K-pop's impact is undoubtedly growing, as the genre's influence has reached a global scale. With that said, several K-pop artists have landed firm popularity in China, where K-pop is also known to have resonated with the country's audiences.
Here are the 10 hottest K-pop acts in China!
1. EXO
EXO's popularity in China is not something to be trifled with, as the "Nation's Pick" managed to carve a mark on the country with their iconic releases and impact. EXO has also topped numerous popularity polls when it comes to China.
Moreover, the group also had four active Chinese members once, namely Lay Zhang (inactive/soloist), and former members Luhan, Tao, and Kris Wu. In the K-pop community, many still agree that EXO is the biggest and most influential K-pop act in China to this day.
2. (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE maintains a solid following in the country. The group made their debut in 2018 and has consistently garnered a strong domestic fanbase until reaching an international level.
In China, the group can also compete in digital sales and charts. Furthermore, (G)I-DLE member Yuqi is Chinese, while maknae Shuhua is from Taiwan, and both members are super popular in China!
3. Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang is based in Hong Kong, but his popularity in China is also beyond comprehension. The GOT7 member has also been active in numerous Chinese programs such as "Street Dance of China," "Hot Blood Dance Crew," "Go Fridge," and "Idol Producer."
In 2021, Jackson was included in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list at No. 10. Before his singing career, Jackson was a well-known sabre-fencer, who competed in contests across local and foreign areas.
4. aespa
In China, aespa is also well-loved. The quartet has received support and positive feedback in the country, especially leader Karina and Chinese member NingNing.
5. BIGBANG G-Dragon
While BIGBANG as a whole is indeed popular in mainland China due to their relevance and achievements, its leader G-Dragon is the one with the most consistent social media presence on Weibo.
6. SEVENTEEN
Third-gen is far from losing its edge, and SEVENTEEN's impact in China is evidence of that. The group also has two Chinese members, who are Jun (Wen Junhui) and The8 (Xu Minghao).
7. NCT WayV
NCT's fourth sub-unit WayV has a solid fanbase in China, and is managed by Label V, the China-exclusive sub-label of SM Entertainment.
8. Former WJSN Cheng Xiao
Even before Cheng Xiao left WJSN, the former idol had already formed a huge following in both South Korea and China. Cheng Xiao is also well-loved for her talent, bright energy, and acrobatic skills which captivated the hearts of many!
9. BLACKPINK Jisoo
As the world's biggest K-pop girl group, BLACKPINK being popular in China is considered a given. But when Jisoo made her solo debut, her album "ME" became the best-selling single of 2023 in the country by impressively gaining over 1.06 million sales.
10. BTS V
BTS is popular in China as a group. However, V has the upper hand when it comes to popularity and huge following/fanbases among members. However, this can also be debatable, as Jungkook can also match V in terms of overall presence.
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