Reaching for the moon, the 5th generation K-Pop boy group LUN8 is stealing hearts all over the world. With their boyish charms and disarming charisma, the members of LUN8 (Jin Su, Chael, Takuma, Jun Woo, Ian, Do Hyun, Ji Eun Ho, and Eun Seop) are putting their versatile talents on full display, and we just can't get enough. If you're a LUV8 (LUN8's fandom name), we can imagine that you feel the same way. So, to satisfy your fandom needs, we created an exclusive quiz in collaboration with LUN8 just for you!

LUN8 recently made a grand comeback with their 2nd mini-album "BUFF". With a sentiment of coming together to make dreams come true, LUN8 delivered vocals, visuals, and vibes in this release, complemented by the most addictive choreography and catchy rap verses. To think that such a production is coming from a rookie group truly makes it even more impressive.

To celebrate LUN8's return with "BUFF", we got together with the lovely boys of LUN8 and decided to create a very special quiz for LUV8!

EXCLUSIVE QUIZ: Which LUN8 Member Will Be Your Bestie?

We created the options for each question on the quiz from the LUN8 members' personal answers, edited for clarity.

Based on the LUN8 member your answers are most similar to, you can find out which LUN8 member is meant to be your very own bestie!

If you haven't taken the quiz yet, what are you waiting for? Take our EXCLUSIVE QUIZ made in collaboration with LUN8 first, and come back here to find out the full version of the members' answers! No cheating, though!

Did you take the quiz, LUV8? 🌙💛

Then, let's get into the LUN8 members' quiz answers!

LUN8 on X

What is your secret to making new friends?

I try to find common ground before starting a conversation.
Jin Su
I try to become friends by giving out some jelly.
Chael
Because I value the people I meet, I am still trying to come up with the best way to make new friends.
Takuma
I believe approaching with a sincere heart will open people up to me.
Jun Woo
I start a conversation by giving an ice cream or a drink.
Do Hyun
I start giving out candies!
Ian
If you approach everyone with no hesitation and treat them with kindness, I believe you will make a friend naturally.
Ji Eun Ho
I am quite sociable, so if there’s someone I want to be friends with, I go up to them and start talking and make them my friends.
Eun Seop

LUN8 on X

If you could have any SUPER POWER in the world, what would it be?

I would like to be able to never feel tired, even if I don’t sleep. While there might be more amazing and impressive powers, I think having the ability to not feel tired would allow me to live life more vigorously without losing the fun and sense of achievement that comes from working hard.
 
Jin Su
I want the ability to go back in time so I can continuously feel the happiness of spending enjoyable moments with my fans.
 
Chael
I want the power to control time.
Takuma
I would like to have healing powers to be able to cure all diseases. I want it because it's sad to be sick and when I get hurt during practice, I want to heal immediately.
 
Jun Woo
Although I want various superpowers, the one that comes to mind right now is the ability to move through space and time. If I could move through space and time, I think I could sleep more and then show the fans a better side of myself!
 
Do Hyun
Since I like dancing and I am very passionate about it, I want the ability to be the best dancer in the world.
 
Ian
I want the ability to teleport so I can travel anywhere in the world whenever I want.
Ji Eun Ho
I want the ability to stop time. If I could stop time, I would be able to sleep a lot and then only show my best side to the fans.
Eun Seop

LUN8 on X

If you could only listen to one LUN8 song from MON to SUN, what would it be?

I’d say 'MON2SUN.' It seems to be the song that best fits my taste.
 
Jin Su
I'll go with 'MON2SUN,' which makes me feel good the moment I hear it.
 
Chael
It's definitely 'GOT THE RIZZ.' I like it so much that I think I could keep listening to it.
 
Takuma
I think I'll listen to 'GOT THE RIZZ.' Because listening to an exciting song starting from the morning makes me feel like every cell in my body is waking up.
Jun Woo
If I could only listen to one song from this album, it would be 'GOT THE RIZZ.' I think it's a song that's very cheerful and listening to the lyrics gives me energy!
 
Do Hyun
It's 'MON2SUN.' In fact, I think about our fans all week, which fits well with the message of 'MON2SUN'.
 
Ian
I'll choose 'MON2SUN,' a song that's easy to listen to and that never gets old.
 
Ji Eun Ho
I'll listen to 'MON2SUN'! It's my favorite song, and the meaning of the song, 'Thinking of you from Monday to Sunday,' is a message I want to tell our fans!
 
Eun Seop

Do you think you GOT THE RIZZ?

I am still in the process of acquiring it.
 
Jin Su
I was born with “RIZZ”.
 

 
Chael
Of course I got the “RIZZ”!
 
Takuma
I always have ‘RIZZ’..
 
Jun Woo
I think that my ‘RIZZ’ is my shy smile.
 

 
Do Hyun
I think I am too ‘RIZZ’ right now.
 

 
Ian
For sure! I was born with ‘RIZZ’!
 
Ji Eun Ho
My ‘RIZZ’ is my sweet voice!
 
Eun Seop

LUN8 on X

When making plans, are you meticulous or spontaneous?
 

I try to be meticulous when I make plans, but when I carry out those plans, I try to be as flexible as possible and change them a lot.
 

 
Jin Su
I am a rather spontaneous person.
 

 
Chael
I tend to go with the flow, so I am more of a spontaneous person.
 
Takuma
I am meticulous. If I don’t come up with a plan before I execute, I get nervous very easily. So, I try to come up with a plan from the beginning to the end.
Jun Woo
I tend to come up with meticulous plans. For example, if I were to go on a trip, I’d come up with a very detailed plan to spend my time more efficiently.
Do Hyun
My MBTI contains J, which describes meticulous people. So, I am quite meticulous.
 

 
Ian
I am very spontaneous!
 
Ji Eun Ho
I like to be spontaneous!
 
Eun Seop

Choose your favorite PASTEL color!

Grey.
 

 
Jin Su
Pastel blue.
 

 
Chael
Purple!
 

 
Takuma
Red. I am an energetic and passionate person, so I like red.
 
Jun Woo
I think pastel pink is a very nice color. It’s chic and cute at the same time.
 
Do Hyun
My favorite pastel color is the sky blue.
 
Ian
I like the shade of purple from pastel.
 
Ji Eun Ho
I usually like pastel tones. Among them, sky blue is my favorite.
 
Eun Seop

LUN8 on X

How do you approach your goals?

Through deep consideration and analysis, I find the things that I need to do, and try my best to approach my goals.
 

 
Jin Su
I get motivation from people around me and try very hard to achieve my goals.
Chael
I try to find the problems first and develop myself by fixing those problems and moving forward.
 
Takuma
While setting high goals is good, I tend to achieve things one by one as if I am clearing a mission in a video game to move forward.
 
Jun Woo
After we set our goals, we talk to each other a lot about what to do and how to achieve those goals and come up with plans.
 
Do Hyun
I achieve small things first to get to the bigger goal.
 
Ian
I try to come up with the things that I can do to achieve my goals, and accomplish them one by one. Eventually, I get to my goals or get closer to accomplishing them.
 

 
Ji Eun Ho
I set a step-by-step guide to achieve my goals and accomplish them one by one. The joy of accomplishment helps me to move on to the next step which eventually leads me to my final destination.
 
Eun Seop

If you could enter into any K-Drama with your bestie, where would you go?
 

I want to enter “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”, and make Goblin / Kim Shin my friend.
 

 
Jin Su
I want to enter all the dramas that starred Cha EunWoo and live a life as the characters he played.
 
Chael
Since it was a show that I really enjoyed, I want to enter “All of Us Are Dead”.
 
Takuma
"Love Revolution" is the one. I think it would be fun and interesting to go to school and hang out with Ian.
 
Jun Woo
I want to enter any kind of drama with Ji Eun Ho. It would be fun and interesting as long as I am with Ji Eun Ho.
 
Do Hyun
It’s "Dream High". Because no matter when and where, I want to become a singer.
 
Ian
Since I’d like to live in the past, I want to enter “The Moon Embracing the Sun"!
 

 
Ji Eun Ho
I’d like to go into "Descendants of the Sun" with my members. It would be fun if I were the highest rank in the drama and saw my members speaking formally to me.
 
Eun Seop

And there we have it!

What did you think of the LUN8 members' full answers to our quiz questions?

Did you relate to your bias or think similarly while answering the quiz?

We hope Kpopmap's EXCLUSIVE QUIZ helped you get closer to the LUN8 members!

Until next time, stream "BUFF"!

The K-Pop industry is known to be a revolving door of innovation, creativity, and impactful star presence. The Hallyu wave has effectively taken over the world with idol groups and soloists, along with riveting K-Dramas at the forefront. Just like previous years, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism conducted the Overseas Hallyu Survey to determine overseas fans' favorites in various categories.

The main purpose of this survey is to compile the data on the impact of the Hallyu wave. With a sample size of 25,000 people from over 26 countries, the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey tries its best to show an accurate representation of what types of K-Content is being consumed in different countries.

In one part of the survey, respondents were asked "Who is currently your favorite Korean group/artists?". Let's find out their answers below!

Top 5 Favorite K-Pop Groups/Artists

1. BTS

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With an impressive 29.1%, BTS takes the top spot among overseas fans' favorite K-Pop idol groups/artists. While the BTS members were active with solo schedules, they slowly made their way into the army, one by one, in order to carry out their mandatory military enlistment. Despite fulfilling their national duty, the iconic boy group's musical influence, positivity, and unique outlook have cemented them as a top idol group.

2. BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's Official Instagram

Following in second is world-renowned girl group BLACKPINK. They were selected by 13.1% of respondents as their favorite idol group. After the conclusion of their Born Pink World Tour, the iconic girl group decided to stay together with YG for group promotions, but would pursue their individual endeavors under a separate companies. Despite this, the very essence of BLACKPINK still resonated deeply with K-Pop fans across the globe for both their music and individuality.

3. Psy

SBS

When 'Gangnam Style' first dominated the world charts, it seemed like a fever dream. However, through its success, the Korean wave was able to make a resounding resurgence worldwide. This international success has remained with Psy since, praised for his contributions to Korean entertainment and culture. Psy had a somewhat quiet 2023 but was still able to fill concert venues and remained at the forefront of overseas fans' hearts, being selected by 2.9%.

4. BTS' JungKook

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BTS as a whole were successful soloists in 2023, however, the one member who was selected by 2.7% of overseas fans as their favorite artist was none other than the golden maknae himself, BTS' JungKook. Coming out with the album "GOLDEN", comprised of hits like 'Seven', 'Standing Next To You', and '3D', JungKook's career was elevated to another level. He was able to showcase his individuality as an artist, becoming a beloved name among the K-Pop community and beyond.

5. IU

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Rounding out the list at no. 5 is the lovely singer-actress, IU. The award-winning soloist was selected by 2.1% of overseas fans. In 2023, she earned immense love for her appearance in hilarious yet heartwarming sports movie, "Dream". Aside from this, IU is an artist that millions love worldwide, praised for her swoon-worthy musicality and incredible artistic prowess.

Top 5 Favorite K-Pop Groups Regional Breakdown

Translated by Kpopmap.com

Although the above artists were the overall consensus among overseas fans, there were some outliers among the various regions. In Asia - Oceania TWICE and BLACKPINK's Lisa took no. 4 and no. 5. Stray Kids were included in the Top 5 of the Americas and Europe. Then BIGBANG's G-Dragon was present among the fans in the Middle East and Africa. However, one common factor among all regions was BTS' place at the top. Even in a year where they all slowly transitioned into military service, they remained the hottest K-Pop act that the world has ever seen.

However, speaking of consistency, BLACKPINK remained at a constant no. 2, while they were beaten out by BTS' loveable maknae, JungKook, among the overseas fans in Africa. These rankings have remained quite similar over the past several years.

As seen through the results of the Overseas Hallyu Survey over the years, BTS and BLACKPINK remain a force to be reckoned with. They worked tirelessly, standing on the biggest stages worldwide, communicating with fans through whatever means possible. They built up a long-standing legacy within the K-Pop community that surely won't crumble anytime soon. And despite all the criticism and hardships they might have faced along the way, the groups remained resolute in their commitment to their profession as idols, leveling up at various moments of their career. Both BTS and BLACKPINK have become frontrunners of the K-Pop industry, recognized by millions, if not trillions, around the globe.

The BTS & BLACKPINK Effect

It's hard to describe just how big of an influence BTS and BLACKPINK have had on the K-Pop community, resulting in both groups being no. 1 and no. 2 on overseas fans' top 5 list. With such longevity in their careers and the ability to connect to audiences beyond music, they've become a mainstay within the various micro-communities scattered across K-Pop. Currently, the two groups are taking a pause in their careers as a group, with BTS in the military and BLACKPINK focusing on their solo endeavors. However, both BTS and BLACKPINK continue to show up in netizens' mentions, extending their reach past the dedicated fandoms of ARMY and BLINK.

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As a result of their continuing fame, despite being in a rest period of their group career, the sentiment towards the two are quite positive as fans patiently wait for their return.

Kpopmap

And while it might be some time until we're able to see both BTS and BLACKPINK take the stage as a full group, this proves one thing: they show no signs of slowing down. The fact that people are still mentioning and searching about the two groups showcases their massive allure, bewitching the entire world to fall into their ocean of charms. This affection is well-earned, backed up by spectacular stages, heartwarming social media interactions, and being treated to additional content, so their absence is rarely felt. With this, it's quite likely that even future iterations of the Overseas Hallyu Survey will result in the idol groups being no. 1 and no. 2 once again.

Other Consistent Star-Studded Names

JYP Entertainment

The prestige of BTS and BLACKPINK aside, along with Psy, there are even more names that deserve recognition for leading the Hallyu wave to even bigger heights. When talking about the globalization of K-Pop, one cannot forget about JYP Entertainment girl group TWICE. They've become a sturdy cornerstone within the industry, consistently selling out concert venues and becoming more than a national gem. Now, fans everywhere cheer their name at their various world tour stops and all across social media.

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The interest over time towards TWICE has remained consistently high over the past 5 years, peaking around the times of their world tour, year end award show performances, and new releases. With such a strong fanbase and even interest from casual K-Pop fans, the girl group has an enormous stake in the K-Pop industry. Their presence is undeniable and will surely continue to persist, even with the changing of generations.

Then there's celebrated veteran, IU, who has managed to remain in the top 5 K-Pop acts for overseas fans for the past several years. Her sheer influence in the K-Pop scene cannot be understated, as she's also able to bridge the gap between music show stages and drama film sets.

Kpopmap

Over the past 5 years, similarly to TWICE, netizen's interest over time towards the soloist have remained at a constantly high rate, showing huge jumps during song releases, news of her relationship status, and the moment she announced her world tour. Apart from BTS, BLACKPINK, and Psy, these two amazingly talented and renowned artists have remained at the top of the K-Pop scene, receiving love from international fans far and wide.

Newer groups from the fourth and fifth generation are currently showcasing a parade of talents, vying for the top spot in overseas fans' heart. Only time will tell if they'll have the ability to be included in the Overseas Hallyu Survey and be mentioned among the top 5 groups of overseas fans.

What do you think of the results of the Top 5 K-Pop Idols/Artists for the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey?

The 5th generation of K-Pop is all the rage right now and dominating this generation as one of the top rising groups is none other than RIIZE. With talented members, gorgeous visuals, and addictive music, RIIZE is steadily making their mark on the industry. Their latest comeback with the prologue single 'Impossible' was a house track that featured outstanding choreography, and the member who caught fans' attention the most with his unmatched dancing skills was Shotaro.

Thoroughly impressed by Shotaro's flawless talent, we were left wanting more. So, it got us thinking about a dream variety show where Shotaro could collaborate with fellow K-Pop idols who were also known for their incredible skills.

So, here are the top 5 idol dancers we would love to see collab with RIIZE's Shotaro!

1. Shotaro x SHINee's TaeMin

RIIZE on X / TaeMin's Instagram

The person who wants this collaboration even more than us is probably Shotaro himself. TaeMin is Shotaro's role model and as we all know, TaeMin is one of the best, if not THE best dancer in K-Pop. A collaboration between the reigning King and a rising Prince would be fantastic, to say the least. Both dancers have their own unique groove and style that, we believe, would complement each other wonderfully.

2. Shotaro x SEVENTEEN's Hoshi

RIIZE on X / Hoshi's Instagram

Another dancing machine whose talent knows no bounds, Hoshi would be perfect for a dance collaboration with Shotaro. With both Hoshi and Shotaro being sunshine personified, this collab would break the internet for being the coolest and the cutest at the same time. We can already imagine the two idols getting along well together and we would love to see them come up with an original choreography.

3. Shotaro x EXO's Lay Zhang

RIIZE on X / Lay's Instagram

If we're talking about the best of the best when it comes to dance, we cannot possibly forget Lay Zhang. The idol recently made his comeback on Korean music shows with his latest song 'Psychic'. With the man, the myth, and the legend back, we would love to see him dance with SM's rising star, Shotaro. From one dance prodigy to another, this could be a collaboration that's truly one of a kind.

4. Shotaro x KISS OF LIFE's Natty

RIIZE on X / Natty's Instagram

Widely recognized as one of the it-girls of K-Pop right now, Natty is an outstanding dancer, to say the least. A collaboration between the two 5th-generation dance icons - Natty and Shotaro, would make the headlines for days. Both artists have a knack for a variety of dance styles and are known for their high-energy, precise performances. We'd love to see a fusion of different dance styles from them.

5. Shotaro x New:ID's Wilson

RIIZE on X / New:ID's Instagram

Currently a trainee under MLD Entertainment, New:ID's Wilson is already gaining attention from all over the world for his dance skills. New:ID's SNS is buzzing with dance cover videos and fans just can't get enough of Wilson's moves. Collaborating with Shotaro would be a great opportunity for Wilson to learn from his sunbaenim and give us even more reasons to fall in love with both of them all over again.

Which K-Pop idol do you want to see Shotaro collaborate with? Tell us on X!