Name: 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards
Genre: Awards, Music
Released: 2018-08-30
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Kim Taehyung (BTS's V), RM, Jimin, Jin, J-Hope

Kim Taehyung, also known as BTS’s V or simply “V,” is a South Korean singer and actor who is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy group BTS (Bangtan Boys). Born on December 30, 1995, he debuted with BTS in 2013, and the group went on to enjoy great popularity. Kim Taehyung made his acting debut in the 2016-2017 historical drama “Hwarang.”

Kim Taehyung (BTS's V)

Jimin

J-Hope

Suga

Jungkook, born Jeon Jung Kook, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He was born in Busan, South Korea, on September 1, 1997, and made his debut in the entertainment industry as the youngest member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band, BTS. Since his debut, he has appeared in a wide variety of television music shows and reality programs, including “The Boss is Watching” (2016), “Celebrity Bromance” (2016), and the “2017 KBS Song Festival”.

Jungkook

Kang Daniel is a South Korean singer best known for winning the music competition show “Produce 101 Season 2” and being the first member to be cast in the new boy band “Wanna One.” Born on December 10, 1996, as Kang Eui Geon, he legally changed his name to Kang Daniel because people had a tough time pronouncing his birth name. In 2017, Kang Daniel became a cast member of the reality show “It’s Dangerous Beyond the Blankets.”

Kang Daniel

TWICE is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment. Formed through the 2015 survival reality show “Sixteen”, the members, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu, rose to fame with the release of their 2016 single, “Cheer Up”. Charting at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, the track became the best-performing single of the year, allowing the group to bring home both the Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards “Song of the Year” award. With the release of subsequent chart-topping tracks, TWICE has become one of South Korea’s most popular and widely recognized K-Pop groups, gaining an incredible following the world over. In 2017 the group was included in both “Forbes” Korea Power Celebrity ranking and “Billboard”’s 21 Under 21 2017: Music’s Next Generation.

TWICE

MAMAMOO is a South Korean girl group formed in 2014 that is known for its retro, jazz and R&B sounds. The group has released one studio album and five extended plays since its debut, as well as other singles, collaborations with other popular artists, and original soundtracks to television dramas. The four members of the group are Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa.

MAMAMOO

MONSTA X is a popular K-pop group formed in 2015 from the winners of the music survival show “No.Mercy.” The seven members of the group are Shownu (leader, vocalist), Wonho (vocalist), Minhyuk (vocalist), Kihyun (main vocalist), Hyungwon (vocalist), Jooheon (rapper) and I.M (rapper). Since releasing its first EP “Trespass” in 2015, the group has produced two studio albums, six EPs, one compilation album, one video album and many hit singles. It also has provided soundtracks for popular Korean dramas and one mobile game. In 2018, MONSTA X starred in the Viki Original series “When You Call My Name” about the meeting and shared stories between MONSTA X and Gallant, the American singer and songwriter. The mini-documentary features a must-see acoustic duet of MONSTA X’s song “Beautiful.”

MONSTA X

Jimin (AOA's)

Kwon Mina, better known as simply, Mina, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was born in Busan, South Korean on September 21, 1993 and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2012 as a member of the idol girl group, AOA. In 2013, she made her debut as an actress, taking her first role in a television drama special. Since then, she has appeared in various television dramas, including “Wonderful Days” (2014), “Modern Farmer” (2014), “Wind-bell” (2019), and “Loss Time Life” (2019). In 2019, she announced her departure from AOA, as she decided not to renew her contract with the group’s company.

Kwon Mina

Nancy is the stage name of Nancy Jewel McDonie, a singer and MC who is a member of the South Korean girl group MOMOLAND. Nancy who was born on April 13, 2000, to an American father and a Korean mother, and she grew up in the United States. She competed in the Korean music survival program “Finding Momoland” and debuted in late 2016 as one of the seven members to make the cut. Her Korean name is Lee Seung Ri. In 2017, Nancy became a host of the popular music program “Pops in Seoul.”

Nancy

Seol Hyun, who is known as Kim Seolhyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. Born on January 3, 1995, she is best known as a member of the K-pop girl group AOA. Seolhyun was first discovered when she won the 8th SMART Model Contest. She debuted with AOA in 2012. That same year, she made her acting debut in the 2012 television drama “My Daughter Seo Young.” She made her big-screen debut as Lee Min Ho’s younger sister in the 2015 film “Gangnam Blues,” beating out 500 other people for the role. She also starred in the popular television dramas “Brave Family” (2015) and “Orange Marmalade” (2015).

Seolhyun

NCT 127 is a 10-member subunit of South Korean boy group NCT. Its members were previously part of the talent agency SM Entertainment’s SM Rookies group. NCT 127 made its debut in 2016, releasing the EP “NCT #127.” The act initially consisted of seven members – Taeyong, Taeil, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, and Haechan. Two more members, Johnny and Doyoung, joined at the end of 2016, with Jungwoo joining in 2018. The act has appeared on long-running TV shows such as “Weekly Idol” and made an appearance on the “2019 Idol Star Athletics Championships – Chuseok Special.”

NCT 127

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene”, is a seven-member South Korean boy band under Big Hit Entertainment. Debuting in 2013 with their single album, “2 Cool 4 Skool”, the group, consisting of members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, has gained a steady following, both domestically and internationally, capturing the heart of their fans with their authentic music, social conscious, and stellar performances. Breaking several records and winning numerous awards, with their chart-topping songs and sold-out shows, BTS has become a global icon. In 2018, “Time” magazine named them one of the 25 most influential people on the internet, while “Forbes” Korea Power Celebrity named them one of the most influential celebrities of Korea. In 2019 the group was named one of “Time 100”’s most influential people.

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Who is the most beloved K-pop artist or group based on global fan votes?

The “2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards” is a global fandom awards program that picks the most beloved K-pop artist or group based on fan votes from around the world! The voting was held between July 20, 2018, and August 24, 2018, and the awards program was held on August 30, 2018, at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul.

With top contenders like EXO, BTS, Hwang Chi Yeul, GOT7, Wanna One, BLACKPINK, WINNER, MAMAMOO, MONSTA X and many more of your favorites, who will take home the coveted prize?

2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards

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