IU was surpassed by BTS, ranked first in the top 7 "best" artists of 2021 voted by industry insiders

On the occasion of its 17th anniversary, the popular Korean magazine JoyNews24 opened a survey to find the most prominent domestic dramas, movies, artists and entertainment programs in 2021.

About 200 employees in the entertainment industry, broadcasting, producers and reporters participated in the vote. The survey lasted from October 12 to 19, and the results have just been published. Accordingly, BTS is the most powerful Korean star this year with 91 votes.

7. Lee Mujin

Lee Mujin tied for 6th place in the industry insider survey, with 4 votes. This year, Lee Mujin succeeded on the Korean charts with "Traffic Light", "The Assignment Song", "Scent of the Day" and "Fall in Fall". He is currently nominated for an award at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

6. Jeon Somi

Jeon Somi is currently one of the outstanding solo female singers of the 4th generation. "Hybrid Rose" has just turned 20 years old this year but has participated in many survival programs such as "SIXTEEN", "Produce 101" in 14-15 years. age and debuted as a member in charge of IOI's center position

Jeon Somi tied for 6th place in the survey with 4 votes. This year, Somi hit the Korean charts with "DUMB DUMB" and "XOXO." Her first album "XOXO", sold over 30,700 copies on Hanteo in its first day of release.

Somi is currently nominated for awards at the 2021 Asian Artist Awards and the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

5. NCT

NCT ranked 5th in the industry survey with 7 votes. This year, NCT's units hit the Korean charts with "Hot Sauce," "Hello Future," "Sticker," and "Favourite." NCT 127's latest album has sold over 1,174,000 copies on Hanteo, and NCT is currently nominated for awards at the 2021 Asian Artist Awards and the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

4. Lim Young Woong

Lim Young Woong ranked 4th in the survey with 9 votes. He is a Korean male singer born in 1991. He is known as a singer who pursues trot music (a genre of folk music from kimchi) which is very popular with Korean people.

In early 2021, Lim Young Woong released the single "My Starry Love" and topped the Gaon digital chart as well as high achievement in other music award system.

3. aespa

Aespa came in 3rd place with 12 votes. This year, aespa hit the Korean charts with "Next Level" and "Savage." The album "Savage" sold over 147,000 copies on Hanteo in its first day of release.

Besides, fans of girl group aespa also expressed dissatisfaction when their girls were removed from the nomination for the "Best Female Group" category. Although just a rookie, aespa has achieved remarkable achievements and deserves to be nominated for this important category.

2. IU

IU ranked 2nd in the survey with 14 votes. This year, IU hit the Korean charts with "Celebrity," "Lilac," and "Strawberry Moon." According to many Kpop fans, female idol IU will definitely be the best female solo artist at MAMA 2021 because of her outstanding digital music achievements compared to the rest of the competitors.

1. BTS

This year, BTS hit the Korean charts with "Butter", "Permission to Dance" and Coldplay's collaboration "My Universe". In the global music market, BTS has a strong foothold.

The group dominated the prestigious Billboard chart, even being nominated and performed at the Grammy Awards. The continuous nomination at international awards such as MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Peoples Choice Music Awards... shows that Kpop vocalists are recognized by experts and international audiences.

SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, MONSTA X, AKMU, and Baek Yerin were also named as the top artists in the survey.

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