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K-Pop Fan Voting Crowns SEVENTEEN, i-dle Winners
2 Jul
Summary
- SEVENTEEN, i-dle, THE8, and NINGNING won fan voting categories.
- Initiative combined chart performance with extensive fan participation.
- Results reflect both aligned and differing fan tastes across markets.
Inaugural fan voting across China and Korea has determined the top K-pop artists in a new cross-market initiative. SEVENTEEN secured the Boy Group award for 'THUNDER,' while i-dle won Girl Group for 'Fate.' THE8 claimed Male Solo with 'Cold Love,' and NINGNING took Female Solo for 'Ketchup And Lemonade (NINGNING Solo).' These selections were based on combined fan votes from both markets.
The project integrated editorial curation with fan participation. Nominees were chosen based on their performance on the Tencent Music Korean Chart and recommendations from Billboard Korea's editorial team. The final outcomes were decided through extensive fan voting, celebrating artists with both strong chart presence and widespread fan backing.
This collaboration between Billboard China, Billboard Korea, and Tencent Music aims to explore new avenues for connecting music fans globally. It highlights how K-pop resonates differently yet similarly across various listener bases, offering a snapshot of current fan preferences in diverse markets.
