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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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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