Top Influencers in South Korea (2026)

Meet the top influencers in South Korea for 2026, the South Korean creators audiences follow most across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Compare engagement and audience quality to find the right partners.

Book a demo

Explore the top influencers in South Korea for October 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover South Korean creators across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. 김프로KIMPRO

    @kimpro828YouTubeSouth Korea

    📬 Global Partnerships Welcome : 🥇 #1 Shorts channel in the world. 📈 World's most viewed channel in 2025. Scaling global entertainment at 130M subs and 14B views.

    Hashtags#kkubi#yubaekhap#handsup#유백합
    Mentions
    @kkubi99@kkubi99
    Followers134M
    Engagement rate0.0%
    Average likes1.2K
    Audience quality score48/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.7%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Korea96.5
    United States1.7
    Japan1.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.2
    Fitness17.2
    Music12.1
  2. 2. BLACKPINK

    @BLACKPINKYouTubeSouth Korea

    BLACKPINK Official YouTube Channel 블랙핑크 공식 유튜브 채널입니다. JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, LISA 지수, 제니, 로제, 리사

    Hashtags#blackpink#블랙핑크#yg#3rdminiialbum
    Followers101M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes200K
    Audience quality score69/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Korea59.0
    United States11.6
    Isle of Man9.5
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music28.4
    Fashion13.6
    Mommy9.9
  3. 3. J

    @jennierubyjaneInstagramSouth Korea

    @lesyeuxdenini

    Mentions
    @blackpinkofficial@blackpinkofficial
    Followers88M
    Engagement rate4.0%
    Average likes4.1M
    Audience quality score81/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia24.2
    Thailand15.2
    Mexico9.1
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer16.3
    Dog Owner14.0
    Food9.3
  4. 4. JISOO🪐

    @sooyaaa__InstagramSouth Korea

    No bio

    Hashtags#디올메이크업#미스디올리미티드에디션
    Mentions
    @mrselfportrait@mrselfportrait@alo@alo
    Followers79.9M
    Engagement rate3.2%
    Average likes2.4M
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia31.3
    United States12.5
    Philippines12.5
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer13.6
    Music13.6
    Photography9.1
  5. 5. BLΛƆKPIИK

    @blackpinkofficialInstagramSouth Korea

    BLACKPINK 3rd MINI ALBUM [DEADLINE]

    Hashtags#blackpink#20260808#블랙핑크#deadline
    Followers57.8M
    Engagement rate1.5%
    Average likes1M
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia33.3
    South Korea7.4
    India7.4
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music23.1
    Photography12.8
    Dog Owner12.8
  6. 6. 원정맨 WonJeong

    @ox_zungTikTokSouth Korea

    No bio

    Hashtags#fyp#viral#stitch#이어찍기
    Followers55.9M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes232K
    Audience quality score27/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy26.3
    Germany18.8
    United States17.5
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.1
    Mommy16.1
    Music12.4
  7. 7. BLΛƆKPIИK

    @bp_tiktokTikTokSouth Korea

    BLACKPINK 3rd MINI ALBUM [DEADLINE]

    Hashtags#blackpink#블랙핑크#go#icecream
    Followers52.3M
    Engagement rate1.8%
    Average likes907K
    Audience quality score81/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Korea33.8
    India19.5
    United States19.5
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion21.8
    Photography12.7
    Dog Owner10.9
  8. 8. ROSÉ

    @roses_are_rosieTikTokSouth Korea

    home for my number ones.. ♡

    Followers52.1M
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes639K
    Audience quality score87/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States29.7
    India26.6
    Pakistan14.1
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.6
    Travel14.6
    Fashion10.9
  9. 9. CuRe 구래

    @cure0721YouTubeSouth Korea

    Laugh for me💖💙 💌

    Followers33.2M
    Engagement rate-%
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score88/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India24.1
    United States20.4
    Spain16.7
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.0
    Fashion14.0
    Photography14.0
  10. 10. Stray Kids

    @realstraykidsInstagramSouth Korea

    Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) Official Instagram

    Hashtags#straykids#스트레이키즈#youmakestraykidsstay#youngmiko
    Mentions
    @arcaneshow@arcaneshow@itsyoungmiko@itsyoungmiko@tommorello@tommorello
    Followers30.8M
    Engagement rate3.8%
    Average likes1.1M
    Audience quality score47/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Indonesia21.0
    United States11.0
    Brazil8.0
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer19.4
    Music12.9
    Cat Owner12.9

Go beyond the rankings. Find your next creator.

Search and filter 20M+ creators by niche, location, and audience. Explore detailed analytics to find the right fit for your brand.

  • Filter by niche, location and audience
  • See engagement and audience quality before you reach out
  • Start free, no demo required
Book a demo

How We Rank the Top Influencers in South Korea

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

Audience quality checked

Every creator is screened for genuine vs. suspicious followers

Transparent methodology

Positions are earned on data, never sponsored

Global coverage

Multiple networks, locations and niches covered

Rated by the Brands Who Use It Every Day

See why marketers and agencies choose Heepsy to run their influencer programs.

“It’s made it so much easier to find the right influencers and manage our collaborations. The platform has everything we need, from finding and vetting influencers to managing collabs and payments.”
ErinHead of Brand Marketing
“We’ve used multiple influencer platforms, but Heepsy stands out for its affordability and how easy it is to use. Highly recommended for any brand looking to scale influencer marketing.”
OwenInfluencer Marketing Manager
“Heepsy offers a diverse range of powerful features, including customizable reports on influencer performance and campaign ROI that help us refine our strategy.”
TariqHead of Global Partnerships

Everything you need to know

Common questions about finding creators, running campaigns, and tracking results.

How are the top influencers ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match the ranking’s network, niche, and location. Rankings are refreshed monthly with the latest public data. Each card also shows engagement rate, average likes, and audience quality, so you can compare creators beyond their size.

How often is the ranking updated?

Rankings are refreshed every month with the latest public data, so the list always reflects current performance.

Can I filter influencers by specific location or niche?

Yes. With a free Heepsy account you can search by topic, location, followers, engagement, audience demographics and more.

What metrics are used to calculate engagement rate?

Engagement rate is the average of likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count. Suspicious activity is excluded.

How can I access full influencer reports?

Click “Unlock full profile” on any creator and sign up for free to see audience demographics, authenticity, growth and pricing estimates.

20M+ Influencers • Trusted by 50K+ Brands

Everything you need for influencer marketing

From finding the right creators to tracking campaign results, all in one platform, at a price that makes sense.

Book a demo