Korea’s most popular male idol group list for January 2021 (brand reputation rankings) has been announced. The rankings were determined through analysis of consumer engagement, media coverage, engagement and community indexes of various boy groups using big data collected from December 9, 2020 to January 9, 2021.
BTS has been at the top of the list for 32 consecutive months. Top expressions in the keyword analysis of the group include “Billboard”, “Dynamite” and “Map of the Soul”.
NCT took second place for the fourth time in a row in January.
SEVENTEEN maintained its third place and has gained 28.06 percent in its score since December.
Finally, EXO and The Boyz completed the top five of the month.
January 2021 Male Idol Groups (top 30)
1. BTS
2. NCT
3. SEVENTEEN
4. EXO
5. The Boyz
6. GOT7
7. SHINee
8. Super Junior
9. MONSTA X
10. NU’EST
11. TXT
12. Stray Kids
13. TREASURE
14. ASTRO
15. ATEEZ
16. INFINITE
17. CRAVITY
18. BIGBANG
19. ONF
20. VIXX
21. Block B
22. Golden Child
23. WINNER
24. BTOB
25. TVXQ
26. TOO
27. VICTON
28. PENTAGON
29. AB6IX
30. SF9