Japan is one of the largest consumers of K-pop, with a deep appreciation for the genre's captivating music, style, and charisma. The unique blend of these elements has resonated strongly with Japanese listeners, creating a deep connection that extends beyond just catchy tunes and vibrant performances.
Recently, a poll was conducted to reveal the most popular male and female K-pop idols among Japanese teens.
Here are the top male idols chosen:
1. I.N (Stray Kids)
2. Reno (Stray Kids)
3. Hyunjin (Stray Kids)
4. Han (Stray Kids)
5. Joshua (Seventeen)
6. Felix (Stray Kids)
7. Seungkwan (Seventeen)
8. Jeonghan (Seventeen)
9. Seungmin (Stray Kids)
10. V (BTS)
11. Jungkook (BTS)
12. Jin (BTS)
13. Vernon (Seventeen)
14. Jun (Seventeen)
15. Hoshi (Seventeen)
16. S.Coups (Seventeen)
17. Changbin (Stray Kids)
18. Niki (ENHYPEN)
19. Wonwoo (Seventeen)
20. Dino (Seventeen)
21. Mingyu (Seventeen)
22. K (&TEAM)
23. The 8 (Seventeen)
24. Bang Chan (Stray Kids)
25. Cha Eunwoo (Astro)
26. Shinyu (TWS)
27. Dokyeom (Seventeen)
28. Woozi (Seventeen)
29. Jay (ENHYPEN)
30. Heeseung (ENHYPEN)
31. Sunghoon (ENHYPEN)
32. Sunwoo (ENHYPEN)
33. Jake (ENHYPEN)
34. Suga (BTS)
35. Beomgyu (TXT)
36. Wonbin (RIIZE)
37. Jungwoo (NCT127)
38. Yeonjun (TXT)
39. Park Hyung Sik
40. Taehyun (TXT)
Here are the results for the female idols:
1. Momo (TWICE)
2. Tzuyu (TWICE)
3. Sana (TWICE)
4. Kim Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM)
5. Jang Wonyoung (IVE)
6. Hanni (NewJeans)
7. Rima (NiziU)
8. Yuna (ITZY)
9. Winter (Aespa)
10. Rei (IVE)
11. An Yujin (IVE)
12. Ryujin (ITZY)
13. Hong Eunchae (LE SSERAFIM)
14. Chaeyoung (TWICE)
15. Haerin (NewJeans)
16. Haewon (NMIXX)
17. Mina (TWICE)
18. Karina (Aespa)
19. Sullyoon (NMIXX)
20. Dahyun (TWICE)
21. Jihyo (TWICE)
22. Nayeon (TWICE)
23. Jeongyeon (TWICE)
24. Huh Yunjin (LE SSERAFIM)
25. Liz (IVE)
26. Leeseo (IVE)
27. IU
28. Kazuha (LE SSERAFIM)
29. Lisa (BLACKPINK)
30. Gaeul (IVE)
31. Minji (NewJeans)
32. Giselle (Aespa)
33. Yuqi ((G)I-DLE)
34. Hyein (NewJeans)
35. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)
36. Sakura (LE SSERAFIM)
37. Tsuki (Billlie)
38. Ningning (Aespa)
39. Rosé (BLACKPINK)
40. Jennie (BLACKPINK)
"Wow, what's up with Stray Kids?"
"JYP is dominating in the Japan market."
"All the TWICE members are near the top."
"They're definitely idol groups popular in Japan, but the ranking is a bit different from what I know. There are idols that are surprisingly not on the list."
"It just seems like certain fans voted a lot."
"How large was the sample size?"
"Is I.N really the most popular member of Stray Kids in Japan?"
"No way Sakura ranks that low, especially in Japan."
"Stray Kids are really popular."
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