BTS Jimin Crowned as the Top K-pop Artist of 2024

BTS Jimin Crowned as the Top K-pop Artist of 2024

BTS member Jimin has solidified his status as one of the most influential K-pop artists of 2024, securing first place in a major global fan poll.

Winner of 'K-pop Artist of the Year 2024'

Jimin claimed the top spot in the "K-pop Artist of the Year 2024" poll conducted by the global fan voting platform Shining Awards. With a total of 278,363 votes and an impressive 47.08% of the total votes, he outshone his competitors. As a result of his victory, a donation will be made to worldwide charitable organizations in Jimin’s name, and he will receive a certificate of appreciation for this philanthropic contribution. This meaningful initiative highlights the positive influence of Jimin and his dedicated fanbase.

No.1 on 'Hot 50 World Songs' with 'WHO'

Jimin’s solo 2nd album title track "WHO" has also dominated the "Hot 50 World Songs – January 2024" chart, hosted by King Choice. The voting, held from January 1 to January 31, 2024, saw Jimin’s song receiving 1,338,818 votes out of a total 3,371,585 votes, securing first place for the third time.

Jimin previously set a remarkable record on the "Hot 50 World Songs" chart with:

• "Like Crazy" and "Set Me Free Pt.2" – earning 14 cumulative months at No.1, including 7 consecutive months.
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• "Filter" (BTS’s 4th full-length album) – first topped the chart in June 2021.
• "With You" (tvN drama OST) – ranked No.1 in June and July 2022.
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Unstoppable Global Popularity

With five different songs securing 20 wins in total on King Choice’s "Hot 50 World Songs", Jimin has maintained his reign as No.1 for four consecutive years (since 2021). His consistent dominance on global charts, despite currently being on military service, further proves his unwavering worldwide influence.

Written by Mun Wan Sik

Translated by Lee So Yun

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