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IU, EXID, & iKON picked by experts as the artists most looked forward to in 2015

Posted by serendipity47 pts Thursday, January 1, 2015
Apink, Block B, BTOB, EXID, EXO, SISTAR, IU, MAMAMOO, iKON
With 2015 already underway in Korea, media outlet Star News reached out to some of the experts in the entertainment industry to find out who they believe is the artist most looked forward to in the new year.


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Coming in at the top were none other than digital-killer IU, fast rising girl group EXID, and YG's new rookie group iKON!


Among the 28 industry experts surveyed, including producers, agency executives, broadcast PDs, music critics, and more, the three mentioned artists clinched the top spot with 4 votes each! 


Following these top 3 for a tie in second place were EXO, SISTAR, A Pink, Block B, BTOB, MAMAMOO, and who all received 2 votes each. 


The experts were also asked what was the most pressing task or issue lying ahead for the music industry in 2015. The top 3 voted for are as follows: "a need for variety of genres to receive love" (11 votes), "improvement of artists' talents or skills" (4 votes), "diversification of stages or performances, trying out new challenges" (3 votes)

Do you agree with these picks?

  1. Apink
  2. Block B
  3. BTOB
  4. EXID
  5. EXO
  6. SISTAR
  7. IU
  8. MAMAMOO
  9. iKON
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