"Best K-Pop Comebacks of 2020" List By UK Publication With BLACKPINK Didn't Make It High As Expected
The publication noted that though concerts and world tours were put on hold this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it has not stopped K-pop stars from releasing some solid comeback. From big-names such as BTS and BLACKPINK to new groups such as Weeekly, to veterans such as BoA and SHINee's Taemin, there is a release for everyone.
Metro noted that K-pop fans are lucky to still enjoy a variety of content despite the pandemic, such as online concerts. Despite the barriers, idols and their fans were still able to connect. Now that 2020 is drawing to a close, Metro selected what they considered to be the strongest K-pop released of the year.
Number one may surprise many. It did not go to BTS nor BLACKPINK - instead, NCT 127's "Kick It" was selected by Metro as the best K-pop comeback of the year. The publication noted that NCT 127 stood out in a year where girl groups dominated the top charts and served up bangers more than boy groups, proving that they are indeed a group that is limitless and can pull of numerous genres.
Their concept is what sets them apart. NCT 127 took on a martial arts concept for "Kick It", matched perfectly with head-banging guitar riffs and the numerous references to the OG king of martial arts, Bruce Lee. Everything about "Kick It" was pure fun, and it is still a fresh listen to this day.
Second place went to the Source Music girl group, GFRIEND with "Apple". Metro UK noted that for some reason, a lot of people let "Apple" fly under the radar when it was released in July. It was a hidden gem in the summer of BLACKPINK, who had recently released "How You Like That" at the time. "Apple" is both sweet and mysterious and will have you hooked from the start to the end with its unique 80s feel.
BTS with "Black Swan" ranked in third place. The boys released "Black Swan" as a pre-release to their full-length album "Map of the Soul: 7". It was considered rather risky, as "Black Swan" is somber and dark, a huge contract from their previous release, "Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)". The song is a stirring combination of string and trap beats as the boys singing about what it truly means to be an artist.
From 4-20, the ranking goes:
4. GOT7 - "Breath"
5. MAMAMOO - "Dingga"
6 BoA - "Better"
7. Taemin - "Criminal"
8. Red Velvet - IRENE & SEULGI - "Moster"
9. TWICE - "I CAN'T STOP ME"
10. ITZY - "WANNABE"
11. Dreamcatcher - "Scream"
12. Kai - "Mmmh"
13. EVERGLOW - "DUN DUN"
14. cignature - "Nun Nu Nan Na"
15. SuperM - "Tiger Inside"
16. Weeekly - "Zig Zag"
17. Stray Kids - "God's Menu"
18. BLACKPINK - "How You Like That"
19. NCT Dream - "Deja Vu"
20. Super Junior - "2YA2YAO"
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Check Out The "100 Most Searched K-pop Idols 2020" List
By Google
According to the recently released ranking of "Top 100 Google Worldwide Most Searched K-pop Idols 2020," prominent K-pop stars such as members of BTS, Red Velvet, BLACKPINK, ASTRO, EXO, TWICE, and more made it to the top of the list. The ranking was based on Google Trends and statistics, wherein data were gathered from Jan. 1 to Dec. 25.
BTS Jungkook Reigns Among 100 "Most Searched K-pop Idols on Google"
Undoubtedly, the main vocalist and youngest member of the global group BTS came at No. 1 in the ranking with a 750.00 search index!
Throughout 2020, the male idol proved its popularity with its name always trending on numerous online Korean communities and social media platforms. This includes being the most searched Korean celebrity on YouTube and even on Google.
From Jungkook's birthday, tattoo, abs, Instagram, song covers, and more, K-pop enthusiasts are always focused on everything that has something to do with the male idol. Moreover, this 2020 has indeed been a great year for the idol, as he recently also bagged various titles including being the No. 1 "Hot K-pop 100," and "Sexiest Man Alive."
Meanwhile, other than Jungkook, BTS members topped the list as well - V, Jimin, and Suga ranked No. 2 to No. 4 respectively. As for Jin, RM and J-Hope, they entered the list at No. 7, No. 9 and No. 10 correspondingly.
100 Google Worldwide Most Searched K-pop Idols In 2020
- Jungkook BTS
- V BTS
- Jimin BTS
- Suga BTS
- Lisa BLACKPINK
- IU
- Jin BTS
- Jennie BLACKPINK
- RM BTS
- J-Hope BTS
- Jisoo BLACKPINK
- Rosé BLACKPINK
- Suzy Miss A
- Irene Red Velvet
- Eunwoo ASTRO
- G-Dragon BIGBANG
- Baekhyun EXO
- Chanyeol EXO
- Chen EXO
- Tzuyu TWICE
- Kai EXO
- Hwasa MAMAMOO
- Jackson GOT7
- Taeyeon Girls' Generation
- Jonghyun SHINee
- Yoona Girls' Generation
- Sehun EXO
- CL 2NE1*
- Jaehyun NCT
- Hyunjin Stray Kids
- Momo TWICE
- Taeyong NCT
- D.O. EXO
- Nayeon TWICE
- Taemin SHINee
- Joy Red Velvet
- Sana TWICE
- Suho EXO
- Jihyo TWICE
- Sulli
- Lucas NCT
- Jaemin NCT
- Somi IOI*
- Heechul Super Junior
- Mina TWICE
- Jaejoong JYJ
- Nancy Momoland
- Seulgi Red Velvet
- Dahyun TWICE
- Rain
- HyunA 4Minute*
- Mark NCT
- Zico Block B
- BamBam GOT7
- Jay Park 2PM*
- Kang Daniel Wanna One*
- Lay EXO
- Chaeyoung TWICE
- Bang Chan Stray Kids
- Chungha IOI*
- Felix Stray Kids
- Jeongyeon TWICE
- BoA
- Hara Kara*
- Sunmi Wonder Girls*
- Ryujin ITZY
- Yeonjun Tomorrow X Together
- Kim Hyunjoong SS501
- Yeji ITZY
- Wonho
- Jisung NCT
- Haechan NCT
- Doyoung NCT
- Yeri Red Velvet
- Siwon Super Junior
- Park Jihoon Wanna One*
- Sungjae BTOB
- Yuta NCT
- Wendy Red Velvet
- Jinyoung GOT7
- JB GOT7
- Ten NCT
- B.I iKON"
- Minho SHINee
- Lee Hyori FIN.KL*
- Soobin Tomorrow X Together
- Taeyang BIGBANG
- Mingyu Seventeen
- Xiumin EXO
- Mark GOT7
- Huening Kai Tomorrow X Together
- Mino Winner
- Krystal f(x)
- Jungwoo NCT
- Seungri BIGBANG*
- Changmin TVXQ
- Renjun NCT
- Wonyoung IZ*ONE
- T.O.P BIGBANG
- Moonbyul MAMAMOO