# Lim Young-woong Ranks Third in October Singer Brand Reputation, Top Solo Act

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- Published: 2026-10-24T07:24:54.300Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Lim Young-woong ranked third in the October 2026 singer brand reputation rankings, behind Rescene and BTS, according to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute.

## Key points

1. Lim fell from second place in September to third in October.
2. BTS's brand reputation index rose 24.53%, moving it into second place.
3. Lim remained the highest-ranked solo singer in the rankings.

Lim Young-woong placed third in the October 2026 singer brand reputation rankings, announced on October 24 by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute. Rescene took first place and BTS took second.

## Where does Lim Young-woong rank now?

Lim dropped one spot from second place in September. His brand reputation index fell 2.72%, from 6,089,571 to 5,924,130. Even so, he stayed the highest-ranked solo artist on the list.

## What drove the score?

The institute measures four areas. For Lim in October, the figures were:

| Area | Index |
|---|---|
| Participation | 671,470 |
| Media | 1,334,518 |
| Communication | 2,287,172 |
| Community | 1,630,970 |

The communication index passed 2.28 million, which the institute's data reads as continued fandom and public attention.

## Why did BTS move up?

BTS's brand reputation index rose 24.53% from September, enough to pass Lim and claim second place.

## For international fans

Lim Young-woong is one of South Korea's best-known solo singers, and these rankings are based on online big data rather than sales charts. Rescene and BTS, both group acts, took the top two spots this month.

## FAQ

### Where did Lim Young-woong rank in October 2026?

Lim Young-woong ranked third in the October 2026 singer brand reputation rankings. He was second in September.

### Who ranked first and second in October 2026?

Rescene ranked first and BTS ranked second in the October 2026 rankings.

### Who published these rankings?

The rankings were announced by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, based on big data analysis.

## Sources

- [Sports Seoul](https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1643637)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._