These Are The TOP 25 Most Popular Korean Entertainment-Related Wikipedia Pages Right Now
With K-Pop and Korean entertainment becoming more popular worldwide, there are countless Wikipedia articles on various topics related to them, from individual idols and K-Pop groups to K-Dramas, actors, and athletes, and everything in between. Using WikiProject Korea, it’s easy to see which topics are trending among netizens based on how many views different articles are earning over a period of time.
Here are the 25 most-viewed Wikipedia pages related to Korean entertainment for the entire month of November!
25. Han So Hee
In November, this article received 168.6k total views (averaging about 5.6k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Han So Hee is a South Korean actress and model. She began her career as a supporting character in the television series Money Flower (2017), 100 Days My Prince (2018), and Abyss (2019) before transitioning into lead roles in the JTBC series The World of the Married (2020) and Nevertheless (2021), and the Netflix-produced My Name (2021).
24. The Red Sleeve
In November, this article received 171.2k total views (averaging about 5.7k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
23. Song Hye Kyo
In November, this article received 171.2k total views (averaging about 5.7k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Song Hye Kyo is a South Korean actress. She gained international popularity through her leading roles in the television dramas Autumn in My Heart (2000), All In (2003), Full House (2004), That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), and Encounter (2018). Her film work includes Hwang Jin Yi (2007), The Grandmaster (2013), My Brilliant Life (2014), and The Queens (2015).
22. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
In November, this article received 174.0k total views (averaging about 5.8k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Shin Min A, Kim Seon Ho and Lee Sang Yi. It is a remake of 2004 South Korean film Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong. Yoon Hye-jin, an intelligent and pretty dentist living in the big city, loses her job after she righteously accuses the clinic’s head doctor of overdoing patients’ treatment for profit. She embarks on a trip to the idyllic seaside village of Gongjin, where she meets jack-of-all-trades Hong Du-sik.
21. Daniel Henney
In November, this article received 177.3k total views (averaging about 5.9k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Daniel Henney is an American actor and model. He first came into international prominence with his television debut as Dr. Henry Kim on the Korean drama My Lovely Sam Soon (2005). He has gone on to star in films such as Seducing Mr. Perfect (2006), My Father (2007), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Shanghai Calling (2012), The Last Stand (2013), One Night Surprise (2013), and Big Hero 6 (2014).
20. Kim Seon Ho
In November, this article received 187.3k total views (averaging about 6.2k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Kim Seon Ho is a South Korean actor. He began his career on stage and appeared in numerous plays before making his screen debut in 2017 with Good Manager. He rose to prominence with the television series Start-Up (2020) and gained more recognition for his main role in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), which aired on tvN and Netflix. In 2021, he was selected as Gallup Korea‘s Television Actor of the Year.
19. Gong Yoo
In November, this article received 199.5k total views (averaging about 6.7k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Gong Ji Cheol, better known by his stage name Gong Yoo, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas Coffee Prince (2007), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017), and Squid Game (2021), and the films Silenced (2011), Train to Busan (2016) and The Age of Shadows (2016).
18. Jungkook (BTS)
In November, this article received 201.9k total views (averaging about 6.7k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Jeon Jungkook, 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.
17. Lisa (BLACKPINK)
In November, this article received 216.9k total views (averaging about 7.2k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Lalisa Manobal, known mononymously as Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer, and dancer based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK formed by YG Entertainment.
16. BLACKPINK
In November, this article received 226.9k total views (averaging about 7.6k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens 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.
15. Jirisan
In November, this article received 228.7k total views (averaging about 7.6k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Set against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, it depicts the story of rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park who climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions of the mountain, trying to rescue the survivors and lost trekkers. The drama is centered around a mystery surrounding the mountain’s many visitors; those who come to kill, and those who come to end their lives.
14. Parasite
In November, this article received 232.2k total views (averaging about 7.7k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens 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.
13. V (BTS)
In November, this article received 252.7k total views (averaging about 8.4k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Kim Tae-hyung, also known by his stage name V, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a vocalist of the South Korean boy group BTS.
12. Park Shin Hye
In November, this article received 255.1k total views (averaging about 8.5k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Park Shin Hye is a South Korean actress and singer. She gained recognition for starring in the television dramas Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven (2006). Considered one of the most prolific actresses of her age, Park received further recognition for her roles in the television dramas You’re Beautiful (2009), The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014–2015), Doctors (2016), Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019) and #Alive (2020), Sisyphus: The Myth (2021).
11. My Name
In November, this article received 260.1k total views (averaging about 8.7k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
My Name is a South Korean streaming television series directed by Kim Jin Min and starring Han So Hee, Park Hee Soon, and Ahn Bo Hyun. The series revolves around a woman who joins a gang to avenge her father’s death, then goes undercover as a cop. Three episodes out of eight were screened at 26th Busan International Film Festival in newly created ‘On Screen’ section, on October 7, 2021.
10. Lee Jung Jae
In November, this article received 275.9k total views (averaging about 9.2k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Lee Jung Jae is a South Korean actor, businessman and former model. With an estimated net worth of $5 million USD, Lee is one of the most successful South Korean actors. In 2021, Lee gained widespread international stardom and fame for his role as Seong Gi-hun, the main protagonist of Netflix’s survival drama Squid Game. In December 2021, he was selected as Gallup Korea’s Film Actor of the Year.
9. Jung Ho Yeon
In November, this article received 305.7k total views (averaging about 10.2k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Jung Ho Yeon, also known as HoYeon Jung, is a South Korean model and actress. She began her career as a freelance model in 2010, walking in Seoul Fashion Week shows for two years. In 2020, Jung signed a contract with Saram Entertainment as an actress. She made her television debut in 2021, starring in the Netflix series Squid Game as Kang Sae-byeok which brought her worldwide attention and critical acclaim as the show’s breakout star.
8. The King’s Affection
In November, this article received 306.1k total views (averaging about 10.2k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
The story is set during the Joseon Dynasty, at a time when twins were considered an ominous sign. As a result, when the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace. A few years later, the twin daughter Dami returns to the palace to work as a maid. When the male twin, Lee Hwi, loses his life through a case of mistaken identity, their mother, having recognized her daughter as court maid Dami, persuades her to take Lee Hwi’s place.
7. John Cho
In November, this article received 311.4k total views (averaging about 10.4k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
John Cho is an American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the Harold & Kumar films, and Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek reboot film series. Early in his career, Cho also starred in the Asian American–centered films Shopping for Fangs (1997), Yellow (1998) and Better Luck Tomorrow (2002). In 2017, he received critical acclaim for his performance in the hit indie film Columbus. In 2018, he starred in the thriller film Searching, making him the first Asian American actor in history to headline a mainstream thriller film in Hollywood.
6. Ma Dong Seok
In November, this article received 329.4k total views (averaging about 11.0k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Ma Dong Seok, also known as Don Lee, is a Korean-American actor. With his breakout performance in Train to Busan and subsequent leading roles, he has become one of South Korea’s most successful actors. He was Gallup Korea’s Film Actor of the Year in 2018.
5. Now, We Are Breaking Up
In November, this article received 344.9k total views (averaging about 11.5k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Now, We Are Breaking Up is an ongoing South Korean romantic drama television series starring Song Hye Kyo, Jang Ki Yong, Kim Joo Hun, and Choi Hee Seo. Directed by Lee Gil-bok, with screenplay by Je In, and produced by Samhwa Networks and United Artists Agency, the series is about falling in love and breaking up between men and women.
4. Happiness
In November, this article received 443.5k total views (averaging about 14.8k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Happiness is a South Korean television series starring Han Hyo Joo, Park Hyung Sik, and Jo Woo Jin, produced by Studio Dragon. It is an apocalyptic thriller that takes place in a time in which infectious diseases have become the new norm.
3. BTS
In November, this article received 675.4k total views (averaging about 22.5k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
BTS is a South Korean boy band that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit 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. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism.
2. Hellbound
In November, this article received 932.3k total views (averaging about 31.1k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy streaming television series directed by Yeon Sang-ho, based on his own webtoon of the same name. An original Netflix release about supernatural beings appearing out of nowhere to condemn people to Hell, the series stars Yoo Ah In, Kim Hyun Joo, Park Jeong Min, Won Jin Ah, and Yang Ik June.
1. Squid Game
In November, this article received 2.05 million total views (averaging about 68.4k views per day). Here’s what the Wikipedia article opens with:
Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama streaming 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 prize.
