K-pop boy band EXO was crowned Korea’s best idol group in 2014 despite a series of defections by members.
According to a survey conducted by local entertainment and sports news outlet Joy News 24 from Oct. 16-26, 23 out of 79 idol group members voted that K-pop sensation EXO was the best group in Korea this year.
K-pop girl group Sistar was ranked second with 15 votes on the back of its member Soyou’s outstanding performance in the K-pop scene. Sistar was the only girl group that made the top five.
The 6-year-old boy group BEAST ranked No. 3 by racking up eight votes, followed by boy band Block B, which secured six votes. Another boy band, VIXX, came in fifth while MBLAQ and Girls’ Generation shared the No. 6 spot.
The results prove EXO’s firm standing in the K-pop world although its Chinese members Kris and Luhan departed from the group.
The Chinese idols filed a lawsuit against their label SM Entertainment, demanding the termination of their contracts.
Kris took issue with the tight schedules, unjust distribution of profit and exploitation of basic human rights, while the reason for Luhan’s filing was not revealed.
Source: kpopherald
For the idol-turned-actor category, Siwan came in 1st place with 27 votes. Lee Joon followed with 15 votes, while D.O. came in 3rd with 5 votes. Eunji and Krystal also tied for 4th place with 3 votes each. Baro, Sungjae, Sooyoung, Yunho, Sunhwa, and Dohee each received 2 votes.
When asked which agency they would join if they had the chance, 29 idol group members chose their current agency. The agencies that got the most votes among those who didn't choose their current agency were SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, which both received 14 votes each. Mystic89 then came in 4th place followed by Cube Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and Starship Entertainment which received 3 votes each. Instead of choosing an already established agency, 3 idols said they would start their own.
The 79 idol group members who participated in the survey include B2ST, VIXX, 4minute, BTOB, Boyfriend, BTS, SECRET, BESTie, TEEN TOP, Mad Town, UNIQ, B.I.G, MINX, The Boss, LABOUM, 5urprise, and A.KOR.
The 79 idol group members who participated in the survey include B2ST, VIXX, 4minute, BTOB, Boyfriend, BTS, SECRET, BESTie, TEEN TOP, Mad Town, UNIQ, B.I.G, MINX, The Boss, LABOUM, 5urprise, and A.KOR.
Source: allkpop
