On June 20, Kim Jaejoong secured first place with 200,725 votes in the Dctrend K-POP Male Artist category.
He achieved a triple crown on a daily basis, once again proving his unwavering ‘global fandom’. Kim Jaejoong, an all-rounder artist crossing singing, acting, and entertainment, is continuing his diverse activities even in his 22nd year of debut. Especially recently, he is focusing on music activities by releasing a full-length album, and his emotional vocals and exceptional stage direction are consistently talked about among fans.
Furthermore, he continues active communication through domestic and international fan meetings, music broadcasts, and various content releases, showcasing his strength across generations. Fans are giving their full support, saying “Kim Jaejoong on stage always exceeds expectations” and “You can feel the sincerity in every activity.”
Young K shows off the prowess of a ‘real-life visual’ to take 2nd place.
In 2nd place is Young K of the band DAY6, who garnered 193,529 votes. Known as a ‘real-life visual’ among fans, his sense of music and consistent content gain popularity. Following the release of DAY6’s digital single ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ last May, his subsequent activities and genuine messages on various stages have drawn empathy from fans, resulting in high votes.
3~5th place rankings
3rd place was No Hyunwoo (161,783 votes), 4th was Seo Youngtaek (100,427 votes), and 5th was Ahn Yul (45,975 votes).
6~10th place rankings
Park Seo-ham, Doyoung, Kang Hyungho, Yoo Chaehoon, Ha Dong-yeon
This vote showcased the competition among artists spanning all generations, and those like Kim Jaejoong and Young K, who have firmly established their music world, led the fan base to produce meaningful results. It was a moment that reaffirmed the multi-layered appeal of the K-POP market.
