Jungkook, Ranked No. 1 in '2026's Top K-pop Vocalists'

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BTS Jungkook shone with popularity by topping the vote for 'Best K-pop Vocalist 2026' on the global fan voting site 'Shining Awards'.

Jungkook secured first place after a close race against second place, receiving 3.37 million 158 votes (42.56%). Stray Kids Seungmin took second place, BLACKPINK's Rosé third, HKT48 Carmen fourth, and Curtis Sung-hyun fifth.

The organizers explained, "One of the most important elements that K-pop fans resonate with every year today is focusing on 'voice.' In the K-pop market, versatility has become more important than ever." They further emphasized the vocal role by stating, "Vocalists play a core role in group music and identity through their ability to convey emotion, maintain stability on stage, and inject personality into songs."

Jungkook has showcased his vocals in group songs, solo tracks, and cover songs while continuing live performances. He has previously stated that he is still working hard at practicing consistently because he feels his vocal skills are not yet sufficient.

World-renowned musical actress Lea Salonga posted on social media, "Jungkook is one of the notable musicians with perfect pitch." Charlie Puth also praised him in a behind-the-scenes comment about their collaboration: "Jungkook has perfect pitch. He is a very talented person. His vocals were miraculously perfect."

Jungkook was selected as the first and only Korean male singer on the list of '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' published by the global music magazine 'Rolling Stone.' On the '2024 Billboard K-pop Artist 100' list from the U.S. music media outlet 'Billboard,' he ranked number one, and was also selected as 'Pop Star of the Year 2023'.

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