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Posted by Yaki-Jones Saturday, December 16, 2023

Industry experts crown the artist of the year

AKP STAFF

Media outlet News 1 surveyed the artist of the year 2023. 

On December 16th, News 1 announced the results of its survey about the artist of the year. They surveyed 32 industry experts from multiple entertainment labels including JYP EntertainmentIST EntertainmentSM EntertainmentYG EntertainmentRBWWM EntertainmentKQ Entertainment, and more. 

NewJeans received the most votes (9 votes) along with Jungkook (9 votes). 4 experts voted BTS and 3 experts voted IVE. Seventeen came in 5th place with 2 votes. BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Lim Young Woong, FIFTY FIFTY each received one vote.

For choosing NewJeans as the artist of the year, experts commented:

"The best idol that has captivated not only domestic but also international audiences for the past two years." 

"They are the most iconic among the groups that have been active this year, making remarkable achievements across all industries." 

"With their unique concept, well-received songs, outstanding talent, and potential for further growth despite their young age, they have created the 'NewJeans syndrome'." 

"NewJeans has grown to be such an influential group that it can be said that the group divided the female idol scene into two categories."

In choosing Jungkook as the artist of the year, experts commented: 

"The fact that he topped the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist, not as a member of BTS, proves his global reach, and that definitely stood out."

"Jungkook has established himself as a 'global pop star' thanks to the popularity of 'Seven'." "Jungkook's skills shone through in his solo career and you can't help but admit it even if you aren't his fan."

"His performance in Times Square made me feel proud as a Korean."

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Black_Sheep
Black_Sheep57 pts Saturday, December 16, 2023 0
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Jungkook Artist of the Year 👍👍👍

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PrncessConsuela3,713 pts Sunday, December 17, 2023 2
Sunday, December 17, 2023

I want to like Newjeans but whenever they're mentioned my mind says they're just minors acting like adults idk when I'll be able to stan them😕

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