Source: NAVER

(Translated from Naver)

Media outlet Sports Chosun conducted a survey to select the most influential people of 2020 in five different categories.

Concerning the top rookie groups, ITZY topped the list with 56 points. ITZY is a 4th generation girl group formed by JYP and became a sensation with Dalla Dalla. They broke brilliant records such as reaching the top in the shortest time period of music broadcasting, winning a newcomer award in the shortest period, and exceeding 100 million views on Youtube.

An official said, "ITZY's power is overwhelming. Even the agencies that have senior groups check ITZY's comeback schedule for the music show award competetion." Another official said, "There are many girl groups that stand out but ITZY is a group that brings out the individuality of each member and raises expectations with what concept to impress the public."

TXT took the second place with 43 points. TXT has received a lot of attention both at home and abroad in that it is a new boy group introduced by Big Hit, who created the world star BTS. Their appeal with a bright and healthy boy concept is different from BTS.

Officials said, "In the US music market, they are a rising star called as second BTS. The group has a strong fandom and is expected to be active in the future. They haven't got out of the halo of BTS, but they have the most prominent concept and ability among the boy groups that debuted in 2019."

ATEEZ took the third place with 30 points. ATEEZ is a group that is building their own musical color with their soulful choreography and free spirited concept. They are also expanding their scope by being recognized for their spectacular performances, and they even showed tremendous growth by hosting a world tour with more than 10,000 seats within 2 years since their debut.

Officials said, "ATEEZ is in fact an unexpected expectation. They have been attracting attention for its powerful stage performance and receiving positive responses from overseas as well. The recognition is growing frighteningly strong. Their concept is also praised as a group that differentiates it from the existing boy group."

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Also ITZY took 8th place in top girl group category and ATEEZ took 8th, TXT took 9th place in top boy group categories. 

While the 3 groups received overwhelming support, AB6IX (9 points, 4th place), Everglow (6 points, 5th place), (G)I-DLE (5 points, 6th place), ANS (5 points, 6th place), Park Hye-won (5 points, 6th place), and LOONA (4 points and 9th place) received positive reviews based on their individuality and performance abroad.

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