Government Annual Survey Reveals Top 5 Favorite K-Pop Groups/Artists Selected By Overseas Fans In 2022

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Curious to know what are the favorite K-Pop groups and artists of overseas fans? We are as well! The 2023 annual survey report on the Korean Wave was released on March 10 and gives us all the details on Hallyu in 2022.

The Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE, an institution designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) works on this report every year. This year they broadened their spectrum by including more countries in their data. They interviewed 25,000 people between 15 and 59 years old from 26 countries from November 11th to December 7th about Korea. The surveyed countries include the US, Brazil, Argentina, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Turkey, Russia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Australia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mexico, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kazakhstan.

In one part of the survey, the respondents were asked to answer: "Who is currently your favorite Korean group/artist?". They chose their favorite artist by writing their name down (not selecting it). Let's find out their answers below!

 

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Government Annual Survey Reveals Top 5 Favorite K-Pop Groups/Artists Selected By Overseas Fans In 2022

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