Top 5 Most-Streamed K-Pop Male And Female Artists On YouTube Music Korea In 2025

K-Pop fans are shook after YouTube Music Korea revealed its list of the most-streamed musicians and idols of 2025. The rankings show surprising legends dominating the charts, unexpected rookies rising, and soloists proving their unbeatable power.

Here are the Top 5 per category!

1. Male Idols

1. DAY6 — 564 Million Streams
The undisputed No.1. DAY6 continues their reign as Korea’s most beloved band, topping the list with a massive 564M streams. 3rd-generation kings just don’t lose.

2. BIGBANG — 444 Million Streams
Despite minimal group activity, BIGBANG proves their legend status once again. With 444M streams, the 2nd-gen icons remain one of Korea’s most-listened-to boy groups.

3. G-DRAGON — 429 Million Streams
G-Dragon’s solo power is unstoppable. The BIGBANG leader pulls 429M streams, reminding everyone why he’s still K-Pop’s blueprint.

4. WOODZ — 212 Million Streams
4th-gen soloist WOODZ rises into the top tier with 212M streams, winning praise for his artistry, vocals, and experimental sound.

5. BTS — 203 Million Streams
Even with enlistment schedules and limited activity, BTS still pulls 203M streams, securing a Top 5 spot and proving their unmatched longevity.

2. Female Idols

1. aespa — 537 Million Streams
Girl group of the year? aespa takes the No.1 crown with 537M streams, becoming the most-streamed female idol act in Korea for 2025.

2. IU — 458 Million Streams
Korea’s Nation’s Sweetheart remains unbeatable. With 458M streams, IU continues her reign as the top female soloist of her generation.

3. IVE — 356 Million Streams
IVE secures their place as 4th-gen leaders with 356M streams, proving their staying power with consistent hits.

4. NJZ (NewJeans) — 321 Million Streams
Despite a turbulent year, NJZ still lands in the Top 5 with 321M streams, showing the group’s strong general public appeal.

5. Rosé (BLACKPINK) — 280 Million Streams
Rosé shines as the highest-ranked BLACKPINK member this year, pulling in 280M streams thanks to her vocal tone, OST success, and solo releases, even higher than the group itself.

Surprisingly, virtual idols such as Saja Boys and HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters both cracked the Top 10, coming in 7th and 8th respectively! It looks like even as later generations rise, the OG 2nd and 3rd generation legends still aren’t going anywhere!