Gallup Korea reveals the most popular singers in Korea in 2024

The annual Gallup Korea survey results are in, revealing the nation's favorite singers for the year. Conducted from March 22 to April 5, 2024, the survey gathered responses from 1,777 individuals aged 13 and older across South Korea, excluding Jeju Island. 

This year, Lim Young Woong emerged as the most popular singer with 10.3% of the votes. The top 10 also includes prominent names such as IU, BTS, Na Hoon A, NewJeans, Jang Yoon Jung, Jin Sung, Young Tak, Song Ga In, and BLACKPINK, reflecting a diverse range of musical tastes among the Korean public.

According to the results, the top artists liked by Koreans were:

Lim Young Woong (10.3%)

IU (9.0%)

BTS (4.9%)

Na Hoon A (4.0%)

NewJeans (3.5%)

Jang Yoon Jung (3.4%)

Jin Sung (2.7%)

Young Tak, Song Ga In (both 2.4%)

BLACKPINK (2.2%)

Most Popular Singers by Gender and Age Group

Males

• 13-18 years:
  • IU (18%)
  • NewJeans (13%)
  • BLACKPINK (8%)
  • BTS (7%)
  • LE SSERAFIM (6%)
• 19-29 years:
  • IU (22%)
  • NewJeans (14%)
  • BTS (9%)
  • BLACKPINK (4%)
  • IVE (4%)
• 30s:
  • IU (28%)
  • NewJeans (5%)
  • Lim Young Woong (5%)
  • Lee Hyo Ri (4%)
  • Sung Si Kyung (3%)
• 40s:
  • IU (11%)
  • Lim Young Woong (7%)
  • Sung Si Kyung (5%)
  • BTS (5%)
  • Jang Yoon Jung (4%)
• 50s:
  • Jang Yoon Jung (9%)
  • Na Hoon A (8%)
  • Lim Young Woong (7%)
  • Jin Sung (5%)
  • Song Ga In (4%)
• 60 and older:
  • Na Hoon A (16%)
  • Jin Sung (9%)
  • Lim Young Woong (8%)
  • Kim Yon Ja (6%)
  • Jang Yoon Jung (5%)

Females

• 13-18 years:
  • BTS (20%)
  • IU (10%)
  • NewJeans (10%)
  • BLACKPINK (6%)
  • BIBI (3%)
  • V (3%)
• 19-29 years:
  • IU (15%)
  • BTS (12%)
  • NewJeans (11%)
  • BLACKPINK (7%)
  • SEVENTEEN (5%)
• 30s:
  • IU (18%)
  • BTS (15%)
  • Lim Young Woong (6%)
  • Lee Hyo Ri (5%)
  • Akdong Musician (3%)
  • Sung Si Kyung (3%)
• 40s:
  • Lim Young Woong (14%)
  • IU (7%)
  • Sung Si Kyung (6%)
  • Jang Yoon Jung (5%)
  • Lee Chan Won (4%)
• 50s:
  • Lim Young Woong (25%)
  • Song Ga In (6%)
  • Young Tak (5%)
  • Jang Min Ho (5%)
  • Jang Yoon Jung (4%)
• 60 and older:
  • Lim Young Woong (26%)
  • Jin Sung (5%)
  • Na Hoon A (5%)
  • Im Mi Ja (5%)
  • Song Ga In (5%)