# So Ji-sub tops K-Brand Index ad model ranking; G-Dragon 2nd amid BIGBANG world tour

Release page: https://ktrenz.com/article/2026/08/so-ji-sub-tops-k-brand-index-ad-model-ranking-g-dragon-2nd-bigbang-world-tour
Reach map: https://ktrenz.com/reach-graph/so-ji-sub-tops-k-brand-index-ad-model-ranking-g-dragon-2nd-bigbang-world-tour
Artist: BIGBANG — https://ktrenz.com/artisttag/bigbang
Category: tour
Published: 2026-08-28

## How measured
Server-side crawler hits on this article, counted per vendor and per bot. "Answer-time" means the vendor fetched the page while composing an answer (OAI-SearchBot, ChatGPT-User, Claude-User); "training" means bulk collection. These are requests we served — not impressions, not audience, not estimated reach. Crawlers we block are excluded from every number here.

## AI reach
- Answer-time citations: 7
- Total AI reads: 14
- Distinct vendors: 6
- Window: 9 days from first to last crawl

| Vendor | Reads | Kind | Bots |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| OpenAI | 7 | answer-time | OAI-SearchBot 6×/6d; ChatGPT-User 1×/1d |
| Apple | 2 | training | Applebot 2×/1d |
| Meta | 2 | training | Meta-ExternalAgent 2×/2d |
| Anthropic | 1 | training | ClaudeBot 1×/1d |
| Amazon | 1 | training | Amazonbot 1×/1d |
| Other | 1 | training | YouBot 1×/1d |

## Human reach
- Media outlets that picked this up: 45
- Social posts tracked: 125
- Listed below: 40 outlets, 60 posts

| Outlet | Lang | Date | Headline | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SocialValue | KO | 09-04 | G-Dragon, 'global icon,' ranks 2nd in K-Brand Index ad model ranking, surpassing Son Heung-min and Lim Young-woong | https://www.socialvalue.kr/news/view/1065584954321754 |
| SWTV News | KO | 09-05 | So Ji-sub tops K-Brand Index ad model ranking; G-Dragon 2nd amid BIGBANG world tour | https://swtvnews.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065585081190830 |
| celuvmedia.com | EN | 08-23 | BIGBANG's Taeyang 'Last Concert, Will Pour Out All Energy' [Celebrity Scene] | http://www.celuvmedia.com/article.php?aid=1787484325526201007 |
| sportschosun.com | EN | 08-23 | G-DRAGON "Last solo stage, goal is today"... BIGBANG, only 'flower path' at final show | https://www.sportschosun.com/entertainment/2026-08-23/202608230100137010008775 |
| enter.etoday.co.kr | EN | 08-23 | 'K-pop legend' BIGBANG proves the weight of a 20-year crown | https://enter.etoday.co.kr/news/view/301415 |
| topstarnews.net | EN | 08-23 | BIGBANG Daesung, bright smile after 'COSMOS' Goyang performance | https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=16171067 |
| isplus.com | EN | 08-24 | [What IS] "G-DRAGON showed kindness"...cameraman's fall prevented—heartwarming story trending | https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202608240036 |
| joongangenews.com | EN | 08-24 | G-DRAGON, StarTrend rap & hip-hop top spot…Park Jae-beom and BIGBANG compete fiercely | https://www.joongangenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=542182 |
| koreajoongangdaily.com | EN | 08-24 | Still alive, still 'BiiiG': Big Bang turns nostalgia into momentum | https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/still-alive-still-biiig-big-bang-turns-nostalgia-into-momentum/12839124 |
| mydaily.co.kr | EN | 08-24 | BIGBANG Concert, 'Good Boy' MV actress from 12 years ago appears—"Who is she?" | https://www.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2026082416452315378 |
| starnewskorea.com | EN | 08-24 | Nearly a 2m Fall Accident... G-DRAGON Saved the Cameraman at BIGBANG Concert | https://www.starnewskorea.com/music/2026/08/24/2026082418220536521 |
| fnnews.com | EN | 08-24 | BIGBANG 20 years, YG 30 years...YG's music DNA embedded in K-pop history | https://www.fnnews.com/news/202608241047350898 |
| cnbnews.com | EN | 08-24 | Goyang City, 'BIGBANG World Tour' No Safety Accidents | https://www.cnbnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1012608 |
| mydaily.co.kr | EN | 08-24 | IU went all the way to Goyang to see G-Dragon… spotted at BIGBANG concert | https://www.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2026082419480818942 |
| starnewskorea.com | EN | 08-25 | Even after 20 years of debut, BIGBANG still has it.. 'BiiiG' dance practice video released | https://www.starnewskorea.com/music/2026/08/25/2026082510261428243 |
| sportsworldi.com | EN | 08-25 | BIGBANG releases 'BiiiG' performance... G-DRAGON, Taeyang, and Daesung's three-color charm... | https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20260825506937 |
| newsen.com | EN | 08-25 | 'Uncle' G-DRAGON mobilized to see, Kim Min-joon's son attends BIGBANG concert... Kwon Da-mi... | https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202608250957292110 |
| queen.co.kr | EN | 08-25 | T.O.P holds solo tour for BIGBANG's 20th anniversary… Hong Kong and Taipei sold out | http://www.queen.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=462226 |
| tvreport.co.kr | EN | 08-25 | '20th Anniversary' BIGBANG's three members gathered, while T.O.P goes solo with overseas tour sold out | https://www.tvreport.co.kr/music/article/1071023/ |
| newsen.com | EN | 08-25 | G-Dragon startled by Hwang Kwang-hee's shoulder grab… BIGBANG concert friendship certified | https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202608251406322410 |
| mk.co.kr | EN | 08-25 | G-DRAGON personally purchased tickets… BIGBANG performance invites descendants of national merit awardees and correctional officers… | https://www.mk.co.kr/article/12135894 |
| joongangenews.com | EN | 08-25 | 'BIGBANG World Tour' 3-day Goyang concert 'successfully concluded' | https://www.joongangenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=542689 |
| newsis.com | EN | 08-25 | G-DRAGON and Justice Foundation Invite Descendants of Patriots to BIGBANG 20th Anniversary Concert | https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20260825_0003762355 |
| atstar1.com | EN | 08-25 | BIGBANG's 20th anniversary light and shadow… T.O.P on solo Asia tour, Seungri spotted at Vietnam event | http://www.atstar1.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6037960 |
| topstarnews.net | EN | 08-25 | BIGBANG Daesung, creating an enchanting night with V.I.P on the Goyang world tour stage | https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=16173385 |
| news.kbs.co.kr | EN | 08-25 | [Issue Culture] G-Dragon, who did G-Dragon invite at his own expense to the BIGBANG concert? | https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=8646116&ref=A |
| hankookilbo.com | EN | 08-26 | BIGBANG's 20th Anniversary, a Comeback as Big as Their Name | https://www.hankookilbo.com/news/article/A2026081917430002590?did=NA |
| joongangenews.com | EN | 08-26 | G-DRAGON, "Is he a god?"...Signature charm that captivated fan votes on StarTrend | https://www.joongangenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=543005 |
| harpersbazaar.co.kr | EN | 08-26 | More striking than blonde! G-DRAGON's 6 yellow hair styling looks | https://www.harpersbazaar.co.kr/article/1908615 |
| topstarnews.net | EN | 08-26 | 'Lee Byung-hun Blackmail Woman' Kim Si-won, Close with BIGBANG? Concert Certification Shot Released…'Throat Hoarse' | https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=16174409 |
| newsen.com | EN | 08-27 | G-DRAGON, looking lean with no body fat, collapsed on stage during rehearsal | https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202608270939510410 |
| marieclairekorea.com | EN | 08-27 | BIGBANG's Return, G-Dragon's Distinctive Styling in 'BiiiG' Music Video | https://www.marieclairekorea.com/fashion/2026/08/biiig/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=partnership |
| news.mtn.co.kr | EN | 08-27 | K-Culture Station Under Seoul Plaza Meets BIGBANG with Hip First Greeting [MTN On-Site+] | https://news.mtn.co.kr/news-detail/2026082708052034169 |
| insight.co.kr | EN | 08-27 | G-DRAGON, BIGBANG Concert Behind-the-Scenes Photo Dump... Distinctive Fashion Sense Still Shines | https://www.insight.co.kr/news/570437 |
| thereport.co.kr | EN | 08-28 | AI Reading 120,000 Attendee Flow… Goyang City Deploys Real-Time Crowd Safety at BIGBANG Concert | https://www.thereport.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=90884 |
| xportsnews.com | EN | 08-31 | Broadcaster Kim Su-yong, called 'missing BIGBANG member,' gets a 'like' from G-DRAGON... | https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2190206 |
| news.tf.co.kr | EN | 09-01 | BIGBANG, Past Hit Songs Surge on Charts… 'Ongoing Legend's Strength' | https://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/2360371.htm |
| mediafine.co.kr | EN | 09-01 | BIGBANG Concert Afterparty—Ultra-Luxury, Global Celebrities Beside G-Dragon | https://www.mediafine.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=88572 |
| mk.co.kr | EN | 09-01 | BIGBANG's T.O.P: "10 Years Away Was Time I Found Myself...The Moment I Could Stand Again" | https://www.mk.co.kr/article/12141463 |
| slist.kr | EN | 09-03 | BIGBANG's 20th Anniversary Firepower Still Strong… Tops Idol Chart Ahead of LESSERAFIM and aespa | https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=763376 |

| Platform | Account | Date | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| X | @josistrs | 09-03 | https://x.com/josistrs/status/2095552220418933038 |
| X | @daygforgd | 09-03 | https://x.com/daygforgd/status/2095552145185554457 |
| X | @lennoj_ | 09-03 | https://x.com/lennoj_/status/2095551723985138061 |
| X | @ChaOiller | 09-03 | https://x.com/ChaOiller/status/2095551356878930034 |
| X | @nanaju_ | 09-03 | https://x.com/nanaju_/status/2095551071641010456 |
| X | @chartsadp | 09-03 | https://x.com/chartsadp/status/2095550897501749439 |
| X | @00line97 | 09-03 | https://x.com/00line97/status/2095550701812449730 |
| X | @HuduDaniel | 09-03 | https://x.com/HuduDaniel/status/2095550617984827717 |
| X | @bluevotes_ | 09-03 | https://x.com/bluevotes_/status/2095550478939718103 |
| TikTok | peaceminusone_5sky | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@peaceminusone_5sky/video/7681337413666360583 |
| TikTok | mefaira | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@mefaira/video/7681244904353221906 |
| TikTok | mtn.star | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@mtn.star/video/7681202290547576085 |
| TikTok | peaceminusone_5sky | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@peaceminusone_5sky/video/7681220422637063432 |
| TikTok | xxx_lovegd | 08-26 | https://www.tiktok.com/@xxx_lovegd/video/7678417768521223444 |
| X | @kvotescart | 09-04 | https://x.com/kvotescart/status/2095675846807949431 |
| X | @pimu24pm | 09-04 | https://x.com/pimu24pm/status/2095675609808765267 |
| X | @kenykenasri | 09-04 | https://x.com/kenykenasri/status/2095675316123681272 |
| X | @PaulinaWij3101 | 09-04 | https://x.com/PaulinaWij3101/status/2095674144755183997 |
| X | @icebearnonnie | 09-04 | https://x.com/icebearnonnie/status/2095673936340250832 |
| X | @Sn_Tonor | 09-04 | https://x.com/Sn_Tonor/status/2095673783566873008 |
| X | @ohhhleigh | 09-04 | https://x.com/ohhhleigh/status/2095673339851202793 |
| X | @promisevip | 09-04 | https://x.com/promisevip/status/2095672784974147662 |
| X | @taaesana | 09-04 | https://x.com/taaesana/status/2095672750824104152 |
| X | @cottonbluuee | 09-04 | https://x.com/cottonbluuee/status/2095672717991420174 |
| TikTok | peaceminusone_5sky | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@peaceminusone_5sky/video/7681429248682249479 |
| TikTok | b_bangrio | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@b_bangrio/video/7681377589667122464 |
| TikTok | vipforeverreborn | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@vipforeverreborn/video/7681388825423252756 |
| TikTok | peaceminusone_5sky | 09-03 | https://www.tiktok.com/@peaceminusone_5sky/video/7681446003802688775 |
| YouTube | BIGBANG | 08-19 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ZnXgbyUuc |
| X | @Woke_moth | 09-04 | https://x.com/Woke_moth/status/2095799436509065623 |
| YouTube | BIGBANG | 08-24 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5u8JiGVI_k |
| X | @Ticketsy7u4 | 09-04 | https://x.com/Ticketsy7u4/status/2095799253012508693 |
| YouTube | 서리모 | 08-21 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOSMavyvEM8 |
| X | @kesehariannn | 09-04 | https://x.com/kesehariannn/status/2095799115787690379 |
| YouTube | Ansurea | 09-03 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-jMDSfyyRQ |
| X | @_DyOJM | 09-04 | https://x.com/_DyOJM/status/2095799071344910610 |
| YouTube | MBC WORLD | 08-31 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIqdEfCi4s |
| X | @YG_GlobalVIP | 09-04 | https://x.com/YG_GlobalVIP/status/2095799039123923296 |
| YouTube | YG ROYALTIES | 09-03 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVBlnWWLlRk |
| X | @Barbieber6 | 09-04 | https://x.com/Barbieber6/status/2095798612513231053 |
| X | @janet_98 | 09-04 | https://x.com/janet_98/status/2095798601075032343 |
| X | @ratchadaph57045 | 09-04 | https://x.com/ratchadaph57045/status/2095798512009261259 |
| X | @RHEEEHAB | 09-04 | https://x.com/RHEEEHAB/status/2095922133562192240 |
| X | @Namfon88851739 | 09-04 | https://x.com/Namfon88851739/status/2095921900321198385 |
| X | @gdragonintl | 09-04 | https://x.com/gdragonintl/status/2095921363525816643 |
| X | @sgdaisyfam | 09-04 | https://x.com/sgdaisyfam/status/2095921244927578546 |
| X | @bubblebloooo | 09-04 | https://x.com/bubblebloooo/status/2095921036671799387 |
| X | @DLove2604 | 09-04 | https://x.com/DLove2604/status/2095921024143655118 |
| X | @bevng1971 | 09-04 | https://x.com/bevng1971/status/2095921012399566973 |
| X | @M0K0_116 | 09-04 | https://x.com/M0K0_116/status/2095920808921268398 |
| X | @Winter676220330 | 09-04 | https://x.com/Winter676220330/status/2095920681942917327 |
| X | @Kpopshop1a1anew | 09-04 | https://x.com/Kpopshop1a1anew/status/2095920614121087442 |
| X | @JanzJi | 09-05 | https://x.com/JanzJi/status/2096045746395189710 |
| X | @etherealvtstar | 09-05 | https://x.com/etherealvtstar/status/2096045583941431317 |
| X | @STALLION__10 | 09-05 | https://x.com/STALLION__10/status/2096045340961001946 |
| X | @bunnytttop | 09-05 | https://x.com/bunnytttop/status/2096045198979596800 |
| X | @pinkminusone_ | 09-05 | https://x.com/pinkminusone_/status/2096045018829971587 |
| X | @zkdralin_ | 09-05 | https://x.com/zkdralin_/status/2096044960172937553 |
| X | @BIGBANGPJ_JP | 09-05 | https://x.com/BIGBANGPJ_JP/status/2096044957199118567 |
| X | @namunga_off | 09-05 | https://x.com/namunga_off/status/2096044933228466242 |

## Attribution
Measured and published by KTRENZ (https://ktrenz.com). Cite as: "KTRENZ Release Reach, So Ji-sub tops K-Brand Index ad model ranking; G-Dragon 2nd amid BIGBANG world tour".