The Korean Business Research Institute has dropped the most talked-about K-Pop monthly chart — the March 2026 Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings — and IVE is absolutely untouchable right now. Based on big data collected between February 8 and March 8, 2026, covering consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes, the results paint a fascinating picture of where each group stands in the public eye this month.
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March 2026 K-Pop Girl Group Brand Reputation — Top 10 Snapshot
| Rank | Group | Brand Index | Monthly Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IVE | 6,690,379 | ▲ +28.90% |
| 2 | BLACKPINK | 6,493,036 | ▲ +33.55% |
| 3 | TWICE | 2,528,435 | — |
| 4 | KiiiKiii | 2,429,041 | ▲ +21.10% |
| 5 | ILLIT | 2,045,324 | — |
| 6 | Red Velvet | — | — |
| 7 | aespa | — | — |
| 8 | OH MY GIRL | — | — |
| 9 | Apink | — | — |
| 10 | LE SSERAFIM | — | — |
IVE — Still Untouchable at #1
IVE’s reign at the top continues with a massive brand reputation index of 6,690,379 — a stunning 28.90% jump from February. Their keyword analysis tells the whole story: “BANG BANG,” “BLACKHOLE,” and “DIVE” dominate the conversation, while related terms like “all-kill,” “lovable,” and “prove” reflect the kind of public affection most groups can only dream of. Most impressively, IVE’s positivity-negativity analysis came in at a near-perfect 93.04% positive reactions. With their comeback album REVIVE and title track “BLACKHOLE” on the horizon, this number is only going to climb.
BLACKPINK — Biggest Monthly Jump in the Top 3
Coming in at #2 with a brand index of 6,493,036, BLACKPINK actually recorded the highest monthly percentage increase in the top three — a remarkable 33.55% rise since February. Despite no new music activity, BLACKPINK’s brand power remains self-sustaining, powered by a decade of cultural dominance and one of K-Pop’s most globally loyal fanbases (BLINK).
KiiiKiii & ILLIT — The Rookies Making Noise
The most exciting movement in this month’s rankings comes from the newer generation. KiiiKiii burst into 4th place with 2,429,041 points and a 21.10% increase — driven entirely by their “404 (New Era)” comeback momentum and strong “Delulu” stage performances. ILLIT rounds out the top 5 with 2,045,324 points, continuing to prove they’re no longer just a rookie act but a genuine mainstay in the K-Pop conversation.
Full Top 30 — March 2026
- Hearts2Hearts 12. (G)I-DLE 13. MAMAMOO 14. BABYMONSTER 15. fromis_9 16. H1-KEY 17. NMIXX 18. WJSN 19. STAYC 20. KATSEYE 21. tripleS 22. FIFTY FIFTY 23. ITZY 24. Kep1er 25. Girl’s Day 26. izna 27. cignature 28. XG 29. Girls’ Generation 30. f(x)
The presence of legendary groups like Girls’ Generation and f(x) in the top 30 — despite years of inactivity — speaks to the enduring legacy of SM Entertainment’s second-generation giants.
Learn more about how K-Pop brand reputation metrics and big data analytics shape the industry on the Korean Wave (Hallyu) Wikipedia page.
For more monthly K-Pop rankings, idol brand analysis, and girl group updates, visit our K-Pop brand reputation rankings archive on technosports.co.in and our top K-Pop girl groups to watch in 2026.
❓ FAQs
Q: Which K-Pop girl group topped the March 2026 brand reputation rankings?
A: IVE topped the March 2026 Korean Business Research Institute girl group rankings with a brand reputation index of 6,690,379 — a 28.90% increase from February — with 93.04% positive public reactions, driven by their “BANG BANG” comeback momentum.
Q: How are K-Pop girl group brand reputation rankings calculated?
Q: Which K-Pop girl group topped the March 2026 brand reputation rankings?
A: IVE topped the March 2026 Korean Business Research Institute girl group rankings with a brand reputation index of 6,690,379 — a 28.90% increase from February — with 93.04% positive public reactions, driven by their “BANG BANG” comeback momentum.
