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 May 2023!

25. Taecyeon (2PM)

In May, this article received 84.8k total views (averaging about 2.7k 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.”

24. BABYMONSTER

In May, this article received 85.7k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“BABYMONSTER, also known as Baemon, is an upcoming South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. Consisting of seven members—Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Haram, Rora, and Chiquita—the septet released a pre-debut single entitled “Dream”, on May 14, 2023, ahead of their scheduled debut that same year.”

23. Jin (BTS)

In May, this article received 89.3k total views (averaging about 2.9k 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.”

22. RM (BTS)

In May, this article received 89.8k total views (averaging about 2.9k 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.”

21. (G)I-DLE

In May, this article received 92.9k total views (averaging about 3.0k 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.”

20. aespa

In May, this article received 93.9k total views (averaging about 3.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:

“Aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing. Having popularized the metaverse concept and hyperpop music in K-Pop, aespa is one of the most successful South Korean girl groups domestically and internationally.”

19. Stray Kids

In May, this article received 95.8k total views (averaging about 3.1k 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.”

18. NewJeans

In May, this article received 98.6k total views (averaging about 3.2k 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.”

17. TWICE

In May, this article received 106.2k total views (averaging about 3.4k 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.”

16. Jackson Wang (GOT7)

In May, this article received 109.2k total views (averaging about 3.5k 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.”

15. Jimin (BTS)

In May, this article received 125.6k total views (averaging about 4.1k 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. IU

In May, this article received 133.7k 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. Suga (BTS)

In May, this article received 150.0k total views (averaging about 4.8k 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.”

12. SEVENTEEN

In May, this article received 157.7k total views (averaging about 5.1k 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.”

11. LE SSERAFIM

In May, this article received 171.2k total views (averaging about 5.5k 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.”

10. Rosé (BLACKPINK)

In May, this article received 177.5k total views (averaging about 5.7k 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.”

9. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

In May, this article received 202.6k total views (averaging about 6.5k 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).”

8. Jungkook (BTS)

In May, this article received 204.2k total views (averaging about 6.6k 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.”

7. Moonbin (ASTRO)

In May, this article received 221.2k total views (averaging about 7.1k 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.”

6. FIFTY FIFTY

In May, this article received 228.6k total views (averaging about 7.4k 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”.”

5. Lisa (BLACKPINK)

In May, this article received 275.0k total views (averaging about 8.9k 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. Jennie (BLACKPINK)

In May, this article received 309.7k total views (averaging about 10.0k 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”.”

3. BLACKPINK

In May, this article received 328.0k total views (averaging about 10.6k 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.”

2. V (BTS)

In May, this article received 338.4k total views (averaging about 10.9k 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.”

1. BTS

In May, this article received 429.3k 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.”