noun
popular singer; pop idol
Refers to a singer who is widely liked and commercially successful, often used for mainstream pop stars.
彼女は若者に人気のある人気歌手です。
She is a popular singer among young people.
その人気歌手の新曲がチャート1位になった。
The popular singer's new song reached number one on the charts.
Compound of 人気 (にんき, 'popularity') and 歌手 (かしゅ, 'singer').