RESCENE’s Woni Tops July Girl Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings

RESCENE’s Woni has taken first place in the July girl group member brand reputation rankings, marking a major visibility moment for one of K-pop’s newer names. The Korean Business Research Institute released its latest list on July 19, ranking 735 individual girl group members through a big-data analysis of public engagement from June 19 to July 19.

The monthly index measures several forms of attention around each artist, including consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. While brand reputation rankings are not a direct measure of music sales or fandom size, they are closely watched in the Korean entertainment industry because they reflect how often an artist is being discussed, searched, covered, and shared across public channels.

Woni Claims No. 1 With A Sharp Monthly Rise

Woni led the July list with a brand reputation index of 7,962,989. According to the institute’s analysis, that figure represented an 89.84 percent increase from her June score, giving her enough momentum to finish ahead of some of the industry’s most familiar individual stars.

The keyword analysis connected to Woni included phrases such as LOVE ATTACK, Lee Sun Min, and Pretty Girl. The report also found that her positivity-negativity analysis registered 91.26 percent positive reactions, suggesting that her recent public attention was driven largely by favorable discussion rather than controversy.

For RESCENE, Woni’s No. 1 placement is notable beyond the individual ranking itself. The group placed several members in the upper portion of the list, indicating a broader increase in name recognition. Minami ranked fifth, Zena came in ninth, May placed 11th, and Liv followed at 13th. That spread gives RESCENE five members in the top 15, a result that points to group-wide traction rather than a single isolated spike.

Established Stars Remain Close Behind

IVE’s Jang Won Young finished second with a brand reputation index of 7,490,203. Her placement continues a long-running pattern of strong individual brand power, built through IVE’s music promotions, fashion work, broadcast appearances, and sustained online visibility. Even with Woni’s rapid rise, the gap between first and second remained relatively narrow.

aespa’s Karina took third place with a score of 5,618,919, an 18.63 percent increase from the previous month. Karina’s position keeps aespa firmly represented near the top of the ranking, while fellow member Winter also appeared in the top 15 at No. 12 and Ningning ranked 25th.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie ranked fourth with 4,984,751, followed by RESCENE’s Minami in fifth with 4,899,662. BLACKPINK remained widely visible across the list, with Lisa at No. 6, Rose at No. 10, and Jisoo at No. 15. The group’s continued presence across individual rankings shows how legacy global recognition still translates into domestic brand data, even as newer acts push into the upper tier.

A Competitive Month Across Generations

The July top 30 showed a wide mix of generations and group profiles. IVE’s An Yu Jin ranked seventh, ILLIT’s Wonhee placed eighth, and Red Velvet’s Irene took 14th. Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon ranked 16th and Lim Yoona placed 20th, keeping second-generation figures in the conversation alongside current fourth- and fifth-generation idols.

TWICE also had several members on the list, including Nayeon at No. 17, Sana at No. 21, Jihyo at No. 28, and Jeongyeon at No. 29. Their placements underline how senior active groups can maintain individual brand value through a combination of music, touring, variety appearances, and established public familiarity.

Other names in the top 30 included ITZY’s Ryujin, Red Velvet’s Joy and Seulgi, LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon, IVE’s Rei, NMIXX’s Sullyoon, DIA’s Jung Chaeyeon, and fromis_9’s Lee Chaeyoung. The list therefore captured not only the biggest current girl group brands, but also individual members whose public profiles are shaped by acting, variety, solo activities, or long-term fan recognition.

Brand reputation rankings can fluctuate quickly from month to month, especially when comebacks, viral clips, festival appearances, endorsements, or broadcast moments alter the volume of online discussion. July’s result is especially significant for RESCENE because it places the group in direct statistical company with some of K-pop’s most established individual celebrities.

For Woni, the No. 1 ranking offers a concrete sign of rising public attention at a time when competition among girl group members remains intense. For the wider industry, the July list shows a familiar pattern with a new twist: globally recognized names continue to anchor the rankings, but newer artists can move rapidly when music activity, keyword interest, and positive community response align.