The Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute has released its Singer Brand Reputation rankings for June 2026, and guess who’s at the top? None other than global superstars BTS! According to Star News, the group secured the #1 position, continuing their impressive run.
But the K-pop power doesn't stop there! Several of your favorite groups also made a strong showing in the top 30. IVE, aespa, ILLIT, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, and LE SSERAFIM all earned spots, proving their immense popularity and influence among fans.
BTS Leads the Pack
BTS’s brand reputation index for June 2026 was an incredible 6,944,728. While this is a slight dip of 2.63% from their May index of 7,132,535, it was still more than enough to keep them firmly in first place, as reported by Star News. The Singer Brand Reputation Index is a comprehensive metric that analyzes big data related to singers, classifying it into participation value, communication value, media value, and community value based on consumer behavior, along with positive-negative ratio analysis and a reputation analysis algorithm.
K-Pop Groups Shine in Top 30
Beyond BTS, the June rankings highlighted the strong presence of K-pop acts. The full top 30, as listed by Star News, included:
BTS, Risense, Lim Young Woong, Cortis, I.O.I, Kim Yong Bin, IVE, aespa, Park Ji Hyun, ILLIT, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, LE SSERAFIM, Lee Chan Won, Sung-ri, DAY6, Jang Han Byul, PSY, AKMU, Hanroro, Red Velvet, Taeyeon, Son Tae.
It's exciting to see so many beloved K-pop groups consistently ranking high, reflecting their ongoing impact and connection with fans worldwide. Congratulations to all the artists who made the list!
