Netizens proud as BTS' Jungkook ranks No. 1 in K-Brand Index Boy Group Individual Category for October 2025

BTS’ Jungkook ranks No. 1 in K-Brand Index Boy Group Individual Category for October 2025
BTS’ Jungkook ranks No. 1 in K-Brand Index Boy Group Individual Category for October 2025 (Image via BIGHIT)

BTS' Jungkook is creating a buzz online as he topped the K-Brand Index Boy Group Individual category ranking. The Standing Next to You singer led the stated rankings, which are based on data analyzed by big data evaluation firm Asia Brand Research Institute. The youngest BTS member was also mentioned as a top Hallyu leader and one of the most valuable Korean stars.

The BTS idol’s fans were impressed with his new feat; therefore, they flooded the internet with their adulation for the Seven vocalist.


Fans react as BTS' Jungkook tops K-Brand Index Boy Group Individual category

One of his fans showed love and congratulated Jungkook.

“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOk. GLOBAL POP SUPERSTAR JUNGKOOK. WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK. FOREVER WITH JUNGKOOK. KEEP SHINING JUNGKOOK”

An admirer said:

“The power jungkook holds. WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK FOREVER WITH JUNGKOOK KEEP SHINING JUNGKOOK”

Another admirer called BTS' Jungkook a record-breaking global pop superstar:

“Congratulations to our history making, record-breaking Global Pop Superstar Jungkook! WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK FOREVER WITH JUNGKOOK KEEP SHINING JUNGKOOK”

One of his followers hailed him as King:

“The King that you are #정국CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK. WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK FOREVER WITH JUNGKOOK KEEP SHINING JUNGKOOK”

Another follower expressed:

“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK TOP 1 Artist K-pop boy group brand reputation on october 2025 with the highesr search volumes. Our love for Jungkook is LOUD. Our support is STRONG. And our loyalty? UNBREAKABLE. WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK. FOREVER WITH JUNGKOOK. WE STAND WITH YOU JUNGK”

Another fan praised BTS' Jungkook as charismatic and talented artist:

“Congratulations to the authentic, charismatic, and talented musician The Jeon Jungkook”

K-Brand Index rankings included other BTS members besides Jungkook

The Asia Brand Research Institute has released the K-Brand Index for the Boy Group Individual category for October this year. This index is derived from a comprehensive big data analysis conducted between October 1 and October 31.

The evaluation focused on major boy group members who garnered the highest search volumes on portal sites. It analyzed a total of 372,661,121 data points across various indices, including Trend, Media, Social, Community, Activation (TA), Positive, and Negative.

Apart from BTS' Jungkook, other members of the boy band, namely Jimin, V, J-Hope, and RM, held different spots on the Top 10 list. Here’s the rundown of K-pop idols who made it to the K-Brand Index rankings::

  1. Jungkook
  2. Cha Eunwoo
  3. Baekhyun
  4. G-Dragon
  5. V
  6. RM
  7. J-Hope
  8. Mingyu
  9. Doyoung
  10. Jimin

Ryu Won-seon, who leads the Research Centre at the Asia Brand Research Institute, commented on the significance of the K-Brand Index:

“Korean Wave content, symbolized by K-pop, has now established itself as a key keyword leading the global entertainment market.”

He continued,

“In this year’s K-Brand Index, Jungkook, Cha Eun-woo, and Baekhyun are the ‘TOP THREE’ and established themselves as leaders leading Korean Wave content.”

Jungkook is currently working on comeback album with BTS.


Also read: BTS' Jin leads with five nominations at Music Awards 2026, surpassing Jimin, Jungkook, and J-Hope

Edited by Ritika Pal