K-pop powerhouse IVE has claimed the No. 1 position in the June 2026 Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings, reinforcing the group’s status as one of the most influential acts in the industry today.
According to data released by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute on June 14, IVE led all girl groups in overall brand reputation, finishing ahead of BLACKPINK in second place and ILLIT in third.
The rankings are based on big data analysis measuring consumer participation, media exposure, communication, and community engagement. These indicators are used to evaluate the overall influence and public perception of K-pop groups across various platforms.
IVE achieved an impressive brand reputation index of 6,025,982 in June, marking a significant 29.21 percent increase from its May score of 4,663,701. The group recorded strong numbers across all categories, including participation, media activity, communication, and community engagement.
Industry analysts point to the group’s continued momentum following the success of its second full-length album, REVIVE+, as well as the ongoing global success of its second world tour, Show What I Am World Tour. Both projects have helped keep IVE highly visible among fans and the general public.
The institute’s director, Koo Chang-hwan, highlighted several trends discovered through the group’s data analysis. According to the report, keywords most frequently associated with IVE included “Lucid Dream,” Jang Won-young, and “world tour.”
In link analysis, terms such as “lovely,” “expand,” and “record” appeared most often, reflecting the positive public image surrounding the group. Even more notable was IVE’s positive sentiment rating, which reached an impressive 92.59 percent.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK secured second place with a brand reputation index of 5,651,105, representing a remarkable 43.28 percent increase compared to May. The veteran girl group continues to maintain immense popularity despite members focusing heavily on individual activities.
Recent attention surrounding members such as Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé has helped keep the group’s name consistently in the spotlight, contributing to its strong performance in the rankings.
ILLIT rounded out the top three with a brand reputation index of 3,830,314, an increase of 14.30 percent from the previous month. Since its debut, the group has steadily built a loyal fanbase and strengthened its position among fourth- and fifth-generation K-pop acts.
Several other major groups also placed within the top ten, including aespa, TWICE, RESCENE, Red Velvet, LE SSERAFIM, KiiiKiii, and Oh My Girl.
The complete Top 30 ranking also featured notable names such as ITZY, BABYMONSTER, MAMAMOO, NMIXX, Girls’ Generation, and KATSEYE.
With strong album sales, growing international recognition, and an ongoing world tour, IVE’s dominance in June demonstrates that the group remains one of the leading forces in K-pop. As the second half of 2026 unfolds, competition among girl groups is expected to intensify, but for now, IVE sits firmly at the top of the industry’s reputation rankings.
