There's no doubt SEVENTEEN has grown into staple names in the K-Pop industry. Whether they're participating in group promotions, unit activities, or solo schedules, they exude a diamond-like shine that's reflected in everything they do. Most recently, SEVENTEEN's SeungKwan participated in a solo collaboration with Marie Claire Korea.

Together with the fashion magazine, the reenergizing variety genius shot a number of different pictorials that looked absolutely fabulous. On top of breathtaking photographs, he also sat down to film some content for Marie Claire Korea's YouTube channel. During the "Gyul-terview", he spoke about a variety of different topics from which group members he finds cute to skincare recommendations. The idol even dished on music recommendations: namely, SEVENTEEN's junior group, TWS.

SeungKwan had nothing but praise for the rookies. Check out the reasons why he recommended them for anyone's K-Pop playlist.

 

1. Pledis' First Boy Group Launching In 9 Years

After SEVENTEEN's debut in 2015, Pledis Entertainment focused their attention on promoting the artists they had in the moment. However, about 9 years later, they finally decided to introduce TWS to the world. With such notable seniors in the company, they had big shoes to fill coming into the ever-growing K-Pop scene. The fact that they were Pledis' new boy group in such a long time created the hype necessary for all eyes to focus directly on them. This certainly played some part in the rookies' successful debut.

 

2. Refreshing And Sparkling Vibe

 

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One of the qualities SeungKwan mentions about his hoobaes are their refreshing vibes. Looking at them, he's reminded of SEVENTEEN from the past, innocent and bright-eyed, ready to take on the K-Pop world. Seeing this radiate from TWS makes you want to cheer for the boy group for many years to come.

 

3. A Group Of Individual And Unique Charms

TWS have been sweeping the charts with the track 'plot twist' and show no signs of slowing down. When they take the stage, they're filled with such reinvigorating energy that you can't help but dance along with them. Even in content like it's Live, you can clearly see the charms of each member as they effortlessly have fun on stage. Then, while watching vlogs and behind-the-scenes footage, you'll naturally find a smile spread right across your face.

Are you like SeungKwan and do you have TWS on your K-Pop playlist?

Have you ever wondered who are the most followed Korean actresses on Instagram?

Most of the Korean actresses have Instagram and some have an impressive amount of followers! Some have been using actively Instagram while some do not really keep it updated. Some actresses also just created their Instagram recently and are still gathering followers.

Here are the most followed Korean actresses on Instagram and then a rough ranking of other actresses' Instagram followers amount (around 70).

If you are not following your favorite actresses' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data were updated on February 23, 2024, 2:00 PM KST. We update regularly as the numbers keep on increasing.

Important Notice: only a few acting-dols have been included according to our new criteria (as of January 2022) made with readers' opinions in mind. Check the criteria for this list at the bottom of the page. 

 

1. IU - 32.2m followers - @dlwlrma

Note: IU played the main role in "Hotel Del Luna", "My Mister", and more.

 

2. Suzy - 19.8m followers - @skuukzky

Note: Suzy played the main role in "Start-Up", "While You Were Sleeping", "Doona!" and more.

 

3. Jung HoYeon - 19.4m followers - @hoooooyeony

 

4. Han SoHee - 17.5m followers @xeesoxee

 

5. Girls' Generation's YoonA - 17.3m followers - @yoona__lim

Note: Girls' Generation's YoonA played the main role in "The K2", "The King in Love", and more.

 

6. Song HyeKyo - 17.2m followers - @kyo1122

 

7. Lee SungKyoung - 15.3m followers - @heybiblee

 

8. Park ShinHye - 15.2m followers - @ssinz7

 

9. Red Velvet's Joy - 14.6m followers - @_imyour_joy

Note: Red Velvet's Joy played the main role in "The Liar and His Lover", "Tempted", and more.

 

10. Kim SoHyun - 13.6m followers - @wow_kimsohyun

 

11. Mun KaYoung - 12.7m followers - @m_kayoung

 

12. Kim SeJeong - 12m followers - @clean_0828

Note: Kim SeJeong played the main role in "The Uncanny Counter", "Business Proposal" and more.

 

13. Park MinYoung - 11.9m followers - @rachel_mypark

 

14. Kim YouJung - 11.5m followers - @you_r_love

 

15. f(x)'s Krystal - 10.7m followers - @vousmevoyez

Note: Krystal played the main role in "Police University", "Search", and more.

 

16. Seor InA - 10.1m followers - @_seorina

 

17. Son YeJin - 8.2m followers - @yejinhand

 

18. Girl's Day's HyeRi - 8.2m followers - @hyeri_0609

Note: Girl's Day's HyeRi played in "Two Cops", "Moonshine", and more.

 

19. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun - 8.1m followers - @seojuhyun_s

Note: Girls' Generation's SeoHyun played the main role in "Private Lives", "Time", and more.

 

20. Kim JiWon - 8.1m followers - @geewonii

 

21. Girls' Generation's SooYoung - 7.7m followers - @sooyoungchoi

Note: Girls' Generation's SooYoung played the main role in "Run On", "Tell Me What You Saw", and more.

 

22. Sulli - 6.8m followers - @jelly_jilli

Note: Sulli played the main role in "Real", "Fashion King", and more.

 

23. Lee YouMi - 6.6m followers - @leeyoum262

 

24. Go YounJung - 6.7m followers - @goyounjung

 

25. Girls' Generation's YuRi - 6.5m followers - @yulyulk

Note: Girls' Generation's YuRi played the main role in "Bossam: Steal the Fate", "Defendant", and more.

 

26. Kim GoEun - 6.4m followers - @ggonekim

 

27. T-ARA's JiYeon - 5.6m followers - @jiyeon2__

Note: Park JiYeon played the main role in "I Wanna Hear Your Song", "Imitation", and more.

 

28. Kim DaMi - 5.3m followers - @d_a___m_i

 

29. Cho YiHyun - 5m followers - @yihyun_1208

 

30. Shin MinA - 5m followers - @illusomina

 

31. Han HyoJoo - 4.8m followers - @hanhyojoo222

 

32. NaNa - 4.9m followers - @jin_a_nana

NaNa played the main role in "Oh My Ladylord", "Into the Ring", and more.

 

33. Park JiHu - 4.4m followers - @03_hu

 

34. Park BoYoung - 4.5m followers - @boyoung0212_official

 

35. Song JiHyo - 4.1m followers - @my_songjihyo

Here are more actresses' Instagram followers numbers and accounts.

Over 3m followers

AOA's SeolHyun (@s2seolhyuns2) [SeolHyun played the main role in "Awaken", "My Country: The New Age", and more], Park YooNa (@youna_1997), Son NaEun (@marcellasne_) [NaEun played the main role in "Ghost Doctor", "Dinner Mate", and more], Kang MinAh (@minah320_97), Kim SaeRon (@ron_sae), Shin SeKyung (@sjkuksee), Kim HyeYoon (@hye_yoon1110), Lee SiYoung (@leesiyoung38), Park EunBin (@eunbining0904), Gong HyoJin (@rovvxhyo), Shin HaeSun (@shinhs831), Jung SoMin (@somin_jj), Shin YeEun (@__shinyeeun), Park GyuYoung (@lavieenbluu), Han JiHyun (@hanjiji54)

 

Over 2m followers

Apink's EunJi (@artist_eunji) [EunJi played the main role in "O.OMHz", "Untouchable", and more], Oh YeonSeo (@ohvely22), Lee JooYoung (@i_icaruswalks), Min HyoRin (@hyorin_min), Jung ChaeYeon (@j_chaeyeoni) [Jung ChaeYeon has played the main role in "My First First Love", "The King's Affection", and more], Lee JiAh (@e.jiah), Kim TaeRi (@kimtaeri_official), Lee DaHee (@dahee0315), Roh YoonSeo (@rohyoonseo)

 

Between 1m and 2m followers

Han YeSeul (@han_ye_seul_), Koo HyeSun (@kookoo900), Ha JiWon (@hajiwon1023), Jung RyeoWon (@yoanaloves) [Jung RyeoWon played the main role in "Witch's Court", "Diary of a Prosecutor", and more], Park SoDam (@imsodamm), Han JiMin (@roma.emo), Lee YuBi (@yubi_190), Kim BoRa (@kim_bora95), Im SooHyang (@hellopapa11), Girl's Day's Minah (@bbang_93) [Minah played the main role in "My Absolute Boyfriend", "Check Out The Event", and more], Go JoonHee (@gojoonhee), Lee HaNee (@honey_lee32), Chae SooBin (@soobinms), Kwon NaRa (@hv_nara) [Kwon NaRa played a main role in "Itaewon Class", "Bulgasal: Immortal Souls", and more], Nam JiHyun (@hyuniiiiiii_95917), Go Ara (@ara_go_0211), Im SeMi (@susemee), Eugene (@eugene810303) [Eugene played the main role in "Penthouse: War In life" seasons 1-3 and more], Cho BoAh (@xxadoraa), Lee NaEun (@betterlee_0824) [Lee NaEun played the main role in "Extraordinary You", "Hip Hop King: Nassna Street", and more], Kim SoYeon (@sysysy1102), Jo SuMin (@soominn_jo), Kim HyeonSoo (@hyeon0_0soo), Jin JiHee (@2xj_hee), Lee HoJung (@holly608), Jeon SoMin (@jsomin86), Yang HyeJi (@hazzisss), Jeon YeoBeen (@jeon.yeobeen), Kang Mina (@_happiness_o) [Kang Mina played the main role in "Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter", "Moonshine", and more], Lee EunSaem (@2eunsaem), Park JinJoo (@jinjoo1224), Seo JiHye (@jihye8024), Lee MinJung (@216jung), Kim JooRyung (@kimjooryoung), Roh JeongEui (@jeongeuiyam), Yang HyeJi (@hazzisss), Kim YongJi (@demi_kimee), Roh JeongEui (@jeongeuiyam), Ahn EunJin (@eunjin___a), Lee JuMyoung (@jmyoungl), Lee SunBin (@sunbin_eyesmag), Lee SeYoung (@seyoung_10), Gong SeungYeon (@0seungyeon), Yang HyeJi (@hazzisss), Kim HyeSoo (@hs_kim_95), and more

 

Between 300k and 1m followers

Jang NaRa (@nara0318), Jin SeYeon (@jinseyun.go), SoHee (@ssoheean), Kim SoHye (@s_sohye) [Kim SoHye played the main role in "Guimoon: The Lightless Door", "Moonlit Winter", and more] , Min DoHee (@mdh0925_) [Min DoHee played support roles in "My ID is Gangnam Beauty", "Clean With Passion For Now", the main role in "Girls' Generation 1979", and more], Kim SoEun (@socun89), Kim HeeSon (@lovely.katie.k), Hwang JungEum (@jungeum84) [Hwang JungEum played the main role in "Mystic Pop Up Bar", "To All The Guys Who Loved Me", and more], ESom (@esom_), Kang SoRa (@reveramess_), Bae DooNa (@doonabae), Ha YeonSoo (@hayeonsoo_), Han SunHwa (@shh_daily) [Han SunHwa played a main role in "School 2017", "Backstreet Rookie", and more], Im SooJung (@soojunglim_), Jo WooRi (@j_ourly), Stephanie Lee (@stephanielee199), Won JinA (@j0i3n2a9), Kim HyangGi (@kimsmell1), Ryu HyeYoung (@ryuniverse328), Park JuHyun (@charmgirl_1005), Yoon SeoA (@yoonseoah_), Jung HyeSung (@junghyesung91), Choi YeBin (@yebin__), Jung DaBin (@jungdabiny), T-ARA's EunJung (@eunjung.hahm) [EunJung played the main role in "Love Twist", "Be My Dream Family", and more], Nam JiHyun (@jihyunilovee) [JiHyun played support roles in "My Little Baby", "Strongest Deliveryman", "Grand Prince", "Lonely Enough To Love", and more], YeonWoo (@chloelxxlxx) [YeonWoo played the main role in "Cheat On Me, If You Can", "Dali and the Cocky Prince", and more], Yoon EunHye (@y1003_grace) [Yoon EunHye played the main role in "After Love", "Marry Him If You Dare", and more], Kim JaeKyung (@_kimjaekyung_) [Kim JaeKyung played the main role in "Bad Papa", "The Secret Life of My Secretary", and more], Kim BoYoon (@__boyoon__), Kim JinYoung (@jin_y0ung_2), Ha SeungRi (@seung_lee.vv), Jung Eugene (@eugene__jung), Ko SungHee (@krnangel621), Go WonHee (@go_wonhee), Kim GaEun (@ggani88918), Ha YoonKyung (@hayoonkie), Jeong ShinHye (@bonheur_sinhye_may), Lee SiWoo (@s2xwo), Cheon WooHee (@thousand_wooo), Lee JooBin (@hellobeen), Joo HyunYoung (@2ruka__), Kim SeulGi (@s911010), , DaSom (@som0506) [DaSom played the main role in "Was It Love?", "He Is Psychometric", and more], Cha JooYoung (@jooyoungthej), Kim JiEun (@kj_ieun), Go BoGyeol (@gobogyeol), Jung HyeSung (@junghyesung91), Park JooHyun (@charmgirl_1005), Jo HyeJoo (@hyejoozz), Shin HyunBeen (@hyunbeenshin), Uhm JungHwa (@umaizing), Lee DaIn (@xx__dain), Park HaSeon (@mintsungrace), Baek JinHee (@jinibeak), Kim Hieora (@hereare0318), and more.

 

No Instagram

Jun JiHyun, Lee BoYoung, Yoo InNa, Lee NaYoung, Jeon DoYeon, and more have no Instagram.

 

Acting-dols criteria (January 2022): 

Due to the huge number of idols in the acting field, we have tried to limit the list to idols genuinely active in acting and not to all the idols acting. At Kpopmap, we always prioritize the opinions of our readers first. That is why these criteria have been made out of readers' opinions. We held a poll (here) and we opened an open discussion on Reddit (here). You've asked us to be stricter in our criteria and so here are the new rules.

. In a K-Drama, Netflix Original drama, or a movie: 

• Two lead roles (was clearly one of the main characters)

or

• One lead role and 2 supporting roles

or

• More than 4 supporting roles

. Guest roles can't be considered supporting roles

. Only dramas over 6 episodes (special and short dramas are excluded)

. Only movies released in Korean theaters (not just online) (with the exception of Netflix original movies)

. No web dramas (exception for Netflix)

. Only Korean releases

Kpopmap's criteria for acting-dols are not absolute or the right answer. It is just criteria applied in the content of Kpopmap. And these criteria can change according to the trends or fans' opinions.

 

Did we miss anyone? Connect with Kpopmap and let us know!

 

While some idols do not have individual Instagram accounts, more and more are opening them. Some idols have also been gaining followers over the years.

Here are the most followed female K-Pop idols on Instagram and a rough ranking of other idols on Instagram. If you are not following your favorite idols' Instagram, it is time to do so.

All data was retrieved on February 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM KST. We will update regularly.

 

1. BLACKPINK's Lisa - 101m followers - @lalalalisa_m

 

2. BLACKPINK's Jennie - 83.6m followers - @jennierubyjane

 

3. BLACKPINK's JiSoo - 77.4m followers - @sooyaaa__

 

4. BLACKPINK's Rosé - 76.4m followers - @roses_are_rosie

 

5. IU - 32.2m followers - @dlwlrma

 

6. Suzy - 19.8m followers - @skuukzky

 

7. Jeon SoMi - 19.7m followers - @somsomi0309

 

8. Girls' Generation's TaeYeon - 19.1m followers - @taeyeon_ss

 

9. HyunA - 18.1m followers - @hyunah_aa

 

10. Girls' Generation's YoonA - 17.3m followers - @yoona__lim

 

11. Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young - 16.2m followers - @tiffanyyoungofficial

 

12. Red Velvet's Joy - 14.6m followers - @_imyour_joy

 

13. TWICE's Momo - 14.3m followers - @momo

 

14. Red Velvet's SeulGi - 13m followers- @hi_sseulgi

 

15. TWICE's Tzuyu - 13m followers - @thinkaboutzu

 

16. Jessica - 12.2m followers - @jessica.syj

 

17. TWICE's NaYeon -  12.2m followers - @nayeonyny

 

18. aespa's Karina - 12.2m followers @katarinabluu

 

19. Kim SeJeong - 12m followers - @clean_0828

 

20. Red Velvet's Irene - 11.7m followers - @renebaebae

 

21. TWICE's Sana - 11.7m followers -  @m.by__sana

 

22. IVE's Jang WonYoung - 11.5m followers - @for_everyoung10

 

23. Red Velvet's YeRi - 10.8m followers - @yerimiese

 

24. CL - 10.8m followers - @chaelincl

 

25. LE SSERAFIM's Sakura - 10.8m followers - @39saku_chan

 

26. f(x)'s Krystal - 10.7m followers - @vousmevoyez

 

27. TWICE's JiHyo - 10.6m followers - @_zyozyo

 

28. Sandara Park - 10.1m followers - @daraxxi

 

29. TWICE's ChaeYoung - 10.1m followers - @chaeyo.0

 

30. TWICE's Mina - 9.8m followers - @mina_sr_my

 

31. LE SSERAFIM's Huh YunJin - 9.4m followers - @jenaissante

 

32. TWICE's DaHyun - 9.3m followers - @dahhyunnee

 

33. MAMAMOO's HwaSa - 9.1m followers - @_mariahwasa

 

34. LE SSERAFIM's Kim ChaeWon - 8.8m followers - @_chaechae_1

 

35. (G)I-DLE's Yuqi - 8.4m followers - @yuqisong.923

 

36. TWICE's JeongYeon - 8.4m followers - @jy_piece

 

37. Girl's Day's HyeRi - 8.2m followers - @hyeri_0609

 

38. Girls' Generation's SeoHyun - 8.1m followers - @seojuhyun_s

 

39. Red Velvet's Wendy - 8m followers - @todayis_wendy

Here are more female K-Pop idols' Instagram follower numbers and accounts.

Over 7m followers

(G)I-DLE's Minnie (@min.nicha), Girls' Generation's SooYoung (@sooyoungchoi), SunMi (@miyayeah), IVE's An YuJin (@_yujin_an), LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha (@zuhazana), aespa's Winter (@imwinter)

 

Over 6m followers

f(x)'s Sulli (@jelly_jilli), Girls' Generation's HyoYeon (@hyoyeon_x_x), Girls' Generation's YuRi (@yulyulk), SISTAR's BoRa (@borabora_sugar), aespa's NingNing (@imnotningning), aespa's Giselle (@aerichandesu)

 

Over 5m followers

f(x)'s Amber (@amberliu), Girls' Generation's Sunny (@515sunnyday), T-ARA's JiYeon (@jiyeon2__), (G)I-DLE's ShuHua (@yeh.shaa_), (G)I-DLE's SoYeon (@tiny.pretty.j), LE SSERAFIM's Hong EunChae (@hhh.e_c.v), (G)I-DLE's MiYeon (@noodle.zip)

 

Over 4m followers

EXID's Hani (@ahnanihh), Lee Hi (@leehi_hi), BoA (@boakwon), SISTAR's Hyolyn (@xhyolynx), NaNa (@jin_a_nana), Minzy (@_minzy_mz), MAMAMOO's MoonByul (@mo_onbyul)

 

Over 3m followers

AOA's SeolHyun (@s2seolhyuns2), Son NaEun (@marcellasne_), f(x)'s Victoria (@victoria02_02), T-ARA's HyoMin (@hyominnn), MAMAMOO's Solar (@solarkeem), MOMOLAND's Nancy (@nancyjewel_mcdonie_), AKMU's SuHyun (@akmu_suhyun), Kim MinJu (@minn.__.ju)

 

Over 2m followers

Park Bom (@newharoobompark), APINK's EunJi (@artist_eunji), Jung ChaeYeon (@j_chaeyeoni), Heize (@heizeheize), DAVICHI's MinKyung (@iammingki), MAMAMOO's WheeIn (@whee_inthemood), WJSN ChengXiao (@chengxiao_0715), Choi Yena (@yena.jigumina), Kang HyeWon (@hyemhyemu), Lee ChaeYeon (@chaestival_), Kwon EunBi (@silver_rain.__), ITZY's RyuJin (@iamfinethankyouandryu)

 

Over 1m followers

Ailee (@aileeonline), Sorn (@sssorn_chonnasorn), EXID's SolJi (@soul.g_heo), EXID's JeongHwa (@parkjjongaa), f(x)'s Luna (@hermosavidaluna), Girl's Day's YuRa (@yura_936), Girl's Day's MinAh (@bbang_93), Weki Meki's Kim DoYeon (@lafilledhiver_), Nako (@75_yabuki), Hitomi (@10_hitomi_06), Kang MiNa (@_happiness_o), Kim SoJeong (@onedayxne), YeRin (@every__nn), VIVIZ's EunHa (@rlo.ldl), VIVIZ's SinB (@bscenez), VIVIZ's UmJi (@ummmmm_j.i), Kwon NaRa (@hv_nara), OH MY GIRL's Arin (@ye._.vely618), Jamie (@jiminxjamie), KARD's JiWoo (@_zziwooo0), YuJu (@yuuzth), Jo YuRi (@zo__glasss), KARD's SoMin (@somin_jeon0822), ITZY's YuNa (@igotyuandme), ITZY's YeJi (@yezyizhere), ITZY's Lia (@lia_loves___), ITZY's ChaeRyeong (@chaerrry0)

 

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments.