Which 5th-generation K-pop male idols attracted the most search interest in the United States during the first three quarters of 2026? From CORTIS members dominating the top five positions to idols from NCT WISH, AND2BLE, RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and LNGSHOT, this ranking highlights 15 names featured in a U.S.-focused search-interest list.
Period covered: January 1 to September 30, 2026. This article presents the ranking from the supplied reference graphic. The positions have not been independently verified against the underlying search data, so they should not be interpreted as an official Google ranking.
Top 15 Most Searched 5th Gen K-Pop Male Idols in the US in 2026
1. Keonho — CORTIS
Ranking: No. 1. Keonho takes the top position in the supplied ranking. CORTIS occupies all five of the top positions in the reference list.
2. Juhoon — CORTIS
Ranking: No. 2. Juhoon ranks second in the reference list, placing CORTIS in both of the top two positions.
3. Martin — CORTIS
Ranking: No. 3. Martin takes third place, completing a top three made up entirely of CORTIS members.
4. James — CORTIS
Ranking: No. 4. James extends CORTIS’s presence across the first four positions.
5. Seonghyeon — CORTIS
Ranking: No. 5. Seonghyeon rounds out the top five and completes CORTIS’s sweep of the highest positions in the reference graphic.
6. Sakuya — NCT WISH
Ranking: No. 6. Sakuya is the highest-ranked NCT WISH member in the reference list.
7. Zhang Hao — AND2BLE
Ranking: No. 7. Zhang Hao appears in seventh place as a member of AND2BLE.
8. Wonbin — RIIZE
Ranking: No. 8. Wonbin takes eighth place as the highest-ranked RIIZE member in the supplied graphic.
9. Ricky — AND2BLE
Ranking: No. 9. Ricky ranks ninth, giving AND2BLE two entries in the list alongside Zhang Hao.
10. Taesan — BOYNEXTDOOR
Ranking: No. 10. Taesan enters the top ten as the first BOYNEXTDOOR member featured in the reference ranking.
11. Leehan — BOYNEXTDOOR
Ranking: No. 11. Leehan follows Taesan in the list, giving BOYNEXTDOOR consecutive positions.
12. Jaehyun — BOYNEXTDOOR
Ranking: No. 12. Jaehyun completes BOYNEXTDOOR’s three consecutive entries in the supplied Top 15.
13. Ohyul — LNGSHOT
Ranking: No. 13. Ohyul represents LNGSHOT at No. 13.
14. Yushi — NCT WISH
Ranking: No. 14. Yushi is the second NCT WISH member in the ranking, following Sakuya at No. 6.
15. Shotaro — RIIZE
Ranking: No. 15. Shotaro rounds out the list and joins fellow RIIZE member Wonbin, who ranks eighth.
Which Groups Have the Most Entries?
| Group | Number of Idols |
|---|---|
| CORTIS | 5 |
| BOYNEXTDOOR | 3 |
| NCT WISH | 2 |
| AND2BLE | 2 |
| RIIZE | 2 |
| LNGSHOT | 1 |
These totals describe the composition of the supplied ranking. They do not establish each group’s overall U.S. search volume or fandom size.
Methodology: How to Interpret This Ranking
This article reproduces the ranking shown in the supplied reference graphic. The underlying search data, comparison settings, and calculation method were not provided with the image.
- Location: United States.
- Date range: January 1–September 30, 2026.
- Suggested data source for verification: Google Trends.
- Suggested measurement: Average relative search interest using consistent search terms or comparable topics for all 15 idols.
Google Trends normalizes interest on a scale from 0 to 100. These scores are not exact search counts, and results can vary depending on the search term, selected topic, and comparison set. Readers can explore the data through Google Trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is No. 1 in the supplied 2026 ranking?
Keonho of CORTIS occupies the first position in the reference graphic.
Which group dominates the Top 15?
CORTIS has the most entries, with all five members occupying the top five positions in the supplied list.
How many BOYNEXTDOOR members appear?
Three members are included: Taesan at No. 10, Leehan at No. 11, and Jaehyun at No. 12.
Does this ranking represent exact Google search counts?
No. The reference graphic does not provide exact search counts or its underlying data. Google Trends measures relative search interest rather than the total number of searches.
What period does Q1–Q3 2026 cover?
It covers January 1 through September 30, 2026.
Is this an official Google ranking?
The supplied graphic does not establish that it is an official Google ranking. The positions should be treated as a reference ranking unless the original data and methodology can be verified.
Final Thoughts
The supplied Top 15 list features a range of 5th-generation K-pop male idols, with CORTIS occupying the top five positions. BOYNEXTDOOR, NCT WISH, AND2BLE, RIIZE, and LNGSHOT also appear in the ranking. U.S.-specific search data can offer a useful snapshot of audience curiosity, but search interest should be distinguished from streaming performance, album sales, social media engagement, and overall popularity.
Source note: Rankings reproduced from the supplied reference graphic. Independent verification of the underlying search data is pending.
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