7 Most Shining K-Pop Artists in 2021 Chosen by Korean Entertainment Industry Players

Kapanlagi.com - Only one month left until 2021 ends. Throughout this year, many K-Pop songs have been released. Not a few have become hits and gone viral everywhere. This is evidence that the pandemic did not hinder K-Pop artists from continuing to work, thus keeping fans motivated to go through their days.

Seeing the high enthusiasm of K-Pop artists in releasing songs, albums, or comebacks, of course, the competition in the Korean music industry continues to be fierce in 2021. The big names have shone brightly this year. However, speaking of who shines the most, recently the Korean entertainment industry released its list.

According to Korean media, Joy News 24 revealed that 200 Korean entertainment industry players, including agency officials, journalists, and content producers, gathered. They voted to choose the most shining K-Pop artist in 2021. Who are they?

1. BTS

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In first place is BTS, who successfully received 152 votes from the Korean entertainment industry. They are considered highly successful in Korea this year thanks to their hit songs, such as Butter, Permission To Dance, and collaboration with Coldplay, My Universe.

In addition, their single album, Butter, also sold 1,711,870 copies on Hanteo on the first day of release. This further convinces the Korean entertainment industry, as this year BTS also received major nominations in various prestigious events, such as Asia Artist Awards 2021, American Music Awards 2021, and Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021.

2. IU

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In second place is IU, who received 14 votes. This year, IU achieved success with various hit singles, such as Celebrity, Lilac, and Strawberry Moon. Her latest album, Lilac, even sold 216,000 copies on Hanteo on the first day of release.

Thanks to her success, IU was nominated in various award shows, such as Melon Music Awards 2021 and Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021.

3. aespa

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Debut in 2020, aespa has been very successful in their career throughout 2021. It's no wonder that 12 entertainment industry professionals voted for this idol from SM Entertainment. This year, aespa has achieved great success with their hit singles, Next Level and Savage.

Their album Savage also sold 147,000 copies on Hanteo on the first day of release. aespa is now nominated at the Asia Artist Awards 2021, Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021, and Melon Music Awards 2021.

4. Lim Young Woong

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Next, we have Lim Young Woong in fourth place with 4 votes from Korean entertainment industry professionals. This K-Pop artist has achieved great success this year with the song My Starry Love. He is also nominated at the Asia Artist Awards 2021.

5. NCT

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2021 is also a golden year for NCT. With 7 votes from the Korean entertainment industry, NCT ranks fifth on this list. This year, NCT has successfully dominated the Korean music charts with the songs Hot Sauce, Hello Future, Sticker, and Favorite.

NCT 127's latest album, Favorite, sold over 1,174,000 copies on Hanteo on its first day of release. Thanks to this success, NCT has been nominated for the Asia Artist Awards 2021 and Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021.

6. Jeon Somi

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Interestingly, Jeon Somi also made it to this list with 4 votes from the Korean entertainment industry. It is undeniable that she has achieved great success in 2021 with DUMB DUMB and XOXO. Her debut album, XOXO, sold 30,700 copies on Hanteo on the first day of release.

This year, Jeon Somi has also been nominated for the Asia Artist Awards 2021 and Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021.

7. Lee Mujin

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In seventh place is Lee Mujin, who received 4 votes. His name is very popular in Korea this year. This is thanks to his hit songs, such as Traffic Light, The Assignment Song, Scent of the Day, and Fall in Fall. Thanks to his success this year, Lee Mujin was nominated at the Mnet Asian Music Awards 2021. Those are some of the K-Pop artists who are considered to shine in 2021 by the entertainment industry in Korea. Not only famous, but these K-Pop artists have also achieved great success. It's understandable that they are highly regarded by the entertainment industry in Korea. What about you? Do you agree with the choices made by the entertainment industry in Korea, KLovers? https://www.newshub.id/interactive2/2527

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