The year 2024 has been an exciting one for K-pop enthusiasts, marked by vibrant music releases, world tours, and achievements from numerous idol groups. As the year draws to a close, the Korean Business Research Institute has unveiled its rankings for rookie K-pop groups, highlighting the stars who have emerged in 2023 and beyond.
The rankings were compiled using data collected from November 3 to December 3, focusing on various metrics such as consumer participation, media presence, and audience engagement levels. This comprehensive analysis provides a clear picture of which rookie groups have left a lasting impression during this exciting timeframe.
Top 30 Rookie K-Pop Groups – December 2024
1. TWS
Proudly claiming the top spot, TWS achieved a remarkable brand reputation index of 1,960,986, solidifying its status among K-pop newcomers.
2. QWER
Taking second place, QWER recorded a brand index of 1,545,693, showcasing their emerging popularity in the K-pop scene.
3. ILLIT
With a brand index of 1,447,686, ILLIT secures the third position, reflecting a strong fan connection and engagement.
4. BABYMONSTER
BABYMONSTER comes in fourth place with a brand reputation index of 1,139,952, marking a significant impact within the K-pop community.
5. RIIZE
Completing the top five is RIIZE, with a noteworthy index of 867,083, reflecting their growing popularity.
6. tripleS
tripleS takes the sixth position with an index of 672,450, demonstrating strong engagement from their fanbase.
7. MEOVV
MEOVV secured seventh place with a brand index of 616,428, reflecting their rise in the competitive K-pop landscape.
8. izna
izna follows closely at the No. 8 position with an index of 575,889, capturing significant audience interest.
9. ZEROBASEONE
With a brand index of 544,045, ZEROBASEONE takes the ninth spot, showcasing their dynamic presence in the industry.
10. BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR rounds out the top ten with an index of 517,205, cementing their place among the rising stars of K-pop.
Additional Rankings
Here are the remaining rookie K-pop groups ranked from 11 to 30:
- KISS OF LIFE
- KATSEYE
- SAY MY NAME
- UNIS
- YOUNG POSSE
- NOWADAYS
- Candy Shop
- Burvey
- RESCENE
- The Wind
- ARTMS
- BADVILLAIN
- Big Ocean
- NEXZ
- ODD YOUTH
- NiziU
- HORI7ON
- Geenius
- FANTASY BOYS
- 8TURN
For further details on these rankings, check out the full article here.