Most people can only dream about gaining a million followers on Instagram, Twitter, or whatnot. K-pop idols only need 24 hours. It’s crazy but when these glittering, glamorous celebrities open up their personal social media accounts, they snap up millions of followers without lifting a finger. If you didn’t know, all BLACKPINK members took less than a day after opening their Instagram accounts to gain more than 1.5 million followers. From there, it was only an upward trajectory towards the top of the list of the most followed K-pop idols on the platform.
Wherever K-pop idols go, fans will follow. Who could blame them? As much as we love their addictive music, their popping and unique music videos, and charismatic stage performances, it’s also nice to see what’s behind those glittering clothes, colorful makeup, and cool stage personas. Their selcas, dance practice clips, and features of their hobbies make fans feel closer to their idols.
By now, especially with the latest slew of comebacks, it’s pretty obvious who’s on top of the most followed K-pop idols list. Anyhow, let’s take a run through at the latest social media stats of your favorite K-pop idols. Do you think your bias made it to the top of the list? Keep reading to find out.
Most Followed K-pop Idols on Instagram
10. Girl’s Generation’s Taeyeon (14.8 million)
It’s definitely hard to get enough of the leader of Girl’s Generation. From her mesmerizing voice to her fairytale-like Insta posts, this girl has fans hooked. Her adorable puppies and goofy pictures are a huge plus as well.
9. GOT7’s Jackson (17.8 million)
With an undeniable swag like Jackson’s, it’s not hard to see why fans are going crazy over him. And he’s not shy of it either. Every post of his can make fans swoon. On top of that, he also has his own personal Youtube channel where he releases his solo projects.
8. EXO’s Baekhyun (18.1 million)
Baekhyun might fool you with his charming onstage persona and silky voice but offstage, he’s just a big old goofball which makes fans love him even more. You can easily find proof of his cheeky side on his posts as he plays with hilarious filters and such. Sometimes, he even manages to drag a friend into it. Oh, and did we mention he also loves supporting his bandmates through his Insta?
7. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (18.3 million)
It’s a known fact that G-Dragon is the king of fashion. And it translates well into his Insta game as well. Instead of the usual selcas, the leader of BIGBANG uses Instagram to share his love for the arts, music, and fashion. Last year, GD actually collaborated with Nike for the Air Force 1 Para-Noise sneakers which featured his personal artwork.
6. EXO’s Sehun (20.1 million)
It’s pretty obvious but Sehun loves his Insta. EXO’s youngest member is pretty fond of posting his mirror selfies on the platform as well as pictures of his adorable pup. Occasionally, he’ll also post dance practice videos reminding fans just how much a good dancer he is. He also never misses the chance to post endearing photos of him with his members or his friends.
5. EXO’s Chanyeol (21.6 million)
When it comes to EXO, Chanyeol is really the Instagram king of the group. We can’t really get enough of the guy. His happy go lucky personality really shines through his posts which range from adorable posts about his pets, his friends, and his members to cute throwback photos of his childhood, music-making sessions, and even boy next door photos. Seriously, this guy can go from model to goofball in the span of a post.
4. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (24.7 million)
We can’t say we didn’t expect this. With the group’s fame, it’s only right to have all four members at the top of the list of the most followed K-pop idols on Instagram. Much like her members, Jisoo’s fond of showcasing the behind the scenes of her everyday life. From cute selcas from her bedroom to gorgeous set photos, this girl isn’t afraid to show off her glowing visuals.
3. BLACKPINK’s Rose (26 million)
If you want to see more of what Rose does every day aside from mesmerizing us with her unique voice, scroll through her Insta. She sometimes posts covers or pictures of her in the studio. And if she’s not in the studio, her endearing posts show that she’s either hanging out with her fellow members or other K-pop idol friends like Girl’s Day’s Hyeri. Sometimes, she also gives fans a glimpse of just how much she loves her food.
2. BLACKPINK’s Jennie (28.9 million)
Coming up in second place is another BLACKPINK member. Known for her chic fashion sense and fierce rapping skills, Jennie shares OOTDs and cute pictures with her adorable pups on her IG. She also has a second account @lesyeuxdenini which she uses to showcase her love of photography.
1. BLACKPINK’S Lisa (35.4 million)
With their most recent comeback, BLACKPINK has once again snatched up the world’s attention. And with that, their social following continues to grow. Right now, BLACKPINK’s Lisa holds the top spot of the most followed K-pop idols on Instagram. If you must know, it actually took her only a year to get the crown. And if you scroll through her profile, it’s easy to see why. Aside from showcasing glamorous magazine shoots, Lisa also posts plenty of pics from her everyday schedules all the while featuring her doll-like features and amazing fashion sense.
Most Followed K-pop Idols on Twitter
Although Twitter isn’t as common as Instagram with K-pop idols, there is still plenty you should follow on the platform. Often times, groups will have collective Twitter accounts or they’ll simply have a company Twitter account. Either way, you definitely shouldn’t miss them for more updates on your favorite idols. Here, we’ve included the individual most followed K-pop idols on Twitter and companies.