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BTS Tops the August 2026 K-Pop Group Brand Reputation Rankings, Followed Closely by RESCENE and IVE


The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed the brand reputation rankings for K-Pop groups (both male and female) for August 2026!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various K-pop groups, using big data collected from July 17, 2026, to August 17, 2026.

This month's rankings saw established legends holding their ground alongside rapidly rising stars. BTS proved their enduring global popularity and domestic stronghold by claiming the No. 1 spot for August.

Coming in at a very impressive No. 2 is RESCENE. The group's high placement underscores their explosive growth and the massive public attention they have garnered recently.

Rounding out the top three is the powerhouse girl group IVE, who continues to maintain a top-tier position among K-Pop acts with their consistent hits and strong public appeal.
Here are the top 30 K-Pop groups for August 2026:

  1. BTS
  2. RESCENE
  3. IVE
  4. SEVENTEEN
  5. TWICE
  6. BLACKPINK
  7. CORTIS
  8. aespa
  9. Red Velvet
  10. ATEEZ
  11. ILLIT
  12. ENHYPEN
  13. BIGBANG
  14. Hearts2Hearts
  15. KiiiKiii
  16. I.O.I
  17. Girls' Generation
  18. fromis_9
  19. RIIZE
  20. NMIXX
  21. (G)I-DLE
  22. Oh My Girl
  23. EXO
  24. SHINee
  25. Apink
  26. H1-KEY
  27. Super Junior
  28. Stray Kids
  29. BTOB
  30. Idntt
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