RESCENE ranked No. 1 in the October 2026 girl group brand reputation rankings, with IVE in second place and BLACKPINK in third, according to results reported on October 11. The monthly list measures online brand-related data rather than album sales or music-chart positions.
The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute’s analysis covered data collected from September 11 to October 11, 2026, and considered consumer participation, media coverage, communication and community indexes. Soompi’s report on the October rankings lists RESCENE, IVE and BLACKPINK as the top three.
October 2026 Top 30 Girl Group Rankings
1. RESCENE
2. IVE
3. BLACKPINK
4. Red Velvet
5. aespa
6. LE SSERAFIM
7. TWICE
8. KiiiKiii
9. Hearts2Hearts
10. i-dle
11. Girls’ Generation
12. OH MY GIRL
13. ILLIT
14. izna
15. WJSN
16. UNIS
17. H1-KEY
18. ITZY
19. FIFTY FIFTY
20. MAMAMOO
21. TUIDE
22. Apink
23. NMIXX
24. fromis_9
25. BABYMONSTER
26. STAYC
27. MEOVV
28. tripleS
29. I.O.I
30. KISS OF LIFE
What the Brand Reputation Index Measures
The ranking combines several forms of brand-related big data, including participation, media exposure, communication and community activity. It should not be treated as a direct measure of music sales, streaming totals, concert attendance or an official popularity poll. Different rankings use different methods and time periods, so readers should check the methodology and reporting date before comparing results.
Why RESCENE’s Result Stands Out
RESCENE’s first-place result places the group ahead of established acts including IVE, BLACKPINK, Red Velvet and aespa in this month’s list. IVE ranked second, while BLACKPINK placed third. These results describe the institute’s measured brand data for the stated period; they do not establish that one group outsold or out-streamed another.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who ranked No. 1 in October 2026?
RESCENE ranked first in the October girl group brand reputation list.
Does brand reputation ranking mean album sales ranking?
No. It uses brand-related data such as participation, media coverage, communication and community indexes, not a direct sales chart.
Where can I read more RESCENE coverage?
Explore KWaveHub’s K-pop News, Comebacks & Releases and Awards & Events archives for related updates.
Sources and Editorial Note
Source: Soompi, October Girl Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced (October 11, 2026). Rankings are reproduced as reported; KWaveHub does not present this index as a sales or streaming chart.
Explore related KWaveHub pages: RESCENE Members Profile · IVE Members Profile · aespa Members Profile · Hearts2Hearts Members Profile
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