Byeon Woo Seok Tops UPICK's 'Hot Character Awards' Surpassing Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Eun Woo
Actor Byeon Woo Seok continues to shine as a trendsetter, proving his immense popularity once again.
According to UPICK, a global fandom platform, Byeon Woo Seok clinched first place in the 'Hot Character Awards' voting, held from the 17th to the 28th of last month. He garnered an impressive 16,722,207 votes, securing the top spot. As a reward, Lotte World Mall Art Canvas will feature his victory.
Following Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Soo Hyun came in second, and ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo took third place in the rankings.
The 'Hot Character Awards' focuses on active actors in domestic dramas and movies.
The advertisement to be displayed at Lotte World Mall will showcase designs created directly by fans, adding special meaning for Byeon Woo Seok and his supporters.
Byeon Woo Seok gained prominence as a rising star in May with the success of the popular drama 'Lovely Runner'. Recently, he has been engaging with fans worldwide through an Asian tour.
He is scheduled to meet his domestic fans at the 'Summer Letter' event on the 6th and 7th of next month at Jangchung Arena in Seoul.
Meanwhile, UPICK has been selected as the official voting app for the '2024 K-World Dream Awards'. Leading up to the awards ceremony at Seoul Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on August 22nd, voting for the popularity award will open in early July, accompanied by a special ticket event for fans.
BTS’s Jin Dominates MY1PICK Weekly Rankings for 43 Weeks Straight
BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!
In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.
But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.
Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.
The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.
Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.
Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.
Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!
As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!
