RESCENE ranked No. 1 in the August 2026 brand reputation rankings for all stars. According to multiple reports, BTS ranked second and Lim Young-woong ranked third. Interest grew as RESCENE was reported to claim the highest position among the leading contenders, including BTS and Lim Young-woong.
RESCENE’s Index Reaches 10,180,185, Up 27.65% from the Previous Month
RESCENE’s August brand reputation index was reported to stand at 10,180,185. This represents a 27.65% increase from its July index of 7,974,809.
The results for the top three brands are as follows.
| Rank | Brand | August Brand Reputation Index | Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | RESCENE | 10,180,185 | Up 27.65% |
| No. 2 | BTS | 9,495,066 | Up 16.77% |
| No. 3 | Lim Young-woong | 7,240,530 | Up 24.53% |
The data collection period for this analysis was reportedly from July 29 to August 29, 2026. The analysis covered leading brands among entertainers, singers, trot singers, drama actors, film actors, boy groups, girl groups, and sports figures.
What Ranking No. 1 in Brand Reputation Means
The brand reputation index was described as a metric calculated by analyzing big data related to online media, consumer participation, communication, and communities.
This No. 1 ranking applies to the specific brand reputation survey.
Therefore, RESCENE’s No. 1 ranking should not be broadly interpreted as first place in music-streaming performance, album sales, or overall public popularity. It is important to note that the result reflects an analysis of online brand-related data collected during a specified period.
Sources and verification date: Soompi(https://www.soompi.com/article/1866524wpp/august-star-brand-reputation-rankings-announced-4), Star News(https://www.starnewskorea.com/star/2026/08/29/2026082908515619301), Ilgan Sports(https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202608290002) — checked August 29, 2026.