The Korean Business Research Institute has released its February Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings, and there’s a new face at the top! RIIZE’s Wonbin has soared to the number one spot, making an impressive debut in the rankings with a brand reputation index of 2,851,254.
Wonbin’s rise to the top is a testament to his hard work and dedication. RIIZE, a relatively new boy group, has been gaining attention for their catchy music and energetic performances. Wonbin, in particular, has stood out with his powerful vocals and charming stage presence.
Other familiar faces also graced the top ranks of the February rankings. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo held onto his second-place position, while Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon remained at number three. BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and BTS’s Jimin rounded out the top five, showcasing the continued popularity of these established stars.
Here’s a closer look at the top 10 of the February Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings:
- RIIZE’s Wonbin
- ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
- Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon
- BLACKPINK’s Jennie
- BTS’s Jimin
- RIIZE’s Anton
- RIIZE’s Sungchan
- Super Junior’s Kyuhyun
- RIIZE’s Sohee
- Highlight’s Lee Gikwang
- SEVENTEEN’s Jun
- IVE’s Jang Won Young
- Wanna One’s Kang Daniel
- NewJeans’ Hanni
- BTS’s Jungkook
- BLACKPINK’s Jisoo
- OH MY GIRL’s Mimi
- NewJeans’ Minji
- Girls’ Generation’s YoonA
- RIIZE’s Sohee
- NewJeans’ Haerin
- BTS’s V
- Wanna One’s Park Ji Hoon
- aespa’s Karina
- THE BOYZ’s Juyeon
- Red Velvet’s Joy
- Apink’s Jung Eun Ji
- THE BOYZ’s Eric
- Highlight’s Lee Gikwang
- BTS’s Jin
The February rankings also saw some notable debuts and comebacks. RIIZE members Anton, Sungchan, and Sohee all made impressive debuts in the rankings, showcasing the group’s rising popularity. Additionally, Kang Daniel, who recently released a new solo album, re-entered the rankings at number 11.
The February Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings are based on data collected from January 22 to February 22. The rankings consider various factors, including consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness.
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Here are some additional interesting facts about the February Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings:
- RIIZE is the first group to have four members in the top 10 since BTS in January 2020.
- Cha Eun Woo has been in the top 3 of the rankings for 12 consecutive months.
- This is the first time Wonbin has been included in the rankings.
- The February rankings saw the highest overall brand reputation index score ever recorded.