IVE has secured the top spot in the April 2026 girl group brand reputation rankings, showing continued strong presence despite slight changes in scores.
According to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, IVE ranked number 1 with a brand index of 6,372,506.
Blackpink followed in 2nd place with 5,958,864, while Le Sserafim ranked 3rd with 2,273,462.
Among the top groups, Le Sserafim showed notable growth with a 35.81 percent increase, while Aespa ranked 4th with a 23.90 percent rise.
Kiki placed 5th despite a slight decrease.
The rankings were based on over 47 million pieces of data, reflecting a 2.88 percent increase overall, measuring factors such as consumer participation, media attention, communication, and community activity.
In keyword analysis, IVE showed strong results with terms like “all kill,” “release,” and “record,” along with a high positive sentiment rate of 92.98 percent, highlighting their continued popularity.
The results show steady interest and engagement in girl groups during the month.
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