Top 5 K-Pop Stars In Kpopmap’s Fan Interest Idol Ranking (September 2025)

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If you’re wondering what other fans are saying about your faves, you can look to Kpopmap’s Fan Interest Idol Rankings to see the verdict. It takes into account various factors: Vocal, Visual, Rap, Performance, Multi-Talent, and Fashion. It’s a culmination of what fans are saying online across social media and forum sites.

These numbers are updated monthly, reflecting the latest trends of fan engagement. Groups are then automatically ranked in the Fan Interest Idol Ranking. Here, you can see which K-Pop group had the highest Interest Index for the month! September 2025 just ended and fan sentiment is in!

So, which group topped the Fan Interest Idol Ranking in the month of September and created the most buzz?

1. aespa

aespa made their highly anticipated comeback at the start of September, once again topping the music charts and becoming the talk of K-Pop communities everywhere. They impressed everyone with their vocals and visuals, proving why they’re a top girl group. Though they faced some challenges, they overcame them and remained dedicated to honing their craft.

2. LE SSERAFIM

In September, LE SSERAFIM were touring across North America, meeting thousands of fans during their concert. They trended across social media for their stellar performances, amazing vocals, and gorgeous visuals. Their concerts showed that with enough time and effort, there’s nothing the girl group can’t do.

3. XG

In the middle of September, XG released their single, ‘GALA’ which had everyone talking. It was otherworldly and truly embodied XG’s ever-evolving artistic identity. This past month, people talked about their captivating performances and impactful rap skills the most, two of the girl group’s constant strengths.

4. i-dle

At the end of September, i-dle dropped the pre-release, ‘Fate (Japanese ver.)’, ahead of their first Japanese album, “Where Do We Go”. Outside of this, the girls have been active across various variety programs and participating in individual schedules such as Yuqi’s solo comeback, keeping the i-dle name trending.

5. EXO

At the beginning of September, EXO dropped a mysterious teaser that could be a hint to an upcoming December release. The members also had various individual schedules, keeping the group name trending all month long. Fans talked about many things, but focused most on their incredible vocals and standout performances.

What does this ranking mean?

It serves as a look at what other fans are saying about their faves across various categories. The higher the score, the more people are talking about the group. So if you want your own favorite group to rank high, then don’t be afraid to talk about them across social media! To support them even more, don’t forget to click the heart button on your fave’s profile here on Kpopmap.

Are you surprised by the top five rankings of the Fan Interest Idol Ranking for the month of September 2025?