This BLACKPINK member has beaten G-Dragon, Jungkook to top December K-Pop rankings. Check complete list
brand reputation rankings for individual K-pop idols. Leading the charge is BLACKPINK’s Rose, a testament to her incredible year marked by chart-topping singles and her successful debut solo album.
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The rankings from Soompi, which assess the popularity and influence of 1,730 idols, revealed that Rose’s global reach and musical contributions have firmly placed her at the top, surpassing other industry heavyweights.
Rose’s Record-Breaking Year in 2024
Rose’s reign as the top idol in December comes on the heels of her successful single “APT.,” a collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars, and the release of her debut solo album Rosie in December. The album’s title track, “Toxic Till the End,” along with a collection of 12 tracks, has continued to resonate with fans worldwide.
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Her brand reputation index reached an impressive 18,825,475 points, buoyed by fan engagement, media coverage, and her near-perfect positivity rating of 93.28%. The keyword analysis highlighted “APT.,” “Rose,” and “birthday” as the top phrases associated with her, while words like “participate,” “confess,” and “record” featured prominently in related searches.
Rounding Out the Top 5
Securing second place is BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, a consistent force in the K-pop industry. His recent releases, including “Power” and “HOME SWEET HOME” featuring Daesung and Taeyang,
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