These Are The 25 Highest-Trending K-Pop Artists Right Now, According To Wikipedia
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 K-Pop artists for the entire month of February 2023!
25. Hwang Minhyun (former NU’EST)
In February, this article received 66.5k total views (averaging about 2.4k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Hwang Minhyun, known mononymously as Minhyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He began his professional career in 2012 as a lead vocalist of the South Korean boy group NU’EST. In 2017, he participated in second season of Produce 101 and finished ninth place, becoming a member of Wanna One. Following Wanna One’s disbandment, Hwang re-joined NU’EST until 2022. He is currently a solo artist and actor signed under Pledis Entertainment.”
24. EXO
In February, this article received 66.7k total views (averaging about 2.4k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul that was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.”
23. LE SSERAFIM
In February, this article received 70.8k total views (averaging about 2.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“LE SSERAFIM is a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music and Hybe Corporation. The group consists of five members: Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae. Originally a sextet, Kim Garam left the group on July 20, 2022, after the termination of her exclusive contract. LE SSERAFIM debuted on May 2, 2022, with the release of their first extended play FEARLESS.”
22. Sooyoung (Girls’ Generation)
In February, this article received 76.5k total views (averaging about 2.7k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Choi Sooyoung, professionally known as Sooyoung, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She was a member of the short-lived Korean-Japanese singing duo Route 0 during 2002 in Japan. After returning to South Korea in 2004, Sooyoung eventually became a member of girl group Girls’ Generation in 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea’s most popular girl groups worldwide.”
21. SEVENTEEN
In February, this article received 78.4k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“SEVENTEEN is a South Korean boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. The group debuted on May 26, 2015, with the extended play (EP) 17 Carat, which became the longest-charting K-pop album of the year in the US and the only rookie album to appear on Billboard‘s ’10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015’ list.”
20. Hyungsik (ZE:A)
In February, this article received 78.7k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Park Hyungsik is a South Korean actor and singer. After three years of training, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A in 2010. As an actor, he is known for his roles in The Heirs (2013), High Society (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), and Soundtrack #1 (2022). He also starred in films and musical theatre productions.”
19. Siwan (ZE:A)
In February, this article received 83.4k total views (averaging about 3.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Yim Siwan, known mononymously as Siwan, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band ZE:A and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is best known for starring in the films The Attorney (2013), and the cable series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), which were both successful at the box office and in the ratings.”
18. RM (BTS)
In February, this article received 84.4k total views (averaging about 3.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Namjoon, known professionally as RM (formerly Rap Monster), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is the leader of the South Korean boy group BTS.”
17. Jin (BTS)
In February, this article received 89.9k total views (averaging about 3.2k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Seokjin, also known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS since June 2013. Kim has co-written and released three solo tracks with BTS: “Awake” (2016), “Epiphany” (2018), and “Moon” (2020), all of which have charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart.”
16. TWICE
In February, this article received 91.7k total views (averaging about 3.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“TWICE is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. TWICE was formed under the television program Sixteen (2015) and debuted on October 20, 2015, with the extended play (EP) The Story Begins.”
15. Jimin (BTS)
In February, this article received 92.5k total views (averaging about 3.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Park Jimin, known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean singer and dancer. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy group BTS, under the record label BigHit Entertainment.”
14. Jackson Wang (GOT7)
In February, this article received 92.6k total views (averaging about 3.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jackson Wang is a Chinese rapper, singer, dancer, record producer, fashion designer, and music video director. He is the founder of record label Team Wang and is the creative director and lead designer for fashion brand Team Wang Design. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Wang initially gained widespread recognition after joining JYP Entertainment’s K-Pop boy group, GOT7, in 2014.”
13. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)
In February, this article received 93.8k total views (averaging about 3.4k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Jisoo, known mononymously as Jisoo, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the girl group BLACKPINK, formed by YG Entertainment, in August 2016. After making her acting debut with a cameo role in the 2015 series The Producers, she played her first leading role in the JTBC series Snowdrop (2021–22).”
12. Stray Kids
In February, this article received 97.4k total views (averaging about 3.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. The group is composed of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Originally a nine-piece group, member Woojin left due to undisclosed personal reasons in October 2019. Stray Kids released their pre-debut extended play (EP) Mixtape in January 2018 and officially debuted on March 25 with the EP I Am Not.”
11. IU
In February, this article received 105.9k total views (averaging about 3.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Lee Jieun, also known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She signed with LOEN Entertainment (now Kakao Entertainment) in 2007 as a trainee and debuted as a singer at the age of fifteen with her first mini album Lost and Found (2008). Although her follow-up albums, Growing Up and IU…IM, brought mainstream success, it was after the release of “Good Day”, the lead single from her 2010 album Real, that she achieved national stardom.”
10. Jennie (BLACKPINK)
In February, this article received 110.3k total views (averaging about 3.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jennie Kim, known mononymously as Jennie, is a South Korean singer and rapper. Born and raised in South Korea, Jennie studied in New Zealand for five years before returning to South Korea in 2010. She debuted as a member of the girl group BLACKPINK, formed by YG Entertainment, in August 2016. In November 2018, Jennie made her debut as a solo artist with the single “Solo”.”
9. Rosé (BLACKPINK)
In February, this article received 121.5k total views (averaging about 4.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Roseanne Park, known mononymously as Rosé, is a Korean-New Zealand singer and dancer based in South Korea. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé signed with South Korean label YG Entertainment following a successful audition in 2012 and trained for four years before debuting as a member of the girl group BLACKPINK in August 2016.”
8. J-Hope (BTS)
In February, this article received 126.0k total views (averaging about 4.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jung Ho-seok, better known by his stage name J-Hope, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under BigHit Entertainment.”
7. Lisa (BLACKPINK)
In February, this article received 150.2k total views (averaging about 5.4k views per day). Here is what it opens up 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. Lisa made her solo debut with her single album Lalisa in September 2021. The album sold over 736,000 copies in its release week in South Korea, making her the first female artist to do so.”
6. Jungkook (BTS)
In February, this article received 180.9k total views (averaging about 6.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up 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.”
5. BLACKPINK
In February, this article received 196.1k total views (averaging about 7.0k views per day). Here is what it 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.”
4. NewJeans
In February, this article received 206.5k total views (averaging about 7.4k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“NewJeans is a South Korean girl group formed by ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe Corporation. The group is composed of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein. The group pre-released their debut single “Attention” on July 22, 2022, preceding their debut eponymous extended play, which was released on August 1, 2022.”
3. Cha Eunwoo (ASTRO)
In February, this article received 222.8k total views (averaging about 8.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Lee Dongmin, known professionally as Cha Eunwoo, is a South Korean singer, actor, and model under the label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy band ASTRO.”
2. V (BTS)
In February, this article received 236.4k total views (averaging about 8.4k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Taehyung, also known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.”
1. BTS
In February, this article received 387.7k total views (averaging about 13.8k views per day). Here is what it 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 since evolved to incorporate a wider range of genres.”
