# Jimin Stays King: August’s Boy Group Brand Rankings Are In

URL: https://technosports.co.in/jimin-stays-king-augusts-boy-group/  
Published: 2026-08-15  
Updated: 2026-08-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Korean Business Research Institute has dropped its August brand reputation rankings for boy group members, and the results confirm one thing: [Jimin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimin) is still untouchable. The rankings, drawn from consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness data collected between July 15 and August 15, cover 755 idols total.

## Top 10 Boy Group Members — August 2026

| Rank | Idol | Group | Brand Index | Change vs. July |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Jimin | BTS | 3,992,107 | +2.53% |
| 2 | Jungkook | BTS | 3,465,181 | +3.13% |
| 3 | San | ATEEZ | 3,347,283 | +74.40% |
| 4 | Park Ji Hoon | Wanna One | 3,252,938 | — |
| 5 | Jin | BTS | 2,852,155 | +55.06% |
| 6 | Yunho | TVXQ | — | — |
| 7 | G-Dragon | BIGBANG | — | — |
| 8 | Ong Seong Wu | Wanna One | — | — |
| 9 | V | BTS | — | — |
| 10 | Minho | SHINee | — | — |

## The Big Movers

![Boy Group](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/auggshdgsnsnb.webp)

Jimin’s number one spot isn’t a surprise, but his keyword data is worth noting — top associated terms included “ARMY,” “Billboard,” and “captivate,” alongside a striking 92.96% positive sentiment score. Jungkook climbed to second with steady growth, while Jin’s 55% jump landed him a firm spot in the top five.

But the real headline is ATEEZ’s San, whose score exploded by 74.40% month-over-month to snag third place — a massive leap that outpaces every other name on the list. BTS continues to dominate overall, claiming four spots in the top 10.

For more K-pop rankings, comeback news, and idol updates, check out [TechnoSports’ BTS coverage](https://technosports.co.in/jimin-jisoo-steal-the-show-at-diors/).

### FAQs

### **Q1. Who topped the August 2026 boy group brand reputation rankings?**

 BTS’s Jimin ranked first with a brand index of 3,992,107.

### **Q2. Which idol had the biggest jump this month?**

ATEEZ’s San saw the largest increase, rising 74.40% to claim third place.