Solomon Lee once again took the top spot in the DC Trend ballad vote on the 13th, cementing his position as a leading figure in emotional ballads.
‘Minstrel’ Solomon Lee, No.1 Emotional Balladeer in DC Trends
In this vote, Solomon Lee secured a total of 15,770 votes, securing the top position. Messages from fans like “Minstrel Solomon Lee, always support you unwaveringly” flooded in, setting a daily 2-crown record and proving the steady support from his fandom.
The recently released single ‘A Picture Becomes’ is receiving acclaim on music sites for its lyrical melody that touches spring emotions, and Solomon Lee’s characteristic delicate vocals deeply affect the listener’s emotions. Additionally, his consecutive appearances on Arirang Radio’s ‘Radio’n Us’ where he continues to interact with domestic and international fans are drawing attention.
Kim Ki-tae 2nd, Steady Upward Trend
Kim Ki-tae took 2nd place with 13,733 votes. Fans showed unwavering support with messages like “Always support Kim Ki-tae, fighting!” and he is on an upward trend, re-proving his deep voice and explosive singing ability through recent stages.
3~5th Place Maintained by Even Fan Base
Kim Dong-hyun took the 3rd place with 5,638 votes. Following were Park Chang-geun with 4,118 votes at 4th, and Park Hyo-shin with 3,901 votes at 5th, demonstrating an even fan base.
Names for 6~10th Place
Liberante
So Hyang
Hwang Chi-yeul
Jung Dong-ha
Park Hye-won
Golden Age of Emotional Ballads, Fan Hearts Drive Rank Competition
In this ranking, artists spanning a wide spectrum from traditional ballads to folk emotions are evenly placed in the top ranks, revealing the public’s consistent preference for emotional music. Singers like Solomon Lee and Kim Ki-tae who deeply express emotions are revitalizing the ballad market with strong fan support.
The competition amidst fandoms in the ballad field is expected to become fiercer for the time being.