The new K-pop brand reputation rankings for boy and girl groups in October 2025 are in! BTS and IVE have once again secured their thrones, proving their popularity is not a fleeting trend. Curious who rose and made waves in the K-pop rankings this month? Explore the full list to see where your favorite groups rank.
October 2025 K-Pop Boy and Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings
To determine the latest K-pop boy group rankings, the Korean Business Research Institute conducted a consumer behavior analysis from September 11 to October 11, analyzing 64,775,848 brand big data points. This figure represents a 0.51 percent increase from the 64,448,201 data points analyzed in September 2025.
Similarly, for the latest K-pop girl group rankings, the Institute conducted a consumer behavior analysis from September 12 to October 12, analyzing 52,748,170 brand big data points. This number decreased by 4.95 percent compared to the 55,496,950 data points collected in September.
BTS Remains Unwavering in Boy Group Brand Rankings
According to the analysis, K-pop group BTS has topped the rankings again this month, marking their fourth consecutive month at the top. The seven-member group achieved a brand reputation index of 7,663,180, decreasing 14.14 percent from their index of 8,924,807 in September.
While October was a busy month for other boy groups whose new promotions led to a significant increase in fan activity, BTS was in a quieter period. Fan conversations focused on their legacy, charity work, and member birthdays.
That BTS still ranked #1 by a large margin is a powerful statement. Their brand no longer depends on the typical K-pop promotion cycle; it is sustained by an incredibly loyal fan base. Their positive public image and legendary status keep them at the center of the conversation, even when they are quiet.
The group’s link analysis revealed high-ranking terms like “record,” “donate,” and “be selected.” Similarly, their keyword analysis highlighted “Spring Day,” “Spotify,” and “birthday.” The positivity-negativity analysis also yielded a 91.94 percent positive rating.
“Record,” “Donate, and “Be Selected”
Even during their break, the members of BTS continued to set individual records on a global scale.
On the streaming front, Jimin achieved a remarkable trifecta of milestones. His song “Be Mine” surpassed 300 million Spotify streams. His single, “Who,” became the fastest song by an Asian artist to reach 2 billion streams. He also made history as the first K-pop soloist to amass 6 billion streams without any collaborations.
Jungkook’s success also showed no signs of slowing down. His song “Seven” extended its run on the Weekly Top Songs Global chart to 117 consecutive weeks and broke the record for the 2.58 billion streams for an Asian artist.
Looking ahead to award season, J-Hope’s hit song “Killin’ It Girl,” featuring GloRilla, has reportedly been submitted to the 2026 Grammy Awards for Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Beyond the charts and awards, BTS members also made significant contributions.
BTS leader RM showcased his philanthropic spirit in celebration of his birthday. He donated a combined 200 million won (approx. US$144,000) to two major hospitals. Additionally, he was voted the top K-pop idol, known for his love of reading, in a fan poll conducted by Idol Chart, securing 42% of the total vote.
Similarly impactful, Suga’s long-term support for healthcare culminated in the official opening of the Min Yoon-gi Treatment Center at Severance Hospital on September 30, 2025.
Finally, the group’s collective artistry, “Spring Day,” earned a spot on the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century list.
TOP 50 K-Pop Boy Groups
- BTS
- SEVENTEEN
- Stray Kids
- BIGBANG
- EXO
- SHINee
- THE BOYZ
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- NCT
- CORTIS
- Alpha Drive One
- Super Junior
- TWS
- ENHYPEN
- ZEROBASEONE
- Infinite
- ATEEZ
- MONSTA X
- RIIZE
- BtoB
- Wanna One
- TREASURE
- ASTRO
- VERIVERY
- Highlight
- TVXQ
- VIXX
- ONF
- AHOF
- Evnne
- WINNER
- Idid
- 2PM
- TXT
- Cravity
- KickFlip
- F.T. Island
- Teen Top
- Block B
- SF9
- GOT7
- Wei
- B1A4
- Sechs Kies
- Close Your Eyes
- DKB
- Xdinary Heroes
- NOWADAYS
- Ampers&One
- In A Minute
IVE Holds the Top Spot in Girl Group Brand Rankings
K-pop girl group IVE held the top position with a brand reputation index of 6,317,733. The latest index decreased by 15.50 percent from the previous month’s index of 7,476,491. Despite the drop, their brand remains strong, earning a 93.89 percent positive rating in the positivity-negativity analysis.
The group’s ranking is supported by major global achievements, which are reflected in their brand analysis. High-ranking terms in their link analysis included “refreshing,” “cute,” and “unrivaled,” while their keyword analysis highlighted “Billboard,” “IVE concert film,” and “Lisbon.”
“Billboard,” “IVE concert film,” and “Lisbon.”
From the link and keyword analysis, these terms point to their growing global power as an “MZ aspirational icon.”
On the Billboard charts, IVE showed significant growth. They hit No. 1 on the “Emerging Artists” chart and entered the prestigious “Artist 100.” Their new album, “IVE SECRET,” also performed well. It ranked fourth on the “World Albums” chart, while its title track “XOXZ” landed on the “Global (Excl. US)” chart.
Recent tour activities also confirmed their popularity. In South Korea, their concert film aired during the Chuseok holiday. Their live performance in Lisbon was another success, meeting with a strong reception.
TOP 50 K-Pop Girl Groups
- IVE
- BLACKPINK
- TWICE
- Red Velvet
- OH MY GIRL
- LE SSERAFIM
- i-dle
- KiiiKiii
- aespa
- ILLIT
- BABYMONSTER
- Apink
- WJSN
- Hearts2Hearts
- H1-Key
- MAMAMOO
- ITZY
- fromis_9
- KISS OF LIFE
- FIFTY FIFTY
- NMIXX
- STAYC
- Izna
- RESCENE
- tripleS
- KATSEYE
- Kep1er
- Girls’ Generation
- UNIS
- woo!ah!
- VIVIZ
- Dreamcatcher
- MEOVV
- EXID
- Everglow
- Girl’s Day
- CLASS:y
- ifeye
- Weeekly
- BBGIRLS
- Say My Name
- Billlie
- BADVILLAIN
- Young Posse
- Lightsum
- BLACKSWAN
- Ichillin
- cignature
- USPEER
- Baby DONT Cry
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