Trot singer Lim Young Woong has secured the top spot in Korean singer brand value rankings for three consecutive months as of May 2024.

On May 25 KST, the Korea Brand Reputation Research Institute unveiled the brand value rankings for Korean singers based on extensive data analysis.

Lim Young Woong, who previously dominated the list in both March and April, achieved a total of 7,923,400 brand value points this month—an impressive 20.53% increase from the previous month.

Following closely behind, girl groups IVE and aespa claimed the 2nd and 3rd positions, with IVE earning 6,844,582 points and aespa accumulating 4,537,556 points.

The top 30 Korean singers in terms of brand value rankings for May are as follows:

1. Lim Young Woong
2. IVE
3. aespa
4. ILLIT
5. Seventeen
6. (G)I-DLE
7. BTS
8. LE SSERAFIM
9. IU
10. BIBI
11. NCT
12. Na Hoon Ah
13. Lee Chan Won
14. TWS
15. DAY6
16. BABYMONSTER
17. Jay Park
18. Young Tak
19. Taeyeon
20. RIIZE
21. Zico
22. Jang Yoon Jung
23. BLACKPINK
24. EXO
25. Red Velvet
26. Sung Si Kyung
27. QWER
28. TWICE
29. Paul Kim
30. NewJeans

Congratulations to Lim Young Woong on maintaining his impressive brand value ranking! ?

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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