
BLACKPINK becomes July's No 1 girl group with JUMP release, IVE and TWICE follow close behind: Check top 10
BLACKPINK secures the Top spot
Reclaiming the spotlight, BLACKPINK secured the No. 1 spot for July with a brand reputation index of 8,488,643. The girls showed a massive 35.20% surge compared to June. The group's recent activity, particularly their anticipated single JUMP, released on July 11, and their ongoing DEADLINE world tour, played a key role in their rise.
Keyword analysis around BLACKPINK highlighted terms such as 'JUMP,' 'full group,' and 'Goyang concert.' Meanwhile positive reaction rates were measured at an impressive 94.69%. Netizens also frequently associated the group with phrases like 'comeback,' 'perform,' and 'all-kill.'
IVE & TWICE battle it out for Second and Third
In second place, IVE held steady with a brand reputation index of 5,091,757. The group showed a modest 1.88% increase from last month. The girls continue to maintain a consistent presence in both domestic and international headlines.
TWICE, meanwhile, made a strong leap to third with 3,983,562 points, marking a 33.94% boost in brand performance. Their recent release, This Is For, also dropped on July 11, helping fuel a surge in online discussions and fan engagement.
Red Velvet and OH MY GIRL complete the Top 5
Veteran group Red Velvet followed closely in fourth place with 3,618,989, rising by 17.78%. The group has been gaining momentum with increased media appearances and fan interactions.
OH MY GIRL rounded out the top five, recording 2,427,175 points. A 4.09% uptick reflects their steady fanbase and ongoing musical promotions.
Top 30 girl groups in July 2025 Brand Rankings:
BLACKPINK
IVE
TWICE
Red Velvet
OH MY GIRL
ILLIT
KiiiKiii
I-DLE
fromis_9
MEOVV
Apink
FIFTY FIFTY
LE SSERAFIM
izna
BABYMONSTER
H1-KEY
Hearts2Hearts
Girl's Day
KISS OF LIFE
aespa
WJSN
tripleS
MAMAMOO
NMIXX
KATSEYE
ITZY
Baby DONT Cry
Kep1er
UNIS
Girls' Generation

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