Trend Media 'Trepo' Announces 'First Half of 2026 Gen Z Trend Ranking'
Trend media 'Trepo', operated by Creative Group, conducted a 'First Half of 2026 Gen Z Trend Survey' among its 10s-20s female readers, 'Trepo girls', and released rankings across eight categories including artists and influencers.
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- 📰 Published: June 1, 2026 at 18:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 1, 2026 at 09:20
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 1, 2026 at 20:18 (10h 58m after Collected)
## 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.
'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.
FAQ
2026年上半期Z世代トレンドランキングの調査対象は？
トレンドメディア『Trepo』の読者および公式インスタグラムフォロワーである、10代〜20代の女性（Trepo girls）です。
アーティスト部門で1位を獲得したグループは？
5人組ダンスボーカルグループの「M!LK」がランクインしました。
芸能・インフルエンサー部門の1位は誰ですか？
「今日、好きになりました。卒業編2026」で成立した「はるねねカップル」が選ばれました。
調査は何部門に分けて行われましたか？
「アーティスト」「芸能・インフルエンサー」「キャラクター」「メイク」「ファッション」「モノコト」「フード」「加工・撮り方」の計8部門です。
アーティスト部門で2位になったグループの特徴は？
「モナキ」がランクイン。純烈の弟分として誕生した4人組グループで、中毒性のある関西弁フレーズが特徴のデビュー曲がTikTokで話題です。