According to DC Inside and Google Korea Trends data, we will be discussing the five most searched female idols in Korea in 2020. We can consider most researched translates into most sought-after and most popular.
K-Pop is now a global music industry. But you may also have noticed that the trends in Korea can also differ from international trends.
Let’s find out the most searched names since the beginning of 2020 up to today:
5- Taeyeon from SNSD.
It is interesting, is not it? Taeyeon, a member of the second generation group SNSD, aka Girls’ Generation, formed in 2007, is stil the 5th most wanted idol in Korea. Taeyeon extended her contract with SM Entertainment on September 8, 2020.
4. BLACKPINK’s Jennie:
Jennie is a name that many people will immediately predict to be in the list for top 5. We knew that she was the most followed member in Korea among Blackpink members. We observe that she is also in the fourth place in searches.
3- SNSD’s Yoona:
Third place is also occupied by a name from Girls’ Generation. We can see to what extent the group has had an impact in Korea and that this influence stil remains strong. Like Taeyeon, she extended her contract with SM Entertainment on September 8, 2020.
2. Irene of RED VELVET:
Irene, who is dealing with the mean behavior scandal since yesterday, is in the second place. This shows she is indeed an important name in Korea and that scandal could have important consequences in Korea. Today, she has already lost a significant number of followers in social media.
1. IU
IU is both a very successful solo singer and an accomplished actress. This year’s duet with Suga was also talked a lot. The beautiful artist is always at the top of the agenda!
