December is the month for the Kpopmap K-Pop & K-Drama Highlights of the year. It is time to have a look at who and what interested you this year. Today, we are looking at the popularity of actors and dramas on Kpopmap this year from different angles and data. Some actors were very popular for a few weeks during their drama while some actors showed constant popularity all the year (with or without drama!). Let’s find out who and what interested you this year!
Kpopmap Weekly (Trending Ranking) Throughout the Year
If you are a Kpopmap reader, you would know that every Monday we publish the weekly trending ranking of actors and dramas. It is based on our view counts over a period of one week. Actors From the 1st week of January to the 2nd week of December, here are the actors who made it to the 1st rank of the weekly ranking: ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo was number one 12 times. He was followed by SF9’s RoWoon (8 times), Hwang InYoup (6 times), Lee MinHo (5 times), Lee JongSuk (3 times), Kim SooHyun (twice), and Song Kang (twice). Note: this is only counting the actors’ ranking. For example, Cha EunWoo has been number one 7 times in the K-Pop ranking and 12 times in the K-Drama ranking so 19 times in the year (total). Dramas From the 1st week of January to the 2nd week of December, here are the dramas that made it to the 1st rank of the weekly ranking: Note*: the dream cast for the remake of “Princess Hours” and for the drama adaptation of the webtoon “Gorae Byul - The Gyeongseong Mermaid” were hot topics. There is still no official cast yet for these dramas. “True Beauty” topped the dramas’ ranking 8 times and “The King’s Affection” 6 times. “Imitation”, “Lovers of the Red Sky”, “Nevertheless,”, and “Vincenzo” were three times number one. “My Roommate is a Gumiho”, “Pachinko”, “Princess Hours”, “Squid Game” and “Youth of May” topped twice.
Most Popular Actors on Kpopmap in 2021
This top 20 ranking of the most popular actors on Kpopmap this year is based on our views in 2021 overall (one year). The lead actors of “True Beauty” (Cha EunWoo and Hwang InYoup), Ji ChangWook, Lee JongSuk, and SF9’s RoWoon were the most popular this year.
Constantly Popular Actors on Kpopmap in 2021
You would know that on Kpopmap, we have a lot of K-Pop and K-Drama fans so actors and acting-dols are similarly popular. Also, actors are more popular than actresses overall. In this part, we are looking at another type of data. It is a little overview of Kpopmap readers’ taste this year. At the difference of the ranking (weekly and yearly) above who shows who had received the most views, this data shows more the constant interest and popularity. It is based on vote results, views, comments, Twitter retweets, Facebook likes and shares, and other social media factors. For example, HyeRi is in the ranking due to the massive popularity of “My Roommate is a Gumiho” and her new drama “Moonshine” but her popularity is not as constant as Kim YooJung and Kim SoHyun who always receive a lot of love from Kpopmap readers. Top A These actors have shown equal popularity throughout the year in Kpopmap and are receiving a lot of love from our readers. ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo, Lee MinHo, Ji ChangWook, Lee JongSuk, SF9’s RoWoon, Kim SoHyun, Kim GoEun, Kim YooJung, IU, Kim SeonHo, Hwang InYoup, ASTRO’s MoonBin, Yoo SeungHo, SF9’s Chani, WEi’s Kim YoHan Top B These actors have been popular from time to time this year. Yoon ShiYoon, Suzy, Song HyeKyo, Kim MinJae, Lee DoHyun, Kim SooHyun, GOT7’s JinYoung, (G)I-DLE’s MiYeon, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE’s L), ASTRO’s Rocky, Lee DongWook, Nam JooHyuk, Park JiHoon, Song Kang, Ahn HyoSeop, Golden Child’s BoMin, NU’EST’s MinHyun, Moon GaYoung, Park ShinHye, Park HyungSik, UP10TION’s Kim WooSeok, Jung HaeIn, SF9’s HwiYoung, SF9’s DaWon, Seo InGuk, U-KISS’s Jun (Lee JunYoung), T-ARA’s JiYeon, Song JoongKi, PENTAGON’s HongSeok, Jun JiHyun, Lee SeungGi, and more. Top C These actors are also receiving some warm attention from Kpopmap readers. Ong SeongWu, Bae InHyuk, Kim HyeYoon, Kim Bum, Kim DaMi, VICTON’s ByungChan, Park EunBin, ATEEZ’s YunHo, Nam YoonSu, Lee SooHyuk, Shin MinAh, Na InWoo, Im SiWan, Kim JiWon, MONSTA X’s HyungWon, NCT’s DoYoung, and more. We are looking to see these actors’ and other actors’ popularity rise in Kpopmap in 2022.
Most Popular Dramas & Web Dramas on Kpopmap in 2021
It is time to look at the most popular dramas and web dramas on Kpopmap in 2021. “True Beauty” and “Imitation” were the core interest of the readers this year but “True Beauty” was especially massively popular. In 2021, a lot of dramas based on webtoon and BL dramas interested you. The upcoming dramas “The Sound of Magic”, “Island, and “Semantic Error” received a lot of attention, they are highly anticipated dramas. “Let Me Be Your Knight” is not in the ranking but received your interest in the polls. Here are the most popular dramas and web dramas of the year based on our views this year.
Hottest Keywords on Kpopmap in 2021
It is time to look at our hottest keywords this year. Like last year, webtoon and web dramas starring idols are some of the key interests of Kpopmap readers. Let’s have a closer look at some of the top articles this year. You have been interested in dramas based on webtoon and how the dramas are different from the original webtoons. BL dramas are also very popular with a lot of views on the Cast and Summary and the BL list below. 29 Dramas Of 2021 Based On Webtoon KDRAMA STORIES|Jan 4, 2022 15 K-Dramas That Are Different To Their Webtoons KDRAMA STORIES|Sep 15, 2021 With the popularity of “True Beauty”, articles about the drama have received a lot of love; that includes the vote Team SuHo or Team SeoJun, JuGyeong’s beauty products, and heart fluttering scenes. 9 Korean BL Web Dramas Of 2021 KDRAMA STORIES|Jan 4, 2022 Also, the announcement of the remake of “Princess Hours” was hot. Kpopmap’s dream cast was such a hit among fans that Korean news even reported about it. Moon GaYoung & Cha EunWoo Or Moon GaYoung & Hwang InYeop In “True Beauty”? [VOTE] KDRAMA STORIES|Jan 7, 2021 10 Beauty Products Used By Moon GaYoung As JuGyeong In K-Drama “True Beauty” KDRAMA STORIES|Dec 24, 2020 Best 12 Heart Fluttering Scenes Of ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo & Moon GaYoung In “True Beauty” KDRAMA STORIES|Feb 9, 2021 Best 12 Heart Fluttering Scenes Of Hwang InYeop & Moon GaYoung In “True Beauty” KDRAMA STORIES|Feb 9, 2021
Finally, “Yumi’s Cells” was popular.. You’ve particularly liked the cell quiz and to vote for the actor you would like to see act Shin SoonRok. Kpopmap Readers Desired Cast For Remake Of Drama “Princess Hours” [Vote Result] KDRAMA STORIES|Mar 12, 2021 16 Actors Who Would Be Perfect In The Remake Of “Princess Hours” [VOTE] KDRAMA STORIES|Mar 5, 2021 QUIZ: Which Cell From “Yumi’s Cells” Is Your Prime Cell? QUIZZES|Sep 24, 2021 4 Korean Actors Who Would Be Perfect For The Role Of Shin SoonRok In “Yumi’s Cells” KDRAMA STORIES|Oct 5, 2021 Thank you for your love this year! If you are curious about the data of 2020? You can check them here. Kpopmap K-Pop & K-Drama Highlights of 2021 Kpopmap Highlights 2021|Dec 2, 2021
