Asian Journal of Management Analytics
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): October 2025

Idol Influence: Examining the Market Reaction to K-Pop Brand Ambassadors

Kartika Wulandari (Unknown)
Dianita, Mirna (Unknown)
Tresnawati, Rina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Oct 2025

Abstract

The Korean Wave (Hallyu) phenomenon has encouraged corporations to compete for collaborations with K-pop artists and celebrities to boost sales and increase market share. This trend is also evident in Indonesia, where global brands aim to leverage the significant influence of K-pop idols. This study examines the impact of BTS, one of the most influential K-pop groups, as a brand ambassador for major corporations, such as Samsung, Coway, Hyundai, Puma, and Fila. The research uses secondary data to analyze stock price changes before and after BTS’s endorsement. The findings indicate that the effect of BTS on stock price varies depending on the nature of each company’s relationship and marketing strategy with BTS. However, from a broader corporate perspective, there is no consistent or significant link between the appointment of BTS as brand ambassador and changes in stock prices across the companies observed.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajma

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

Description

The Asian Journal of Management Analytics (AJMA) is a journal focused on the theory and application of data analytics and its applications in contemporary business, economics, and management disciplines. These disciplines include accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics ...