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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nakajima Mika | play_arrow | Known for expressive vocal ability and a distinctive musical style... |
| 7east | YOASOBI | play_arrow | YOASOBI is a duo that turns novels into music... |
| 8east | Leina | play_arrow | A 14-year-old debut singer influenced by Western music |
| 9east | Yorushika | play_arrow | In Korean music articles, the term “eumwon-gangja (음원 강자),” literally ‘digital-music powerhouse,’ often appears… |
| 10east | Utagokoro Rie | play_arrow | Rie Kagokoro’s cross-genre musical appeal |
| 11east | Higuchi Ai | play_arrow | With diverse musicality and emotionally rich performances... |
| 12east | eill | play_arrow | In addition to Black music, into K-pop... |
| 13east | Tomioka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Tomioka started TikTok in the summer of 2021… |
| 14east | Utada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada is popular not only in Japan but also in South Korea... |
| 15east | Matsuda Seiko | play_arrow | The legend of Japan’s kayō idol scene, Seiko Matsuda… |
| 16east | kocchi no kento | play_arrow | A creator who delivers songs that everyone can enjoy... |
| 17east | aimyon | play_arrow | Since her debut in 2016, Aimyon has... |
| 18east | RADWIMPS | play_arrow | Especially amid the J-pop boom in South Korea... |
| 19east | DECO*27 | play_arrow | As a pioneer of Vocaloid culture, they have created their own uni... |
| 20east | tuki. | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene like a comet... |
| 21east | Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Mr. Fujii Kaze is a young, remarkably talented artist from Okayama Prefecture… |
| 22east | Mrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Formed in 2013, and made their major debut in 2015... |
| 23east | Novelbright | play_arrow | Novelbright is gaining popularity in South Korea... |
| 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 | 10-FEET | play_arrow | 10-FEET was formed in Kyoto in 1997 and… |
| 27east | Yuika | play_arrow | A singer popular on social media who resonates with the emotions of teenagers |
| 28east | Ayumu Imazu | play_arrow | A rising singer-songwriter born in 2000... |
| 29east | Sakanakushon | play_arrow | An alternative rock b... born in Hokkaido |
| 30east | Matsuzaki Shigeru | play_arrow | Exceptionally skilled singer, the dark-skinned Shigeru Matsuzaki. |
| 31east | yama | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter whose trademark is a mask… |
| 32east | natori | play_arrow | Starting with music production on a smartphone... |
| 33east | Kitanitatsuya | play_arrow | The singe… who continues to broaden the scope of expression with a diverse musicality |
| 34east | SPYAIR | play_arrow | As a rock band from Nagoya, in 2005... |


play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow
play_arrow