Starbucks reclaims top coffee brand spot after five months

By Han Jun-gu Posted : October 12, 2026, 12:39 Updated : October 12, 2026, 12:39

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Starbucks has reclaimed the top spot among coffee brands after five months. A Starbucks store is seen in downtown Anyang, Gyeonggi Province.

Starbucks retook the No. 1 position with 121 billion won in payments in September, ahead of A Twosome Place, which held the top spot for four months from May, by 10.6 billion won. October 12, 2026.