Korean netizens were impressed upon viewing the rankings of the top-selling magazines in China showcasing K-pop idols. The list prominently featured the magazine names along with the K-pop idols gracing their covers.
Specifically, Korean netizens were astounded to discover that EXO members continued to dominate the top rankings, thereby maintaining their enduring popularity in China.
Ranking:
1. Sehun (EXO) - Sense Magazine
2. Sehun (EXO) - SPOTLiGHT Magazine
3. Zhang Hao (ZEROBASEONE) - Fashion L'OFFICIEL
4. Baekhyun (EXO) - Figaro Magazine
5. Chanyeol (EXO) - Xblush
6. Park Ji Sung (NCT) - Xinwei MOEVIR
7. Zhang Hao (ZEROBASEONE) - Arena Homme+
8. Renjun (NCT) - LOADING TREND
9. Irene (Red Velvet) - WAVES
10. The8 (Seventeen) - Figaro Men's
11. Yeh Shu Hua ((G)I-DLE) - SPOTLiGHT
12. Wonwoo (Seventeen) - WAVES
13. Park Jae Chan (DKZ)
14. Jun (Seventeen) - Arena Homme+
15. Karina (aespa) - CHIC
Korean netizens commented, "Sehun is still popular in China I see," "Wow, EXO members are still in the top rankings," "It's more fascinating that BTS members aren't in the rankings," "Wow, Sehun is still the top ranking," "I think most of these groups have Chinese members," "So many SM artists on the list," "I'm really impressed with EXO," and "Sehun having this much popularity in China is crazy."
Why are they surprised? EXO were always loved in China. And Bigbang and G-Dragon too