The 25 Most Popular K-Pop Wikipedia Pages For The Past Month

One article had over 600,000 views in a month!

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 for the entire month of June 2022!

25. Rain

In June, this article received 61.0k total views (averaging about 2.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Jung Ji-hoon, better known by his stage name Rain, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and record producer. Rain’s musical career includes seven albums (six Korean, one Japanese), 28 singles and numerous concert tours around the world. He achieved breakthrough success with his third Korean album, It’s Raining (2004), which spawned the number one single of the same name. The album sold a million copies in Asia, and established Rain as an international star.”

24. Girls’ Generation

In June, this article received 61.5k total views (averaging about 2.1k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: TaeyeonSunnyTiffanyHyoyeonYuriSooyoungYoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the prominent South Korean figures and most popular K-Pop groups worldwide, Girls’ Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname “The Nation’s Girl Group” in their home country.”

23. EXO

In June, this article received 64.3k total views (averaging about 2.1k 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: XiuminSuhoLayBaekhyunChenChanyeolD.O.Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.”

22. Bae Suzy

In June, this article received 66.9k total views (averaging about 2.2k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Bae Suji, better known as Bae Suzy, is a South Korean singer, actress and model. She was a member of the girl group Miss A under JYP Entertainment. She made her debut as an actress with television series Dream High (2011) and has gone on to appear in series such as Gu Family Book (2013), Uncontrollably Fond (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Vagabond (2019) and Start-Up (2020). She made her film debut in Architecture 101 (2012). Since her successful film debut, she has been hailed as ‘The Nation’s First Love’ in her home country.”

21. Jonghyun (SHINee)

In June, this article received 67.3k total views (averaging about 2.2k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Kim Jong-hyun, known mononymously as Jonghyun, was a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, radio host, and author under the SM Entertainment label. He was the main vocalist of the South Korean boy band SHINee for nine years, releasing twelve albums with the group in both Korean and Japanese. He also participated in SM Entertainment’s project group, SM the Ballad, for the release of two EP albums.”

20. SEVENTEEN

In June, this article received 73.8k total views (averaging about 2.5k 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, JoshuaJunHoshi, WonwooWoozi, DK, MingyuThe8Seungkwan, 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. SEVENTEEN has released four studio albums, twelve EPs and three reissues.”

19. K-Pop

In June, this article received 74.4k total views (averaging about 2.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“K-Pop, short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. The term ‘K-Pop’ became popular in the 2000s.”

18. Eunwoo (ASTRO)

In June, this article received 76.3k total views (averaging about 2.5k 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.”

17. Rosé (BLACKPINK)

In June, this article received 77.3k total views (averaging about 2.6k 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.”

16. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

In June, this article received 77.7k total views (averaging about 2.6k 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).”

15. Jennie (BLACKPINK)

In June, this article received 78.2k total views (averaging about 2.6k 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”. The song was commercially successful, topping both the Gaon Digital Chart and Billboards World Digital Songs chart.”

14. Stray Kids

In June, this article received 82.6k total views (averaging about 2.8k 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 ChanLee KnowChangbinHyunjinHanFelixSeungmin, 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.”

13. TWICE

In June, this article received 84.8k total views (averaging about 2.8k 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: NayeonJeongyeonMomoSanaJihyoMinaDahyunChaeyoung, 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.”

12. J-Hope (BTS)

In June, this article received 86.7k total views (averaging about 2.9k 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.”

11. PROOF by BTS

In June, this article received 95.3k total views (averaging about 3.2k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

PROOF is the first anthology album released by South Korean boy band BTS, on June 10, 2022, through BigHit Music. The album’s lead single, “Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)”, was released on the same day.”

10. Suga (BTS)

In June, this article received 105.5k total views (averaging about 3.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Min Yoongi, known professionally by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. Managed by BigHit Music, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS in 2013. In 2016, he released his first solo mixtape, Agust D. In 2018, he re-released the mixtape for digital purchase and streaming.”

9. Jimin (BTS)

In June, this article received 108.5k total views (averaging about 3.6k 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.”

8. IU

In June, this article received 109.7k total views (averaging about 3.7k 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.”

7. RM (BTS)

In June, this article received 110.4k total views (averaging about 3.7k 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.”

6. Jin (BTS)

In June, this article received 111.4k total views (averaging about 3.7k 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. In 2019, Kim released his first independent song, the digital track “Tonight”. He also appeared on the 2016 Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth soundtrack alongside BTS member V. Kim has received critical praise for his falsetto and emotional range as a singer.”

5. Lisa (BLACKPINK)

In June, this article received 136.5k total views (averaging about 4.6k 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.”

4. BLACKPINK

In June, this article received 164.1k total views (averaging about 5.5k 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.”

3. Jungkook (BTS)

In June, this article received 170.0k total views (averaging about 5.7k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Jeon Jungkook (Korean: 전정국; born September 1, 1997), 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.”

2. V (BTS)

In June, this article received 187.8k total views (averaging about 6.3k 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 June, this article received 609.7k total views (averaging about 20.3k 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 JinSugaJ-HopeRMJimin, 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. Their lyrics often contain personal and social commentary on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming-of-age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also frequently references literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline.”

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