AO3 2025 K-Pop Ships Ranking: Stray Kids 'MinSung' Rules as Netflix Newcomers Surge
Discover the AO3 2025 K-Pop ships ranking. Stray Kids' Han and Lee Know take the top spot, while Netflix's HUNTR/X makes a massive debut in the fanfiction charts.
Over 120,000 fanworks and counting. One Stray Kids pairing continues to dominate the digital fiction world. As of January 5, 2026, the data from the popular fanworks site AO3 (Archive Of Our Own) reveals that while traditional giants remain strong, a new wave of fictional groups from Netflix is rapidly reshaping the landscape of K-Pop ship rankings.
Stray Kids and ATEEZ Lead the 2025 K-Pop Ships Ranking
According to analyst centreoftheselights, Stray Kids' Han and Lee Know (MinSung) secured the #1 spot among K-Pop ships and 12th overall on AO3 in 2025. They added 5,341 new stories, bringing their massive total to 123,778. ATEEZ also showed significant presence. The pairing of Hongjoong and Seonghwa ranked 4th with 2,626 new works, while Yunho and Mingi entered the top 100 overall list for the first time at 7th place in the K-Pop category.
The Rise of Netflix's HUNTR/X and Polyamorous Trends
A major disruption occurred with the introduction of HUNTR/X, a fictional group from a Netflix series. A polyamorous pairing featuring members Mira, Rumi, and Zoey rocketed to 2nd place among K-Pop ships, with 3,122 new works. Additionally, the cross-group pairing of Jinu (from Saja Boys) and Rumi placed 3rd. Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo and Mingyu remained a staple in the top tier, ranking 5th with 1,861 new additions.
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