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Singer Lim Young-woong shone with popularity by entering the top three in the September star brand reputation rankings.
According to the big data analysis results for September 2026 released on September 29 by the Korea Reputation Research Institute, Lim Young-woong ranked third. The first place was held by girl group Rescene, and second place by soccer player Son Heung-min.
The Lim Young-woong brand was analyzed with a brand reputation index of 8,104,844, based on a participation index of 573,619, media index of 1,919,267, communication index of 3,476,489, and community index of 2,135,469. Compared to the August brand reputation index of 7,240,530, it rose by 11.94%.
Koo Chang-hwan, director of the Korea Reputation Research Institute, analyzed the brand, stating, "The Lim Young-woong brand is loved by fans through his 10th anniversary album."
The Korea Reputation Research Institute measured 217,250,879 star brand big data points from August 29, 2026, to September 29, 2026, and calculated the participation index, media index, communication index, and community index for star brands through consumer behavior analysis. This represents a 1.41% increase compared to the 214,223,214 star brand big data points from August.



The brand reputation index is an indicator created through brand big data analysis, based on the finding that consumers' online habits have a significant impact on brand consumption. Star brand reputation analysis can measure the relationship between consumers and star brands, positive and negative evaluations, media interest, and consumer interest and communication volume.
Star brand reputation analysis involves analyzing the relationship with consumers through a big data reputation algorithm for brands ranked in the upper tier of brand reputation among entertainers, singers, trot singers, drama actors, film actors, boy groups, girl groups, and athletes. The recommendation index was included as a weight in the detailed indicators of the star brand reputation index.
The top 30 ranking for September 2026 star brand reputation was analyzed as follows: Rescene, Son Heung-min, Lim Young-woong, BTS, Yoo Jae-suk, BLACKPINK, IVE, SEVENTEEN, Song Kang, ATEEZ, Park Ji-hoon, Stray Kids, Kim Do-young, Kim Hye-soo, Seo Kang-joon, NCT, Taeyeon, Park Ji-sung, Joo Woo-jae, EXO, TWICE, Lee Jung-hoo, Psy, Lee Chan-won, aespa, Wooz, Wanna One, SHINee, Park Ji-hyun, Shin Min-a.
The top 100 ranking for the September 2026 star brand reputation big data analysis is as follows: Rescene, Son Heung-min, Lim Young-woong, BTS, Yoo Jae-suk, BLACKPINK, IVE, SEVENTEEN, Song Kang, ATEEZ, Park Ji-hoon, Stray Kids, Kim Do-young, Kim Hye-soo, Seo Kang-joon, NCT, Taeyeon, Park Ji-sung, Joo Woo-jae, EXO, TWICE, Lee Jung-hoo, Psy, Lee Chan-won, aespa, Wooz, Wanna One, SHINee, Park Ji-hyun, Shin Min-a, Son Ye-jin, Red Velvet, Shin Dong-yeop, Lee Jong-suk, ITZY, BIBI, Hwang Jung-min, Oh My Girl, Jun Ji-hyun, KIKI, Lee Joon-young, Lee Seung-chul, Kim Jun-ho, DK, Seo Jang-hoon, Kim Go-eun, Ryu Jun-yeol, Haha, Choo Shin-soo, Ahn Jung-hwan, Yang Hyeon-jong, Kim Gura, TVXQ, Ko Yoon-jung, Park Bo-gum, ENHYPEN, Young Tak, Yang Eui-ji, Gong Hyo-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Kang Min-ho, Ji Chang-wook, Ha Ji-won, Day6, Byun Yo-han, BIGBANG, Super Junior, IU, Lee Jun-hyuk, RIIZE, Kim Hee-cheol, Jang Yoon-jung, Sung Si-kyung, Ha Jung-woo, Park Bo-young, Kim Dong-hyun, INFINITE, Byeon Woo-seok, Choi Ye-na, Han So-hee, Park Eun-bin, Park Jeong-min, Koo Ja-wook, Jang Min-ho, Park Jeong-hyun, Kang Ho-dong, LE SSERAFIM, Apink, Swings, Kim Sun-young, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Soo-geun, Lee Hyori, Yoo Seung-ho, Lee Byung-hun, fromis_9, Lee Sang-min, Hyun Bin, Tak Jae-hoon, and Kim Jong-min.
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