In the popularity vote for the K-POP group category held on May 13, 2025, hosted by DCTrend, ONF rose to the top with overwhelming support from fans.
In this vote, ONF secured the top spot with 5,390 votes, leaving competitors behind by a large margin. Since their debut in 2017, ONF has been described as the ‘master of hit songs’ with their solid concepts and high-quality tracks. Their regular 2nd album Part.1 ‘ONF:MY IDENTITY,’ released last February, achieved a career high. The title track ‘The Stranger’ clinched first place on music shows, breaking initial sales records as well.
At the end of May, they are set to hold their solo concert ‘THE MAP: STRANGER’S PATH,’ further expanding their connection with fans. Additionally, a joint concert with B1A4 is scheduled in Taipei on June 21, signaling their entrance into global activities. Despite their continuous moves, this first place demonstrates the strong unity of their fandom.
Second place went to PLAYV with 3,874 votes. As a new-concept virtual idol, PLAYV has rapidly expanded its fandom primarily online and has been recognized for its identity and skills through various content and stages. Their innovative universe and highly engaging character settings continuously attract fan support.
The third place went to NCT WISH with 425 votes, followed by FTISLAND (420 votes) in fourth place, and NCT DREAM (356 votes) in fifth.
6-10th Place
NCT 127
BOYNEXTDOOR
Tomorrow x Together
The Boyz
Forteena
This ranking shows that various K-POP groups across generations and concepts are evenly receiving fans’ choices. Especially ONF, despite their busy schedule with concerts and overseas activities, successfully gathered fan support, clearly engraving their presence.
As all the teams in the upper ranks are strengthening communication with their fans in their own ways, their competition is expected to heat up even more during the upcoming comeback season and performance schedules.
