NewJeans and Im Yong-woong Rank First as 2024’s Top Singers…Clear Generational Preferences Evident

The group NewJeans and singer Im Yong-woong were each selected as the top singers who shone in 2024. According to a public opinion survey conducted by Korea Gallup across three phases from July to November 25 among 5,281 people aged 13 and above nationwide (excluding Jeju), distinct preferences for singers varied significantly by generation. Among those aged 30 and under, NewJeans secured the first place with 25.5% of the vote, maintaining this position for two consecutive years. The group rose rapidly from fifth place in their debut year in July 2022 to first place the following year, and even retained the top spot despite facing issues related to their agency this year. In the 40-plus age group, Im Yong-woong topped the list for the fifth straight year with 33.9% of the support. Debuting in 2016, Im Yong-woong became one of the most sought-after stars through performances, television appearances, and advertisements after winning the final round of TV Chosun’s audition show “Mister Trot” in 2020, and he also released a new song titled “Ongi” this year. The second to fifth place singers chosen by those aged 30 and under were IU (20.6%), aespa (13.3%), BTS (10.7%), and IVE (10.2%). The sixth to tenth places were occupied by DAY6 (8.5%), BLACKPINK (8.0%), Rosé (7.7%), Im Yong-woong (5.4%), and Lee Mu-jin (3.9%). For those aged 40 and above, the second to fifth place singers were Lee Chan-won (12.2%), Jang Yoon-jeong (11.8%), Yeong-tak (10.0%), and Na Hoon-ah (8.1%), while the sixth to tenth places included Jin Seong (7.8%), IU (6.4%), Song Ga-in (5.8%), Jang Min-ho (4.6%), and Park Seo-jin (4.2%). The favorite songs among popular music released or performed this year varied by generation. Among those aged 30 and under, “Apartment” by Rosé and MAS (9.8%) was named the best song of the year, with aespa’s “Supernova” (7.2%), NewJeans’ “How Sweet” (5.9%), IVE’s “Haya” (5.3%), DAY6’s “Happy” (4.7%), and IU’s “Night Letter” (4.3%) making it into the top 10. In the 40-plus age group, Im Yong-woong’s “Love Always Escapes” (5.9%) was selected as the best song, with his “Ongi” (5.5%), Jin Seong’s “At Andong Station” (3.9%), and Im Yong-woong’s “Now Trust Only Me” (3.8%) included in the top 10. Meanwhile, at the “2024 Avelly Music Awards” released by Avelly, NewJeans, along with RIIZE, IVE, and aespa, made it into the TOP10 list of “Most Searched Singers.” Avelly compiled this chart based on data such as album sales and search volumes for artists and fanbases from July 1 to December 10.