[CHOEAEDOL] Jul 2026 Male K-POP Idol Monthly Ranking

This month, Kang Daniel, who took first place on the ICON Male Solo chart, is maintaining his unwavering popularity. Although news of him serving in the military has been shared recently, he continues to rank high with the support and anticipation of his fans.

In second place is Ni-ki (ENHYPEN). ENHYPEN has been gaining attention with the release of their mini 8th album 'THE SIN : BLISS' and its title track 'Bloody Paradise'. Ni-ki continues to enjoy steady popularity thanks to his activities within the group.

Kim Geon-woo (AlphaDriveOne) dropped two spots to third place this month but still receives a lot of love from fans. Although there is no specific news about his recent activities, there is anticipation for his future endeavors.

Zhang Hao (AND2BLE) is holding steady at fourth place, continuing his activities in Japan. AND2BLE successfully completed a free live performance in Japan, increasing their recognition locally.

Lastly, Jake (ENHYPEN) has risen to fifth place, contributing to ENHYPEN's rising popularity. Through activities for the title track of the group's new mini-album 'THE SIN : BLISS', he continues to engage with fans.

This month's ICON male group ranking sees 1st place taken by PLAVE. PLAVE is gaining huge popularity with two songs, 'Confession at Night' and 'Exciting (feat. SOLE)', both reaching the TOP10 on the Flo chart. Additionally, they are receiving strong support from their fandom, having also ranked 1st in the daily voting for the Startrend K-POP male group category.

2nd place is held by NEXZ. In their recently released content 'REAL NEXZ', the members are showcasing their variety skills, bringing joy to their fans. They are also included in the 3rd lineup for the '2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer', hinting at their active performances on various stages.

3rd place BOYNEXTDOOR is preparing a special meeting with fans ahead of their first world tour 'BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' IN SEOUL'. This tour, held at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, is set to create unforgettable memories for fans.

4th place ENHYPEN continues their musical activities with the release of the title track from their 8th mini-album 'Bloody Paradise'. They are also realizing social value by participating in a blood donation campaign with the Korean Red Cross. This activity is delivering a new meaning to their fans.

Meanwhile, 5th place is jointly held by CORTIS and RIIZE. Despite member Gunho's finger fracture, CORTIS plans to proceed with their first solo tour '2026 CORTIS TOUR 'PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN' IN INCHEON' as scheduled. This tour is expected to offer fans a special stage.

This month's LEGEND Male Individual ranking sees Shownu (MONSTA X) at 1st place. He is set to participate in the 'Cass Cool Festival' with MONSTA X's full lineup, which has fans eagerly anticipating. His consistent activities and unique presence within the team have greatly contributed to maintaining his rank.

Jimin (BTS), who took 2nd place, delivered an impressive performance in Munich, Germany, by interacting with fans. His musical achievements are also notable, such as reaching 9th place on the Spotify chart with 'Who'. These activities have positively impacted his ranking.

V (BTS), who rose to 3rd place, recently felt his popularity as fans installed a large billboard next to the World Cup final stadium. Such passionate support from fans proves his enduring popularity.

Jungkook (BTS) has dropped to 4th place, but he still shows a strong presence on global charts. Being selected as a role model for children, his growth story is gaining attention. His future activities are highly anticipated.

Lastly, Jin (BTS), who is in 5th place, continues to showcase his presence by interacting with fans ahead of 'BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG'. He topped an online poll as the star fans most want to watch a horror movie with, receiving much love from fans.

In this month's LEGEND Male Group rankings, 1st place remains unchanged with BTS. Recently, they released the music video for 'Normal' from their 5th studio album 'Arirang', capturing the attention of fans worldwide. Additionally, the Korean version of 'Normal' is set to be released soon, raising expectations.

MONSTA X, holding onto 2nd place, is gaining attention through member Kihyun's solo activities. Kihyun has released his second solo EP 'BORDERLINE', showcasing his unique musical world. As a result, MONSTA X continues to maintain high popularity.

EXO is maintaining 3rd place this month, continuing their steady popularity. They are planning to hold concerts in Taiwan and Singapore soon, preparing special meetings with their fans.

Stray Kids in 4th place are offering fans unique enjoyment through collaborations with various brands. A promotion featuring limited edition photo goods of member Felix is underway, receiving great response from the fandom.

ASTRO has dropped one spot to 5th place this month, but they are still loved by fans. Although there were no major activities this month, they maintain their ranking with steady popularity and a strong fanbase, and future activities are highly anticipated.