Top 10 Most Popular Idol Groups In August 2024: aespa, SEVENTEEN, IVE, More!

The month of August is currently halfway, and many K-pop groups have trended with their music releases, online presence, and activities.

To measure their popularity, the Korean Business Research Institute released its newest brand reputation rankings of K-pop groups. The organization managed to collect data from July 15 to August 15.

Here are the 10 most popular K-pop groups this August 2024!

1. aespa

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For August, aespa ranked as the No. 1 popular K-pop group after raking a brand reputation index of 5,112,782.

The quartet has been making headlines for their music, promotions, social media presence, content, and world tour.

2. SEVENTEEN

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SEVENTEEN followed suit in No. 2, with a brand reputation index of 3,928,255.

The third-gen K-pop group trended this August for their world tour announcement and updates regarding Jeonghan and Jun’s 2024 activities.

3. IVE

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IVE made it on No. 3 after receiving a brand reputation index of 3,807,785.

The girl group also released their second Japanese mini-album “ALIVE” and title track “CRUSH” on August 7.

4. Red Velvet

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With a brand reputation index of 2,735,116, Red Velvet claimed No. 4.

The quintet also trended for their ongoing fancon tour and Billboard 200 achievement with “Cosmic.”

5. tripleS

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No. 5 was taken over by tripleS, which managed to gather a brand reputation index of 2,553,846.

6. Stray Kids

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Stray Kids made it on No. 6 after garnering a brand reputation index of 2,320,853. The fourth-gen group gained traction from their comeback “Chk Chk Boom,” their social media updates, and content.

7. TWICE

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TWICE followed at No. 7 with a brand reputation index of 2,220,149. Moreover, the group has the fandom’s love through their content. Its youngest member, Tzuyu, also trended for her highly anticipated solo debut.

8. BLACKPINK

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BLACKPINK claimed No. 8 after seeing a brand reputation index of 2,215,910. Members Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie, and Lisa, also reunited in a Weverse livestream for their 8th anniversary as a group.