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As 2018 winds down to a close, it is the season to look back on the best of the year.


 

Korean media outlets News1 and dongA both surveyed various industry professionals to gather their opinions on the year’s top K-pop artists, rookies, producers, and more.

 

News1 surveyed the following 25 executives from entertainment agencies:

 

Kim Byung Sun (Jellyfish Entertainment), Kim Sook Kyung (Jellyfish Entertainment), Kim Yeon Soo (Pledis Entertainment), Kim Eun Ah (SM Entertainment), Park Gye Eun (TS Entertainment), Park Yong Eok (Million Market), Baek Chang Ju (C-JeS Entertainment), Seo Hyun Joo (Starship Entertainment), So Sung Jin (Source Music), Shin Dong Gil (Swing Entertainment), Shin Hyun Hwa (The Music Works), Shim Jae Geol (YG Entertainment), Woo Young Seung (Stardium), Yoon Young Ro (Cre.ker Entertainment), Lee Sang Chul (Long Play Music), Lee Young Joon (Woollim Entertainment), Lee Won Min (WM Entertainment), Jang Hyung Chul (QUAN Entertainment), Jung Wook (JYP Entertainment), Jung Jin Ho (Big Hit Entertainment), Jung Hyung Jin (CJ ENM), Jo Sung Wan (FNC Entertainment), Choi Kyu Sang (Amoeba Culture), Choi Sung Pil (Plan A Entertainment), Han Jung Soo (Kiwi Media Group)

 

Of the 25 executives, 21 voted for BTS as the artist of the year. Their comments include, “Is a reason necessary in choosing BTS?†and, “Not only did they make Korea’s music known to the world, but they also acted as cultural presidents through campaigns that share meaningful messages with youth.â€

 

For the greatest incident of the year, 18 of the 25 chose a BTS-related event including their UN speech and first place on the Billboard 200.

 

On the best new female artist of the year, 14 of the 25 chose (G)I-DLE, and 10 chose IZ*ONE. Representatives commented, “(G)I-DLE has grown into a group with their own identity as they succeeded through albums made with their self-written music,†and, “The members have outstanding skills.â€

 

Stray Kids received seven votes as the best new male artist, while The Boyz took six votes. Comments on Stray Kids include, “Not only did they actively promote this year with four albums including their pre-debut album, but their global fandom is also strong,†and, “The group has the ambition and passion of rookies, and the members each have excellent individuality and skills. Their powerful dancing and performances are strengthening their fandom.â€

 

In a separate survey done by dongA, 21 professionals including entertainment agency executives, music critics, magazine editors, producers, and more were asked for their opinions on various topics.

 

The following 21 representatives were surveyed:

 

Kim Ah Reum (W Korea), Kim Hong Ki (Space Oddity), Lee In Sub (Universal Music Korea), Clayton Jin (Warner Music Korea), Kim Hong Bum (KBS), Jung Young Sun (MBC), Choi Da Eun (SBS), Kim Eun Ah (SM Entertainment), Shim Jae Geol (YG Entertainment), Jung Wook (JYP Entertainment), Jung Jin Ho (Big Hit Entertainment), Jo Sung Wan (FNC Entertainment), music critics Kang Il Kwon, Kim Yoon Ha, Kim Hak Sun, Mimyo, Park Joon Woo, Baek Soon Tak, Seo Jeong Min Gap, Lee Kyung Joon, Lee Dae Hwa

 

 

Their responses to the questions were as follows:

 

Song of the Year

1. iKON “Love Scenario†(11 votes)

2. BLACKPINK “DDU-DU DDU-DU†(7 votes)

3. BTS “Fake Love†(6 votes)

 

Best Korean Artist

1. BTS (16 votes)

2. IU (13 votes)

3. TWICE (7 votes)

4. Cho Yong Pil (5 votes)

5. Jay Park (3 votes)

 

Best Korean Songwriter

1. Teddy (8 votes)

2. Black Eyed Pilseung (5 votes)

3. Shinsadong Tiger, Yoon Jong Shin (4 votes each)

 

Best K-pop Producer

1. Bang Shi Hyuk (11 votes)

2. Teddy (10 votes)

3. Pdogg (6 votes)

4. Lee Soo Man (4 votes)

 

Next Generation Rising Artist

1. (G)I-DLE (8 votes)

2. NU’EST, Stray Kids, IZ*ONE, NCT, Shaun, Nafla, HAON, Yang Da Il, Youra, George (2 votes each)

 

Next Generation Songwriter/Producer

1. Zico (5 votes)

2. GroovyRoom (4 votes)

3. (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon (3 votes)

 

Entertainment Agency to Grow Most in 2019

1. Big Hit Entertainment (9 votes)

2. Pledis Entertainment (6 votes)

3. YG Entertainment and The Black Label (5 votes)

4. SM Entertainment, Brand New Music (3 votes each)


 

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Strictly speaking, Gidle is more Rookie than IZ*One.

 

IZ*One has 3 members with a loooong history in the showbiz, plus 1 member who had debuted before. So 1/3 of IZ*One are not exactly rookies.

 

Technically HIghlight, debuted in 2017, could be called rookies on that year but all of its 5 members had debuted as Beast in 2009. By the same logic IZOne is a bit less rookie than Gidle.

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Also I was surprised to see the Boyz doing quite well. Finally Loen is creating a hit act other than a certain singer named L__ J____, I guess. She was jealous of them, so she didn't invite them in her concerts, but hopefully she invites them in the Cheju finale concert since that's the least she can do to other Loen acts.

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Strictly speaking, Gidle is more Rookie than IZ*One.

 

IZ*One has 3 members with a loooong history in the showbiz, plus 1 member who had debuted before. So 1/3 of IZ*One are not exactly rookies.

 

Technically HIghlight, debuted in 2017, could be called rookies on that year but all of its 5 members had debuted as Beast in 2009. By the same logic IZOne is a bit less rookie than Gidle.

 

by your logic Uni.T is also not a rookie because all it's members had previous idol experience,. 0u0plz.png

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Next Generation Songwriter/Producer
1. Zico (5 votes)
2. GroovyRoom (4 votes)
3. (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon (3 votes)
 
So proud of her for already being recognized early in her career, especially since female idols with composing skills aren't as highlighted as male ones

 

she wrote the lyrics for all three titles right? and she's also a composer i guess that's the reason, some of my gg faves do write lyrics but mainly just rap parts, some other female idols like pristin do write song lyrics but the songs were not successful enough to get them the attention ..

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No. Until the Big 3 release new groups (i.e. Sooman abandons the NCT idea, and JYP and Yg release new acts) there is no Gen 4.

 

IZOne will disband in 2021. I think that's when the new generation begins.

 

Although there is likely to be one survivor from the 2nd generation even then. I won't mention the person's name.

So basically 2018 is the year 4th gen is starting right??? Kinda confused

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Lmao at YG and especially Pledis higher expected growth in 2019 than JYPE. Was 140% growth and going from #3 to overtaking YG then SM in market cap not enough this year for all those who voted? Three new groups upcoming will continue that. Also Shaun to look out for lmao.

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lol i haven't even seen that thread i just saw the best female rookie thread which is why i thought u can make a separate thread that have the full list in the OP! so i made one from Soompi

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Glad to see Soyeon praised!

 

Lmao at YG and especially Pledis higher expected growth in 2019 than JYPE. Was 140% growth and going from #3 to overtaking YG then SM in market cap not enough this year for all those who voted? Three new groups upcoming will continue that. Also Shaun to look out for lmao.

This! YG then too has two new groups potentially. (Well JYP has two coming up, so?) But then PLEDIS?! imstupid.png

 

Why are JYP or Twice not mentioned? The surveyed people are scared or hating or what?

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Glad to see Soyeon praised!

 

This! YG then too has two new groups potentially. (Well JYP has two coming up, so?) But then PLEDIS?! :imstupid:

 

Why are JYP or Twice not mentioned? The surveyed people are scared or hating or what?[/quote

 

Jyp has 3 upcoming. Korean girl group, 2nd chinese boy group, and Japanese girl group. Also the continued growth of stray kids and boy story. YG has one. The girl group show is typical YG - only believe it when it exists. He already talked about wanting to make a 2nd gg last year as well as right when BP debuted too. He just keeps refreshing his crap

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Glad to see Soyeon praised!

 

This! YG then too has two new groups potentially. (Well JYP has two coming up, so?) But then PLEDIS?! imstupid.png

 

Why are JYP or Twice not mentioned? The surveyed people are scared or hating or what?[/quote

 

Jyp has 3 upcoming. Korean girl group, 2nd chinese boy group, and Japanese girl group. Also the continued growth of stray kids and boy story. YG has one. The girl group show is typical YG - only believe it when it exists. He already talked about wanting to make a 2nd gg last year as well as right when BP debuted too. He just keeps refreshing his crap

I actually think he is going to debut a new gg next year. He is jealous about JYP and would certainly try to put up his gg as rivals to Rhujin's group.

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