Summary of Japanese singers popular in Korea: Notable J-POP and artists
Many of you may have heard the news that J-pop is booming in South Korea.
Korean artists and idols have long drawn attention by covering Japanese songs, among other activities.
Triggered by various sparks—like old songs being rediscovered or buzz from music shows—many singers have become beloved through Japan–Korea exchanges.
In this article, we’ll feature Japanese singers who are gaining attention in South Korea.
It might also be fun to focus on how they differ from those in Japan.
Let’s dive right in!
Playlist
| Summary of Japanese singers popular in Korea: Notable J-POP and artists | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Yuuri | play_arrow | Yuri, who is loved in both Japan and South Korea. His... |
| 2east | Ofisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s popu... |
| 3east | Yonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Yonezu, who is playing a part in the J-pop boom in South Korea… |
| 4east | Vaundy | play_arrow | With its sophisticated musicality, it has become popular even in Japan… |
| 5east | imase | play_arrow | Imase, who hails from Gifu Prefecture, in 2021… |
| 6east | YOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI is a duo that turns novels into music... |
| 7east | Yorushika | play_arrow | In Korean music articles, the term “eumwon-gangja (음원 강자),” literally ‘digital-music powerhouse,’ often appears… |
| 8east | Utagokoro Rie | play_arrow | Rie Kagokoro’s cross-genre musical appeal |
| 9east | Nakajima Mika | play_arrow | Known for expressive vocal ability and a distinctive musical style... |
| 10east | Leina | play_arrow | A 14-year-old debut singer influenced by Western music |
| 11east | aimyon | play_arrow | Since her debut in 2016, Aimyon has... |
| 12east | Higuchi Ai | play_arrow | With diverse musicality and emotionally rich performances... |
| 13east | Tomioka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Tomioka started TikTok in the summer of 2021… |
| 14east | kocchi no kento | play_arrow | A creator who delivers songs that everyone can enjoy... |
| 15east | RADWIMPS | play_arrow | Especially amid the J-pop boom in South Korea... |
| 16east | Matsuda Seiko | play_arrow | The legend of Japan’s kayō idol scene, Seiko Matsuda… |
| 17east | Utada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada is popular not only in Japan but also in South Korea... |
| 18east | tuki. | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene like a comet... |
| 19east | DECO*27 | play_arrow | As a pioneer of Vocaloid culture, they have created their own uni... |
| 20east | eill | play_arrow | In addition to Black music, into K-pop... |
| 21east | Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Mr. Fujii Kaze is a young, remarkably talented artist from Okayama Prefecture… |
| 22east | Novelbright | play_arrow | Novelbright is gaining popularity in South Korea... |
| 23east | Mrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Formed in 2013, and made their major debut in 2015... |
| 24east | Matsubara Miki | play_arrow | In 2023, the city pop revival in South Korea... |
| 25east | HONEY WORKS | play_arrow | HoneyWorks was in South Korea in 2023… |
| 26east | Sakanakushon | play_arrow | An alternative rock b... born in Hokkaido |
| 27east | 10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET was formed in Kyoto in 1997 and… |
| 28east | Ayumu Imazu | play_arrow | A rising singer-songwriter born in 2000... |
| 29east | Yuika | play_arrow | A singer popular on social media who resonates with the emotions of teenagers |
| 30east | Matsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Exceptionally skilled singer, the dark-skinned Shigeru Matsuzaki. |
| 31east | Kitanitatsuya | play_arrow | The singe… who continues to broaden the scope of expression with a diverse musicality |
| 32east | yama | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter whose trademark is a mask… |
| 33east | natori | play_arrow | Starting with music production on a smartphone... |
| 34east | SPYAIR | play_arrow | As a rock band from Nagoya, in 2005... |


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