There are many different ways to determine a K-Pop artist’s success and popularity, including album sales, stream counts, and music video views. In 2022, there were a record number of pretty much all of these methods, showing that the music genre is becoming increasingly popular worldwide! Here’s a look at the 15 K-Pop artists with the most total views on YouTube in the past year, as well as how they contribute to their total views since their careers began.
15. BTS
In all of 2022, BTS had an accumulated total of 250.0 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 26.1 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 1.0% to.
14. TWICE
In all of 2022, TWICE had an accumulated total of 251.3 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 10.4 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 2.4% to.
13. Nayeon
In all of 2022, Nayeon had an accumulated total of 261.7 million views! This accounts for 100% of her views since her first music video was released in 2022.
12. SEVENTEEN
In all of 2022, SEVENTEEN had an accumulated total of 289.3 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 2.60 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 11.1% to.
11. TREASURE
In all of 2022, TREASURE had an accumulated total of 305.9 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 882.9 million views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 34.6% to.
10. Kep1er
In all of 2022, Kep1er had an accumulated total of 320.0 million views! This accounts for 100% of her views since her first music video was released in 2022.
9. ITZY
In all of 2022, ITZY had an accumulated total of 327.8 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 3.14 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 10.4% to.
8. NMIXX
In all of 2022, NMIXX had an accumulated total of 334.2 million views! This accounts for 100% of her views since her first music video was released in 2022.
7. NewJeans
In all of 2022, NewJeans had an accumulated total of 340.0 million views! This accounts for 100% of her views since her first music video was released in 2022.
6. LE SSERAFIM
In all of 2022, LE SSERAFIM had an accumulated total of 386.2 million views! This accounts for 100% of her views since her first music video was released in 2022.
5. IVE
In all of 2022, IVE had an accumulated total of 443.5 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 659.7 million views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 67.2% to.
4. PSY
In all of 2022, PSY had an accumulated total of 446.2 million views! Since he started releasing videos, he’s earned 7.99 billion views overall, which his 2022 views contributed 5.6% to.
3. Stray Kids
In all of 2022, Stray Kids had an accumulated total of 495.4 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 3.59 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 13.8% to.
2. (G)I-DLE
In all of 2022, (G)I-DLE had an accumulated total of 497.1 million views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 1.84 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 27.0% to.
1. BLACKPINK
In all of 2022, BLACKPINK had an accumulated total of 1.08 billion views! Since they started releasing videos, they’ve earned 16.3 billion views overall, which their 2022 views contributed 6.6% to.
