May Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from April 20 to May 20.

BTS’s Jimin topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 8,298,417. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “ARMY,” “black leather,” and “blond hair,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “powerful,” “explosive,” and “glamorous.” Jimin’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.02 percent positive reactions.

IVE’s Jang Won Young took second place with a brand reputation index of 7,186,672, marking a 0.35 percent increase in her score since April.

BTS’s Jungkook came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 7,153,623, while his bandmate V ranked fourth with a score of 6,618,231.

Finally, Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 6,431,546.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS’s Jimin
  2. IVE’s Jang Won Young
  3. BTS’s Jungkook
  4. BTS’s V
  5. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon
  6. BLACKPINK’s Jennie
  7. aespa’s Karina
  8. BTS’s Jin
  9. BTS’ Suga
  10. BTS’s j-hope
  11. BLACKPINK’s Rosé
  12. BTS’s RM
  13. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
  14. BLACKPINK’s Lisa
  15. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
  16. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
  17. IVE’s An Yu Jin
  18. aespa’s Winter
  19. Red Velvet’s Irene
  20. Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona
  21. Red Velvet’s Joy
  22. TWICE’s Nayeon
  23. NU’EST and Wanna One’s Hwang Minhyun
  24. ILLIT’s Wonhee
  25. EXO’s Baekhyun
  26. TXT’s Huening Kai
  27. TVXQ’s Yunho
  28. IVE’s Rei
  29. IVE’s Gaeul
  30. KISS OF LIFE’s Natty

Watch Park Ji Hoon in his new drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki below:

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And check out BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” below!

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IVE’s Jang Won Young To Host 2026 Asia Artist Awards

Jang Won Young will be hosting the Asia Artist Awards once again this year!

On May 19, the organizers of the 2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) officially announced that IVE’s Jang Won Young has been selected as the MC for the award show, which will be held over two days, from December 5 to 6, at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. This marks Jang Won Young’s sixth consecutive year hosting the show.

Having graced the awards ceremony each year with her impressive hosting skills, witty reactions, and stunning visuals, expectations are high that she will once again captivate global fans with her performance this year. More details about the award ceremony and its lineup of performing artists will be revealed at a later date.

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May Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 730 girl group members, using big data collected from April 17 to May 17.

IVE’s Jang Won Young held onto her spot at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 6,715,647 for May. High-ranking phrases in her keyword analysis included “BANG BANG,” “Lucky Vicky,” and “Wonyoung-esque mindset,” while her highest-ranking related terms included “sexy,” “advertise,” and “model.” Jang Won Young’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 91.53 percent positive reactions.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie maintained her position at second place with a brand reputation index of 4,745,164, while aespa’s Karina held steady at third place with a score of 4,487,074.

IVE’s An Yu Jin rose to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,359,321, marking a 1.58 percent increase in her score since April.

Finally, BLACKPINK’s Lisa rounded out the top five for May with a brand reputation index of 3,142,015.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. IVE’s Jang Won Young
  2. BLACKPINK’s Jennie
  3. aespa’s Karina
  4. IVE’s An Yu Jin
  5. BLACKPINK’s Lisa
  6. aespa’s Winter
  7. ILLIT’s Wonhee
  8. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
  9. BLACKPINK’s Rosé
  10. MAMAMOO’s Hwasa
  11. aespa’s Ningning
  12. KISS OF LIFE’s Natty
  13. Red Velvet’s Joy
  14. TWICE’s Jeongyeon
  15. IVE’s Rei
  16. LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon
  17. NMIXX’s Sullyoon
  18. IVE’s Liz
  19. Red Velvet’s Seulgi
  20. IVE’s Gaeul
  21. Red Velvet’s Irene
  22. TWICE’s Jihyo
  23. aespa’s Giselle
  24. IVE’s Leeseo
  25. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
  26. Red Velvet’s Wendy
  27. TWICE’s Dahyun
  28. TWICE’s Mina
  29. ITZY’s Yuna
  30. ILLIT’s Moka

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Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from March 23 to April 23.

Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon continued his reign at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 9,217,765. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “RE:FLECT,” “boyish charm,” and “Bodyelse,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “release,” “look forward to,” and “make a comeback.” Park Ji Hoon’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.61 percent positive reactions.

BTS’s Jimin came in at a close second with a brand reputation index of 9,187,795, marking a 20.45 percent increase in his score since last month.

BTS’s Jungkook shot to third place after seeing a whopping 174.83 percent rise in his brand reputation index, bringing his total score for the month to 8,333,406.

BTS’s V held onto his spot at fourth place with a brand reputation index of 7,876,522, marking a 41.01 percent increase in his score since last month.

Finally, IVE’s Jang Won Young rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 7,161,255, marking a 14.41 percent rise in her score.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon
  2. BTS’s Jimin
  3. BTS’s Jungkook
  4. BTS’s V
  5. IVE’s Jang Won Young
  6. BLACKPINK’s Jennie
  7. BTS’s Jin
  8. BTS’s RM
  9. BTS’s j-hope
  10. BTS’ Suga
  11. BLACKPINK’s Rosé
  12. aespa’s Karina
  13. BLACKPINK’s Lisa
  14. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
  15. KISS OF LIFE’s Natty
  16. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
  17. IVE’s An Yu Jin
  18. Red Velvet’s Joy
  19. aespa’s Winter
  20. IVE’s Rei
  21. NU’EST and Wanna One’s Hwang Minhyun
  22. Red Velvet’s Irene
  23. SHINee’s Key
  24. THE BOYZ’s New
  25. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
  26. TWICE’s Nayeon
  27. Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona
  28. Red Velvet’s Seulgi
  29. Red Velvet’s Wendy
  30. THE BOYZ’s Juyeon

Watch teasers for Park Ji Hoon’s upcoming drama “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” here:

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And check out BTS’s docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE” below!

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Stars Show Love For BTS At “ARIRANG” Concerts In Goyang

Stars throughout the industry have gathered for BTS’s much-anticipated return!

On April 9, 11, and 12, BTS kicked off their “ARIRANG” world tour with concerts at Goyang Stadium. Various idols, actors, and more were in attendance to show their love for the group.

Here are some of the stars who were present for the occasion:

Choo Sung Hoon

Yena

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Stray Kids’ Bang Chan

Son Dong Pyo

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TXT

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IVE’s Jang Won Young

ATEEZ’s Jongho

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Kany, Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Min Jae

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BIG Naughty

Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, Park Hyung Sik, Peakboy

ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR

Lee Dong Hwi

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LE SSERAFIM

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Yim Si Wan

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Lee Jung Jae

CORTIS, TWS, Park Hyo Shin, WOODZ, Lee Soo Ji

Epik High

Choi Tae Joon

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Kian84, Ji Ye Eun

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Younha

Jung Ryeo Won

Moon Sujin

WEi’s Kang Seok Hwa

Kyung Soo Jin

Park Seo Ham

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Shim Jin Hwa

So Yoo Jin

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Ha Ji Won

Lim Seul Ong

YOUNITE’s Eunho

CODE KUNST

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Loco

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Chef Choi Hyun Seok, Lee Byung Hun

Jo Soo Min

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Ko So Young

Lee Sae On

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Other stars spotted at the concerts include SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and The8, BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon and Chiquita, Zico, PSY, IU, and more.

Also watch “BTS SPEAK YOURSELF in SEOUL FINAL” below:

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