Trend Media 'Trepo' Announces 'First Half of 2026 Gen Z Trend Ranking'

Overview of the First Half 2026 Gen Z Trend Survey 'Trepo', a trend media outlet for women in their teens and twenties operated by Creative Group, has released the results of a web-based survey conducted among young female readers (Trepo girls) regarding Gen Z trends for the first half of 2026.

The results were categorized into eight areas: Artists, Entertainers/Influencers, Characters, Makeup, Fashion, Things/Events, Food, and Photo Processing/Taking.

### [Artist Category] - **1st Place: M!LK** A five-member dance vocal group where all members are also active as actors and television personalities. Their popularity among Gen Z has skyrocketed following their first appearance at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2025 and the music video for 'Sukisugite Metsu!' surpassing 100 million views. - **2nd Place: Monaki** A four-member group born as the 'younger brothers of Junretsu'. Their debut song, featuring addictive phrases with Kansai dialect, is trending on TikTok with the 'Honmaya de Dance'. - **3rd Place: =LOVE** Produced by Rino Sashihara, this female idol group is highly acclaimed for both their singing ability and performance, with their 20th single 'Gekiyaku Chūdoku', released in February 2026, becoming a major hit.

### [Entertainer/Influencer Category] - **1st Place: Harunene Couple** Formed on the show 'Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita. Sotsugyo-hen 2026'. Their genuine and relatable couple dynamic has gained significant support. - **2nd Place: Yuipis** A rising influencer noted for her 'divine' proportions and self-production skills. She is rapidly expanding her fanbase through diverse content ranging from sharp commentary to real-life daily anecdotes. - **3rd Place: Miyako** A TikToker/YouTuber who shares relatable daily episodes, gaining support for her content on themes like friendships and romance.