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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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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