Lim Young Woong Ranks 2nd in April 2025 Singer Brand Reputation Rankings
Lim Young Woong Shines with Strong Brand Power in April 2025
Lim Young Woong secured the second place in the April 2025 Singer Brand Reputation Rankings, according to the latest analysis published by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute on April 26, 2025.
BTS claimed the top spot, with IVE, BLACKPINK, and Jo Jjae Jje trailing behind, reaffirming the dynamic K-pop landscape. Lim Young Woong’s brand index was calculated with a participation score of 1,214,685, media score of 1,923,497, communication score of 1,664,196, and community score of 1,745,530, culminating in a total brand reputation index of 6,547,908.
Gu Chang-hwan, director of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, commented, “The brand of Lim Young Woong, built on positive influence and strong fan community engagement, proudly secured the second spot.”
Massive 13.06% Growth in Singer Brand Big Data Compared to March
This ranking was based on an analysis of 115,029,170 brand big data points collected from March 26 to April 26, 2025, marking a 13.06% increase compared to March’s 101,738,657 data points. The brand reputation analysis measures fan engagement through participation value, communication value, media value, and community value, applying a proprietary algorithm for positive and negative sentiment analysis.
BTS Reclaims Top Position with a 7.66% Rise
BTS, consisting of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, recorded a brand reputation index of 7,022,818 — a 7.66% rise compared to March. Their comprehensive participation, media exposure, communication, and fan community activity sustain their leading presence in K-pop.
April 2025 Top 5 Singer Brand Rankings
- BTS
- Lim Young Woong
- IVE
- BLACKPINK
- Jo Jjae Jje
Other notable artists in the top 30 included SEVENTEEN, BIGBANG, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, DAY6, TWICE, EXO, and Red Velvet, showcasing the diverse talent dominating the current K-pop scene.
With K-pop artists continually evolving their global influence and fan engagement, the brand reputation rankings offer a crucial insight into who’s shaping the cultural zeitgeist today.
