Instagram has revealed data on South Korea’s 2019 trends!

On December 16, Instagram announced the “2019 South Korea Trends” data in their Year in Review, which analyzed Korean Instagram users’ hashtags and accounts. The key trends this year focused around “relatability” and “sensitivity.”

This year in the K-pop category, the hashtags Korean Instagram users followed the most was “#BangTanSoNyeonDan” (BTS), which was followed by “#IU,” “#Irene,” and “#KidMilli.”

Furthermore, the top 10 Korean Instagram accounts with the most number of followers were all those of K-pop idols. The list includes all four members of BLACKPINK as well as BLACKPINK’s official account; BTS’s official account; EXO’s Chanyeol, Sehun, and Baekhyun; and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon.

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon showed off his facial hair in some newly posted selfies!

On December 13, G-Dragon took to Instagram to share an update with his fans. The singer posted photos of his customized Nike collaboration sneakers, a bottle of wine, and the logo of his fashion brand PEACEMINUSONE—but it was his two selfies that drew the most attention.

As many fans observed, the first selfie in particular seems specifically angled to put his new beard and mustache on display.

What do you think of G-Dragon’s new look? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Check out all of the photos from his recent update here:

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