Kapanlagi.com - The competition among female KPOP idols in the South Korean music industry is just as competitive as male KPOP idols. The popularity of these female KPOP idols fluctuates every month. Their reputation usually skyrockets when they make a comeback.
In addition, brand reputation is usually determined by music and entertainment observers in South Korea. This is based on how active their promotions are, including appearances on South Korean TV shows, and the extent of their influence on social media, including the brands they endorse.
So, who are the most popular female KPOP idols in South Korea right now? Here is the ranking from the lowest position.
1. BLACKPINK
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Just released their new single, How You Like That, BLACKPINK topped the list of the highest brand reputation for female KPOP idols in July 2020. With a score of over 11.6 million, BLACKPINK is currently the talk of the town, so it's no wonder their popularity is soaring.
Being in the first place in the brand reputation for July 2020 proves that the popularity of Jisoo, Rose, Jennie, and Lisa is not only international but also within the country of Ginseng.
2. IZ*ONE
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IZ*ONE, who has just made a comeback, managed to secure the second place in the brand reputation for female KPOP idols in July 2020. With a total score of over 7.9 million, IZ*ONE's popularity comes from their large fan base, especially in South Korea and Japan.
IZ*ONE is proof that survival show KPOP idols still have a high reputation and a lot of fans. It's no wonder that IZ*ONE's comeback is always anticipated as one of the female KPOP idols.
3. TWICE
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Being one of the senior girl groups in South Korea, TWICE's popularity in July 2020 ranked third. TWICE achieved a total score of over 5.9 million, thanks to their latest comeback.
TWICE's activity in various TV shows in South Korea seems to still be recognized by music and entertainment industry observers in Korea. Moreover, TWICE always successfully sells over 100 thousand units of albums with every comeback.
4. Red Velvet
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Although one member had an incident in the last comeback, it didn't significantly affect Red Velvet's brand reputation. With a total score of over 3.5 million, Red Velvet ranks fourth among the most popular female KPOP idols in July 2020.
In addition to having visually appealing members and being active as brand ambassadors, SM Entertainment, as the agency that manages them, also contributes to maintaining Red Velvet's stable reputation as a recognized girl group in South Korea.
The debut of the Irene-Seulgi duo this month is predicted to have a positive impact on Red Velvet's brand reputation score next month.
5. Oh My Girl
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Debut since 2015, and there was a member who left, but it didn't make Oh My Girl's brand reputation leave the Top 5 most popular female KPOP idols in South Korea. With a total score of over 3.5 million, Oh My Girl ranks 5th in brand reputation in July 2020.
Despite coming from a small agency, WM Entertainment, the talents of YooA and the others make them not lack popularity. Moreover, each member of Oh My Girl has their own characteristics, so their number of fans continues to grow over time.
6. ITZY
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ITZY has been one of the shining female KPOP idols since their debut last year. Although they are very young, ITZY managed to score over 3.2 million for brand reputation in July 2020.
In addition to debuting under JYP Entertainment, ITZY is also actively making comebacks, so the branding they create remains good in the media. ITZY plans to make a comeback again at the end of July 2020, which is predicted to further boost their popularity ranking in August 2020.
7. MAMAMOO
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In addition to being active as a group, MAMAMOO has been actively releasing individual projects in the past few months. This has helped maintain their brand reputation in the Top 10.
In July 2020, MAMAMOO achieved a total score of over 3.2 million, placing them seventh as the most popular female KPOP idol in South Korea.
8. (G)I-DLE
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Following MAMAMOO, (G)I-DLE ranked eighth in brand reputation for July 2020. Soyeon and the others achieved a total score of 3 million as the most popular female KPOP idol in Korea.
Their unique characters, combined with captivating performances on stage, have continued to attract many fans.
9. WJSN (Cosmic Girl)
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WJSN or also known as Cosmic Girl ranks ninth as the most popular female KPOP idol in South Korea. WJSN successfully obtained a total score of 2.9 million for brand reputation in July 2020.
WJSN is also preparing for a comeback in July 2020, so it is predicted that they will still receive a positive brand reputation score. At least, they are still in the Top 10 as the most popular girl group in South Korea.
10. Apink
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Despite debuting since 2011, Apink's popularity has not completely faded. In July 2020, Apink obtained a total brand reputation score of 2.8 million. This puts them in the top 10 most popular female KPOP idols in South Korea.
The large number of female KPOP idols making a comeback in July 2020 is expected to change the ranking of the most popular girl groups in Korea next month. I wonder who will stay in the Top 10?
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