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

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STAYC And UNCHILD’s Agency Shares Update On Artists’ Scheduled Activities

HIGHUP Entertainment has released a statement regarding their artists.

On September 29, STAYC and UNCHILD’s agency HIGHUP Entertainment released a notice regarding their artists’ scheduled activities and their upcoming content.

In addition to apologizing for the delay in delivering news regarding their artists, the agency stated, “STAYC is focused on safely finishing their scheduled tour through October, and UNCHILD is preparing with the goal of making a comeback in the fourth quarter of the year.”

Read the full statement below:

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Previously on August 24, UNCHILD announced the postponement in the release of their digital single “TiNG TiNG.” Meanwhile, STAYC is currently partaking in their 2026 fan concert tour “STAY CLOSER.”

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Watch: UNCHILD Announces 1st-Ever Comeback Date With Teaser For “TiNG TiNG”

Mark your calendars for UNCHILD’s first-ever comeback!

On August 19 at midnight KST, High Up Entertainment’s rookie girl group UNCHILD officially announced the date and details for the first comeback of their career.

UNCHILD will be returning with the new digital single “TiNG TiNG” on September 2 at 6 p.m. KST, and you can check out their first teaser for the comeback below!

Watch: UNCHILD Announces 1st-Ever Comeback Date With Teaser For “TiNG TiNG”插图

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UNCHILD To Make 1st-Ever Comeback In September

High Up Entertainment’s rookie girl group UNCHILD is gearing up for their first-ever comeback!

Following the group’s celebration of the 100th day since their debut, High Up Entertainment officially announced, “UNCHILD is confirmed to make a comeback in September and are currently busy with album preparations.”

Ahead of the agency’s formal announcement, UNCHILD previously shared the news of their comeback with their fans during a live broadcast.

UNCHILD made their debut this past April with their first single “We Are UNCHILD.” According to High Up Entertainment, the group will be expanding their unique musical identity through their upcoming comeback.

Stay tuned for more details on UNCHILD’s return!

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July 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 June 1 to July 1.

RESCENE topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 5,078,631, marking a 167.76 percent increase in their score since June.

High-ranking phrases in RESCENE’s keyword analysis included “Woni,” “alter ego,” and “promotional ambassador,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “reveal,” “reverse climb,” and “surpass.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 93.10 percent positive reactions.

CORTIS came in at a close second with a brand reputation index of 4,973,702, marking a 19.75 percent rise in their score since last month.

ILLIT took third place with a brand reputation index of 2,491,433, marking a 4.22 percent increase in their score since June.

KiiiKiii held onto their spot at fourth place with a brand reputation index of 1,482,967, marking a 63.59 percent rise in their score since last month.

Finally, TWS rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 1,171,023, marking a 31.49 percent increase in their score since June.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. RESCENE
  2. CORTIS
  3. ILLIT
  4. KiiiKiii
  5. TWS
  6. MEOVV
  7. Hearts2Hearts
  8. BABYMONSTER
  9. XLOV
  10. izna
  11. AND2BLE
  12. ALPHA DRIVE ONE
  13. LNGSHOT
  14. eite
  15. KATSEYE
  16. HEART OF WOMAN
  17. KickFlip
  18. ARTMS
  19. IDID
  20. UNIS
  21. USPEER
  22. SAY MY NAME
  23. AHOF
  24. idntt
  25. Baby DONT Cry
  26. SPIA
  27. NAVILLERA
  28. NEXZ
  29. UNCHILD
  30. NOWZ (formerly known as NOWADAYS)

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June 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 May 14 to June 14.

IVE maintained their position at the top of the list with a brand reputation index of 6,025,982, marking a 29.21 percent increase in their score since May.

High-ranking phrases in IVE’s keyword analysis included “LUCID DREAM,” “Jang Won Young,” and “world tour,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “lovely,” “extend,” and “record.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 92.59 percent positive reactions.

BLACKPINK remained unmoving at second place with a brand reputation index of 5,651,105, marking a 43.28 percent rise in their score since last month.

ILLIT also held onto their spot at third place with a brand reputation index of 3,830,314, marking a 14.30 percent increase in their score since May.

aespa jumped to fourth place after seeing an 18.08 percent rise in their brand reputation index, bringing their score to 3,177,356 for June.

Finally, TWICE rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 2,812,048, marking a 3.44 percent increase in their score since May.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

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

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Watch: CORTIS Takes 11th Win And Triple Crown For “REDRED” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By aespa, Taeyang And More

CORTIS has snagged an 11th music show trophy for “REDRED”!

On the May 31 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were Yena’s “Catch Catch,” ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 6,415 points.

This is the third time that “REDRED” has taken first place on “Inkigayo,” meaning that the song has now achieved a “triple crown”!

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch a clip of the winner announcement below:

Performers on today’s show included aespa, BIGBANG’s Taeyang, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, ZEROBASEONE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, XLOV, NCT’s Taeyong, BIBI, xikers, IDID, UNCHILD, ONEWE, Queenz Eye, FLARE U, YUHZ, and Park Hyun Kyu.

Check out their performances below!

aespa – “LEMONADE”

BIGBANG’s Taeyang – “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW” and “WOULD YOU” (featuring ALLDAY PROJECT’s Tarzzan and Woochan)

ITZY – “Motto”

LE SSERAFIM – “BOOMPALA”

ZEROBASEONE – “TOP 5”

ALPHA DRIVE ONE – “OMG!”

AND2BLE – “Curious”

XLOV – “SERVE”

NCT’s Taeyong – “WYLD”

BIBI – “BUMPA”

xikers – “OKay”

IDID – “FLY!”

UNCHILD – “ENERGY”

ONEWE – “ICARUS”

Queenz Eye – “Y2K”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

YUHZ – “Rush Rush”

Park Hyun Kyu – “Aurora”

SBS has not yet uploaded a video of ILLIT’s performance, so stay tuned for updates!

Watch: CORTIS Takes 11th Win And Triple Crown For “REDRED” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By aespa, Taeyang And More插图

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Watch: CORTIS Takes 10th Win And Triple Crown For “REDRED” On “Music Core”; Performances By aespa, Ha Ji Won, And More

CORTIS has won a 10th music show trophy—and a triple crown—for their hit song “REDRED”!

On the May 30 episode of MBC’s “Music Core,” the candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me,” ZEROBASEONE’s “TOP 5,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.” CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 7,000 points.

This is the third time that “REDRED” has taken first place on “Music Core,” meaning that the song has now achieved a “triple crown”!

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch their performance, win, and full unaired encore below:

Other performers on today’s show included aespa, Ha Ji Won, ILLIT, ZEROBASEONE, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, XLOV, NCT’s Taeyong, xikers, UNCHILD, IDID, ONEWE, ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha, Queenz Eye, FLARE U, YOUNITE, YUHZ, and Park Hyun Kyu.

Check out their performances below!

aespa – “LEMONADE”

Ha Ji Won – “Home Run”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

ZEROBASEONE – “TOP 5”

ITZY – “Motto”

LE SSERAFIM – “BOOMPALA”

ALPHA DRIVE ONE – “OMG!”

AND2BLE – “Curious”

XLOV – “SERVE”

NCT’s Taeyong – “WYLD”

xikers – “OKay”

UNCHILD – “ENERGY”

IDID – “FLY!”

ONEWE – “ICARUS”

ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha  – “IDK ME”

Queenz Eye – “Y2K”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

YUHZ – “Rush Rush”

Park Hyun Kyu – “Aurora”

Watch: CORTIS Takes 10th Win And Triple Crown For “REDRED” On “Music Core”; Performances By aespa, Ha Ji Won, And More插图

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Watch: ZEROBASEONE Takes 2nd Win For “TOP 5” On “M Countdown”; Performances By LE SSERAFIM, AND2BLE, And More

ZEROBASEONE has won their second music show trophy for their new title track “TOP 5”!

On the May 28 episode of “M Countdown,” the candidates for first place were ILLIT’s “It’s Me” and ZEROBASEONE’s “TOP 5.” ZEROBASEONE ultimately took the prize with a total of 6,650 points.

The victory was made even more special as it coincided with member Seok Matthew’s birthday.

Congratulations to ZEROBASEONE! Watch the winner announcement and full encore below:

Today’s performers included ZEROBASEONE, ILLIT, I.O.I, LE SSERAFIM, AND2BLE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, NCT’s Taeyong, ITZY, CORTIS, IDID, XLOV, ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha, BIBI, FLARE U, YOUNITE, ONEWE, UNCHILD, YUHZ, Queenz Eye, HEART OF WOMAN, and Park Hyun Kyu.

Check out their performances below!

ZEROBASEONE – “TOP 5”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

I.O.I – “Suddenly”

LE SSERAFIM – “BOOMPALA”

AND2BLE – “Curious”

ALPHA DRIVE ONE – “OMG!”

NCT’s Taeyong – “WYLD”

ITZY – “Motto”

CORTIS – “REDRED”

IDID – “FLY!”

XLOV – “SERVE”

ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha – “IDK ME”

BIBI – “Bumpa”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

ONEWE – “ICARUS”

UNCHILD – “ENERGY”

YUHZ – “Rush Rush”

Queenz Eye – “Y2K”

HEART OF WOMAN – “Lost in Proof”

Park Hyun Kyu – “Aurora”

Watch: ZEROBASEONE Takes 2nd Win For “TOP 5” On “M Countdown”; Performances By LE SSERAFIM, AND2BLE, And More插图

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Watch: CORTIS Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 7th Win For “REDRED” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By aespa, NMIXX, And More

CORTIS has wrapped up a perfect week of music show wins with a seventh trophy for “REDRED”!

On the May 17 episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” the candidates for first place were AKMU’s “Paradise of Rumors,” BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM,” and CORTIS’s “REDRED.”

CORTIS ultimately took the win with a total of 5,926 points—meaning that the group won every single music show that aired this week, starting from Wednesday’s “Show Champion” all the way to Sunday’s “Inkigayo” (with “M Countdown,” “Music Bank,” and “Music Core” in between).

Congratulations to CORTIS! Watch their performance, win, and encore below:

Other performers on today’s show included aespa, BOYNEXTDOOR, NMIXX, BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, TWS, Billlie, FLARE U, DRIPPIN’s ChaDongHyeop, YOUNITE, 82MAJOR, XngHan&Xoul, UNCHILD, H//PE Princess, KIIRAS, NAZE, CrazAngel, and Jadu.

Check out their performances below!

aespa – “WDA (Whole Different Animal)”

BOYNEXTDOOR – “ddok ddok ddok”

NMIXX – “Crescendo” and “Heavy Serenade”

BABYMONSTER – “CHOOM”

ILLIT – “It’s Me”

TWS – “You, You”

Billlie – “WORK”

FLARE U – “WAY 2 U”

DRIPPIN’s ChaDongHyeop – “Doogeundae”

YOUNITE – “POSE!”

82MAJOR – “Sign”

XngHan&Xoul – “Glow”

UNCHILD – “UNCHILD”

H//PE Princess – “Stolen” (Korean version)

KIIRAS – “TA TA”

NAZE – “People Talk”

CrazAngel – “Picasso”

Jadu – “Words, words, words”

Watch: CORTIS Achieves Music Show Grand Slam With 7th Win For “REDRED” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By aespa, NMIXX, And More插图

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