There is no doubt that K-pop has gained more and more attention lately. Since a lot of new acts have been launched one after the other, the competition between these South Korean stars have become tighter more than ever.

While solo artists do not always generate the same amount of attention and care, there are still numerous huge names in the said industry that have been performing really well in terms of music video views and followers count on social media. Here are the 7 most popular K-pop musicians to reach 1 million likes in 2021 so far.

#1. "Solo" by BLACKPINK Jennie

The official music video of "Solo" by BLACKPINK member Jennie was the very first clip by a K-pop artist to generate more than 10 million likes on YouTube. Most, if not all, BLINKs are aware that the said track was the songstress' first-ever track as a solo artist.

As of this writing, the clip already garnered a total of 637,382,125 views, with more than 10 million likes and more than 1.2 million comments on YouTube. It was released on Nov. 12, 2018.

#2. "Daechwita" by August D/BTS member Suga

Coming in second place is August D, who is the alter ego of BTS member Suga. The official music video of "Daechwita" has amassed a total of 9.71 million in 2021 so far.

As of press time, the clip already has a total of 2019,320,856 views, with more than 9.7 million likes and 1.2 million comments on YouTube. It was released on May 22, 2020.

#3. "Chicken Noddle Soup" by BTS member J-Hope

Another BTS member made it to the list in the person of J-Hope. The South Korean singer's "Chicken Noddle Soup" official music video, which also features Becky G, has collected 8.88 million likes this year so far.

As of late, the said clip already has 239,822,629 views, with more than 8.9 million likes and more than 716,291 comments. It was released on Sept. 27, 2019.

#4. "On the Ground" by BLACKPINK Rosé

Securing the fourth spot is BLACKPINK member Rosé. The official music video of "On the Ground" already 7.3 million likes on YouTube this year so far.

As of this writing, the clip already generated a total of 109,283,308 views, with more than 7.3 million likes and more than 1.5 million comments. It was released on March 12, 2021.

#5. "Daydream" by BTS member J-Hope

Another music video by BTS member J-Hope made it to the list. As per reports, the official MV of "Daydream" already garnered 5.7 million likes in 2021 so far.

As of press time, the clip already has 132,682,474 views with more than 5.7 million likes and more than 635,891 comments. It was released on March 1, 2018.

#6. "Eight" by IU (featuring BTS member Suga)

Claiming the sixth spot is South Korean pop superstar IU. The official music video of the singer's chart-topping hit single called "Eight" already amassed 5.08 million likes on YouTube.

As of late, the clip already amassed 125,094,411 views, more than 5 million likes, and more than 290,673 comments. It was released on May 6, 2020.

#7. "August D" by August D/BTS member Suga

Completing the list is another entry from August D or BTS member Suga. The official music video of "August D" has generated more than 4.78 million likes on YouTube this year so far.

As of this writing, the clip already got 209,328,289 views, more than 9.7 million likes, and more than 1.2 million comments. It was released on May 22, 2020.

Did your favorite K-Pop artist and song make it to the list? Who else should be included? Sound off in the comment section below.

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Written by Nica Vaughn