The Korean Business Research Institute has released the latest Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings for August 2026, and Lee Mu-jin has once again secured the top spot for the third consecutive month.

These rankings are calculated using various factors including media exposure, consumer participation, interaction volume, and community activity. This month’s results reflect strong performances from both veteran ballad singers and rising indie artists.

Top 10 Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings (August 2026)

Rank	Singer	Score	Change from Last Month
1	Lee Mu-jin	6,124,873	Steady
2	Kim Feel	5,387,912	↑ 1
3	Paul Kim	4,765,432	↓ 1
4	Baek Ji-young	4,112,987	New
5	Sung Si-kyung	3,874,651	↑ 2
6	Davichi (Kang Min-kyung)	3,521,764	New
7	Lim Young-woong	3,298,541	↓ 2
8	Na Tae-ju	3,012,876	New
9	Lee Seung-yoon	2,874,321	Steady
10	AKMU (Lee Su-hyun)	2,654,987	↓ 3

Lee Mu-jin maintained his strong lead due to consistent media appearances, successful digital releases, and high fan engagement. Kim Feel rose to second place thanks to his recent OST success, while Baek Ji-young made a strong comeback to the top 5.

New entries like Na Tae-ju and Kang Min-kyung (Davichi) show that both indie singers and veteran vocalists continue to hold significant public interest.

These monthly rankings are often used as a reliable indicator of who is trending most heavily in the Korean music industry. With several major releases and festivals scheduled for the rest of 2026, the competition in the coming months is expected to be fierce.

For more music industry news, check our Latest Korean Singer Rankings and Best Korean Ballad Singers 2026 on Technosports.

Learn more about the top-ranked singer on Lee Mu-jin (Wikipedia).