From Gallup Korea, Here Are the 10 Most Popular South Korean Singers Among Ages 13-60 and Above in 2024!

Kapanlagi.com - Gallup Korea Research Institute is a South Korean company engaged in research. This company was established in 1974 by Park Mooik. It became a member of the International Gallup Association in 1997. Every year, Gallup Korea conducts many public surveys on various topics ranging from politics, sports entertainment to social issues in South Korea.

In 2024, Gallup Korea has conducted many entertainment surveys. One of their surveys is about the most popular South Korean singers among all age groups from young people aged 13 to the elderly in their 60s. From this survey, the 10 most popular South Korean singers were identified. Here is the list.

1. Lim Young Woong

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Lim Young Woong is a singer and YouTuber born on June 16, 1991. He is a singer in the genres of Trot, Ballad, and K-Pop. Lim Young Woong began his debut career in 2016 through the Mulgogi Music label. He has become one of the famous Trot singers in South Korea. He achieved 10.3% of the votes for the most popular singer in Korea in 2024. Lim Young Woong is mostly known among the Korean public aged 30 to 60 years old.

2. IU

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The next popular singer is soloist Lee Jieun or IU. IU is a soloist born on May 16, 1993, and is a singer under the EDAM Entertainment agency. This singer, who is also an actress, has started her career since 2008. Her career has risen significantly, making her a popular singer in South Korea. In 2024, IU successfully became a popular singer in South Korea with a percentage of 9.0%. According to a survey conducted, IU's popularity is among the public aged 13 to 40 years old.

3. BTS

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Next is the boy group under Bighit Entertainment, BTS. This boy group, consisting of RM, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Suga, and Jungkook, successfully ranked third for the most popular singers in Korea in 2024. They received a presentation of 4.9%, and regarding their popularity, BTS is well-known among people aged 13 to 30 years old.

4. Na Hoon A

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Na Hoon A is one of the legendary Trot singers from South Korea. Na Hoon A was born on February 11, 1951, and has been active as a singer since 1966. Although he is no longer young and has had a very long career, his popularity as a Trot singer has never faded. This is evidenced by him receiving 4.0% and ranking fourth for the most popular singers in South Korea in 2024. In terms of popularity, Na Hoon A is well-known among Korean men aged 50 to 60 years old. For women, he is popular among those in their 60s.

5. NewJeans

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NewJeans is a girl group under ADOR Entertainment that officially debuted on August 1, 2022. This girl group has 5 active members: Minju, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. Although they are a relatively new K-Pop group, they have managed to secure the fifth position for the most popular Korean artists, achieving a percentage of 3.5%. In terms of age group, NewJeans is popular among males aged 13 to 30. For females, NewJeans is popular among those aged 13 to 29.

6. Jang Yoo Jeong

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Jang Yoo Jeong is a singer and MC from South Korea. The music genres she performs include K-Pop and Trot. Born on February 16, 1980, she has been active in the entertainment industry since 2004. She has achieved success and is well-known among many people in South Korea. Ranked 6th for popular singers in 2024, Jang Yoo Jeong received 3.4% of the votes. According to data, Jang Yoo Jeong is particularly popular among men aged 40 to 60. Among women, she is well-known among those aged 40 to 50.

7. Jin Sung

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Jin Sung is a Trot singer from South Korea who debuted in 1994. Born on August 6, 1960, he has become a popular singer in South Korea, ranking seventh with a voting percentage of 2.7%. Jin Sung is particularly well-known among the age group of 50 to 60 years for men and those in their 60s for women.

8. Young Tak

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Young Tak is a Trot and Ballad singer from South Korea. Under the Milagro Entertainment label, he has been active since 2007. The singer, born on May 13, 1983, ranks 8th among the most popular singers in Korea in 2024, receiving 2.4% of the votes, and is well-known among the population in their 50s.

9. Song Ga In

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Song Ga In is a Trot singer and also a host in South Korea. The singer, who was born on December 26, 1986, has been active in the entertainment industry since 2012 and is under the label PocketDol Studio. She has managed to become one of the popular singers in Korea with a voting percentage of 2.4%. Song Ga In is a well-known singer among people in their 50s.

10. BLACKPINK

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At number 10 is the girl group under YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK. This girl group, which consists of members Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa, ranks 10th with a voting percentage of 2.2%. In terms of their popularity, BLACKPINK is well-known among the population aged 13 to 29 years.

That was the list of the 10 most famous singers in South Korea in 2024 according to Gallup Korea. Each singer has their own level of popularity among certain age groups. This popularity is certainly a point of pride for the singers, indicating that they are recognized by many people in their country, South Korea. So, among the 10 singers mentioned, who do you think is the most popular?

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