10 Rookie K-pop Groups Who Made Most Buzz THIS April 2024: TWS, LE SSERAFIM, More!
To measure the popularity of K-pop acts this April, the Korean Business Research Institute officially released its newest brand reputation rankings involving rookie idol groups.
The coverage, however, has a limit, since the rankings only included K-pop groups who debuted in 2022 and so on. The institute collected data from March 2 to April 2, and the results were determined by analyzing factors related to online buzz and overall engagement.
Here are the 10 most popular K-pop rookie groups in April 2024!
1. TWS
TWS received a brand reputation index of 3,087,252 for April, which led them to reign the rankings at No. 1.
2. LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM made it on No. 2 after seeing a brand reputation index of 2,236,570. Aside from their group activities, each member also drew spotlight with their social media updates.
3. ILLIT
With a brand reputation index of 1,509,192, ILLIT, the newly debuted girl group of BELIFT LAB, managed to secure the No. 3 spot. The group is also gaining traction for their success with the title track "Magnetic," alongside their promotions and content.
4. NewJeans
NewJeans made it in No. 4 after successfully gathering a brand reputation index of 1,363, 079. The girl group made headlines for their comeback announcement, as well as their upcoming debut in the Japanese music market.
5. BABYMONSTER
6. H1-KEY
(Photo : Facebook: H1-KEY)
According to the list, H1-KEY claimed the No. 6 spot after seeing a brand reputation index of 833,947 for the month of April.
7. ZEROBASEONE
ZEROBASEONE collected a brand reputation index of 763,931 and took over seventh place.
8. RIIZE
(Photo : Facebook: RIIZE)
RIIZE garnered a brand reputation index of 705,399, placing them at No. 8.
9. PLAVE
In ninth place, the spot was claimed by virtual K-pop boy group PLAVE, who received a brand reputation index of 631,237.
10. NMIXX
Lastly, the tenth place was claimed by NMIXX. The institute revealed that the group received a brand reputation index of 544,799 this April.
See the full list here:
1. TWS
2. LE SSERAFIM
3. ILLIT
4. NewJeans
5. BABYMONSTER
6. H1-KEY
7. ZEROBASEONE
8. RIIZE
9. PLAVE
10. NMIXX
11. UNIS
12. KISS OF LIFE
13. Candy Shop
14. tripleS
15. BOYNEXTDOOR
16. eite
17. &TEAM
18. TEMPEST
19. Kep1er
20. The Wind
21. Geenius
22. NINE.i
23. EVNNE
24. xikers
25. RESCENE
26. POW
27. YOUNG POSSE
28. CLASS:y
29. ARTBEAT
30. FANTASY BOYS
Which rookie group on the list are your favorites? Do you have an ult group or are you a multi-stan? Let us know in the comments below!
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