Korean Report Reveals April’s Top Boy Group Brand Rankings

The Korean Business Research Institute released this month’s boy group brand reputation rankings, with Park Jihoon taking the lead while BTS members achieved significant increases based on media presence, engagement, and consumer analysis.

  Sat , April 18 2026 / 03:42 PM Updated At: 2026-04-18 15:42:32

In a new report reflecting the growing global influence of K-pop stars 🌍, the Korean Business Research Institute has released this month’s Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings — one of the most important indicators measuring artists’ market presence in both Korea and worldwide markets.

The ranking is based on massive data analysis including consumer engagement, media coverage, digital interaction rates, and community awareness, collected between March 11 and April 11 📊.


🌟 Park Jihoon Takes the Lead

Park Jihoon Wanna One Brand Ranking

Wanna One member Park Jihoon maintained his first-place position this month, recording a brand reputation index of 14,004,945 points, marking a 7.77% increase compared to last month.

What makes this achievement remarkable is his outstanding positive engagement rate of 93.51%, reflecting a strong and stable emotional connection with fans 🎤✨.


💥 Strong Rise of BTS Members

BTS Members Brand Ranking

BTS members showed powerful upward movements in this month’s rankings, confirming their continued dominance in the global K-pop scene despite individual activities 🌍🔥.

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💜 Jimin – Rank #2

Jimin BTS

Jimin ranked second with a brand value index of 11,644,101 points, recording a massive increase of 132.31%, driven by his strong solo presence and global influence.

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🖤 Jungkook – Rank #3

Jungkook BTS

Jungkook secured third place with 9,151,873 points, rising by an impressive 227.64%, showing massive global fan engagement and consistent popularity 🌍🔥.

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🤍 Jin – Rank #4

Jin BTS

Jin ranked fourth with 8,755,472 points, increasing by 143.27%, reflecting strong post-military comeback momentum and growing fan interaction.

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💫 RM – Highest Growth

RM BTS

RM ranked fifth with 7,123,773 points, but recorded the highest growth rate of all participants at 512.32% 📈🔥, showing a powerful rise in cultural and artistic influence.


🧠 Industry Overview

This ranking reflects a major shift in the K-pop industry, where success is no longer defined only by popularity, but by brand value — a combination of media impact, digital engagement, and public perception.

BTS continues to maintain a strong global presence despite individual activities, while Park Jihoon remains a stable and influential figure in the industry 🎧✨.


📊 What This Ranking Represents

  • Media influence and exposure
  • Public and consumer engagement
  • Digital and social media interaction
  • Long-term brand sustainability

This makes K-pop competition more complex and dynamic than ever before 🚀.


💫 Fan Reactions

Fans reacted strongly across social platforms, expressing pride in their favorite idols — especially BTS members, who recorded significant ranking jumps this month ❤️.

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