October Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from September 1 to October 1.

RESCENE held onto their spot at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 8,057,217, marking a 8.04 percent increase in their score since September. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “LOVE ATTACK,” “trot,” and “college festival,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “surpass,” “sold out,” and “root for.” RESCENE’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.97 percent positive reactions.

CORTIS maintained their position at second place with a brand reputation index of 2,510,823, marking a 2.96 percent rise in their score since last month.

izna shot to third place after seeing a whopping 492.05 percent increase in their brand reputation index, bringing their total score to 1,374,000 for October.

Hearts2Hearts took fourth place with a brand reputation index of 1,174,877, while KiiiKiii came in at a close fifth with a score of 1,149,374.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. CORTIS
  3. izna
  4. Hearts2Hearts
  5. KiiiKiii
  6. TWS
  7. ILLIT
  8. TUIDE
  9. BABYMONSTER
  10. UNIS
  11. ALPHA DRIVE ONE
  12. MEOVV
  13. Geenius
  14. AHOF
  15. LNGSHOT
  16. NAVILLERA
  17. KATSEYE
  18. XLOV
  19. USPEER
  20. ARTMS
  21. KickFlip
  22. idntt
  23. KIIRAS
  24. SPIA
  25. AtHeart
  26. UNCHILD
  27. eite
  28. NEXZ
  29. IDID
  30. AND2BLE

October Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced插图

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September Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from August 26 to September 26.

RESCENE continued their reign at the top of the list this month with a brand reputation index of 9,587,604, marking an 11.78 percent increase in their score since August.

Lim Young Woong rose to second place with a brand reputation index of 6,089,571, marking a 14.96 percent increase in his score since last month.

Meanwhile, BTS took third place with a brand reputation index of 5,387,142 for September.

ATEEZ climbed to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 4,183,730, marking a 19.87 percent rise in their score since last month.

Finally, CORTIS rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,962,039, marking a 13.52 percent increase in their score since August.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. Lim Young Woong
  3. BTS
  4. ATEEZ
  5. CORTIS
  6. BIGBANG
  7. BLACKPINK
  8. Seongri
  9. Park Ji Hyeon
  10. Jang Han Byul
  11. ILLIT
  12. Hearts2Hearts
  13. i-dle
  14. SEVENTEEN
  15. Kim Yong Bin
  16. aespa
  17. Lee Chan Won
  18. LE SSERAFIM
  19. TWICE
  20. IVE
  21. BIBI
  22. izna
  23. Jang Yoon Jung
  24. PSY
  25. Epik High
  26. Stray Kids
  27. BTOB’s Changsub
  28. December’s DK
  29. HANRORO
  30. IU

Watch BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:

Watch Now

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September Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for all idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various idol groups, using big data collected from August 16 to September 16.

RESCENE topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 8,227,982, marking a 16.78 percent increase in their score since August. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “LOVE ATTACK” and “Pretty Girl,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “prove,” “become a fan,” and “cheer on.” RESCENE’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.92 percent positive reactions.

Meanwhile, BTS took second place for September with a brand reputation index of 7,032,284.

BLACKPINK rose to third place with a brand reputation index of 3,778,683, marking an 8.47 percent rise in their score since August.

ATEEZ came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 3,655,593, marking a 16.87 percent increase in their score since last month.

Finally, CORTIS rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,598,481, marking a 3.65 percent rise in their score since August.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. BTS
  3. BLACKPINK
  4. ATEEZ
  5. CORTIS
  6. SEVENTEEN
  7. Stray Kids
  8. IVE
  9. BIGBANG
  10. Red Velvet
  11. izna
  12. EXO
  13. TWICE
  14. i-dle
  15. KiiiKiii
  16. aespa
  17. ILLIT
  18. NMIXX
  19. INFINITE
  20. Apink
  21. Girls’ Generation
  22. ENHYPEN
  23. Wanna One
  24. SHINee
  25. ITZY
  26. Super Junior
  27. Hearts2Hearts
  28. OH MY GIRL
  29. BTOB
  30. NCT

Watch BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” with subtitles on Viki below:

Watch Now

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September Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from August 13 to September 13.

RESCENE held onto their spot at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 5,678,739 for September. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “LOVE ATTACK” and “REMINE,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “delightful,” “surpass,” and ‘cheer on.” RESCENE’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.78 percent positive reactions.

BLACKPINK came in at a close second with a brand reputation index of 5,313,288, marking a 34.73 percent increase in their score since August.

IVE took third place for September with a brand reputation index of 4,041,874.

TWICE rose to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,739,730, marking a 12.09 percent increase in their score since last month.

Finally, Red Velvet rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,380,934.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. BLACKPINK
  3. IVE
  4. TWICE
  5. Red Velvet
  6. aespa
  7. KiiiKiii
  8. fromis_9
  9. Girls’ Generation
  10. Hearts2Hearts
  11. LE SSERAFIM
  12. OH MY GIRL
  13. ILLIT
  14. Apink
  15. i-dle
  16. BABYMONSTER
  17. ITZY
  18. MAMAMOO
  19. izna
  20. WJSN
  21. NMIXX
  22. Girl’s Day
  23. EXID
  24. I.O.I
  25. STAYC
  26. H1-KEY
  27. KISS OF LIFE
  28. KATSEYE
  29. tripleS
  30. MEOVV

Watch Red Velvet’s Joy in her drama “The One and Only” on Viki below:

Watch Now

And check out Irene’s film “Double Patty” below:

Watch Now

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Watch: Performances From 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer

SBS wrapped up the first half of 2026 with a star-studded midyear celebration!

On August 9, the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer took place at KINTEX in Goyang.

For decades, SBS Gayo Daejeon has traditionally been held as a year-end music festival that usually takes place around Christmas. However, starting in 2024, SBS expanded the event into a biannual festival by launching a summer edition of Gayo Daejeon for the first time.

The artists who performed at this year’s SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer included ALLDAY PROJECT, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, ATEEZ, AxMxP, Baby DONT Cry, BABYMONSTER, BIBI, BOL4, DAY6’s Wonpil, EVAN (Heeseung), Hearts2Hearts, IDID, izna, KickFlip, KISS OF LIFE, MEOVV, NCT’s Taeyong and Ten, NCT WISH, NEXZ, Picheolin (SEVENTEEN’s Dino), Red Velvet, RIIZE, Stray Kids, xikers, Yena, and ZEROBASEONE.

Check out all of the special collaborations, covers, and performances from the summer festival below!

ALPHA DRIVE ONE – Red Velvet’s “Red Flavor”

AND2BLE – f(x)’s “Hot Summer”

KickFlip – TWICE’s “Dance the Night Away”

Baby DONT Cry – “Bittersweet”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P8zGHunX_g

IDID – “FLY!”

AxMxP – “10 Reasons”

Hearts2Hearts – “Lemon Tang,” “15-LOVE”

izna – “METRONOME”

MEOVV – “Hit ‘Em”

xikers – “OKay”

KickFlip – “Eye-Poppin’”

KISS OF LIFE – “SWEAT”

ALLDAY PROJECT – “ONE MORE TIME”

NEXZ – “Mmchk”

ATEEZ’s Mingi – “Dinero”

AND2BLE – “Curious”

ALPHA DRIVE ONE – “FREAK ALARM”

BIBI – “BUMPA”

Yena – “Catch Catch”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epVzUva_KuI

Koko x Julie x Choi Jung Eun x Natty – Special Stage

EVAN (Heeseung) – “Ride or Die”

NCT’s Ten – “Enough For Me”

Picheolin (SEVENTEEN’s Dino) – “Party Rock Rock,” “Love Sick,” “Sincerely”

Ian x Anna x Bang Jee Min x Ella x Stella – BLACKPINK’s “As If It’s Your Last”

BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM,” “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA,” “MOON”

NCT WISH – “Ode to Love,” “BOY MEETS GIRL” (Korean version), “Sticky”

ZEROBASEONE – “BLUE,” “KILL THE ROMEO,” “TOP 5,” “Customize”

RIIZE – “Like a Bomb,” “Do your dance,” “D-D-Done”

DAY6’s Wonpil – “Highs and Lows,” “A journey”

NCT’s Taeyong – “Storm,” “WYLD,” “Hot”

Red Velvet – “Surfin’ Boy”

ATEEZ – “BAD,” “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS),” “Adrenaline,” “The Real (Heung Ver.)”

Stray Kids – “CEREMONY,” “This & That,” “Chk Chk Boom,” “MIROH”

Watch: Performances From 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer插图

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Stars Rock The Blue Carpet At 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer

Ahead of the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer, stars greeted fans on the blue carpet!

The SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer is a midyear special that wraps up the first half of 2026 with special performances by a star-studded lineup of artists.

In addition to RIIZE’s Sungchan, Hearts2Hearts’ Ian, and NCT WISH’s Sion hosting the event, the performer lineup consists of AxMxP, IDID, Baby DONT Cry, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, EVAN, AND2BLE, KickFlip, MEOVV, NEXZ, xikers, izna, ZEROBASEONE, KISS OF LIFE, ALLDAY PROJECT, BOL4, NCT’s Ten, BABYMONSTER, Yena, BIBI, NCT’s Taeyong, Stray Kids, DAY6’s Wonpil, Picheolin (SEVENTEEN’s Dino), ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, NCT WISH, RIIZE, and Red Velvet.

On August 9, celebrities hit the blue carpet to pose for photos.

Check out SBS’s photos from the blue carpet!

RIIZE’s Sungchan, Hearts2Hearts’ Ian, NCT WISH’s Sion

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AxMxP

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IDID

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Baby DONT Cry

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ALPHA DRIVE ONE

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EVAN

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AND2BLE

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KickFlip

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MEOVV

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NEXZ

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xikers

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izna

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ZEROBASEONE

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KISS OF LIFE

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ALLDAY PROJECT

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BOL4

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NCT’s Ten

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BABYMONSTER

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Yena

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BIBI

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NCT’s Taeyong

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Stray Kids

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DAY6’s Wonpil

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Picheolin (SEVENTEEN’s Dino)

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ATEEZ

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Hearts2Hearts

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NCT WISH

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RIIZE

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Red Velvet

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Photo Credit: SBS

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August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from July 9 to August 9.

RESCENE rose to the top of the list after seeing a 90.93 increase in their brand reputation index since last month, bringing their score to 8,094,531 for August.

High-ranking phrases in RESCENE’s keyword analysis included “Pretty Girl,” “LOVE ATTACK,” and “REMINE,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “cheer on,” “communicate,” and “advertise.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.91 percent positive reactions.

IVE climbed to second place with a brand reputation index of 4,404,909, marking a 32.68 percent rise in their score since July.

Red Velvet rocketed to third place after seeing a whopping 165.98 percent increase in their brand reputation index, bringing their score to 4,113,926 for the month.

BLACKPINK came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 3,943,630, marking a 3.16 percent rise in their score since last month.

Finally, aespa rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,093,640, marking a 10.93 percent increase in their score since July.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. IVE
  3. Red Velvet
  4. BLACKPINK
  5. aespa
  6. ILLIT
  7. I.O.I
  8. KiiiKiii
  9. TWICE
  10. LE SSERAFIM
  11. fromis_9
  12. OH MY GIRL
  13. Hearts2Hearts
  14. FIFTY FIFTY
  15. H1-KEY
  16. ITZY
  17. i-dle
  18. BABYMONSTER
  19. KATSEYE
  20. WJSN
  21. KISS OF LIFE
  22. Apink
  23. izna
  24. Candy Shop
  25. MAMAMOO
  26. NMIXX
  27. Girls’ Generation
  28. MEOVV
  29. tripleS
  30. STAYC

Watch Red Velvet’s Joy in her drama “The One and Only” on Viki below:

Watch Now

And check out Irene’s film “Double Patty” below:

Watch Now

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August Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced插图

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August Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from July 4 to August 4.

RESCENE held onto their spot at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 6,777,877, marking a 33.46 percent increase in their score since July. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “LOVE ATTACK” and “REMINE,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “cheer on,” “climb up the charts,” and “first place.”

CORTIS maintained their position at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,540,233, while ILLIT held steady at third with a score of 1,584,058.

TWS came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 1,447,697, marking a 23.63 percent increase in their score since July.

Finally, KiiiKiii rounded out the top five for August with a brand reputation index of 1,385,044.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. CORTIS
  3. ILLIT
  4. TWS
  5. KiiiKiii
  6. MEOVV
  7. idntt
  8. Hearts2Hearts
  9. BABYMONSTER
  10. izna
  11. Candy Shop
  12. ALPHA DRIVE ONE
  13. AHOF
  14. KATSEYE
  15. SAY MY NAME
  16. KickFlip
  17. XLOV
  18. eite
  19. LNGSHOT
  20. ARTMS
  21. UNIS
  22. USPEER
  23. NEXZ
  24. Geenius
  25. AND2BLE
  26. IDID
  27. LUN8
  28. SPIA
  29. AtHeart
  30. HEART OF WOMAN

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2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer Announces Special Collab Stage Featuring Hearts2Hearts, izna, And MEOVV Members

Get ready for special collaborations at the upcoming 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer!

On July 20, the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer announced a special collaboration unit called SUMMER ANJELS, consisting of Hearts2Hearts’ Ian and Stella, MEOVV’s Anna and Ella, and izna’s Bang Jeemin.

Notably, Hearts2Hearts’ Ian will also serve as an MC for the event.

The unit’s name SUMMER ANJELS was created by combining letters from each member’s name: A from Ian, N from Anna, J from Bang Jeemin, E from Ella, and L from Stella, forming ANJELS.

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The production team shared, “These five ‘angels,’ who possess both exceptional talent and a unique aura, are preparing a spectacular performance unlike anything audiences have seen before. We hope fans look forward to SUMMER ANJELS’ unforgettable stage, which will sweep away the summer heat in an instant.”

The organizers also teased that additional special collaboration stages will be revealed following SUMMER ANJELS.

The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer will be held on August 9 at KINTEX in Goyang.

First launched in 1996, SBS Gayo Daejeon had traditionally been held as a year-end music festival, typically around Christmas, beginning in 2007. In 2024, SBS expanded the event into a biannual festival by introducing its first-ever summer edition.

Check out the full performer lineup here!

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July Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for girl groups!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes of various girl groups, using big data collected from June 12 to July 12.

I.O.I skyrocketed to the top of this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 5,552,322 for July. High-ranking phrases in the group’s keyword analysis included “Suddenly,” “Yang Eui Ji,” and “10th anniversary,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “unchanged,” “reunite,” and “prove.” I.O.I’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.86 percent positive reactions.

RESCENE shot to second place on the list with a brand reputation index of 4,239,616, marking a 64.27 percent increase in their score since last month.

ILLIT held onto their spot at third place with a brand reputation index of 3,883,353, marking a 1.38 percent rise in their score since June.

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK came in at a close fourth with a brand reputation index of 3,822,722 for July.

Finally, LE SSERAFIM rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,403,644, marking a 55.17 percent increase in their score since June.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. I.O.I
  2. RESCENE
  3. ILLIT
  4. BLACKPINK
  5. LE SSERAFIM
  6. IVE
  7. aespa
  8. TWICE
  9. KiiiKiii
  10. Red Velvet
  11. fromis_9
  12. OH MY GIRL
  13. MEOVV
  14. izna
  15. WJSN
  16. BABYMONSTER
  17. NMIXX
  18. Hearts2Hearts
  19. Apink
  20. ITZY
  21. STAYC
  22. MAMAMOO
  23. FIFTY FIFTY
  24. i-dle
  25. tripleS
  26. H1-KEY
  27. Kep1er
  28. Girls’ Generation
  29. KATSEYE
  30. KISS OF LIFE

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