Song Ga-in Dominates, Park Ji-hyun Claims 4th Consecutive No. 1 as Fandom Power Shows Off Strength

The weekly voting for the Female Singer Superstar Brand Power and the Star1 Pick K-Trot category are reshaping the popularity rankings of top stars. While Song Ga-in and Park Ji-hyun maintain overwhelming leads in the female and male categories respectively, rankings shift dramatically depending on the cohesion and voting intensity of their fanbases.

In the female singer category, Song Ga-in has firmly held the overall No. 1 position by securing 817,980 votes. With 1,457 voters participating, she received praise for her “overwhelming voter base.” Her vote count saw a steep rise from 718,650 votes in session 117 to 817,980 votes in session 120, demonstrating consistent support from her fanbase. Song Ga-in is set to hold a solo concert titled “Ga-in-dal The Chao-rda” at the Pechanga Theater in Los Angeles, USA, in February 2026. Her signature song “Ga-in-i-era” has also been included in domestic music textbooks, reflecting its recognized cultural value. Her fanclub “Again” is credited as the driving force behind these achievements.

Notably, Binyeoseo, who finished in second place, exhibits high voting intensity. She came very close to Song Ga-in with 733,500 votes, but only 646 voters participated. This results in 1,135 votes per voter, indicating an extremely high “density of enthusiastic fanbase.” Binyeoseo received a Special Award for Trot Singer Brand at the “2026 Korea National Awards” and continues to rank high in major ranking shows such as “The Trot Show” and “Trot Champion.” Her fanclub “Binnari” plays a key role in propelling her growth through online voting and appearances on broadcast spin-offs. Kim Eui-young, who finished in third place, earned 178,290 votes (from 158 voters). Her vote count surged by approximately 8 times from 22,860 votes in session 117 to 178,290 votes in session 120, proving the peak level of fanbase cohesion.

In the male singer category, Park Ji-hyun achieved 4th consecutive No. 1 in the Star1 Pick K-Trot Singer category. Born in 1995, he has gained attention as a “Gen-Z Trot singer” and is regarded as the next generation star thanks to his outstanding performance on stage and his “surprising charm” off stage. On stage, he showcases a dandyish appeal with suit-inspired styles, while opting for casual outfits in daily life. He is currently touring with “2026 Park Ji-hyun Concert Showmanship Season 2” to meet his fans. Kim Yong-bin, the winner of “TV Chosun Mister Trot 3,” finished in second place. Known as a “handsome man” for his fair skin and clear features, he has made pastel-colored suits his signature style.

An analysis of the combinations of leaders in the top 10 rankings reveals that the “breadth” of fanbases (number of participants) and the “depth” of voting (votes per voter) are the key factors determining positions. Song Ga-in’s broad voter base, Binyeoseo’s concentrated voting strength, and Park Ji-hyun’s sustained popularity each represent the strengths of different fanbase models.