Who are the most popular girl groups for this month? Based on the brand index, Dreamcatcher, VIVIZ, Secret Number, and more reigned on Top 10 for April 2022!

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'ARTIST TOP TEN': Dreamcatcher, VIVIZ, Secret Number Dominate Rankings

On May 1, media outlet Ten Asia released its monthly chart "ARTIST TOP TEN," held from April 18 to 27. The candidate criteria is divided into three categories: K-POP BOY BRAND Award, K-POP GIRL BRAND Award and HOT GENRE BRAND Award. 

As a result of the voting and data calculation, Dreamcatcher topped the K-POP GIRL BRAND category.

Dreamcatcher, through their newly-released song "MAISON," experienced skyrocketing popularity, then winning their first-ever win on the music program "Show Champion." 

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Based on the chart, the girl group won first place with 2,450 points in the media index, 5,900 points in the global popularity index, and 885 points in the Google trend index garnering 9,235 points in total.

Following them, VIVIZ ranked second after scoring 2,950 points in the media index, 5,400 points in the global popularity index, and 865 points in the Google trend index, having 9,215 points in total. 

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The trio, comprised of Umji, SinB and Eunha who re-debuted after GFRIEND's disbandment, create their "second heyday" and are currently competing in Mnet's "Queendom 2."

Along with Dreamcatcher and VIVIZ, Secret Number proves their stable fame after earning the third spot with 9,210 points in total. 

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Secret Number specifically earned 2,350 points in the media index, 6,000 points in the global popularity index and 860 points in the Google trend index.

On top of that, they boasted their impact to global fans as they topped the global popularity vote.

'ARTIST TOP TEN' Girl Brand in April 2022

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On the other hand, the top ten, excluding the aforementioned top 3, is also filled with top-tier girl groups.

MAMAMOO ranked fourth and scored 2,500 points in the media index, 5,800 points in the global popularity index, 875 points in the Google trend index, and 9,175 points in total.

BLACKPINK ranked fifth and scored 2,850 points in the media index, 5,000 points in the global popularity index, 965 in the Google trend index and 8,815 points in total.

They are followed by IVE, Girls Generation (SNSD), fromis_9, aespa and Red Velvet, in order.

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Meanwhile, the rankings were calculated by adding 30% of the media index using the Idol Champ index and the online music site Melon index, 60% by fans' votes.

The top ten were first selected from the top 30 nominees, selected based on MelOn's monthly chart and Idol Champ Chart Top 30.

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Written by Eunice Dawson