5 Famous K-Pop Idols Who Have Successfully Pursued Solo Careers in the Last Decade

Kapanlagi.com - Getting to the peak of fame is not an easy matter, especially as a K-Pop idol. Besides needing hard work, K-Pop idols must have a bunch of cool talents since their debut. In fact, besides being good at singing, dancing, acting, and having a captivating visual, it will also be an added value.

What's cool is that many K-Pop idols are not easily satisfied. Even though they have already reached the peak of popularity with their group, these K-Pop idols continue to work hard by expanding their careers as solo singers, until they become successful and very famous.

Based on data collected from Google Analytics, it can be seen the trend of solo singers from the K-Pop idol community that have been widely searched on Google search engine for the past 10 years. As a result, in the last decade, there have been 5 super famous K-Pop idols who have attracted a lot of attention as solo singers. Who are they?

1. IU

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First there is IU who has the highest percentage of 28.6% as a K-Pop idol who has also started her career as a solo singer since her debut.

This percentage is accumulated from Google Analytics data over the past 10 years. IU's position has almost never been out of the Top 3 in the search trends for successful K-Pop idols who have a solo career.

In addition to regularly releasing songs that make people emotional, IU also has a captivating visual. Throughout the past decade, she has almost never missed releasing songs and starring in Korean dramas, so it's understandable that IU's popularity remains stable until now.

Interestingly, IU is also often referred to as the queen of OST for various Korean dramas, thanks to her high productivity in music. Thanks to her steadily rising popularity, IU has also succeeded in expanding her career in the world of modeling, including becoming a brand ambassador for global luxury fashion products.

2. HyunA

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HyunA is ranked second as a K-Pop idol who has successfully pursued a solo career in the last decade. She gained popularity of 13.1% based on Google Analytics data. Her appearance in the music video (MV) Gangnam Style by PSY became the starting point of her golden career.

Since then, HyunA has been actively releasing various solo songs. Although it is undeniable that the name Wonder Girls was once associated with her, slowly but surely, she was able to break free and finally be recognized entirely as HyunA.

In addition, throughout her career journey, HyunA is known for being fearless and bold in expressing herself through music. She even caused controversy by breaking the negative stigma that K-Pop idols are not allowed to date, openly announcing her relationship with Dawn, a former member of PENTAGON.

Fortunately, HyunA managed to dismiss the controversy with her musical talent. She continues to showcase her freedom to create since joining PSY's management company, P Nation.

3. Jennie

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In third place is Jennie, who has gained popularity of 8.9% based on Google Analytics data in the past decade. Interestingly, Jennie only started her solo debut in 2018 by releasing the single SOLO.

However, her popularity skyrocketed immediately, along with the successful global career of BLACKPINK. Teddy Park's involvement as the main producer of BLACKPINK in Jennie's solo debut album also contributed to her success.

Because Jennie's solo debut song exploded and gained hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. Despite not continuing her solo career and focusing on BLACKPINK, Jennie's influence in the K-Pop industry is still very significant.

She has even been appointed as the brand ambassador for a global luxury fashion product. Similar to HyunA in her career, Jennie has also faced controversy several times, but that has not diminished her popularity as a successful solo K-Pop idol.

4. Im Yoon Ah

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In fourth place is Im Yoon Ah, or better known as Yoona Girls Generation. In the past 10 years, she has gained popularity of 6.6% based on Google Analytics data. 

Yoona is very famous in Korea. In fact, since her debut with Girls Generation, her visuals have garnered attention. Thanks to her beauty, Yoona has repeatedly appeared on numerous famous magazine covers.

As the years go by, her influence grows. Yoona's popularity continues to increase thanks to her roles in many famous Korean dramas. This is what has allowed her fame to last, even though Girls Generation itself has been inactive lately.

In addition, praises are often showered upon Yoona for her beautiful body. She even often becomes the ideal wife for most men in Korea. It's not surprising that her fans come from various age groups.

5. Lee Seung Gi

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In fifth place is Lee Seung Gi, who gained popularity of 6.2% according to Google Analytics data. Although not a K-Pop idol, Lee Seung Gi is a solo Korean singer who has been widely searched on Google in the past decade.

His career as a singer skyrocketed after releasing several hit singles, such as 'Because You're My Woman', 'Will You Marry Me', and 'Return'. In addition, Lee Seung Gi does not limit himself and chooses to fully showcase his acting skills.

He has starred in many successful dramas, such as 'Brilliant Legacy' (2009), 'My Girlfriend Is a Ninet-Tailed Fox' (2010), and 'Vagabond' (2019). Moreover, Lee Seung Gi has also succeeded as a host, appearing in various TV shows in Korea.

Although he had to take a break due to mandatory military service, he has many fans eagerly awaiting his return. Now, Lee Seung Gi is focusing on singing again. Additionally, he continues his acting career by starring in several Korean dramas, including 'Mouse' which is highly anticipated in 2021.

Those are the successful solo Korean stars who have excelled in music, acting, and become influential figures in the K-Pop entertainment industry in the past decade. Among all these individuals, do you have a favorite, KLovers?

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