Top 10 Greatest KPOP Rappers 2025 According To Fans

we at ICON just wrapped up our annual poll for 2025 and the results are finally here! Fans from literally all over the world voted to pick the best K-Pop singers of the year and honestly the response was overwhelming. The poll ran from January all the way to December 31st and we got over 1.9 MILLION total votes which is just crazy! It really shows how passionate K-Pop fans are about their favorites.

We're super excited to announce the top 10 finalists these are the singers who got the most votes and are officially the Best K-Pop Singers of 2025 according to you guys! What's cool about this year's results is you can see the range of vocal styles from high notes to emotional ballads to powerful performances. There are singers from BTS and BLACKPINK dominating the list which probably isn't too surprising but the vote counts are really interesting.

10. Bang Chan Stray Kids  1,325 Votes

Bang Chan from Stray Kids came in tenth place! He's the leader of the group and fans really love his warm, versatile voice. What's interesting about him is he can do both rap and singing, which isn't always easy to pull off. People say his vocal stability is really impressive and he represents the newer generation of K-Pop vocalists really well. His fans voted strong for him.

9. Jennie BLACKPINK 1,533 VOTES

Jennie from BLACKPINK landed in ninth place! Her voice is kind of husky and seductive which gives her this unique charisma. She's done solo stuff too which shows off her vocals even more. What I think is cool is how she adds so much personality to everything she sings - it's not just about hitting notes, it's about the whole vibe she brings.

8. Lisa (BLACKPINK) 1,860 VOTES 

Lisa, also from BLACKPINK, got eighth place with her bright and energetic vocals. She's known for her dancing obviously but her singing voice has a really impressive range too. The fact that she performs in multiple languages is pretty amazing. Her charm and energy come through in her vocals which is why fans voted for her.

7. Jisoo (BLACKPINK)  1,912 VOTES 

Jisoo from BLACKPINK came in seventh! She's the oldest member and has this sweet, stable tone that people really love. Fans always mention how clear her diction is and how she brings emotion to what she sings. There's like a classic elegance to her voice that works really well in modern K-Pop. She's also an actress which probably helps with her expressive singing.

6. J-Hope (BTS)  10,331 VOTES 

J-Hope from BTS is in sixth place and this might surprise some people because he's mainly known as a rapper! But he actually has really smooth vocals that he layers into BTS songs. His delivery is always optimistic and upbeat which fits his personality. I think a lot of people underestimate his singing talent so it's cool to see him getting recognition for it.

5. Jin (BTS)  10,340 VOTES 

Jin from BTS took fifth place  they call him "Worldwide Handsome" which is funny but also he's seriously talented! His high notes are crystal-clear and he's really stable when performing live which is super important. His song "Epiphany" really shows off that silvery voice he has. It's become one of the signature sounds of BTS honestly.

4. V (BTS) 468,100 VOTES

V from BTS (his real name is Kim Taehyung) got over 468,000 votes which is incredible. His voice is this deep, soulful baritone that's kind of jazzy and super emotional. What makes him stand out is his unique timbre - like you can immediately recognize his voice. When he sings ballads it's just unforgettable. Fans clearly love his artistic approach to singing.

3. Jungkook (BTS) 626,222 VOTES 

Jungkook, the "golden maknae" of BTS, came in third with over 626,000 votes! He's called golden because he's good at literally everything but his vocals are especially amazing. He can do powerful belts and then switch to tender falsettos he's just so versatile and can handle any genre. His technical skill combined with how much emotion he puts into singing has made him a vocal icon. It makes sense he got so many votes.

2. Rosé (BLACKPINK)  727,718 VOTES

Rosé from BLACKPINK secured second place with almost 728,000 votes! Her voice is hauntingly beautiful that's honestly the best way to describe it. She has an incredible range and that ethereal tone in her solo songs like "On The Ground" just touches people's hearts. Her emotional ballads are some of my favorites in K-Pop. Fans clearly agree she's a vocal queen.

1. Jimin (BTS)  1,241,308 VOTES 

And the winner is JIMIN from BTS with over 1.2 MILLION VOTES! That's insane - he got more votes than second and third place COMBINED! His falsetto is angelic and the way he delivers emotion through his voice is just breathtaking. Songs like "Serendipity" and "Filter" really show his artistry. What's also impressive is how he syncs his vocals with his dancing which isn't easy to do. He absolutely deserves this top spot his fans showed up in a massive way.