Gallup Korea also asked the surveyors to name their top three favorite songs.
Even amidst controversies involving their agency, they have been recognized as the top choice of 2024.
Fourth place goes toBTS(10.7%), who are set to make a full-group comeback in 2025.
Lim Young Woong has maintained his top spot among singers favored by those over 40 for five consecutive years.
Trot’in 2020 with his emotionally resonant performances.
He has since become one of the most sought-after stars in concerts, television, and advertising.
Second placeamong singers over 40 isLee Chan Won(12.2%), who also rose to fame through’Mr.
Trot,‘where his performance of"Jinttobaegi"earned him third place.
Since then, he has launched a successful career as a singer.
In the top 10 songs for people under 40, BLACKPINK memberRosemade her mark with"APT.
“a collaboration withBruno Marsreleased in October that took the world by storm.
Among those over 40, Park Seo Jin entered the top 10 for the first time.
A significant number of the over-40 top 10 preferences came from contestants of ‘Mr.
In the 40s demographic, preferences were more varied.
Among those under 40, Rose and Bruno Mars collaboration “APT.”
Between 2007 and 2014, trot songs were almost absent from the top 10 songs of the year.
This trend is likely influenced by the diversification of music variety shows and the widespread adoption of streaming services.
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