[CHOEAEDOL] Oct 2026 Global K-POP Idol Monthly Ranking

This month's GLOBAL individual ranking saw Xiao Zhan take the 1st place spot, drawing attention with various activities as he celebrates his 10th debut anniversary. Notably, his first solo tour 'Exit·Us' became a hot topic, with hotel prices around the venues skyrocketing, showcasing his immense popularity. Thanks to these activities, Xiao Zhan climbed 6 spots to reach the top.

Copper (BUS), who took 2nd place, maintains a high rank this month thanks to a stable fandom, even without any special activity news. His presence continues to strongly appeal to global fans.

Kasahara Momona (ME:I), in 3rd place, has seen a slight rise in rank despite no recent activity news, thanks to her steady popularity. Her fans are looking forward to her next activities.

Kawashiri Ren (JO1) is in 4th place. With JO1's various overseas activities recently, combined with Kawashiri Ren's charm, his rank has risen by one spot.

Lastly, PN (UPRIZE), who took 5th place, has maintained a stable rank this month with a strong fandom, despite no major activities. Future activities are highly anticipated.

In this month's GLOBAL group rankings, 1st place goes to GIRLSET. Thanks to their recent release of the new song 'Chat' in the U.S. and active promotions in major cities like New York and Chicago, their ranking has risen. GIRLSET's global activities are gaining great popularity among fans.

2nd place is held by UPRIZE. UPRIZE is a Vietnamese boy group that has introduced a new album through collaboration with the K-POP album production project 'HiD'. This project, which incorporates the K-POP system, is attracting significant attention from fans.

INI, holding onto 3rd place, has recently been added to the lineup for '2026 MAMA', drawing attention. They are set to make an impact on the global stage, raising fans' expectations.

SB19 remains steady at 4th place, solidifying their position as the representative idol group of the Philippines. They are receiving a positive response on the World Digital Song Chart with their song 'Visa'. 5th place goes to JO1, who have entered the Billboard chart for the first time with their new mini-album 'Animal', strengthening their presence in both the Japanese and global markets.