Question: is nuest popular in korea?
Answer: Yes its true that NU'EST are very popular in Korea and majority of their core fandom is Korean. ... (who have bigger I-fanbase than K-fanbase). Biggest reason of NU'EST's success is Produce 101 and NU'EST W's success. NU'EST W was the subunit of 4/5 Nuest members when their 5th member Minhyun was in Wanna One.