RESCENE beats ATEEZ and Kim Yong Bin to take No. 1 in October 2026 rising singer brand rankings

Girl group RESCENE has claimed the top spot in the October 2026 rising singer brand reputation rankings, beating ATEEZ and Kim Yong Bin to secure first place.

On October 27, the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute released its latest rankings, with RESCENE taking No. 1 with a brand reputation index of 6,750,110.

Despite maintaining the top position, the group's score decreased by 17.29% compared to September. However, RESCENE continued to lead the rankings, highlighting its strong presence and active fan community.

ATEEZ followed in second place with a brand reputation index of 3,454,172, marking a slight increase of 0.48% from the previous month.

Singer Kim Yong Bin ranked third with an index of 2,872,969, recording a notable 14.30% increase compared to September.

Meanwhile, CORTIS secured fourth place with a score of 2,758,506, down 5.96%, while Seongri completed the top five with 2,618,454, reflecting a 19.22% decrease.

The top five rising singers for October 2026 are:

1. RESCENE — 6,750,110 (down 17.29%)
2. ATEEZ — 3,454,172 (up 0.48%)
3. Kim Yong Bin — 2,872,969 (up 14.30%)
4. CORTIS — 2,758,506 (down 5.96%)
5. Seongri — 2,618,454 (down 19.22%)

The rankings were determined through an analysis of 89,224,754 pieces of brand-related data collected between September 27 and October 27, 2026.

The research institute evaluated artists using participation, media coverage, communication, and community activity indexes.

Compared to September's 92,863,822 data points, the overall amount of data decreased by 3.92%.

Koo Chang Hwan, director of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, credited RESCENE's strong fan community, REMINE, as a key factor behind the group's first-place finish.

He also highlighted ATEEZ's powerful dance performances and international fanbase, while recognizing Kim Yong Bin's continued growth in the trot music scene.

CORTIS received attention for its achievements on global music charts, while Seongri was recognized for attracting interest through his musical abilities.

With RESCENE leading the October rankings, ATEEZ holding second place, and Kim Yong Bin showing strong month-on-month growth, the latest results reflect the competition among rising artists in the Korean music industry.