15 Most Trending K-pop Groups in December 2023: BLACKPINK, NewJeans, More!
The last month of 2023 is finally nearing its conclusion, and many K-pop groups have made the most out of their schedules by appearing in year-end events, as well as releasing special holiday releases, content, and social media updates.
To measure their popularity, the Korean Business Research Institute officially released its final brand reputation rankings involving all K-pop idol groups for 2023. According to the organization, data was covered from November 14 to December 14.
Here are the 15 most popular K-pop groups in December 2023!
1. BLACKPINK
This December, BLACKPINK claimed No. 1 with a brand reputation index of 5,711,207.
2. NewJeans
NewJeans claimed No. 2 with a brand reputation index of 4,938,338.
3. BTS
With a brand reputation index of 4,702,347, BTS landed on the No. 3 spot.
4. SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN claimed the fourth place after receiving a brand reputation index of 3,769,086.
5. IVE
IVE completed the top five with a brand reputation index of 3,345,070.
6. BABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER took No. 6 with a brand reputation index of 2,523,373.
7. RIIZE
RIIZE saw a brand reputation index of 2,289,164 for December, leading them to claim No. 7.
8. Stray Kids
Stray Kids saw received a score of 2,255,781, placing them at No. 8.
9. LE SSERAFIM
At No. 9, LE SSERAFIM took the spot with a brand reputation index of 2,202,603.
10. Red Velvet
Red Velvet rounded the top 10 with a brand index of 2,172,035.
11. aespa
For the month of December, aespa took No. 11 with a brand reputation index of 2,079,436.
12. BTOB
BTOB placed No. 12 with an index of 1,930,184.
13. EXO
EXO gathered a brand reputation index of 1,885,984 at No. 13.
14. Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation made it on No. 14 with a brand reputation index of 1,751,044.
15. TWICE
Finally, TWICE followed clsoe No. 15 with an index of 1,737,053.
See the Top 50 here:
1. BLACKPINK
2. NewJeans
3. BTS
4. SEVENTEEN
5. IVE
6. BABYMONSTER
7. RIIZE
8. Stray Kids
9. LE SSERAFIM
10. Red Velvet
11. Aespa
12. BTOB
13. EXO
14. Girls' Generation
15. TWICE
16. NCT
17. VIXX
18. ZEROBASEONE
19. OH MY GIRL
20. THE BOYZ
21. Super Junior
22. SHINee
23. (G)I-DLE
24. ATEEZ
25. ASTRO
26. INFINITE
27. Apink
28. ENHYPEN
29. MONSTA X
30. H1-KEY
31. Highlight
32. TREASURE
33. Girl's Day
34. NMIXX
35. TVXQ
36. MAMAMOO
37. STAYC
38. TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
39. 2PM
40. fromis_9
41. LABOUM
42. APRIL
43. Weeekly
44. Wanna One
45. GOT7
46. BOYNEXTDOOR
47. cignature
48. Dreamcatcher
49. B1A4
50. SF9
Which K-pop groups on the list are your favorite artists? Do you have an ult or are you a multi-stan? Let us know in the comments below!
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