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 1,735 idols, using big data collected from June 22 to July 22. This highly anticipated ranking is always a topic of discussion among K-pop fans, as it provides insight into which idols are currently rising in popularity.

As it turns out, RESeñé's Woni has taken the top spot for this month, surpassing other popular idols like BTS's V and EXO's Baekhyun. This is not Woni's first time on the list, as she previously ranked highly in May, but her consistent performance has solidified her position as one of the most beloved idols in K-pop.

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  • Reseñé's Woni took the top spot with a brand reputation index of 2,632,540. This is a significant increase from last month, where she ranked 17th. The high ranking can be attributed to her consistent releases and engagement with fans on social media.
  • The idol who rose the most in rank this month was ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, jumping from 34th to 7th place with a brand reputation index of 2,234,211. His rise to fame can be attributed to his impressive acting skills in dramas like 'True Beauty' and 'Start-Up', as well as his high-energy performances on music shows.
  • Meanwhile, BTS's V dropped from 1st to 3rd place this month with a brand reputation index of 2,235,411. Although he still maintains a strong fan base, his ranking was affected by the group's hiatus and lack of new music releases.
  • EXO's Baekhyun continued to hold a steady position at 4th place with a brand reputation index of 2,234,211. His consistent performances on music shows and drama 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung' have contributed to his high ranking.
  • The K-pop group that took the top spot in the group category was TWICE, with a brand reputation index of 3,434,411. Their success can be attributed to their consistent music releases and strong fan engagement on social media.
  • This month's rankings also saw the rise of new idols like TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Soobin and ENHYPEN's Heesung, who both entered the top 10 with high brand reputation indexes. This marks a promising start for these groups and their individual members.

The brand reputation index is calculated through an analysis of four factors: consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness. The methodology used by the Korean Business Research Institute ensures that the rankings are based on data-driven insights, providing an accurate representation of each idol's popularity.