SEVENTEEN has claimed the top spot in the February 2025 boy group brand reputation rankings, a highly regarded measure of industry dominance in South Korea. This achievement underscores their continued popularity and impact on the K-pop scene.
Brand Reputation Triumph
The rankings, released by GP Korea on February 8, 2025, are based on data collected between January 8 and February 8, 2025. They reflect various artist activities and are considered a key indicator of brand recognition and influence. SEVENTEEN secured first place with a total score of 5,418,828 points, maintaining their number one position for the second consecutive month in 2025.
SEVENTEEN’s Recent Activities
SEVENTEEN’s recent activities have undoubtedly contributed to their high ranking. The group released their compilation album, SEVENTEEN BEST ALBUM 17 IS RIGHT HERE, on April 29, 2024, accompanied by the music video for the title track, “MAESTRO.” They also made history as the first K-pop group to headline the Glastonbury Festival in 2024. Furthermore, they headlined the Lollapalooza Festival in Germany in September 2024.
Other Top Contenders
BTS secured second place with 5,188,423 points. Despite most members currently serving in the military, excluding Jin and J-Hope, BTS’s enduring popularity keeps them near the top. Jin recently released his first solo album, Happy, and J-Hope announced his first solo tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE.
Stray Kids, a fourth-generation K-pop group, took third place with 2,628,900 points. BIGBANG moved down one spot to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 2,531,841, while TWS secured fifth position with a score of 2,455,079.
Top 30 Boy Group Rankings for February
Here are the top 30 boy groups in the February brand reputation rankings:
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