Most Popular K-Pop Star by Year (2011–2025)
2011 — Taeyeon
2012 — Psy
2013 — Psy
2014 — IU
2015 — G-Dragon
2016 — Taeyeon
2017 — IU
2018 — Jimin
2019 — Jimin
2020 — Jungkook
2021 — Jungkook
2022 — Jungkook
2023 — Jungkook
2024 — Jennie
2025 — Jennie
Sources:
• Gallup Korea "Singer of the Year" surveys (2007–2025)
• Gallup Korea Idol Preference polls
• Korean public popularity rankings and year-end surveys
⚠️ Note: There is no official year-by-year ranking for individual K-pop idols. This list is a best-fit estimate based on Gallup Korea surveys, public recognition, chart success, brand power, and cultural impact.