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Most Popular Kpop Idols and Groups based on Google Trends Rankings in 2026


June 25, 2026

🌟 The Breakdown
According to the latest Google Trends rankings, BTS and Stray Kids are dominating the K-pop scene worldwide, with BTS taking the top spot and Stray Kids coming in at a close second. The rankings also reveal some interesting trends, such as the rise of fifth-gen groups like Cortis and the enduring popularity of veteran groups like Blackpink and Twice.

🔥 The Details

  • The Google Trends rankings show a significant gap between BTS and Stray Kids, with the former consistently ranking higher across different regions, including the USA, Japan, and South Korea.
  • Cortis, a fifth-gen group, has burst onto the scene, ranking seventh worldwide and becoming the highest-ranking fifth-gen group globally, while also topping the list of fifth-gen groups in South Korea.
  • The rankings also highlight the dominance of HYBE groups in the US market, with eight out of the top eleven spots occupied by groups from the company, including BTS, Stray Kids, and Tomorrow X Together.

Top Comments from Reddit

u/justanotherkpoppie
This is such an amazing and detailed post and analysis, thank you! Wonhee 5th gen supremacy 🥹🫶
u/bungluna
🎶Kool-Aid comes bringing the fun! You made me laugh so hard, thanks!
u/justlobos22
Lee Hyori was famously photographed at one of the World Cups, since it started again in June, many are looking up her and that picture.
u/blottoez
I am so happy to see Fromis_9 getting some appreciation in Korea. They're one of my favorites, but I always sort of had the impression that they were pert near Nugu to the rest of the kpop fandom.
u/rayquan36
I do find it funny how KR and JP do not like LISA/Chiquita/Pharita compared to the rest of the world
u/anon
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