Mingyu has secured an impressive No. 6 spot on Billboard’s 2025 Top 100 K-Pop Artist ranking, underscoring his growing influence as both a solo and collaborative force in the global music scene. His ranking reflects standout chart performance, international impact, and continued artistic momentum throughout the year.

6 – MINGYU (SEVENTEEN)
Street-cast while walking home from middle school, Mingyu trained for almost four years. Starting with collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier, he quickly made his mark in the fashion scene among SEVENTEEN members. He currently serves as an ambassador for CK and Dior. As part of the hip-hop team, Mingyu previously released the single “Bittersweet (feat. Lee-Hi)” with Wonwoo in 2021. This year, he teamed up with S.Coups to form the unit CxM, taking his artistry to the next level. Their first EP, HYPE VIBES, reached No. 71 on the Billboard 200.
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