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K-pop has taken over the headlines in the past few months for various reasons. From BTS completing their military enlistment and preparing for their hotly anticipated spring comeback to EXO having their eagerly awaited reunion in December, K-pop fandoms have been busy with group activities. But the members of these K-pop groups have also been making a mark as soloists. One such K-pop singer has topped the Brand Reputation Rankings for individual idols in October 2025. Hint: It's not BTS' Jungkook or EXO's Kai... Not BTS' Jungkook or EXO's Kai, this K-pop singer topped South Korea's Brand Reputation Rankings for individual idols in October 2025 BTS member Jimin topped the Brand Reputation Rankings for individual idols in October 2025, according to the Korean Business Research Institute and Soompi. Bangtan Boys' maknae dominated the list with a brand reputation index of 8,230,450, marking a 48.65 per cent increase in his score since September. The high-ranking phrases in Jimin's keyword analysis included ‘Paris Fashion Week’, ‘birthday’ and ‘ARMY’, while the 30-year-old singer's highest-ranking related terms included ‘caring’, ‘heartwarming’ and ‘congratulate’. Jimin's positivity-negativity analysis was an impressive score of 93.71 per cent positive reactions. Jimin was the talking point at Paris Fashion Week when he graced his presence at Dior's showing on September 30. His sleek formal attire instantly went viral on social media, further revealing his global domination, not just as a BTS member but also as a solo artist. Jimin also celebrated his 30th birthday on October 13, 2025, with ARMY pouring in wishes from across the globe for the BTS member. Following Jimin is BLACKPINK member Rose at No 2 with a brand reputation index of 5,818,621. IVE member Wonyoung and BTS member Jungkook ranked No 3 and No 4, with a brand reputation index of 5,621,248 and 4,719,243, respectively. BLACKPINK member Jennie rounded up the Top 5 with a brand reputation index of 4,553,544. Here are the Top 30 Brand Reputation Rankings for individual idols in October 2025: BLACKPINK’s Rose IVE’s Wonyoung BTS’ Jungkook BLACKPINK’s Jennie IVE’s An Yujin BLACKPINK’s Lisa Red Velvet’s Joy Red Velvet’s Irene BIGBANG’s G-Dragon ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo Girls’ Generation’s Im YoonA aespa’s Winter BLACKPINK’s Jisoo WJSN’s Dayoung SHINee’s Key Red Velvet’s Seulgi Red Velvet’s Wendy EXO’s Baekhyun IVE’s Gaeul OH MY GIRL’s Mimi i-dle’s Miyeon TWICE’s Sana WJSN’s Yeoreum
