Among numerous K-pop artists, IU, BTS, TWICE, BLACKPINK, and more proved their stellar careers as they dominated "Top Artists" Rankings in YouTube Korea!
On the latest update of YouTube Charts, which provides the trends of the top songs, top MVs, top artists, and more, IU defeated Brave Girls as well as BTS and became the top artists in Korea for the 13th week of 2021, based on its data gathered from March 26 to April 1.
Along with these artists who were referred to as "digital monsters" both domestically and internationally, prominent K-pop artists including IZ*ONE, BLACKPINK, TWICE, SHINee, and more also reigned in the rankings.
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IU Ranks Above in YouTube Korea "Top Artists" and "Top Music Video"
Based on the rankings, IU is the biggest artist in YouTube Korea for the 13th week of 2021! The "Nation's Sweetheart" accumulated 22.2 million views in the country from her YouTube videos, wherein 4.12 million views from this were generated through her latest comeback title track, "LILAC" MV.
In the "Top 100 Music Videos," IU's other MVs proved their supremacy as well, including "Celebrity" at No. 4, "Coin" (No.6), "Blueming" (No. 26), and more.
IU, who was hailed as the "Top Artist" with "Top Music Video" in YouTube Korea, released her fifth full-length album, "LILAC," on March 25. This album is IU's first full-length album in four years since her fourth full-length album, "Palette," released in 2017.
A total of 10 songs were included in the album, and IU participated in producing, composing, and writing all the songs this time as well. In particular, this album drew much attention as it collaborated with various domestic and international high-end artists such as NAUL.
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BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE: Here are the "Top Artists" in YouTube Korea for the 13th Week of 2021
Trailing behind IU is the "biggest boy group in the world" BTS, which has been consistently ranking in the Top 100 for 237 weeks. In Korea, they gained 9.4 million views, and it is expected to skyrocket once they finally return to the music scene with another bop in May.
Brave Girls then ranked in third place, with 7.27 million views. The "reverse-driving" queens also hinted at their summer comeback; drawing attention. Following the current four-member group is the quartet BLACKPINK. Without any release since October 2020, the "World's biggest girl group" maintained their "YouTube Queen" status, particularly in Korea with 5.1 million views.
Justin Bieber, Lim Young Woong, IZ*ONE, M.C.The Max followed at fifth to eighth place in order.
Meanwhile, TWICE and SHINee completed the Top 10, ranking consecutively. The "Asia's No. 1 Girl Group" is set to come back on May 12 with their Japanese single, "Kura Kura," while the "Princes of K-pop" SHINee is heralding for a repackage album, "Atlantis," which will kick off this April 12.
In the top 11, significant K-pop representatives, including Rosé (No.11), Baekhyun (No.18), and OH MY GIRL (No. 21), also entered the rankings.
Red Velvet, Taeyeon, ITZY, AKMU, Yang Yoseop, Chung Ha, Sunmi, and (G)-IDLE then completed the top 30.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
