K-pop Male Idols Who Reigned on May Brand Reputation Rankings

The month of May is nearing its end, causing every artist in the K-pop industry to make it count when it comes to releases, appearances, and overall activity.

The Korean Business Research Institute has announced their brand reputation rankings for May, which involves K-pop boy group members. The rankings listed were derived from various aspects such as coverage, exposure, consumer participation, and communication.

According to the report, the data was gathered from April 20 to May 20. It was conducted in of 703 male idols in the K-pop industry.

Here are the 7 most popular K-pop boy group members for May 2023!

1. BTS Jimin

Jimin of BTS defended his position at the No. 1 spot after gaining a brand reputation index of 5,434,511. The idol has also gained 86.77 percent positive reactions from his positivity-negativity analysis for May.

2. BTS V

In the second place, V claimed No. 2 with a brand reputation index of 3,620,208. Apart from his activities, V also gained buzz within social media due to his rumored dating news with Jennie of BLACKPINK. The idol became the center of attention after viral clips from Paris circulated online, collecting tract within domestic and international areas.

3. Former Wanna One Kang Daniel

Former Wanna One Kang Daniel achieved a brand reputation index of 3,010,114 for the month of May, proving his unrivaled popularity.

4. EXO Baekhyun

Baekhyun climbed on the list after attaining a 21.11 percent increase. This led the idol to have a brand reputation index of 2,484,239, raking in the fourth place.

5. BTS Jungkook

BTS's maknae made it on the top five with a 13.14 percent score increase, leading to a brand reputation index of 2,387,331.

6. BIGBANG G-Dragon

According to the list, BIGBANG's iconic leader G-Dragon claimed a figure of 2,018,932 for his May brand reputation ranking.

7. BTS Suga

Suga trailed on the seventh place, garnering a brand reputation index of 1,909,900. The "Haegeum" performer also went viral for his moments at "Agust D" solo world tour.

See the full list below:

1. BTS Jimin

2. BTS V

3. Former Wanna One Kang Daniel

4. EXO Baekhyun

5. BTS Jungkook

6. BIGBANG G-Dragon

7. BTS Suga

8. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo

9. SEVENTEEN Mingyu

10. BTS RM

11. BTS J-Hope

12. SEVENTEEN Hoshi

13. SEVENTEEN Seungkwan

14. BTS Jin

15. SEVENTEEN Jeonghan

16. SEVENTEEN Wonwoo

17. ASTRO Sanha

18. SEVENTEEN DK

19. Former Wanna One Park Ji Hoon

20. SEVENTEEN Joshua

21. SEVENTEEN S.Coups

22. SEVENTEEN Woozi

23. SEVENTEEN Jun

24. Super Junior Kyuhyun

25. Hwang Minhyun

26. BTS J-Hope

27. ASTRO MJ

28. BTOB Changsub

29. NCT Jaehyun

30. BIGBANG Taeyang

Which boy group members on the list are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller

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