The September 2026 boy group member brand reputation rankings have been revealed, highlighting the individual K-pop idols who generated significant attention and engagement throughout the latest data-analysis period.
The monthly rankings offer a snapshot of the level of public interest surrounding individual boy group members, with idols from several generations and groups appearing on the list.
BTS’s Jimin claimed the No. 1 position, followed by BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and ATEEZ’s San.
The latest ranking showcases strong representation from some of the biggest names in K-pop.
BTS members occupied several positions throughout the Top 30, while ATEEZ, BIGBANG, Wanna One and CORTIS also placed multiple members on the list.
Established second- and third-generation idols appeared alongside newer-generation artists, creating a diverse ranking across different eras of K-pop.
Jimin’s first-place position puts him at the forefront of the September list, while G-Dragon followed closely behind in second. ATEEZ’s San secured third place, with BTS’s Jungkook and Jin completing the Top 5.
BTS’s V also remained within the Top 10, taking sixth place, while ATEEZ’s Wooyoung ranked seventh.
The ranking also includes members of TVXQ, NCT, EXO, RIIZE, SHINee, Super Junior and SEVENTEEN, alongside soloists and members of groups such as Wanna One and CORTIS.
The presence of both veteran idols and newer stars highlights the continued breadth of public interest across the K-pop industry.
BTS, BIGBANG and ATEEZ Members Dominate the Top Positions
BTS’s Jimin secured the top position in September, followed by BIGBANG’s G-Dragon at No. 2. ATEEZ’s San ranked third, while BTS’s Jungkook and Jin took fourth and fifth place, respectively.
BTS’s V followed at No. 6, giving the group four members within the first six positions.
ATEEZ’s Wooyoung ranked seventh, while TVXQ’s Yunho came in eighth.
Wanna One’s Kim Jae-hwan secured ninth place, followed by CORTIS’s Geonho at No. 10.
BIGBANG’s Daesung ranked 11th, while NCT’s Doyoung came in at No. 12.
Wanna One continued its strong presence with Park Ji-hoon at No. 13 and Ong Seong-wu at No. 14. BIGBANG’s Taeyang rounded out the group’s representation in the upper half of the list at No. 15.
BTS’s Suga ranked 16th, followed by CORTIS’s Juhoon at No. 17.
EXO’s Baekhyun secured 18th place, while RIIZE’s Wonbin ranked 19th. BTS’s RM completed the Top 20.
The results demonstrate the continued presence of major K-pop names across different generations.
Alongside globally recognized stars such as BTS and BIGBANG members, the list also features idols from newer groups, including CORTIS and RIIZE.
Check Out the Complete Top 30 Ranking:
The second half of the September ranking features an equally diverse collection of established and emerging idols. SHINee’s Minho ranked 21st, followed by Hwang Min-hyun at No. 22.
ATEEZ’s Hongjoong secured 23rd place, while BTS’s j-hope ranked 24th.
Kang Daniel took the 25th position, followed by CORTIS’s Seonghyeon at No. 26. Super Junior’s Heechul ranked 27th, while ATEEZ’s Yunho came in at No. 28.
ATEEZ’s Seonghwa secured 29th place, with SEVENTEEN’s Jun completing the Top 30.
The complete September 2026 boy group member brand reputation ranking is:
1. BTS’s Jimin
2. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
3. ATEEZ’s San
4. BTS’s Jungkook
5. BTS’s Jin
6. BTS’s V
7. ATEEZ’s Wooyoung
8. TVXQ’s Yunho
9. Wanna One’s Kim Jae-hwan
10. CORTIS’s Geonho
11. BIGBANG’s Daesung
12. NCT’s Doyoung
13. Wanna One’s Park Ji-hoon
14. Wanna One’s Ong Seong-wu
15. BIGBANG’s Taeyang
16. BTS’s Suga
17. CORTIS’s Juhoon
18. EXO’s Baekhyun
19. RIIZE’s Wonbin
20. BTS’s RM
21. SHINee’s Minho
22. Hwang Min-hyun
23. ATEEZ’s Hongjoong
24. BTS’s j-hope
25. Kang Daniel
26. CORTIS’s Seonghyeon
27. Super Junior’s Heechul
28. ATEEZ’s Yunho
29. ATEEZ’s Seonghwa
30. SEVENTEEN’s Jun
The September list reflects the wide range of boy group members attracting public attention during the latest ranking period.
With BTS, BIGBANG and ATEEZ members featuring prominently alongside representatives from Wanna One, CORTIS, NCT, EXO, SHINee, RIIZE, Super Junior and SEVENTEEN, the Top 30 brings together idols from multiple generations and groups.
