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With K-Pop and Korean entertainment becoming more popular worldwide, there are countless Wikipedia articles on various topics related to them, from individual idols and K-Pop groups to K-Dramas, actors, and athletes, and everything in between. Using WikiProject Korea, it’s easy to see which topics are trending among netizens based on how many views different articles are earning over a period of time.
Here are the 25 most-viewed Wikipedia pages related to K-Pop for the entire month of July 2022!
25. RM (BTS)
In July, this article received 85.2k total views (averaging about 2.7k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Namjoon, known professionally as RM (formerly Rap Monster), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is the leader of the South Korean boy group BTS.”
24. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)
In July, this article received 86.5k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Jisoo, known mononymously as Jisoo, is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of the girl group BLACKPINK, formed by YG Entertainment, in August 2016. After making her acting debut with a cameo role in the 2015 series The Producers, she played her first leading role in the JTBC series Snowdrop (2021–22).”
23. Kim Sejeong
In July, this article received 87.6k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Sejeong, known mononymously as Sejeong, is a South Korean singer and actress. She finished second in Mnet’s girl group survival show Produce 101, becoming a member of the project girl group I.O.I. She was also a member of Jellyfish Entertainment‘s girl group gugudan. She is currently active as a solo artist and actress, best known for her lead roles in the television series School 2017 (2017), The Uncanny Counter (2020–2021), and Business Proposal (2022).”
22. Hyungsik (ZE:A)
In July, this article received 87.6k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Park Hyungsik, known mononymously as Hyungsik, is a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group ZE:A, and its sub-group ZE:A Five. As an actor, he is known for his roles in The Heirs (2013), High Society (2015), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), Suits (2018), Happiness (2021), and Soundtrack 1 (2022).”
21. Jin (BTS)
In July, this article received 87.8k total views (averaging about 2.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Seokjin, also known professionally as Jin, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS since June 2013. Kim has co-written and released three solo tracks with BTS: “Awake” (2016), “Epiphany” (2018), and “Moon” (2020), all of which have charted on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart. In 2019, Kim released his first independent song, the digital track “Tonight”. He also appeared on the 2016 Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth soundtrack alongside BTS member V. Kim has received critical praise for his falsetto and emotional range as a singer.”
20. Paul Ahn
In July, this article received 88.5k total views (averaging about 2.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Ahn Hyo-seop, or Paul Ahn, is a Korean-Canadian actor and singer based in South Korea. He gained recognition for his main roles in the Korean dramas Still 17 (2018), Abyss (2019), Dr. Romantic 2 (2020), Lovers of the Red Sky (2021) and Business Proposal (2022).”
19. Cha Eunwoo (ASTRO)
In July, this article received 90.4k total views (averaging about 2.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Lee Dongmin, known professionally as Cha Eunwoo, is a South Korean singer, actor, and model under the label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy band ASTRO.”
18. Rain
In July, this article received 90.5k total views (averaging about 2.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jung Ji-hoon, better known by his stage name Rain, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and record producer. Rain’s musical career includes seven albums (six Korean, one Japanese), 28 singles and numerous concert tours around the world. He achieved breakthrough success with his third Korean album, It’s Raining (2004), which spawned the number one single of the same name. The album sold a million copies in Asia, and established Rain as an international star.”
17. EXO
In July, this article received 90.5k total views (averaging about 2.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band based in Seoul that was formed by SM Entertainment in 2011 and debuted in 2012. The group consists of nine members: Xiumin, Suho, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai and Sehun. They are noted for releasing music and performing extensively in Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.”
16. SEVENTEEN
In July, this article received 90.6k total views (averaging about 2.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“SEVENTEEN is a South Korean boy band formed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. The group debuted on May 26, 2015 with the extended play (EP) 17 Carat, which became the longest-charting K-Pop album of the year in the US and the only rookie album to appear on Billboard’s ’10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2015; list. SEVENTEEN has released four studio albums, twelve EPs and three reissues.”
15. Jimin (BTS)
In July, this article received 94.9k total views (averaging about 3.1k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Park Jimin, known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean singer and dancer. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy group BTS, under the record label BigHit Entertainment.”
14. J-Hope (BTS)
In July, this article received 95.7k total views (averaging about 3.1k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jung Ho-seok, better known by his stage name J-Hope, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under BigHit Entertainment.”
13. Stray Kids
In July, this article received 95.8k total views (averaging about 3.1k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2017 reality show of the same name. The group is composed of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Originally a nine-piece group, member Woojin left due to undisclosed personal reasons in October 2019. Stray Kids released their pre-debut extended play (EP) Mixtape in January 2018 and officially debuted on March 25 with the EP I Am Not.”
12. TWICE
In July, this article received 101.2k total views (averaging about 3.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“TWICE is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. Twice was formed under the television program Sixteen (2015) and debuted on October 20, 2015, with the extended play (EP) The Story Begins.”
11. aespa
In July, this article received 101.8k total views (averaging about 3.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Karina, Giselle, Winter, and NingNing. They debuted on November 17, 2020, with the single “Black Mamba”.”
10. IU
In July, this article received 108.9k total views (averaging about 3.5k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Lee Jieun, also known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She signed with LOEN Entertainment (now Kakao Entertainment) in 2007 as a trainee and debuted as a singer at the age of fifteen with her first mini album Lost and Found (2008). Although her follow-up albums, Growing Up and IU…IM, brought mainstream success, it was after the release of “Good Day”, the lead single from her 2010 album Real, that she achieved national stardom.”
9. Girls’ Generation
In July, this article received 111.9k total views (averaging about 3.6k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the prominent South Korean figures and most popular K-Pop groups worldwide, Girls’ Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname “The Nation’s Girl Group” in their home country.”
8. Rowoon (SF9)
In July, this article received 117.2k total views (averaging about 3.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Seokwoo, better known by his stage name Rowoon, is a South Korean singer, actor and model. He is a member of the K-Pop boy band SF9 as a lead vocalist. As an actor, he is known for his roles in television series Extraordinary You (2019), She Would Never Know (2021), The King’s Affection (2021) and Tomorrow (2022).”
7. Jackson Wang (GOT7)
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In July, this article received 130.9k total views (averaging about 4.2k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jackson Wang is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, fashion designer and dancer based in China. He is the founder of record label Team Wang, and is the creative director and lead designer for fashion brand Team Wang Design. He is active in mainland China as a solo artist and television host. He is a member of the South Korean boy group GOT7, and also a member of the Chinese hip hop group Panthepack.”
6. Minhyun (formerly NU’EST)
In July, this article received 131.8k total views (averaging about 4.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Hwang Minhyun, known mononymously as Minhyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. Hwang Minhyun was discovered by South Korean entertainment agency Pledis Entertainment at the age of fifteen. After two years of training, Hwang debuted as a member of boy group NU’EST in 2012. In 2017, he represented Pledis Entertainment in the survival series Produce 101 Season 2 along with three members of NU’EST, with him finishing in ninth place and becoming a member of Wanna One.”
5. Lisa (BLACKPINK)
In July, this article received 132.3k total views (averaging about 4.3k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Lalisa Manobal, known mononymously as Lisa, is a Thai rapper, singer and dancer based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK formed by YG Entertainment. Lisa made her solo debut with her single album Lalisa in September 2021. The album sold over 736,000 copies in its release week in South Korea, making her the first female artist to do so.”
4. Jungkook (BTS)
In July, this article received 160.7k total views (averaging about 5.2k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Jeon Jungkook (Korean: 전정국; born September 1, 1997), known mononymously as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is the youngest member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS.”
3. V (BTS)
In July, this article received 179.9k total views (averaging about 5.8k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“Kim Taehyung, also known professionally as V, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.”
2. BLACKPINK
In July, this article received 184.2k total views (averaging about 5.9k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. The group debuted in August 2016 with their single album Square One, which featured “Whistle” and “Boombayah”, their first number-one entries on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, respectively.”
1. BTS
In July, this article received 433.4k total views (averaging about 14.0k views per day). Here is what it opens up with:
“BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under BigHit Entertainment. The septet—consisting of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—co-writes and co-produces much of their own output. Originally a hip-hop group, their musical style has since evolved to incorporate a wider range of genres. Their lyrics often contain personal and social commentary on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming-of-age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also frequently references literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline.”
Source: Koreaboo
