We're excited to announce voting for the Best K-Pop Maknae in 2026! The voting starts on December 30th, 2025 and runs until December 31st, 2026. You can vote once every hour during this time, so you'll have plenty of chances to support your favorite maknae in K-pop.

In K-pop groups, the maknae (youngest member) holds a special place. These talented artists often bring energy, charm, and fresh perspectives to their groups. Despite being the youngest, many maknaes show incredible skill and maturity, sometimes even breaking the stereotype by being strong performers and dependable members.

K-pop continues to showcase amazing maknaes who prove that age doesn't limit talent. These artists impress fans with their vocals, dance skills, and stage presence. Many maknaes have become fan favorites not just because of their cute personalities, but also because of their dedication and hard work. They balance being the youngest with being serious performers, earning respect from both their group members and fans worldwide.

Since you can vote every hour, you'll be able to stay involved throughout the entire year. This gives everyone a fair chance to participate and makes sure the results really show what fans think across the globe.

As the votes come in and the rankings change, excitement will build up to see who will be named the Best K-Pop Maknae in 2026. We can't wait to share the final results and celebrate the winner with all of you!

  PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

This poll is run by ICON as an independent survey. It is not connected to any charity or official awards show.

PURPOSE: The results will be included in our annual report at the end of the year, showing what K-pop fans are interested in.

GOAL: To study how people engage with K-pop content and what they search for on Google and other platforms.