Singer WOODZ (Cho Seung-yeon) has been ranked first in the Rising Singer Brand Reputation rankings for February 2026, according to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced on the 19th. The research institute analyzed approximately 44.19 million big data from January 20 to February 20, measuring participation index, media index, communication index, and community index to compile the comprehensive results. WOODZ achieved this top ranking with his self-composed track 'Drowning,' released in 2023, creating a viral hit phenomenon. The song gained significant popularity on social media approximately 1.5 years after its release, largely due to a viral live video of WOODZ performing the song during his military service. Kim Yong-bin, who has built a strong fanbase with sensibility trot music, placed second, while Stray Kids, continuing their winning streak on global charts, took third place. The top 30 Rising Singer Brand Reputation rankings include artists such as RIIZE, Cardi Garden, KiKi, Alpha Drive One, Two or Us, DAY6, and BeVi. This analysis comprehensively measured media interest, consumer interest, and positive and negative evaluations to identify growing artist brands that capture consumer attention across diverse categories.