With Google Trends, the most-searched K-pop idols for 2021 were revealed. Want to know who they are? Then keep on reading!
10. BTS RM
Ranking in tenth place is BTS's, RM. This year, the idol gained much attention for being BTS's dependable leader and is often their representative English speaker. With his work with BTS and his activity on social media, the idol earned a spot in the top ten.
9. BLACKPINK Rosé
BLACKPINK member Rosé ranked in ninth place this year. In 2021, Rosé debuted as a soloist with the single album "-R-." She also made headlines for being one of the first female K-pop artists to attend the Met Gala.
8. BTS Jin
Ranking in eighth place is BTS's oldest member, Jin! The idol made headlines in the latter part of the year after it was revealed that he would be singing the main OST for the tvN drama "Jirisan." The song "You" was released in November 2021.
7. IU
IU ranked in seventh place, and she is the only idol not part of BTS or BLACKPINK to rank in the top ten. This year, IU released several smash hits, such as "CELEBRITY," "LILAC," and "strawberry moon."
6. BLACKPINK Jennie
Sixth place went to BLACKPINK member Jennie. This year, the idol was named the face of Chum Churum soju, which made headlines in South Korea. She was also named the face of Chanel's Coco Neige campaign and Calvin Klein's "Drop 02" collection.
5. BTS Suga
BTS member Suga ranked in fifth place. In August 2021, Suga recomposed Samsung's ringtone, "Over the Horizon." His version was released as part of Samsung's "Unpacked 2021." In October 2021, Suga helped produce the song "You" by Japanese singer ØMI.
4. BLACKPINK Lisa
BLACKPINK member Lisa ranked in fourth place this year. In 2021, Lisa debuted as a soloist with the single album "LALISA." She also collaborated with DJ Snake, Megan Thee Stallion and Ozuna for the song "SG."
3. BTS Jimin
Ranking in third place is BTS member Jimin. The idol continued to prove his massive popularity by ranking at the top of the idol brand reputation ranking for individual male idols for 34 consecutive months, flaunting his popularity from 2020 to 2021.
2. BTS Jungkook
Second place went to BTS member Jungkook. This year, Jungkook set a new record for the most real-time views in V Live history. The idol's solo live stream surpassed 22 million simultaneous viewers. In addition, he broke his own record of 3.7 million viewers.
1. BTS V
Ranking in the first place and earning the title of "Google King" is BTS member V! In November 2021, it was revealed that V will be participating in the soundtrack for the upcoming Studio N drama "Our Beloved Summer." The drama is set to premiere in December 2021.
From 11, these are the top 30 most-searched K-pop idols on Google in 2021 worldwide:
11. BLACKPINK Jisoo
12. BTS J-Hope
13. ASTRO Cha Eun Woo
14. Stray Kids Hyunjin
15. BIGBANG G-Dragon
16. EXO Kai
17. NCT Lucas
18. MOMOLAND Nancy
19. Bae Suzy
20. TWICE Tzuyu
21. EXO Baekhyun
22. EXO Chanyeol
23. NCT Jaehyun
24. Red Velvet Irene
25. EXO D.O.
26. GOT7 Jackson
27. TWICE Momo
28. TWICE Sana
29. Girls' Generation Taeyeon
30. Stray Kids' Felix
Did your favorite K-pop idol make the top 30? Tell us in the comments below!
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Written by Alexa Lewis.
