[knetizen] Korean artists who attracted the most spectators in Japan in 2019

[bye-bye]

Japanese magazine Nikkei Entertainment usually publishes the ranking of the 50 artists who attract the most spectators in Japan every year in December.

This is the current ranking for Korean artists

2019

1. TVXQ (571K / 11 shows)
2. BTS (531K / 12 shows)
3. Seventeen (445K / 29 shows)
4. TWICE (399K / 16 shows)
5. iKON (251K / 44 shows)
6. Taemin (226K / 17 shows)
   +α (no rankings so far)

 

Note: 2018

1. TVXQ (1.28 million / 48 shows)
2. BTS (375K / 11 shows)
3. SHINee (275K / 5 shows)
4. EXO (259K / 9 shows)
5. iKON (234K / 20 shows)
6. Seventeen (199K / 11 shows)
7. TWICE (179K / 21 shows)
8. BLACKPINK (134K / 8 shows)
9. 2PM’s Junho (128K / 22 shows)
10. EXO-CBX (118K / 8 shows)
11. Super Junior-D&E (102K / 19 shows)
12. BIGBANG’s Seungri (102K / 19 shows)
13. Kim Jaejoong (99K / 11 shows)
14. F.T. Island (93K / 15 shows)
15. WINNER (71K / 25 shows)
16. MONSTA X (64K / 10 shows)
17. Taemin (60K / 26 shows)
18. Wanna One (59K / 3 shows)
19. GOT7 (50K / 11 shows)
20. Kim Hyun Joong (41K / 15 shows)

original post: theqoo

1. TVXQ is the wall in Japan!

2. Taemin is amazing

3. TVXQ is amazing … Bangtan is getting more and more popular in Japan

4. TVXQ is just the wall in Japan … Seventeen is amazing.

5. Bangtan is amazing in many ways … They even have fan meetings in Japan at the end of the year

6. Kim Hyun Joong is still so popular?ㄷ I don’t understand why there are still many people who like him after his scandals?

7. TWICE, the boy group who doesn’t go to military serviceㄷㄷ

8. TWICE is great for the girl groupㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

9. iKON is more popular in Japan than I thought

10. There are only 2 people in TVXQ and no Japanese members. How are they so famous?

11. Taemin is so popular in Japan, he makes a lot of money … I envy him

Source

Edited November 15, 2019 by bye-bye

[Yeddong]

14 minutes ago, bye-bye said:

7. TWICE, the boy group who doesn’t go to military serviceㄷㄷ

8. TWICE is great for the girl groupㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

 

[Winter Bear]

25 minutes ago, bye-bye said:

Bangtan is amazing in many ways … They even have fan meetings in Japan at the end of the year

 

[Drama Drama Drama]

Impressed with Seventeen and iKON

[satoori]

TWICE, the boy group who doesn’t go to military serviceㄷㄷ

And your point? Look at TVXQ, Suju and others still active, able to tour and more. While the girl groups of their generation?....

In general, I find it so weird that Korean fanboys love to joke like this. They do it all the time.

[satoori]

BTS and TVXQ almost have similar rates currently.

It's crazy how popular BTS are in Japan. They didn't have to push as hard in Japan for fans.

It will be interesting to see what these two next tour will look like.

Nissan Stadium would of made the difference for BTS probably

edit: I don't think Bighit will let BTS do to more then 20 concerts in Japan, since they don't have to rely on that market alone to make money right now..

Edited November 15, 2019 by satoori

[Bhadie]

Japan has taste

[SWASH]

1. TVXQ (571K / 11 shows)

TVXQ is always the wall. The fact they can do 3 consecutive days at Nissan stadium as well, really unbeatable.

 

"There are only 2 people in TVXQ and no Japanese members. How are they so famous?"

Because they worked hard from the bottom starting with 50 fans at debut. Over the years, they promoted like local artists there without cutting corners nor were given special treatment and they spoke Japanese. They were very likeable and respectful that's why Japanese of all ages like and know them.

 

6. Taemin (226K / 17 shows)

 Taemin alone having that many concert attendees is also very impressive. He started from the bottom from hall and worked his way up big arenas. He's rising and trending alot with Shabekuri007 appearance, Anan magazines and released Photobook. Hopefully bigger and better things for him next year. Tokyo Dome next, let's go!

[Gene_e]

2 hours ago, bye-bye said:

6. Kim Hyun Joong is still so popular?ㄷ I don’t understand why there are still many people who like him after his scandals?

Same sis, same

[Brax]

Woah Taemin's numbers are no joke and its his solo concert all by himself. He's making a bank!

[brume]

Not to put down the others, iKON and SVT did very well too, but for comparison purpose to put things into perspective:

 

                   [  5. iKON (251K / 44 shows                            6. Taemin(226K / 17 shows) ]

Taemin, a soloist with (17 shows) - even  less than half amount of shows of iKON's (44 shows) managed to attract around the similar number of spectators (both around the 220k-250k range). With 1 or 2 more shows, he'd easily top them. That's no joke for Taemin alone to pull it off and if you still downplay the obvious testament of SHINee/SHINee member's selling power and popularity then idk what to tell you, probably intentional ignorance with irrational jealousy might be it. In SM, he's 2nd (behind TVXQ) this year, (which otherwise would usually be SHINee before hiatus), a solo idol, not a group. Not EXO, not NCT, not SJ and none of their sub-units. So, imagine that. Keep a lookout once he grasps those Domes.

 

[    3. Seventeen (445K / 29 shows)
        4. TWICE (399K / 16 shows)        ]

Twice, a girlgroup with (16 shows) around less than half shows of SVT (29 shows) is getting around 400k spectators which is only 45-46k less than SVT's. If Twice had 1 or 2 more Dome shows, they'd easily attract the same numbers or surpass SVT. A kpop gg with this selling power that only top bg's have and beating most other boygroups at that, is highly impressive. I believe this is the highest record for a Kpop gg. Who knows they'll prolly get a Nissan std for their 10th anniversary or even before that.
 

Edited November 15, 2019 by brume

[Angel_Nessa]

1. TVXQ (1.28 million / 48 shows)
2. BTS (375K / 11 shows)
3. SHINee (275K / 5 shows)
4. EXO (259K / 9 shows)
5. iKON (234K / 20 shows)
6. Seventeen (199K / 11 shows)
7. TWICE (179K / 21 shows)
8. BLACKPINK (134K / 8 shows)
9. 2PM’s Junho (128K / 22 shows)
10. EXO-CBX (118K / 8 shows)

^amazing 2Pm Junho as a soloist on top10 for 2018 (this year, he enlisted)

[shay]

Jaejoong king should do dome tour someday

2018- Kim Jaejoong (99K / 11 shows)

He got to appear in shabekuri007 and utacon..also was invited to perform in FNS Music Festival (end year music festival)..hes going to go higher next year..

 

Edited November 16, 2019 by shay

[RS92]

14 hours ago, satoori said:

BTS and TVXQ almost have similar rates currently.

It's crazy how popular BTS are in Japan. They didn't have to push as hard in Japan for fans.

It will be interesting to see what these two next tour will look like.

Nissan Stadium would of made the difference for BTS probably

edit: I don't think Bighit will let BTS do to more then 20 concerts in Japan, since they don't have to rely on that market alone to make money right now..

The downvotes...lmao...ppl in here are pressed coz you mentioned facts!!

[satoori]

15 hours ago, SWASH said:

1. TVXQ (571K / 11 shows)

TVXQ is always the wall. The fact they can do 3 consecutive days at Nissan stadium as well, really unbeatable.

 

"There are only 2 people in TVXQ and no Japanese members. How are they so famous?"

Because they worked hard from the bottom starting with 50 fans at debut. Over the years, they promoted like local artists there without cutting corners nor were given special treatment and they spoke Japanese. They were very likeable and respectful that's why Japanese of all ages like and know them.

 

6. Taemin (226K / 17 shows)

 Taemin alone having that many concert attendees is also very impressive. He started from the bottom from hall and worked his way up big arenas. He's rising and trending alot with Shabekuri007 appearance, Anan magazines and released Photobook. Hopefully bigger and better things for him next year. Tokyo Dome next, let's go!

TVXQ history is amazing. It's admirable how hard they worked to break barriers and help set the foundation for future generations.

At the same time, nowadays a group do not have to go the same route as them. As a long-term Kpop fan, I do understand that the Japanese market is picky. They want Kpop idols to convert and adapt to their Japanese ways. However over time newer generations of Japanese Kpop fans are becoming more and more accepting of Kpop groups for being themselves. We can see Korean-language album sales are increasing too.  

 If Japanese fans want to support a artist just because they like the Korean songs (or Japanese versions), concepts and just like you as group, then that's perfectly fine too. I find that even more impressive. 

So I disagree with your statement of cutting corners and/or you putting the Japanese market on such a high pedestal compared to other markets. All Kpop idols work hard in their careers. A artist can be popular globally with their own music and culture. Western artist do it all the time. The whole converting and adapting to Japan mindset is outdated.

TVXQ will most likely stay a wall because no one currently in this generation is competing with them. Basically, It's not necessary to focus all one's attention in Japan anymore. However Twice might be able to reach some of their records since Japan is their main foreign market.

Hypothetically speaking - If BTS is able to do Nissan Stadium soon, it will be due to their hard work too.

12 hours ago, brume said:

Not to put down the others, iKON and SVT did very well too, but for comparison purpose to put things into perspective:

 

                   [  5. iKON (251K / 44 shows                            6. Taemin(226K / 17 shows) ]

Taemin, a soloist with (17 shows) - even  less than half amount of shows of iKON's (44 shows) managed to attract around the similar number of spectators (both around the 220k-250k range). With 1 or 2 more shows, he'd easily top them. That's no joke for Taemin alone to pull it off and if you still downplay the obvious testament of SHINee/SHINee member's selling power and popularity then idk what to tell you, probably intentional ignorance with irrational jealousy might be it. In SM, he's 2nd (behind TVXQ) this year, (which otherwise would usually be SHINee before hiatus), a solo idol, not a group. Not EXO, not NCT, not SJ and none of their sub-units. So, imagine that. Keep a lookout once he grasps those Domes.

 

[    3. Seventeen (445K / 29 shows)
        4. TWICE (399K / 16 shows)        ]

Twice, a girlgroup with (16 shows) around less than half shows of SVT (29 shows) is getting around 400k spectators which is only 45-46k less than SVT's. If Twice had 1 or 2 more Dome shows, they'd easily attract the same numbers or surpass SVT. A kpop gg with this selling power that only top bg's have and beating most other boygroups at that, is highly impressive. I believe this is the highest record for a Kpop gg. Who knows they'll prolly get a Nissan std for their 10th anniversary or even before that.
 

Twice numbers are impressive, specially considering other companies haven't figure out how to market their girl groups as successfully...and/or don't care about Japan until it's to late. We can't ignore the three Japanese members in the group too tho. It's a big reason why Japan is one of their main markets too. With the tension between Korean Japan it's why they're more "accepted".  In general, it's beneficial. I agree, about Nissan. I suspect for a group of their nature, that's a goal for Twice. And they'll be able to reach it if JYPE don't screw up the management.

 

 

Also about the whole 1-2 member thing being mentioned here...that's great. It's admirable. But I'm also not going to act like it's impossible to do.

Japanese fans are loyal. Probably the most loyal out of all fandoms. For starters, TVXQ as mentioned was a very much respected group in Japan. Any other fandom would have dropped the group after the split (which most fans have which is why they mainly focus on Japan to make money). So cutting down to 2 members, it's not that hard to believe that TVXQ would continue be successful in Japan. Especially when the two of them continue to work hard in Japan. Also SM management, brand and resources is a contributor too (look at JYJ they've done well but haven't been able to reach the same touring power)

Unpopular opinion: I feel the majority of the groups on this list could take their top five popular in Japan members, and cut them down to any two or take the most popular member and make them a soloist. Working hard would eventually pay off tour-wise in Japan too. At least Taemin level. To reach TVXQ level would take a whole lot more work and focus. Although it's not impossible. That's the power of Japan's fandom culture.

 

1 hour ago, RS92 said:

The downvotes...lmao...ppl in here are pressed coz you mentioned facts!!

Welp

 

Edited November 16, 2019 by satoori

[Apple4444]

On 11/16/2019 at 2:00 AM, RS92 said:

The downvotes...lmao...ppl in here are pressed coz you mentioned facts!!

I guess it just seems stupid to brag about how similar their rates are and how BTS didn't even have to work as hard to get fans...when the group you were just comparing them to had to bust their ass and is partially the reason BTS didn't have to work as hard. Seems pretty tacky to me

Edited November 17, 2019 by Apple4444

[RS92]

10 hours ago, Apple4444 said:

I guess it just seems stupid to brag about how similar they're rates are and how BTS didn't even have to work as hard to get fans...when the group you were just comparing them to had to bust their ass and is partially the reason BTS didn't have to work as hard. Seems pretty tacky to me

Shouldnt it also seem tacky to you how easy grps are having it in US now because of BTS yet y'all get mad when we say BTS paved the way..Also, we never denied the same for TVXQ in Japan..

[yumine]

On 11/15/2019 at 11:06 PM, bye-bye said:

-Taemin is amazing

-Taemin is so popular in Japan, he makes a lot of money … I envy him

God Taemin indeed

No doubt the best performing Kr soloist in Japan. At this rate, he has high likelihood for Dome tour next year. Hopefully this also means a step closer towards NISSAN for SHINee as they also did fanmeeting in ToDome. This also proves that enlistment/hiatus don't seem to affect SHINee's popularity and profitability being only behind TVXQ among SM acts in Japan. 

[AriNoona]

TVQX, BTS etc. are amazing.

Taemin’s numbers are especially impressive though, and he doesn’t have to share that money with anyone else!

[kissxkiss_baby]

BlackPink did that in their second year with recycled Japanese releases and no promo...what queens. 

[RMS]

Imagine being that proud of YG "queens" with loads of mediaplay, YG pulling the strings, couldn't be bothered to put effort to do promo, abysmal/declining cd sales, no original Japanese release, only recycled Japanese version of Korean songs, can't speak Japanese, etc. Basically using Japan as ATM machine and making the quick buck. How embarrassing.

Edited November 17, 2019 by RMS

[kissxkiss_baby]

19 hours ago, RMS said:

Imagine being that proud of YG "queens" with loads of mediaplay, YG pulling the strings, couldn't be bothered to put effort to do promo, abysmal/declining cd sales, no original Japanese release, only recycled Japanese version of Korean songs, can't speak Japanese, etc. Basically using Japan as ATM machine and making the quick buck. How embarrassing.

Imagine caring so much about a group you don’t stan, real embarrassing. No one is forcing Japanese fans to go to these concerts but okay blame actual demand for media play and pulling strings. YG is a business obviously the goal of going to Japan is to make money, duh. Do you care about every other group that goes to Japan and does the same thing as BP? I highly doubt it. 

[RMS]

6 hours ago, kissxkiss_baby said:

Imagine caring so much about a group you don’t stan, real embarrassing. No one is forcing Japanese fans to go to these concerts but okay blame actual demand for media play and pulling strings. YG is a business obviously the goal of going to Japan is to make money, duh. Do you care about every other group that goes to Japan and does the same thing as BP? I highly doubt it. 

BP are worse offenders when it comes to this tho. Esp YG mediaplaying the shit out of their concert tour when reality is they can't fill the capacity. Fyi, most of groups released original Japanese songs except BP and YG being lazy asses with recycled songs and couldnt be bothered to learn or speak Japanese thus the tragic sales. We'll see when they do their Dome con and they'd be lucky if they get to fill half of the capacity which I doubt. Actual demand, my ass. Out of all the highly mediaplayed groups, reality is BP are the worst performing!

[kissxkiss_baby]

3 hours ago, RMS said:

BP are worse offenders when it comes to this tho. Esp YG mediaplaying the shit out of their concert tour when reality is they can't fill the capacity. Fyi, most of groups released original Japanese songs except BP and YG being lazy asses with recycled songs and couldnt be bothered to learn or speak Japanese thus the tragic sales. We'll see when they do their Dome con and they'd be lucky if they get to fill half of the capacity which I doubt. Actual demand, my ass. Out of all the highly mediaplayed groups, reality is BP are the worst performing!

BlackPink hasn’t even had a full album in three years so I don’t know why you think that they would release an original Japanese song for a country they don’t even promote in. Like I already mentioned the amount of people that attended their shows went they were rookies was very impressive but as per usual there is always someone trying to drag them for some stupid shit like that everyone else does.

Who exactly are you comparing them to? Their Japanese is conversational so I’m sure there speaking skills are on par with most 3rd generation girls groups sans members actually born in Japan. 

[nootnoot]

On 11/17/2019 at 11:58 AM, RMS said:

Imagine being that proud of YG "queens" with loads of mediaplay, YG pulling the strings, couldn't be bothered to put effort to do promo, abysmal/declining cd sales, no original Japanese release, only recycled Japanese version of Korean songs, can't speak Japanese, etc. Basically using Japan as ATM machine and making the quick buck. How embarrassing.

imagine being this negatively obsessed

cant relate whew