BTS' Jungkook, G-Dragon, Cha Eun-woo & others become Top 50 most searched male idol group members on Korean YouTube in 2024

The 2024 list of the 'Top 50 Most Searched Male Idol Group Members on Korean YouTube' was out on December 9, 2024, and BTS’ Jungkook once again claimed the No. 1 spot. Joining him in the top five are BIGBANG's G-Dragon, ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, ZICO, and EXO's D.O.

Despite serving in the military since December 2023, Jungkook's SEVEN MV gained over 466 million views on YouTube as of December 15. Adding to his impressive accomplishments this year, Jungkook’s documentary film I AM STILL was theatrically released in September 2024.

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, who also is a popular actor and well-known for his dramas Wonderful World and A Good Day To Be A Dog ranked No. 3 on the list. The second spot was claimed by the SPOT! rapper, ZICO, who is also the founder and CEO of KOZ Entertainment—home to BOYNEXTDOOR.

The project, chronicling his journey as a solo artist, will later stream exclusively on Disney+ in a three-episode format starting December 3, 2024.

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Meanwhile, ranking at No. 4, BIGBANG's G-Dragon released his much-awaited solo comeback single, POWER, on October 31, 2024. The single marked a triumphant return to the stage after seven years.

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From BTS' Jimin, V, and Jungkook to G-Dragon - insights on the rankings

The annual YouTube search ranking serves as a valuable barometer of fan interest and global trends within the K-pop industry. BTS members, despite their military hiatus, continued to dominate searches with Jungkook, V, and Jimin all securing places in the top 10.

G-Dragon's return to music and Eun-woo's multifaceted career have also reaffirmed their influence as beloved figures in the entertainment world. The list reflected the enduring global appeal of K-pop idols, with notable representation from groups like SEVENTEEN, EXO, NCT, and Stray Kids, alongside BTS and BIGBANG.

This annual ranking highlighted how idols continue to engage fans through music releases, acting roles, variety show appearances, and consistent YouTube content.

Here is the full list of K-pop group members who entered the 'Top 50 Most Searched Male Idol Group Members on Korean YouTube':

1. Jungkook (BTS)
2. Zico (Block B)
3. Cha Eun-woo (ASTRO)
4. G-Dragon (BIGBANG)
5. D.O. (EXO)
6. Lee Chang-sub (BTOB)
7. Young K (DAY6)
8. Jimin (BTS)
9. V (BTS)
10. Yeonjun (TXT)
11. Doyoung (NCT 127)
12. Baekhyun (EXO)
13. Taemin (SHINee)
14. Taeyang (BIGBANG)
15. Suga (BTS)
16. Haechan (NCT 127/Dream)
17. Felix (Stray Kids)
18. Jaehyun (NCT 127)
19. Jin (BTS)
20. Wonpil (DAY6)
21. Wonwoo (SEVENTEEN)
22. Jeonghan (SEVENTEEN)
23. Wonbin (RIIZE)
24. Sunghchan (RIIZE)
25. Hoshi (SEVENTEEN)
26. Lee Hong-gi (FTISLAND)
27. Mingyu (SEVENTEEN)
28. Lee Jun-ho (2PM)
29. Anton (RIIZE)
30. Daesung (BIGBANG)
31. Hyunjin (Stray Kids)
32. Beomgyu (TXT)
33. Soobin (TXT)
34. Myung Jae-hyun (BOYNEXTDOOR)
35. Choi Min-hwan (FTISLAND)
36. Taesan (BOYNEXTDOOR)
37. SHINYU (TWS)
38. Sohee (RIIZE)
39. Dowoon (DAY6)
40. Shotaro (RIIZE)
41. Juyeon (The Boyz)
42. Onew (SHINee)
43. Lee Know (Stray Kids)
44. Key (SHINee)
45. Sungjin (DAY6)
46. Kim Ji-woong (ZEROBASEONE)
47. Eunseok (RIIZE)
48. Jonghyun (SHINee)
49. RM (BTS)
50. Minho (SHINee)

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In other news, G-Dragon's POWER, BTS' Jungkook's SEVEN, SEVENTEEN's Eyes On You, and more music videos by other K-pop idols are available for streaming on YouTube.