With K-pop's blossoming popularity worldwide, Wikipedia has become many's main website to learn about their favorite artists. Want to know which artists gained the most views on their Wikipedia articles in August 2022? Then keep on reading!
10. BLACKPINK Jisoo
In August 2022, BLACKPINK member Jisoo's Wikipedia article garnered 154.0k views. This is approximately 5,000 views per day.
Jisoo's article introduces her as a member of YG Entertainment's girl group, BLACKPINK. It recounts how she made her idol debut in 2016 and that she started acting in 2015 with a cameo in "The Producers." It also lists her latest acting gig, "Snowdrop."
9. Girls' Generation Yoona
In August, Girls' Generation member Yoona's Wikipedia article amassed 160.8k views. This is an average of 5,200 views every day.
In Yoona's article, it introduces her as an actress and singer. She trained for five years, debuted as a member of Girls' Generation in 2007, and subsequently debuted in the sub-unit Girls' Generation-Oh!GG.
It also recounts Yoona's successful dramas, such as "You Are My Destiny."
8. BTS Jungkook
In August, BTS member Jungkook's Wikipedia article totaled 188.6k views. This is an average of 6,100 views per day.
In his article, it introduces Jungkook as a South Korean singer and songwriter. Furthermore, they add that he is BTS's youngest member and vocalist.
7. BTS V
In August, BTS member V's Wikipedia article garnered 188.7k total views. This is an average of 6,100 views per day.
V's article introduces his birth name, Kim Taehyung, and adds that he is a singer and songwriter. The Wikipedia article also adds that he is a member of the South Korean boy group BTS.
6. GOT7 Jackson
In August, GOT7 member Jackson's Wikipedia article amassed 203.8k views. This is an average of 6,600 views per day.
In Jackson's article, Wikipedia introduces him as a Chinese singer, record producer, music video director, and fashion designer. Jackson is also the founder of the record label Team Wang and is the lead designer and creative director of the fashion brand Team Wang Design.
5. BLACKPINK Jennie
In August, BLACKPINK member Jennie's Wikipedia article totaled 210,000 views. This is an average of 6,800 views per day.
Jennie's article introduces the idol as a member of BLACKPINK and that she is a singer, rapper, and actress. Additionally, Wikipedia notes her career as a soloist with "SOLO," as well as her acting debut in HBO's "The Idol."
4. BLACKPINK Lisa
In August, BLACKPINK member Lisa's Wikipedia article amassed 220.7k views. This is an average of 7,100 views per day.
In Lisa's article, Wikipedia introduces Lisa as a Thai singer, rapper, and dancer based in South Korea and that she is a member of the girl group BLACKPINK. In 2021, she debuted as a soloist in South Korea with the single album "LALISA."
3. Girls' Generation
In August, Girls' Generation's Wikipedia article garnered 304.6k views. This is an average of 9,800 views per day.
Girls' Generation article introduces them as a girl group under SM Entertainment. It introduces the eight members, Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Former member Jessica is also mentioned.
The Wikipedia article also mentions Girls' Generation's honorific nickname, "The Nation's Girl Group."
2. BLACKPINK
In August, BLACKPINK's Wikipedia article totaled 400.8k total views. This is an average of 12,900 views per day.
In BLACKPINK's article, Wikipedia introduces them as a girl group under YG Entertainment. It also introduces the four members, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Wikipedia also recalls their debut with "WHISTLE" and "BOOMBAYAH."
1. BTS
The most viewed article about a K-pop act in August is none other than BTS! In August, BTS's Wikipedia article garnered 408.5k views. This is an average of 13,200 views per day.
In BTS's article, Wikipedia introduces them as a boy group under Big Hit Labels. It introduces the group's seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The article notes that BTS is involved with co-writing and co-producing their work and their evolution from a hip-hop group to a group with diverse styles.
Wikipedia also adds that BTS's music often contains social commentary on topics such as loss, mental health, loving yourself, individualism, and coming of age.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
