Jennie and Rosé Surge in Rankings as Lisenne’s Wonyi Makes Surprise Entry at 5th Place

IVE’s Jang Wonyoung has claimed the top spot in the individual brand reputation rankings for girl groups in June 2026, according to industry reports. Blackpink’s Jennie secured second place, while Aespa’s Karina rounded out the top three.

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute conducted an analysis of brand big data for 735 individual girl group members from May 21 to June 21, 2026. The results showed a significant 23.16% increase compared to the previous month’s data.

Jang Wonyoung’s brand, which clinched the number one spot, achieved a brand reputation index of 7,538,960. This score combines participation, media, communication, and community indices, representing a 12.26% increase from May’s figures.

Director Koo Chang-hwan of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute shared insights on Jang Wonyoung’s brand performance. “Link analysis revealed high scores for terms like ‘lovely’ and ‘model,'” Koo explained. “Keyword analysis highlighted ‘bang bang,’ ‘handwritten letter,’ and ‘airport’ as prominent terms. The positive-to-negative ratio analysis showed an impressive 90.41% positive sentiment.”

Blackpink’s Jennie secured the second spot with a brand reputation index of 7,166,269, demonstrating a remarkable 51.02% increase from the previous month and narrowing the gap with Jang Wonyoung. Aespa’s Karina maintained her position in third place, showing a modest 5.56% rise from last month.

In a surprising turn of events, Blackpink’s Rosé surged to fourth place, boasting a staggering 66.09% increase from May. The real shocker came with Lisenne’s Wonyi making an unexpected debut in the top five, capturing industry attention.

The June 2026 top 30 individual brand reputation rankings for girl groups featured a mix of established and rising stars. Following the top five were ILY’s Wonhee, Blackpink’s Lisa, IVE’s An Yujin, Aespa’s Winter, and Le Sserafim’s Kim Chaewon, among others, showcasing the dynamic nature of the K-pop landscape.