As always, the Korean Business Research Institute has officially announced the boy group member brand reputation rankings for March, highlighting the most influential and talked-about idols of the month. These rankings provide insights into the popularity and public perception of individual boy group members based on various factors, including consumer engagement, media coverage, communication, and community awareness.
This month's rankings were determined through an extensive analysis of big data collected from 755 boy group members between February 15 and March 15. Unsurprisingly, several BTS members continue to dominate the Top 5, reflecting their enduring influence and popularity. Let’s take a closer look at the top-ranking idols and the rest who follow.
BIGBANG's G-DragonView this post on Instagram
The rapper secured the top spot with a brand reputation index of 7,939,171, reflecting a 40.36% increase from February. Additionally, his positivity-negativity analysis showed an impressive 91.08% positive reaction.
ASTRO's Cha Eun WooView this post on Instagram
The singer and K-drama actor claimed second place with a brand reputation index of 5,791,145. He recently made headlines due to dating rumors with BLACKPINK’s Rosé after they were spotted at the same Parisian restaurant.
BTS' JinView this post on Instagram
The eldest member of BTS climbed to third place with a score of 3,391,342. He has been actively engaging fans through his RUN JIN episodes and also made waves in the fashion world.
BTS' JiminView this post on Instagram
The singer ranked fourth with a brand reputation index of 3,134,076. Despite being in the military with his discharge expected in June, his song WHO has been charting high on the Billboard Hot 100.
BTS' JungkookView this post on Instagram
The "Golden Maknae" of BTS secured the fifth spot with 2,844,561. He continues to be a dominant force among Asian artists, with his songs still topping various streaming platforms.
BTS' VView this post on Instagram
Just outside the Top 5, Kim Taehyung placed sixth with a brand reputation index of 2,123,636. He recently made headlines for his unexpected cameo in the ongoing Chinese drama The First Frost, starring Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan.
Check out the top 307. NU'EST and Wanna One's Hwang Minhyun
8. RIIZE's Wonbin
9. Wanna One's Kang Daniel
10. BTS' J-Hope
11. Wanna One's Park Ji Hoon
12. Super Junior's Kim Heechul
13. SHINee's Key
14. EXO's Baekhyun
15. BTS' RM
16. BIGBANG's Daesung
17. NCT's Doyoung
18. BTS' Suga
19. Super Junior's Kyuhyun
20. SHINee's Taemin
21. ATEEZ's San
22. SHINee's Minho
23. THE BOYZ's Juyeon
24. BIGBANG's Taeyang
25. RIIZE's Sohee
26. SEVENTEEN's Mingyu
27. Wanna One's Ong Seong Wu
28. NCT's Jaehyun
29. Super Junior's Choi Siwon
30. THE BOYZ's Hyunjae
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