THE KING OF KPOP 2022

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About this ranking

Every year one idol gets to claim the crown, and the fan vote decides who. THE KING OF KPOP 2022 puts 40 top male idols on the ballot: all seven BTS members, both TVXQ members, icons from BIGBANG, EXO, Super Junior, NCT, and beyond. Jimin currently leads the chart, but ARMY, Cassiopeia, and every fandom here are not backing down without a fight. This is a live ranking: every vote shifts the table in real time, and with 40 contenders this close, the gap between places can close fast. Votes reset hourly so you can keep adding to your king's total. The title is not decided yet.
  1. 1
    Jimin

    Jimin

    BTS

     About Jimin →
    Closed
  2. 2
    Jungkook

    Jungkook

    BTS

     About JUNGKOOK →
    Closed
  3. 3
    Jin

    Jin

    BTS

     About Jin →
    Closed
  4. 4
    Yunho

    Yunho

    TVXQ

     About Yunho →
    Closed
  5. 5
    V

    V

    BTS

     About Kim taeyung →
    Closed
  6. 6
    Changmin

    Changmin

    TVXQ

     About Changmin →
    Closed
  7. 7
    J-Hope

    J-Hope

    BTS

     About J-hope →
    Closed
  8. 8
    G-Dragon

    G-Dragon

    BIGBANG

     About G-Dragon →
    Closed
  9. 9
    Siwon

    Siwon

    Super Junior

     About Siwon →
    Closed
  10. 10
    Jung Yong Hwa

    Jung Yong Hwa

    CNBLUE

     About Jung Yong Hwa →
    Closed
  11. 11
    Mark

    Mark

    NCT

     About Mark →
    Closed
  12. 12
    Eunhyuk

    Eunhyuk

    Super Junior

     About Eunhyuk →
    Closed
  13. 13
    Donghae

    Donghae

    Super Junior

     About Donghae →
    Closed
  14. 14
    Taeyang

    Taeyang

    BIGBANG

     About Taeyang →
    Closed
  15. 15
    Taemin

    Taemin

    SHINee

     About Taemin →
    Closed
  16. 16
    RM

    RM

    BTS

     About Rm →
    Closed
  17. 17
    Chanyeol

    Chanyeol

    EXO

     About CHANYEOL →
    Closed
  18. 18
    Suga

    Suga

    BTS

     About Suga →
    Closed
  19. 19
    Sehun

    Sehun

    EXO

     About Sehun →
    Closed
  20. 20
    Cha Eunwoo

    Cha Eunwoo

    ASTRO

     About Cha Eunwoo →
    Closed
  21. 21
    Jackson Wang

    Jackson Wang

    GOT7

     About Jackson Wang →
    Closed
  22. 22
    Kai

    Kai

    EXO

     About Kai →
    Closed
  23. 23
    Suho

    Suho

    EXO

     About Suho →
    Closed
  24. 24
    Zico

    Zico

    Block B

     About Zico →
    Closed
  25. 25
    Eric

    Eric

    Shinhwa

     About Son →
    Closed
  26. 26
    Jaehyun

    Jaehyun

    NCT 127

     About JaeHyun →
    Closed
  27. 27
    Shownu

    Shownu

    Monsta X

     About Shownu →
    Closed
  28. 28
    Rowoon

    Rowoon

    SF9

     About Rowoon →
    Closed
  29. 29
    S.Coups

    S.Coups

    SEVENTEEN

     About S.Coups →
    Closed
  30. 30
    D.O

    D.O

    EXO

     About D.O →
    Closed
  31. 31
    Baekhyun

    Baekhyun

    EXO

     About Baekhyun →
    Closed
  32. 32
    Mino

    Mino

    Winner

     About Mino →
    Closed
  33. 33
    Taeyong

    Taeyong

    NCT

     About Taeyong →
    Closed
  34. 34
    Mingyu

    Mingyu

    SEVENTEEN

     About Mingyu →
    Closed
  35. 35
    Kang Daniel

    Kang Daniel

    Solo Artist

     About Kang Daniel →
    Closed
  36. 36
    Lee Junho

    Lee Junho

    2PM

     About Lee Junho →
    Closed
  37. 37
    Jay Park

    Jay Park

    Solo Artist
    Closed
  38. 38
    Eunkwang

    Eunkwang

    BTOB

     About Eunkwang →
    Closed
  39. 39
    Lim Young Woong

    Lim Young Woong

    Solo Artist
    Closed
  40. 40
    Park Jin Young (JYP)

    Park Jin Young (JYP)

    Solo Artist

     About JYP →
    Closed

Frequently asked questions

Who is the King of KPOP 2022?

The fan vote is still live. Jimin of BTS leads the current ranking, but the chart updates daily and any of the 40 idols on the ballot can take the top spot.

Who are the candidates for King of KPOP 2022?

The ballot includes 40 idols: all seven BTS members, both TVXQ members, G-Dragon and Taeyang from BIGBANG, multiple EXO and Super Junior members, and more.

How is the King of KPOP determined?

This is a fan vote, not a panel award. Votes from fans worldwide decide the ranking in real time, with no algorithm, just the raw fan vote total.

How do I vote for King of KPOP 2022?

Pick your idol and vote on the ballot. Votes reset hourly, so you can return to cast more votes and keep your king at the top.

Latest comments

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  • @Laya · 3y ago

    Jimin winning from 3 consecutive yrs let's go even this time

  • @dora ぉ · 3y ago

    JIMIN JIMIN JIMIN Y MAS JIMIN

  • @Oxford · 3y ago

    I could never choose anyone else.Jimin only,Jimin.

  • @• Dooly · 3y ago

    PARK JIMIN THE KING 👑💛

  • @Lucía · 3y ago

    Jimin king of kpop 💛

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