Top 10 Greatest KPOP Rappers 2025 According To Fans

We at ICON are so thrilled to share the official results of our Greatest K-Pop Rappers of 2025 poll! This has been such a fun and captivating survey to run. We've watched K-Pop fans from literally every corner of the world come together to champion their beloved rappers, and the enthusiasm has been absolutely incredible.

For those who might not know, K-Pop rappers bring sharp bars, fierce flows, unmatched charisma, and powerful stage presence to their groups and solo work. They're known for their lyrical skills, creative versatility, hard hitting verses, and the way they energize tracks while pushing the genre's boundaries. We wanted to celebrate these dynamic artists and find out who fans think is the absolute greatest.

After months of dedicated voting from all of you, the results are finally in and we couldn't be more excited to share them! We're honored to announce our Top 10 Greatest K-Pop Rappers of 2025. These are the finalists who secured the highest votes for their remarkable talent, unforgettable performances, and undeniable impact. Let's count down from number 10 to our ultimate rap champion.

1. Suga (BTS) 

Suga absolutely crushed it and won by a lot. He got like four times more votes than second place which is insane. People love his deep lyrics and how he produces his own stuff. His solo work as Agust D with songs like "Daechwita" is really popular so it makes sense he won.

2. RM (BTS)

RM is the leader of BTS and he came in second. He's known for being super smart with his words and writing really meaningful rap. Fans clearly appreciate his style and he beat out the competition by just a tiny bit.

3. J-Hope (BTS) 

J-Hope was SO close to RM, only losing by 2 votes! He's got this really energetic vibe and he dances while he raps which is cool. Songs like "Chicken Noodle Soup" show his fun style and people really connect with that.

4. Jimin (BTS) 

Jimin is actually more of a singer but he made it to fourth place anyway. When he does rap in BTS songs, he brings a lot of charm to it. His fans are super loyal and voted him up here even though rapping isn't his main thing.

5. Hyebin (solo) 

Finally someone who's not from BTS! Hyebin is a solo artist and got fifth place. She's more underground so her fans are really dedicated. It's cool to see an independent rapper make the list.

6. Jennie (BLACKPINK)  

Jennie from BLACKPINK came in sixth. She's got this confident style and she's known for being fashionable too. Her rap in BLACKPINK songs and her solo stuff like "Solo" definitely earned her this spot.

7. Lisa (BLACKPINK) 

Lisa is also from BLACKPINK and she got seventh. Her song "Money" was huge and she's got an international appeal. Both BLACKPINK rappers made the top 10 which shows the group's strength.

8. Ryujin (ITZY) 

Ryujin from ITZY is part of the newer generation and she landed in eighth. Songs like "Wannabe" show her bold style and she's definitely making a name for herself as a rapper.

9. Minho (solo)

Minho is another solo rapper who made it to ninth. He's got an established fanbase and brings emotion to his rap. The votes were lower here but still enough to make the top 10.

10. Changbin (Stray Kids) 

Changbin from Stray Kids rounded out the top 10. He's known for rapping really fast and intense, especially in songs like "God's Menu." His fans pushed him through even though he didn't get as many votes.