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 July 2023!

25. Suga (BTS)

In July, this article received 92.9k total views (averaging about 3.0k 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. Under BigHit Music, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS in 2013. His first solo mixtape, Agust D, was released in 2016 and re-released in 2018 to digital download and streaming platforms, reaching number three on Billboard‘s World Albums Chart.”

24. Moonbin (ASTRO)

In July, this article received 93.2k total views (averaging about 3.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Moon Bin, known professionally as Moonbin, was a South Korean singer, actor, dancer, and model under the label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy group ASTRO and its sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha.”

23. SEVENTEEN

In July, this article received 94.5k total views (averaging about 3.0k 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.”

22. LE SSERAFIM

In July, this article received 97.9k total views (averaging about 3.2k 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.”

21. Jimin (BTS)

In July, this article received 104.9k total views (averaging about 3.4k 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.”

20. Stray Kids

In July, this article received 106.6k total views (averaging about 3.4k 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.”

19. (G)I-DLE

In July, this article received 107.7k total views (averaging about 3.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“(G)I-DLE, is a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2018. The group consists of five members: Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua. Originally a sextet, Soojin left the group on August 14, 2021. (G)I-DLE debuted on May 2, 2018, with the single “LATATA” from their first extended play (EP) I Am.”

18. EXO

In July, this article received 113.8k total views (averaging about 3.7k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul 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.”

17. FIFTY FIFTY

In July, this article received 118.3k total views (averaging about 3.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“FIFTY FIFTY is a South Korean girl group formed in 2022. They debuted on November 18, 2022, with their extended play The Fifty. The group consists of members: Sio, Saena, Aran, and Keena. The quartet were formed by Attrakt, an independent record label. The group experienced a commercial breakthrough with their viral hit single “Cupid”.”

16. Rosé (BLACKPINK)

In July, this article received 122.9k total views (averaging about 4.0k 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.”

15. TWICE

In July, this article received 127.3k total views (averaging about 4.1k 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.”

14. IU

In July, this article received 133.1k total views (averaging about 4.3k 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.”

13. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

In July, this article received 138.3k total views (averaging about 4.5k 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. 2PM

In July, this article received 142.1k total views (averaging about 4.6k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“2PM is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of six members: Jun. K (formerly known as Junsu), Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung. Originally a seven-piece group, former member Jaebeom (now known professionally as Jay Park) left the group in 2009 due to controversies that stemmed from his posts on MySpace.”

11. Cha Eunwoo (ASTRO)

In July, this article received 142.9k total views (averaging about 4.6k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Lee Dong-min, known professionally as Cha Eunwoo, is a South Korean singer and actor under the label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy band ASTRO.”

10. Taecyeon (2PM)

In July, this article received 182.8k total views (averaging about 5.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Ok Taecyeon, known mononymously as Taecyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. He is the rapper of the South Korean boy band 2PM.”

9. Lisa (BLACKPINK)

In July, this article received 201.8k total views (averaging about 6.5k 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.”

8. Jennie (BLACKPINK)

In July, this article received 230.5k total views (averaging about 7.4k 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”.”

7. Minhyuk (CNBLUE)

In July, this article received 236.4k total views (averaging about 7.6k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Kang Minhyuk is a South Korean musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is the drummer of South Korean rock band CNBLUE.”

6. NewJeans

In July, this article received 242.7k total views (averaging about 7.8k 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.”

5. BLACKPINK

In July, this article received 263.2k total views (averaging about 8.5k 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.”

4. V (BTS)

In July, this article received 274.7k total views (averaging about 8.9k 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.”

3. Im YoonA (Girls’ Generation)

In July, this article received 365.7k total views (averaging about 11.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Im Yoon-ah, known mononymously as YoonA, is a South Korean singer and actress. After training for five years, she debuted as a member of girl group Girls’ Generation (and later its subgroup Girls’ Generation-Oh!GG) in August 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. Apart from her group’s activities, Yoona has participated in various television dramas, notably You Are My Destiny (2008), which marked her career breakthrough and earned her the Best New Actress awards at the 23rd KBS Drama Awards and the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.”

2. BTS

In July, this article received 389.6k total views (averaging about 12.6k 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.”

1. Lee Junho (2PM)

In July, this article received 583.8k total views (averaging about 18.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Lee Jun-ho, known mononymously as Junho, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, composer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM. In 2013, Junho debuted as an actor in the Korean movie Cold Eyes and since then has starred in Good Manager (2017), Rain or Shine (2017–18), Wok of Love (2018) and King the Land (2023). His role in the historical drama The Red Sleeve (2021) has won him the Best Actor Award for Television at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards.”