The 2025 Billboard KPop Artist 100 was not just a ranking; it straight-up proved SEVENTEEN’s domination! Compiled by Billboard Korea in partnership with Billboard, the list measured artist impact from October 2024 to September 2025 using albums, singles, touring power, global charts, and Korean market data. Every metric told the same story. SEVENTEEN ran the game this year. Each member found a way to shine in their own way, whether it was by joining forces with a fashion brand, solo or sub-unit projects, walking runways, or red carpets with iconic looks.
With massive Billboard 200 debuts, record-breaking tours, and subunits expanding the brand in every direction, SEVENTEEN proved that longevity and growth come easily. The Top 10 of this list is fully stacked with SEVENTEEN members, each one shining individually while reinforcing the group’s strength.
Top 10 Artists on the 2025 Billboard K Pop Artist 100:
#10. Vernon
#9. Seungkwan
#8. The8
#7. DK
#6. Mingyu
#5. Woozi
#4. Hoshi
#3. Jun
#2. Joshua
#1. S.COUPS
Billboard names S.Coups as the Top K-Pop artist of 2025. pic.twitter.com/iXZf00pYRF
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) December 23, 2025
Leader, performer, and presence. S.COUPS anchored SEVENTEEN’s historic year with commanding stage energy, unit innovation, and a standout Met Gala debut. This was his year!
Check out the full Billboard ranking here:
Billboard ranks the Top K-Pop artists of 2025, based on chart performance:
#1. S.Coups
#2. Joshua
#3. Jun
#4. Hoshi
#5. Woozi
#6. Mingyu
#7. DK
#8. The8
#9. Seungkwan
#10. Vernon
#11. Dino
#12. Jeonghan
#13. Wonwoo
#14. ROSÉ
#15. Yeonjun
#16. Soobin
#17. Beomgyu
#18. Taehyun… pic.twitter.com/cndnRBG4JQ— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) December 23, 2025
