The Korean Ministry of Culture recently conducted the 2020 Overseas Hallyu Survey to determine which Kpop artists are the most popular among fans across the United States. The list was surprisingly dominated by second generation Kpop artists despite the strong promotions of younger idols in the US.
Rounding up the tenth spot is Rain, who rose to fame as one of the second generation Kpop artists who also made waves in Hollywood with his solo film Ninja Assassins. Rain continues to star in Kdramas and films like the biopic about Korean cyclist Uhm Book Dong, Koreaboo reported.
Third gen idols EXO also made it to the list at No. 9. After they made their mark on Korean fans, they took the US by storm in the US in 2017 and solidified their presence in North America and the rest of the world. Apart from sold-out concerts, members, Kai and Baekhyun are also promoting as part of new group SuperM.
The nation's idol group Girls' Generation or SNSD are still among the most popular groups even with members currently focused on solo promotions.
Poised to make their comeback performance of Coachella, BIGBANG remains as one of the most popular Kpop idol groups among global fans despite two years on hiatus as members T.O.P, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung completed their mandatory enlistment.
In sixth place is a group on hiatus with three members currently serving in the military. While members Onew, Key and Minho are fulfilling their mandatory enlistment, Taemin is promoting as a solo act and as part of SuperM.
One of the solo Kpop artists who made it to the list was BoA, who earned the monicker Asia's star. She was the first Kpop artist who made it to the Billboard 200 with her English album.
Fashion icon and BIGBANG leader G-Dragon also entered the list at No. 4, an impressive feat since it has only been four months since he was discharged from the military. While he has not yet released solo music since the completion of his enlistment, his collaboration with Nike for the Paranoise X peaceminusone edition sneakers was such a major hit that it sold out all over the world in less than 30 minutes, All Kpop reported.
BLACKPINK etched their place among global fans when they first appeared in Coachella and proceeded with their sold-out Your Area World Tour.
The schedule has been so hectic that they were only able to make one comeback last year. They are poised to release new music soon.The Gangnam Style singer became a global sensation because of his hit song but Psy remains as one of the most influential and recognizable singers in Korea for producing dance hits with a similar flavor. He also established his label after he left YG Entertainment.
It comes as no surprise that BTS topped the list of most popular idols in the US. Originally gaining attention by entering the Billboard Socials chart, the group now remains the artists with the longest reign on the top spot of the list. They also earned accolades from the Billboard Music Awards, MTV Music Awards, American Music Awards and even performed and presented at the Grammys. They recently released their comeback album Map of the Soul:7 which is breaking records in hit charts all over the world.
