Gallup Korea’s Annual Survey Names 2025’s Most Beloved Singers And Songs

Gallup Korea has unveiled its final results for the most beloved singers and songs of 2025!
Gallup Korea divided its rankings into two age groups: ages 13–39 and ages 40 and above.
The survey was conducted nationwide (excluding Jeju) across three rounds in July, September, and November 2025, polling a total of 5,148 respondents aged 13 and older (2,097 aged 13–39 and 3,051 aged 40 and above). Participants were asked—via open-ended responses—to name up to three of their favorite Korean singers or groups who were active this year.
Check out the ranking of the top 10:
Top Singers
Ages 13–39

IU – 20.1 percent
BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. – 18.1 percent
aespa aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a four–member girl group under SM Entertainment, famous for their metaverse concept, powerful performances, and hits like “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” and “Savage.” – 14 percent
IVE IVE K-POP GROUP IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. – 12.2 percent
NewJeans NewJeans K-POP GROUP NewJeans is a five-member girl group known for their fresh Y2K-inspired style, smooth vocals, and viral hits. – 12 percent
BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. – 10.9 percent
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Rosé – 7.2 percent
Hwang Karam – 5.3 percent
DAY6 – 5 percent

Ages 40 and Above

Lim Young Woong – 29.1 percent (No. 1 for six consecutive years)
Jang Yoon Jung – 12.3 percent
Lee Chan Won – 12 percent
Young Tak – 9.1 percent
Song Ga In – 7.9 percent
IU – 7.7 percent
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Hwang Karam – 5.9 percent
Na Hoon-a – 5.5 percent

Respondents were also asked to list up to three of their favorite songs released or widely performed this year, along with the artists who sang them. As a result, BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. ’s “JUMP” was named Song of the Year among those aged 13–39, while Hwang Karam’s “I Am a Firefly” topped the list among respondents aged 40 and above.
Check out the ranking of the top 10:
Top Songs
Ages 13–39

“JUMP” ( BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is a four-member global girl group known for their high-energy performances, luxury fashion influence, and record-breaking music videos. ) – 10.7 percent
“APT.” (Rosé & Bruno Mars) – 10.2 percent (Last year’s No. 1)
“I Am a Firefly” (Hwang Karam) – 6.6 percent
“POWER” ( bigbang BIGBANG K-POP GROUP BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2006. Known for major influence on modern K-pop, the group is widely associated with hits across multiple eras and a strong global fanbase. The group is commonly treate /g-dragon" class="kpa-star-link" data-entity-type="star" data-entity-slug="g-dragon" data-group-slug=" bigbang BIGBANG K-POP GROUP BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2006. Known for major influence on modern K-pop, the group is widely associated with hits across multiple eras and a strong global fanbase. The group is commonly treate "> G-Dragon ) – 4.9 percent
“like JENNIE ” ( Jennie ) – 4.5 percent
“Don’t You Know?” (ZO ZAZZ) – 3.6 percent
“Golden” ( HUNTR/X Huntr/X K-POP GROUP View full profile on KpopAngel. , “KPop Demon Hunters” OST) – 3.3 percent
“XOXZ” ( IVE IVE K-POP GROUP IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. ) – 3.2 percent
“Bye, Summer” (IU) – 2.9 percent
“Rich Man” ( aespa aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a four–member girl group under SM Entertainment, famous for their metaverse concept, powerful performances, and hits like “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” and “Savage.” ) – 2.7 percent

Ages 40 and Above

“I Am a Firefly” (Hwang Karam) – 6.7 percent
“Love Always Runs Away” (Lim Young Woong) – 5.4 percent
“Call the Soul” (Jang Yoon Jung) – 4.1 percent
“APT.” (Rosé & Bruno Mars) – 3.9 percent
“Trust in Me” (Lim Young Woong) – 3.7 percent
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“A Glass of Makgeolli” (Young Tak) – 3 percent
“Don’t You Know?” (ZO ZAZZ) – 2.6 percent
“Eternal Moment” (Lim Young Woong) – 2.5 percent
“Fate in Time” and “Jinttopagi” (Lee Chan Won) – 2.3 percent

Congratulations to all of the winners!
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