These Are The 25 Current Most-Searched Korean Entertainment-Related Wikipedia Pages
The ongoing WikiProject Korea is a project on Wikipedia that keeps track of views and other data for pages that relate to Korea and Korean entertainment. Every month, they create a list of the most-viewed pages for that month, and it’s a good way to see what topics are trending at any point in time. These were the 25 most-viewed Korean entertainment Wikipedia pages from March!
25. Jungkook (BTS)
In March, this article received 156.0k total views (averaging about 5.0k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Jeon Jung-kook, known mononymously as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is the youngest member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS.
24. Snowdrop
In March, this article received 156.0k total views (averaging about 5.0k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Snowdrop is a South Korean television series starring Jung Hae In, Jisoo, Yoo In Na, Jang Seung Jo, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Hye Yoon, and Jung Yoo Jin. It aired on JTBC from December 18, 2021, to January 30, 2022, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 KST for 16 episodes.
23. Juvenile Justice
In March, this article received 159.6k total views (averaging about 5.1k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Juvenile Justice is a 2022 South Korean streaming television series. Directed by Hong Jong-chan, it stars Kim Hye Soo, Kim Mu Yeol, and Lee Sung Min. The series, which tells the story a judge who is known for her dislike of juveniles and gets appointed as judge of a juvenile court, was released on Netflix on February 25, 2022.
22. Hyun Bin
In March, this article received 177.3k total views (averaging about 5.7k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Hyun Bin is a South Korean actor. He first gained wide recognition for his role in the 2005 romantic comedy television drama My Name is Kim Sam-soon. Since then, he has appeared in leading roles in other successful television shows including: The romantic fantasy drama Secret Garden (2010–2011), fantasy drama Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), and romantic drama Crash Landing on You (2019–2020).
21. The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure
In March, this article received 178.2k total views (averaging about 5.7k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure is a 2022 South Korean period adventure film directed by Kim Jeong-hoon and starring Kang Ha Neul and Han Hyo Joo. A spiritual sequel of 2014 film The Pirates, the film is about adventures of pirates who gather in the sea and search for the royal treasures that have disappeared without a trace.
20. BLACKPINK
In March, this article received 179.8k total views (averaging about 5.8k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. The group debuted in August 2016 with their single album Square One, which featured “Whistle” and “Boombayah”, their first number-one entries on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, respectively.
19. Hwang Jin Yi
In March, this article received 180.6k total views (averaging about 5.8k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Hwang Jin Yi is a 2007 South Korean biographical drama film directed by Chang Yoon-hyun. Based on Hong Seok-jung’s 2002 novel Hwangjini (which won the Manhae Prize for Literature in 2004), the film is about the life of Hwang Jin-yi, the most famous courtesan (or “gisaeng”) in Korean history, starring Song Hye Kyo in the title role.
18. Parasite
In March, this article received 188.5k total views (averaging about 6.1k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Parasite is a 2019 South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. The film, starring Song Kang Ho, Lee Sun Kyun, Cho Yeo Jeong, Choi Woo Shik, Park So Dam, Jang Hye Jin, and Lee Jung Eun, follows a poor family who scheme to become employed by a wealthy family and infiltrate their household by posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals.
17. Ken Jeong
In March, this article received 194.8k total views (averaging about 6.3k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, writer, and licensed physician. He rose to prominence for playing Leslie Chow in The Hangover film series (2009–2013) and Ben Chang in the NBC series Community (2009–2015).
16. V (BTS)
In March, this article received 197.4k total views (averaging about 6.4k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Kim Tae-hyung, also known by his stage name V, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
15. Forecasting Love and Weather
In March, this article received 207.5k total views (averaging about 6.7k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Forecasting Love and Weather is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Cha Young-hoon and starring Park Min Young, Song Kang, Yoon Park, and Yura. This series depicts the cheerful love story of people working in Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and rise up again, and their everyday life together in the office.
14. Son Ye Jin
In March, this article received 215.9k total views (averaging about 7.0k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Son Ye Jin is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2003 for The Classic and Summer Scent, which followed with the commercially successful A Moment to Remember (2004), and April Snow (2005). Her early roles in films garnered her the title “Nation’s First Love” in Korea.
13. Thirty-Nine
In March, this article received 226.2k total views (averaging about 7.3k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Thirty-Nine is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Kim Sang-ho and starring Son Ye Jin, Jeon Mi Do, and Kim Ji Hyun. This series revolves around the life, friendship, romance and love of three friends, who are about to turn 40 years old.
12. Nam Joo Hyuk
In March, this article received 244.9k total views (averaging about 7.9k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Nam Joo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor. He began his career as a model, and appeared in several music videos before making his screen debut in 2014 with The Idle Mermaid. He rose to prominence with his role in the television series Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), and has since became notable for his leading roles in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016), The Bride of Habaek (2017), The Light in Your Eyes (2019), The School Nurse Files (2020), Start Up (2020), and Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) .
11. Squid Game
In March, this article received 246.3k total views (averaging about 7.9k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix. Its cast includes Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Wi Ha Joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong Su, Heo Sung Tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo Ryoung. The series revolves around a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly children’s games for the chance to win a ₩45.6 billion (US$38 million) prize.
10. Kim Tae Ri
In March, this article received 312.8k total views (averaging about 10.1k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Kim Tae Ri is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in the films The Handmaiden (2016), Little Forest (2018), Space Sweepers (2020), and in the historical drama Mr. Sunshine (2018). More recently, Kim gained further recognition for her leading role in the coming-of-age drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022).
9. Seol In Ah
In March, this article received 316.8k total views (averaging about 10.2k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Seol In Ah is a South Korean actress best known for her leading roles in television series Sunny Again Tomorrow (2018), Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019) and Business Proposal (2022) and for her supporting roles in Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), School 2017 (2017) and Mr. Queen (2020–2021).
8. Kim Min Kyu
In March, this article received 358.2k total views (averaging about 11.6k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Kim Min Kyu is a South Korean actor. He is known for his appearance in the variety program Crime Scene Season 3 and gained recognition for his roles in television series Queen: Love and War (2019-20), Backstreet Rookie (2020), Snowdrop (2021-22) and Business Proposal (2022).
7. All of Us Are Dead
In March, this article received 360.0k total views (averaging about 11.6k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
All of Us Are Dead is a South Korean coming-of-age zombie apocalypse horror streaming television series. It stars Park Ji Hu, Yoon Chan Young, Cho Yi Hyun, Lomon, Yoo In Soo, Lee Yoo Mi, Kim Byung Chul, Lee Kyu Hyung, and Jeon Bae Soo. The series mostly takes place at a high school in South Korea as a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks out and threatens the safety of the students.
6. Pachinko
In March, this article received 399.3k total views (averaging about 12.9k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Pachinko is an American drama television series created by Soo Hugh based on the novel of the same name by Manhattan-based author and journalist Min Jin Lee. The series is directed by Kogonada and Justin Chon and stars Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha, and Jin Ha.
5. BTS
In March, this article received 489.2k total views (averaging about 15.8k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under BigHit Entertainment. The septet—consisting of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—co-writes and co-produces much of their own output. Originally a hip hop group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres.
4. Kim Sejeong
In March, this article received 507.8k total views (averaging about 16.4k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Kim Sejeong is a South Korean singer and actress. She finished second in Mnet’s girl group survival show Produce 101, becoming a member of the project girl group I.O.I. She was also a member of Jellyfish Entertainment’s girl group gugudan. She is currently active as a solo artist and actress, best known for her lead roles in the television series School 2017 (2017), I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019), The Uncanny Counter (2020–2021), and Business Proposal (2022).
3. Ahn Hyo Seop
In March, this article received 611.2k total views (averaging about 19.7k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Ahn Hyo Seop, or Paul Ahn, is a Korean-Canadian actor and singer based in South Korea. He gained recognition for his main roles in the Korean dramas Still 17 (2018), Abyss (2019), Dr. Romantic 2 (2020), Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) and Business Proposal (2022).
2. Twenty-Five Twenty-One
In March, this article received 740.7k total views (averaging about 23.9k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun Wook, and Lee Joo Myung. The series depicts the romantic lives of five characters spanning from the year of 1998 to 2021.
1. Business Proposal
In March, this article received 1.29 million total views (averaging about 41.6k views per day). Here is what the article opens up with:
Business Proposal is a South Korean television series based on the webtoon of the same title by HaeHwa, starring Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong, Kim Min Kyu, and Seol In Ah.
