According to a survey conducted across 26 countries worldwide, around 31 percent of respondents stated that boy group BTS was their favorite South Korean singer or group. This put them far ahead of the runner-up, girl group BLACKPINK. "Gangnam Style" sensation PSY has retained his popularity.
Most popular South Korean singers and groups worldwide as of December 2022
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Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, Most popular South Korean singers and groups worldwide as of December 2022 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/999364/south-korea-favorite-korean-singer-group-worldwide/ (last visited December 03, 2023)
Most popular South Korean singers and groups worldwide as of December 2022 [Graph], Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, March 10, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/999364/south-korea-favorite-korean-singer-group-worldwide/