Дженни (BLACKPINK) и Карина (aespa) — самые популярные действующие женские айдолы?

Hallo allfriends,on january 05,recently
Whether *Jennie (BLACKPINK)* and *Karina (aespa)* are the biggest active female idols depends on *how “biggest” is defined**—and that’s what makes the discussion interesting. In many modern K-pop conversations, they are absolutely *at the center of the global spotlight, but the answer isn’t a simple yes-or-no.
*Jennie* is often considered one of the most influential female idols of her generation. As a member of BLACKPINK, she benefits from the group’s unmatched global reach, but she also stands out individually. Her solo music performs strongly on charts, she has massive social media influence, and she’s a major figure in fashion, representing luxury brands and appearing at international events. Jennie’s name recognition extends well beyond K-pop fandoms—she’s known even to people who don’t actively follow idols. That level of cultural visibility is rare, and it places her firmly among the biggest active female idols today.
**Karina**, on the other hand, represents the new generation’s peak. As aespa’s leader and center, she is often viewed as the face of 4th-generation girl groups. Her popularity is especially strong in South Korea and across Asia, and aespa’s consistent chart success and concept-driven branding have made Karina a standout figure. While her global reach may not yet match Jennie’s, her rapid rise, strong fandom support, and constant presence in idol rankings show that she is one of the most dominant idols of the current era.
That said, calling them the biggest can overlook other major figures. Idols like *IU**, **Taeyeon**, **Jisoo**, **Lisa**, **Nayeon**, and **IVE’s Wonyoung* also rival or surpass them in certain areas—whether it’s digital charting, public recognition, solo artistry, or regional dominance. IU, for example, may not be idol-focused in image anymore, but her influence in Korea alone is enormous.