Find out which groups of K-pops that South Korea military personnel listen to and follow, according to a recent research
In recent years, K-pop has become a true worldwide phenomenon, dragging crowds of fans across the world with its most varied groups and soloists. With the great popularization of South Korean pop, it was not difficult to see advertisements with idols scattered everywhere and international musical charts being dominated by artists from South Korea.
In addition to making a huge success elsewhere, K-pop is also extremely strong within its own country, attracting people of different ages, origins and professions. Last April, for example, Kookbang Ilbo, the official newspaper of the South Korean National Defense Ministry of Defense, released a recent survey by army soldiers revealing which group or idol of the military’s favorite K-pop.
What is the favorite K-pop artist of the South Korean military?
The survey, which was attended by 309 active military, was held between April 4 and 17, 2025, through the application The CAMP, app aimed at the country’s soldiers.
With this, the study revealed that among the participating soldiers, the favorite K-pop artist is Aespa, Girlgroup of SM Entertainment, who was first with 18.1% of the votes. As reflected by Portal Pinkvilla, the group received numerous compliments from the military for their music and energy, and some also mention that the set helped them go through difficult days during the enlistment.
In second place comes the from from the former conjunct of Pledis Entertainment, winning 16.2% of the votes. For soldiers, the reasons to like the group are the charm of the members and the animated songs, who helped them improve their energy in times of inactivity.
Soon after, the soloist Iu won third place with 6.5%, followed by Ive, with 6.1%; NMIXX, with 4.9%; Newjeans, with 3.6%; QWER, with 3.2%; Babymonster, with 2.9%; Le Sserafim, with 2.3%; And finally, BTS, being the only boygroup on the list, receiving 1.9% of the votes.
It is worth remembering that, currently, part of the members of BTS is still performing the mandatory military service in the South Korean Army. For now, just Jin and J-hope ended their obligations. Already Rom, Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook should be dismissed next month.
Source: Recreio
