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    iFANN Global Fame Rankings (LIVE)

    People Trending in South Korea

    The fastest-rising attention in South Korea right now, separated from enduring fame.

    Ranking updated November 2, 2026 by the iFANN Rankings Desk. How the ranking works

    The frozen trending edition for October 2026: who commanded attention that month, measured against each name's own usual level.Daily readership: Oct 1 to Oct 31. Ranking updated 08:10 AM UTC.
    #4NEW
    Jang Won-young

    Jang Won-youngkr

    Local readership, Search, Worldwide

    “[Photo] Jang Ga-seol-yu mistakes Jang Won-young for Jang Gi-ha”

    48.6
    #5NEW
    Kim Jong-un

    Kim Jong-unkp

    3.5× usual readership · Local readership, Search, Worldwide

    48.6
    #6NEW
    Yang Hong-won

    Yang Hong-wonkr

    Search, Worldwide

    47.4
    #7NEW
    Anne Carson

    Anne Carsonca

    Search, Worldwide

    “Why achieving your goals can leave you feeling so empty”

    44.8
    #8NEW
    Solbi

    Solbikr

    Search, Worldwide

    44.6
    #9NEW
    Patrick Stewart

    Patrick Stewartgb

    Search, Worldwide

    44.6
    #10NEW
    RJ Mitte

    RJ Mitteus

    Search, Worldwide

    40.9
    #11NEW
    Nana Patekar

    Nana Patekarin

    Search, Worldwide

    40.8
    #12NEW
    Jim Carrey

    Jim Carreyca

    Search, Worldwide

    “Man in 'Dumb and Dumber' costume shot in apparent apartment mix-up”

    39.5
    #13NEW
    Alexander Volkanovski

    Alexander Volkanovskiau

    Search, Worldwide

    39.2
    #14NEW
    Faker

    Fakerkr

    Search, Worldwide

    “'Faker' Commemorative Stamps Virtually Sell Out on First Day of Sale”

    38.8
    #15NEW
    Shohei Ohtani

    Shohei Ohtanijp

    Search, Worldwide

    “Shohei Ohtani Proposed for a New Role in 2027 by Ex-MLB GM”

    38.4
    #16NEW
    Harry Kane

    Harry Kanegb

    Search, Worldwide

    38.1
    #17NEW
    Kim You-jung

    Kim You-jungkr

    2.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide

    “Jinyoung consistently creates great chemistry with Korean screen beauties.”

    38.0
    #18NEW
    Jensen Huang

    Jensen Huangtw

    Search, Worldwide

    “American chip billionaire Jensen Huang's Nvidia defends his meetings with suspected Chinese spy”

    36.0
    #19NEW
    Elon Musk

    Elon Muskus

    Search, Worldwide

    “Elon Musk With $868 Billion Net Worth Says Saving Money For Future Is 'Pointless'”

    35.5
    #20NEW
    Yaxel Lendeborg

    Yaxel Lendeborgpr

    Search, Worldwide

    35.5
    #21NEW
    Hwang Hee-chan

    Hwang Hee-chankr

    Search, Worldwide

    “Hwang Hee‑chan fails to threaten as Schalke lose 0-2 to Leipzig”

    34.1
    #22NEW
    Justin Bieber

    Justin Bieberca

    Search, Worldwide

    33.4
    #23NEW
    Mao Zedong

    Mao Zedongcn

    1.8× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide

    29.1
    #24NEW
    Eric Nam

    Eric Namus

    Search, Worldwide

    “Eric Nam Returns: 4 Films, 80-City Tour”

    27.5
    #25NEW
    Yoo Seung-ho

    Yoo Seung-hokr

    Local readership, Worldwide

    “Tale of A-rang (2012)”

    26.5
    #26NEW
    Son Heung-min

    Son Heung-minkr

    Local readership, Worldwide

    24.9
    #27NEW
    Kim Ju Ae

    Kim Ju Aekp

    Local readership, Worldwide

    23.7
    #28NEW
    San

    Sanus

    1.5× usual readership · Local readership, Worldwide

    20.8
    #29NEW
    Jinyoung

    Jinyoungkr

    6.5× usual readership · Local readership

    20.5
    #30NEW
    Baek Jin-hee

    Baek Jin-heekr

    Search

    19.2
    #31NEW
    Harisu

    Harisukr

    Search

    17.9
    #32NEW
    Chey Tae-won

    Chey Tae-wonkr

    Search

    16.2
    #33NEW
    Kim Hee-ae

    Kim Hee-aekr

    Search

    16.2
    #34NEW
    Lee Chan-won

    Lee Chan-wonkr

    Search

    14.7
    #35NEW
    Jennie

    Jenniekr

    Search

    “Lucky Liam (2026) - Film Review”

    13.8
    #36NEW
    Park Chung Hee

    Park Chung Heekr

    1.6× usual readership · Local readership

    13.7
    #37NEW
    Chun Doo-hwan

    Chun Doo-hwankr

    1.7× usual readership · Local readership

    “‘There Was No Insurrection,’ Kim Tae-gyu Says of Chun Doo-hwan; Ruling Party Says ‘We Can’t Proceed’ as He Attends House Steering Committee Audit, Which Is Susp”

    13.5
    #38NEW
    Ha Ji-won

    Ha Ji-wonkr

    2× usual readership · Local readership

    13.4
    #39NEW
    Seungri

    Seungrikr

    1.8× usual readership · Local readership

    “Former BIGBANG members make headlines with love lives: T.O.P goes public, Seungri married with baby on the way”

    12.9
    #40NEW
    Hanroro

    Hanrorokr

    1.7× usual readership · Local readership

    12.4
    #41NEW
    J.Y. Park

    J.Y. Parkkr

    1.5× usual readership · Local readership

    “K-pop agency JYP shares soar after little-known groups announce tender offer”

    12.1
    #42NEW
    Yoo Jae-suk

    Yoo Jae-sukkr

    1.9× usual readership · Local readership

    11.8
    #43NEW
    Rain

    Rainkr

    Local readership

    “The world mourns the passing of 'Star Trek's' Patrick Stewart with a galaxy of tearful tributes”

    10.6
    #44NEW
    Park Shin-hye

    Park Shin-hyekr

    1.6× usual readership · Local readership

    10.1
    #45NEW
    Yoshihiro Akiyama

    Yoshihiro Akiyamakr

    Local readership

    8.9
    #46NEW
    Kim Keon Hee

    Kim Keon Heekr

    8.9