Jimin tops June boy group member brand reputation rankings

The Korean Business Research Institute released its June brand reputation rankings for boy group members on June 20. BTS's Jimin claimed the number one spot for another month.

The rankings drew from big data spanning May 20 to June 20 and analyzed 755 members across consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes.

Jimin scored 5,596,023 points. His keyword analysis highlighted phrases such as “ARMY,” “Busan concert,” and “homecoming,” while related terms like “happy,” “special,” and “joyful” topped the list. His positivity-negativity score reached 94.55 percent positive.

Jungkook followed in second place with 5,011,439 points. Park Ji Hoon of Wanna One ranked third at 4,229,246, Jin of BTS placed fourth with 3,478,836, and G-Dragon of BIGBANG rounded out the top five at 2,206,883.

The full top 30 list also featured BTS members V, Suga, RM, and j-hope alongside artists from EXO, TVXQ, CORTIS, NCT, and other groups.

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BTS members celebrating their album 'ARIRANG' No. 1 debut on Billboard 200 with 641,000 units, holding a plaque amid cheering fans.
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BTS's 'ARIRANG' debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with record 641,000 units, seventh chart-topper

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K-pop group BTS has secured its seventh No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 with 'ARIRANG,' earning 641,000 equivalent album units in its first week—the largest for any group since tracking began in 2014. The album, BTS's first full-group project in nearly seven years following military service and solo work, also topped the UK Official Albums Chart.

The Korean Business Research Institute has released its June brand reputation rankings for girl groups. IVE holds the top spot while BLACKPINK remains in second place.

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BTS's fifth studio album Arirang was the bestselling album in Japan during the first half of 2026.

Billboard released its World Albums chart for the week ending June 14, with several K-pop releases claiming the top positions. aespa’s album “LEMONADE” debuted at No. 1.

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In a recent iHeartRadio interview, BTS member Jin explained that language barriers do not hinder his connection with fans worldwide. Discussing their comeback documentary, he shared personal insights on music's universal appeal and his experiences as a fan. Jimin thanked supporters who learned Korean to engage with the group.

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