SEVENTEEN
2. TWS
3. NCT
4. EXO
5. BTS
6. THE BOYZ
7. Super Junior
8. SHINee
9. Stray Kids
10. ASTRO
11. ENHYPEN
12. BOYNEXTDOOR
13. ZEROBASEONE
14. RIIZE
15. HIGHLIGHT
16. ATEEZ
17. TREASURE
18. TXT
19. BTOB
20. MONSTA X
21. INFINITE
22. ONF
23. VIXX
24. WINNER
25. 2PM
26. TVXQ
27. Wanna One
28. PENTAGON
29. Shinhwa
30. Block B
Which K-pop boy groups on the list are your favorite artists? Let us know in the comments below!
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