Lee Seung Gi has claimed the top spot in the 'K-Best Singer' poll on UPICK, a global fandom platform, held from the 10th to the 27th.

The poll aimed to spotlight leading solo artists across genres like ballad, trot, and rap, showcasing their popularity and talent to fans worldwide, and promoting Korean culture globally.

This inaugural edition of 'K-Best Singer' saw Lee Seung Gi clinch the top position for the first time.

His fanbase, Airens, expressed their happiness, stating, "We're proud to promote our singer on a global stage," and vowed, "We'll keep Lee Seung Gi at the top in future votes."

In recognition of his achievement, Lee Seung Gi will feature in a prominent advertisement on a New York Times Square billboard.

Fans will decide the final design through voting, reflecting their affection and support for Lee Seung Gi. Details regarding the airing date will be announced on UPICK's official social media channels soon.

Meanwhile, UPICK has been selected as the official voting app for the '2024 K-World Dream Awards'. Voting for the popularity award will begin in early July, accompanied by ticket events for fans leading up to the awards ceremony on August 22 at Seoul Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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